Anyone in New Hampshire?

b-man · 07-25-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by branabolic

Dude the day I lowered my car on bilstein pss10's I took her out and I actually scraped exhaust on 495 over the "whoops sections" haha. The next day I came to the realization that she was now a summer car. The next week I was the not so proud owner of a 1999 v6 GMC sierra pos winter beater. Three years has gone by now and I have a slightly newer better truck and its the best decision I ever made with this car. Its an 08, and since its summer driven I haven't even cracked 40k miles yet. Plus, every march when I finally bring her out it literally feels like the day I drove her home for the first time. Moral? Dump it on its nuts, get a pos $1500 beater

I love the idea but I don't want to buy another car. Plus, if I'm going to drive the bimmer only in summer then I'd wanna put it in a garage which is gonna cost $$$. I think I'm gonna lower it and see how it goes, but I may end up taking your advice

Tim603 · 07-25-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by e90ixDriver

Yeah, everyone says the same thing

I think that's what I'm gonna end up doing.

Tim, are you lowered?

Yeah i got the KW V1 coils since i have an xi. Nice that I am able to raise it up in the winter and drop it low in the summer. Handeling has also dramatically improved

b-man · 07-25-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim603

Yeah i got the KW V1 coils since i have an xi. Nice that I am able to raise it up in the winter and drop it low in the summer. Handeling has also dramatically improved

wtf!! I thought that was only possible with v3! If I can raise it up in the winter, no need for a second car!!

V1 it is!

thegrinchboy · 07-25-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by e90ixDriver

wtf!! I thought that was only possible with v3! If I can raise it up in the winter, no need for a second car!!

V1 it is!

You may also want to consider KW Street Comforts. They allow for height and rebound adjustments as well.

b-man · 07-25-2013, 10:01 AM

I was just reading about those kw street comforts. Apparently they also lower the car more than v1s

b-man · 07-25-2013, 11:39 AM

Do street comforts fit xi? On KW's website it says it will, but I see posts on the forum saying it wont

thegrinchboy · 07-25-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by e90ixDriver

Do street comforts fit xi? On KW's website it says it will, but I see posts on the forum saying it wont

Based on KW's website, I would assume so, but I do not have firsthand experience. Currently I am on Koni Yellow/OEM ZSP springs (previously Koni Yellow/Eibach Prokit). If I was going to do my suspension from scratch, I would most likely go with KW SC based on the reviews I read.

btrav1226 · 07-25-2013, 09:38 PM

Tim have you raised it and then lowered it yet? Word of caution, you need to have an alignment done every time you adjust height. You are changing the angles of the suspension thus requiring a new alignment. Also, after one winter or two, the corrosion from the salt is gonna give you fits trying to spin the collars. This was originally my idea when I bought coilovers but after talking to a few tuning shops they all said its ill advised. Plus, I think even the highest setting on the coils is still lower than stock by a decent amount. But as long as you don't dump it to the ground winter shouldn't be that big of a deal. My car is quite low, and it was more the problem of bottoming on frost heaves than the snow plow effect that made me choose to park it.

btrav1226 · 07-25-2013, 09:48 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376590

Tad low for winter IMHO haha.

Tim603 · 07-26-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by branabolic

Tim have you raised it and then lowered it yet? Word of caution, you need to have an alignment done every time you adjust height. You are changing the angles of the suspension thus requiring a new alignment. Also, after one winter or two, the corrosion from the salt is gonna give you fits trying to spin the collars. This was originally my idea when I bought coilovers but after talking to a few tuning shops they all said its ill advised.

I havent yet, I want to lower the fronts just a little bit more but yes if major height adjustments are made than alignment will be necessary.

As far as the corrosion you are talking about I have heard that as well and I guess I will see for myself. I found that people who didnt move the collar at all had that problem but I assume if I am changing it twice a year that may help preserve the threads. I guess we will see lol the worst thing would be if it got stuck at a higher height haha that would really piss me off

btrav1226 · 07-26-2013, 10:58 AM

I have heard advice from people saying that taping over the threads can sometimes help. Also maybe liberally applying antiseize and then taping might help. When I drove my car in the winter the first year I had it I antiseized my wheels and lugs just so the wouldn't be a bitch to take off after the winter.

Tim603 · 07-26-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by branabolic

I have heard advice from people saying that taping over the threads can sometimes help. Also maybe liberally applying antiseize and then taping might help. When I drove my car in the winter the first year I had it I antiseized my wheels and lugs just so the wouldn't be a bitch to take off after the winter.

Thats a fantastic idea, thank you sir!

infidel335 · 07-26-2013, 04:18 PM

I'm rocking KW V1s and I just washed the under carriage every 5 days or so.

Tim603 · 07-27-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by infidel335

I'm rocking KW V1s and I just washed the under carriage every 5 days or so.

Kam...always thinking lol

peasouped · 08-14-2013, 02:10 PM

taking the 135I to Epping tonight

b-man · 08-14-2013, 02:35 PM

I'm looking for cheap coilovers guys, let me know if you know anyone selling. New or used. I found kw v1 for $1200, brand new shipped, so I want to spend around $800, otherwise I'll just go buy brand new kw v1s.

Fall is coming, a meet is due!

infidel335 · 08-14-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by peasouped

taking the 135I to Epping tonight

I'm getting my FMIC installed on the 19th so that next Wednesday or Friday I'll be down to go.

MetsFan · 08-19-2013, 01:27 PM

Any of you guys going to this?

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...3#.UhJUlZJQGCl

Could be good for a mini-meet.

MaineBMW335ie92 · 08-19-2013, 01:38 PM

Living in Cape Elizabeth Maine, used to live in Portsmouth NH

2008 BMW 335i couple with sports, cold weather, and premium packages; added extras: paddle shifters, privacy shade, 19' rims, painted black brakes, carbon fiber fin, and M3 front bumper

b-man · 08-19-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MaineBMW335ie92

Living in Cape Elizabeth Maine, used to live in Portsmouth NH

2008 BMW 335i couple with sports, cold weather, and premium packages; added extras: paddle shifters, privacy shade, 19' rims, painted black brakes, carbon fiber fin, and M3 front bumper

Sweet. I live in South Portland, I'm like 2 blocks from cape elizabeth

MaineBMW335ie92 · 08-19-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by e90ixDriver

Sweet. I live in South Portland, I'm like 2 blocks from cape elizabeth

Nice dude! Might see me around, still a little hot and heavy, leaving 11's everywhere i go because I just got the car!
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b-man · 08-19-2013, 02:26 PM

Will look out for you. You can see my car in the last page. Platinum bronze 328

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btrav1226 Major 25 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: g80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: new hampshire iTrader: (5)	Tim have you raised it and then lowered it yet? Word of caution, you need to have an alignment done every time you adjust height. You are changing the angles of the suspension thus requiring a new alignment. Also, after one winter or two, the corrosion from the salt is gonna give you fits trying to spin the collars. This was originally my idea when I bought coilovers but after talking to a few tuning shops they all said its ill advised. Plus, I think even the highest setting on the coils is still lower than stock by a decent amount. But as long as you don't dump it to the ground winter shouldn't be that big of a deal. My car is quite low, and it was more the problem of bottoming on frost heaves than the snow plow effect that made me choose to park it.
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btrav1226 Major 25 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: g80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: new hampshire iTrader: (5)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376590 Tad low for winter IMHO haha.
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btrav1226 Major 25 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: g80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: new hampshire iTrader: (5)	I have heard advice from people saying that taping over the threads can sometimes help. Also maybe liberally applying antiseize and then taping might help. When I drove my car in the winter the first year I had it I antiseized my wheels and lugs just so the wouldn't be a bitch to take off after the winter.
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