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Old 03-03-2010, 10:19 PM
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in additional to the look, think of it as an insurance to your expensive mods on the car, u lost everything if you crash. a light crash at the front corner means new bumper and headlight and fender and hood; a little bit rearer will be wheels and doors and side skirt.

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needs to be cheaper.... thought about it... even at the price AK quoted last night.... i only need it for cosmetic reasons and cant justify paying so much!
Old 03-03-2010, 10:30 PM
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mark you can buy the Koni FSD.
it will fit your car.
Old 03-03-2010, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by momowing
dear buddy,
i found a website about the Koni FSD suspension. This suspension would fit our e60 except those with self levelling system, ESD, M- technik. anyone know what are they?

here is the link: http://www.koni-co.com.tw/koni/fsd.html

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ah Mo
They are same as mine
Just let you know, after few months fitted with FSD, the only downside i found:

The rear does not sit low enough, the car feels very fussy when turning into the corners.
I suggest the problem can be eliminated by fitting the H&R or the Eibach Sport springs, but the ride will be slightly harsher compared to Eibach Prokit of course.

The front set up is just perfect for HK roads
Old 03-03-2010, 10:43 PM
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nah, just dynamic drive.

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ET you have the self leveling systemsright?
Old 03-03-2010, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by etchu
nah, just dynamic drive.
looks like the DD is the same?
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicle...amicdrive.html
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk
They are same as mine
Just let you know, after few months fitted with FSD, the only downside i found:

The rear does not sit low enough, the car feels very fussy when turning into the corners.
I suggest the problem can be eliminated by fitting the H&R or the Eibach Sport springs, but the ride will be slightly harsher compared to Eibach Prokit of course.

The front set up is just perfect for HK roads
Keith and ET. Your have self-leveling ( we common called dynamic drive ) which not suitable for FSD. That's may be the reason why Rear wheel looked with large gap and harsher.
KONIfinder.pdf
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk
They are same as mine
Just let you know, after few months fitted with FSD, the only downside i found:

The rear does not sit low enough, the car feels very fussy when turning into the corners.
I suggest the problem can be eliminated by fitting the H&R or the Eibach Sport springs, but the ride will be slightly harsher compared to Eibach Prokit of course.

The front set up is just perfect for HK roads
Get the vogtland springs. They drive and ride beautiful! I felt like it rides BETTER than stock with my Bilsteins setup.
Old 03-03-2010, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ricky1329
Keith and ET. Your have self-leveling ( we common called dynamic drive ) which not suitable for FSD. That's may be the reason why Rear wheel looked with large gap and harsher.
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Ricky, i think only Xi model (4WD) has self leveling??
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Originally Posted by ricky1329
Keith and ET. Your have self-leveling ( we common called dynamic drive ) which not suitable for FSD. That's may be the reason why Rear wheel looked with large gap and harsher.
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self-leveling adj front and back and dd has effect on lateral body roll. sounds to me they are diff things but I dont dare to question prof ricky.
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg
Get the vogtland springs. They drive and ride beautiful! I felt like it rides BETTER than stock with my Bilsteins setup.
Better ride than stock?
how does it compare to Eibach prokit?
Cos i thought the prokit is the softest spring available (aftermarket)


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