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Old 11-18-2009, 06:37 PM
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this is the smart I toldu abuot yesterday

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Originally Posted by kcleung' post='1057931' date='Nov 19 2009, 02:12 AM
forgot to mention, you might want to check the battery and alternator b4 replacing, think the big computer can also tell if they are working or not but thats at additional cost so...
Thanks for those advises KC
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Originally Posted by kcleung' post='1058027' date='Nov 19 2009, 11:37 AM
pingy

this is the smart I toldu abuot yesterday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pxs-dWwxaE
very poor start for the Ferrari

but I like this more
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='1057990' date='Nov 19 2009, 10:48 AM
he already change that once
exactly, its unlikely that they fail again so soon, so better check b4 replacing
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='1058057' date='Nov 19 2009, 12:24 PM
very poor start for the Ferrari

but I like this more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xo5uEeL72U...feature=related
it looks that way. there r also other factors such as torque curve, gear ratio to consider. in any case, we can at least say that the peformance on par on the straight line upto certain speed and thats pretty ok.

come on, ferrari and lambo are much easier to pull girls.
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Latest news, yesterday I took my ride to AK's intending to put in the oem springs for the time being, while doing so he found the extreme low was actually unintended and was caused by combined problems actually:
1) my front suspensions are half dead already (yes, again, after putting in brother etchu's relatively young (done approx. 20,000km) 2nd hand suspension)
2) the Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs (Coil-over) I got really is "Extreme Lowering"; the front got lowered by 2"
3) the top cap of the front suspensions are both completely worn out
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Originally Posted by wnshie' post='1058078' date='Nov 19 2009, 06:17 AM
Latest news, yesterday I took my ride to AK's intending to put in the oem springs for the time being, while doing so he found the extreme low was actually unintended and was caused by combined problems actually:
1) my front suspensions are half dead already (yes, again, after putting in brother etchu's relatively young (done approx. 20,000km) 2nd hand suspension)
2) the Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs (Coil-over) I got really is "Extreme Lowering"; the front got lowered by 2"
3) the top cap of the front suspensions are both completely worn out
Sorry to hear that bro, sounds like the a set of new coilover is waiting for you.
I rated the Koni high for the HK roads.

BTW, i am going down to AK place tonight for the battery fitted, hope will see you around
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Originally Posted by wnshie' post='1058078' date='Nov 19 2009, 01:17 PM
Latest news, yesterday I took my ride to AK's intending to put in the oem springs for the time being, while doing so he found the extreme low was actually unintended and was caused by combined problems actually:
1) my front suspensions are half dead already (yes, again, after putting in brother etchu's relatively young (done approx. 20,000km) 2nd hand suspension)
2) the Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs (Coil-over) I got really is "Extreme Lowering"; the front got lowered by 2"
3) the top cap of the front suspensions are both completely worn out
wow you really need some coilover to fit your driving style man. Good thing is you know what to fix la.

well since the suspension need to take off, may be you can change to Brembo/Alcon/AP as well...
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Originally Posted by kcleung' post='1058058' date='Nov 19 2009, 12:24 PM
exactly, its unlikely that they fail again so soon, so better check b4 replacing
Why not take it back to BMW for a free replacement? BMW parts covers 2 years warranty (if changed at BMW service centre), but d'oh... except the battery tho. Just get there and change a new alternator!
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Originally Posted by etchu' post='1058110' date='Nov 19 2009, 02:16 PM
wow you really need some coilover to fit your driving style man. Good thing is you know what to fix la.

well since the suspension need to take off, may be you can change to Brembo/Alcon/AP as well...
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