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Hi all on the BMW HK Forum,
I'm a new E60 (2007 525i) owner and I'm trying to get some info on suspension mods.
Has anyone tried the Tien Euro Dampers? I'd like to know how they ride.
http://www.tein.co.jp/e/products/euro.html
If you have an other suggestions on springs, dampers and sway bars, would like to hear them.
Many thanks,
Ed
I'm a new E60 (2007 525i) owner and I'm trying to get some info on suspension mods.
Has anyone tried the Tien Euro Dampers? I'd like to know how they ride.
http://www.tein.co.jp/e/products/euro.html
If you have an other suggestions on springs, dampers and sway bars, would like to hear them.
Many thanks,
Ed
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Originally Posted by BMHKMan' post='515061' date='Jan 8 2008, 11:05 PM
Hi all on the BMW HK Forum,
I'm a new E60 (2007 525i) owner and I'm trying to get some info on suspension mods.
Has anyone tried the Tien Euro Dampers? I'd like to know how they ride.
http://www.tein.co.jp/e/products/euro.html
If you have an other suggestions on springs, dampers and sway bars, would like to hear them.
Many thanks,
Ed
I'm a new E60 (2007 525i) owner and I'm trying to get some info on suspension mods.
Has anyone tried the Tien Euro Dampers? I'd like to know how they ride.
http://www.tein.co.jp/e/products/euro.html
If you have an other suggestions on springs, dampers and sway bars, would like to hear them.
Many thanks,
Ed
I had Tien in my S2000 and I did not like it 1 bit.
I think Tien is for track only and never for HK roads, itis just too hard and for a saloon I would never put them on, it will become very hard and bouncy ride.
I would just change the springs and for the sway bars 100% H&R, your car will become alive.
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Originally Posted by BMHKMan' post='515061' date='Jan 8 2008, 03:05 PM
Hi all on the BMW HK Forum,
I'm a new E60 (2007 525i) owner and I'm trying to get some info on suspension mods.
Has anyone tried the Tien Euro Dampers? I'd like to know how they ride.
http://www.tein.co.jp/e/products/euro.html
If you have an other suggestions on springs, dampers and sway bars, would like to hear them.
Many thanks,
Ed
I'm a new E60 (2007 525i) owner and I'm trying to get some info on suspension mods.
Has anyone tried the Tien Euro Dampers? I'd like to know how they ride.
http://www.tein.co.jp/e/products/euro.html
If you have an other suggestions on springs, dampers and sway bars, would like to hear them.
Many thanks,
Ed
Haven't tried Tien so can't give any comments but i believe other Europe suspension makers have more experience on Euro car than Tein.
For springs: Eibach pro kit
dampers: try bilstein (Had a good reputation on europe cars but haven't tried personally)
sway bars: H&R (Have tried pinguhk's E60 and definitely given the car an extra strenght to attack corners)
Is you car a facelift model? can't wait to see you car mate
Keith
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='515079' date='Jan 8 2008, 11:54 PM
Welcom to the best forum
I had Tien in my S2000 and I did not like it 1 bit.
I think Tien is for track only and never for HK roads, itis just too hard and for a saloon I would never put them on, it will become very hard and bouncy ride.
I would just change the springs and for the sway bars 100% H&R, your car will become alive.
I had Tien in my S2000 and I did not like it 1 bit.
I think Tien is for track only and never for HK roads, itis just too hard and for a saloon I would never put them on, it will become very hard and bouncy ride.
I would just change the springs and for the sway bars 100% H&R, your car will become alive.
Ed
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='515375' date='Jan 9 2008, 01:03 PM
Welcome
Haven't tried Tien so can't give any comments but i believe other Europe suspension makers have more experience on Euro car than Tein.
For springs: Eibach pro kit
dampers: try bilstein (Had a good reputation on europe cars but haven't tried personally)
sway bars: H&R (Have tried pinguhk's E60 and definitely given the car an extra strenght to attack corners)
Is you car a facelift model? can't wait to see you car mate
Keith
Haven't tried Tien so can't give any comments but i believe other Europe suspension makers have more experience on Euro car than Tein.
For springs: Eibach pro kit
dampers: try bilstein (Had a good reputation on europe cars but haven't tried personally)
sway bars: H&R (Have tried pinguhk's E60 and definitely given the car an extra strenght to attack corners)
Is you car a facelift model? can't wait to see you car mate
Keith
Yes, it's the face-lifted E60; it's completely stock except for the M-Style (135) rims. I'll post some pics when I get a chance.
Cheers
Ed
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Did my 1st mod in 2008
I DIY my Chrome Grill on the 1-1-2008
I had to brake my old grill to put the new 1 in, took about 10mins.
too much work taking the front bumper off.
I DIY my Chrome Grill on the 1-1-2008
I had to brake my old grill to put the new 1 in, took about 10mins.
too much work taking the front bumper off.
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Dang... ALL Chrome??? that looks like a lot more chrome than what I have...
Who crashed that GT-R? sheesh!
Who crashed that GT-R? sheesh!
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My Ride: 2007 525i - Neptune Blue, M-Style (135) Rims, 18" Michelin Pilots, otherwise completely stock
Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='515375' date='Jan 9 2008, 01:03 PM
Welcome
Haven't tried Tien so can't give any comments but i believe other Europe suspension makers have more experience on Euro car than Tein.
For springs: Eibach pro kit
dampers: try bilstein (Had a good reputation on europe cars but haven't tried personally)
sway bars: H&R (Have tried pinguhk's E60 and definitely given the car an extra strenght to attack corners)
Is you car a facelift model? can't wait to see you car mate
Keith
Haven't tried Tien so can't give any comments but i believe other Europe suspension makers have more experience on Euro car than Tein.
For springs: Eibach pro kit
dampers: try bilstein (Had a good reputation on europe cars but haven't tried personally)
sway bars: H&R (Have tried pinguhk's E60 and definitely given the car an extra strenght to attack corners)
Is you car a facelift model? can't wait to see you car mate
Keith
Cheers
Ed
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='515759' date='Jan 10 2008, 11:00 AM
Did my 1st mod in 2008
I DIY my Chrome Grill on the 1-1-2008
I had to brake my old grill to put the new 1 in, took about 10mins.
too much work taking the front bumper off.
I DIY my Chrome Grill on the 1-1-2008
I had to brake my old grill to put the new 1 in, took about 10mins.
too much work taking the front bumper off.
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Originally Posted by BMHKMan' post='516664' date='Jan 12 2008, 01:57 PM
Here you go Keith. As you can see, it's sitting like an SUV... and I definitely prefer less body roll on the corners. Will look into the Eibachs/Bilstein combo as I hear it give a decent ride but mich better cornering. Any shops you can recommend?
Cheers
Ed
Cheers
Ed
Keith will be modding his in June when he comes back from UK at Sing Fai.
If you are like me and go for handling then H&R sway bars is a must.
Are you going to get the H&R sway bars which I have on my car?
maybe we can meetup 1 friday night after work and test drive my car.