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11-18-2009, 10:22 PM
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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
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
did it crack at the top like keiths?
thanks for the info.
if and when I lower my car I will change the full set like keith and not just the spring.
I it all be fix buy next week.
11-18-2009, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='1058091' date='Nov 19 2009, 01:42 PM
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
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
what time you going down.
11-18-2009, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by etchu' post='1058110' date='Nov 19 2009, 02:16 PM
well since the suspension need to take off, may be you can change to Brembo/Alcon/AP as well... 
11-18-2009, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Small Tomato' post='1058125' date='Nov 19 2009, 02:54 PM
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! 
11-18-2009, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kcleung' post='1058129' date='Nov 19 2009, 02:58 PM
pss10 
I hope they keep the HD format for the next TGs.
The 7er is a mad car to drive.
the DD is very good but I still think itis good on sports cars and 3er
5er and 7er is abit wast of time to add DD when 95% of the time its just normal drive.
I think the new Z4 has the DD already as standard correct me if Im wrong
11-18-2009, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='1058147' date='Nov 19 2009, 08:23 AM
I pop down for a blow water too.
what time you going down.
what time you going down.
11-18-2009, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='1058182' date='Nov 19 2009, 04:06 PM
I think i will be down there at around 7.30pm, cos i will need my friend to jump start the car for me
11-18-2009, 11:15 PM
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guys if you planning to change any brake stuff try this place they sell EBC and GOODRIDGE steel lins only$749 and not made in HK like my old 1s
these lines are the real stuff.
http://www.auto-mallasia.com/showproduct.a...p;productid=895
these lines are the real stuff.
http://www.auto-mallasia.com/showproduct.a...p;productid=895
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I am v happy with the standard setup with my 323 but 5ers are just too soft wo DD. if z4 come standard w dd, then thats good, lady drivers and passenager wont complain.
Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='1058154' date='Nov 19 2009, 03:33 PM
I watch the top gear last night in 720p and wow it is sharp.
I hope they keep the HD format for the next TGs.
The 7er is a mad car to drive.
the DD is very good but I still think itis good on sports cars and 3er
5er and 7er is abit wast of time to add DD when 95% of the time its just normal drive.
I think the new Z4 has the DD already as standard correct me if Im wrong
I hope they keep the HD format for the next TGs.
The 7er is a mad car to drive.
the DD is very good but I still think itis good on sports cars and 3er
5er and 7er is abit wast of time to add DD when 95% of the time its just normal drive.
I think the new Z4 has the DD already as standard correct me if Im wrong
11-19-2009, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by kcleung' post='1058262' date='Nov 19 2009, 09:53 PM
I am v happy with the standard setup with my 323 but 5ers are just too soft wo DD. if z4 come standard w dd, then thats good, lady drivers and passenager wont complain.