KSports Installed
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I've got a set on order from Michael and was really looking forward to some positive feedback prior to their arrival. Looks like I've got it!! 
Guys, I am down for giving a hand on the install. I can turn a wrench.
I'll even pitch in for some beer and pizza! Let's make it a party!
Guys, I am down for giving a hand on the install. I can turn a wrench.
I'll even pitch in for some beer and pizza! Let's make it a party!
I took pictures of my set but haven't been able to post the pictures yet. Once I can find the data cable I will transfer the images to my comp to upload. Hope to have this done by tonight!
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My Ride: '05 545i SMG, 35% Tint, LED Angel Eyes
I am in the Fullerton area. Looking forward to the pictures of the coilovers. How long did it take you and Michael to install this? Did you guys have to use the spring compressor?
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John and I took ~4 hours but that's because it was our first time w/o proper tools. 
No spring compressor necessary. Coilovers are plug and play ? you remove the old suspension and plug in the new.
Michael
Acute Performance
No spring compressor necessary. Coilovers are plug and play ? you remove the old suspension and plug in the new.Michael
Acute Performance
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
*Important* I forgot to mention, the KSports have a really cool feature: Ride height is NOT adjusted by moving the springs up and down, instead there is a separate threaded collar on the shock body itself to adjust the height - meaning you lose none of your spring rate
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LOL you are right down the street from me, I am in La Mirada. It took around 4 hrs, but that was the first time through, I think we learned a few things about how to do the install a little easier next time and a good portion of that time was height adjustments. No spring compressor needed it is a straight swap of OEM suspension for the KSports.
*Important* I forgot to mention, the KSports have a really cool feature: Ride height is NOT adjusted by moving the springs up and down, instead there is a separate threaded collar on the shock body itself to adjust the height - meaning you lose none of your spring rate
*Important* I forgot to mention, the KSports have a really cool feature: Ride height is NOT adjusted by moving the springs up and down, instead there is a separate threaded collar on the shock body itself to adjust the height - meaning you lose none of your spring rate
I've heard good things about the adjustability of the KSports I am just really hoping that the life span will be as good.
But then again, I've got Michael to stand behind his stuff for 18 months.
C'mon KSports!
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BTW, I just ordered your set!
Michael
Acute Performance
Michael
Acute Performance
Dang~~ I am just down the street from you. I am surprised we haven't seen each others' rides.
I've heard good things about the adjustability of the KSports I am just really hoping that the life span will be as good.
But then again, I've got Michael to stand behind his stuff for 18 months. C'mon KSports!
I've heard good things about the adjustability of the KSports I am just really hoping that the life span will be as good.
But then again, I've got Michael to stand behind his stuff for 18 months.
C'mon KSports!
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My Ride: '05 545i SMG, 35% Tint, LED Angel Eyes
What's the latest ETA on these?
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Dang~~ I am just down the street from you. I am surprised we haven't seen each others' rides.
I've heard good things about the adjustability of the KSports I am just really hoping that the life span will be as good.
But then again, I've got Michael to stand behind his stuff for 18 months. C'mon KSports!
I've heard good things about the adjustability of the KSports I am just really hoping that the life span will be as good.
But then again, I've got Michael to stand behind his stuff for 18 months.
C'mon KSports!
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Ok guys here are some pics, keep in mind this isn't the final height of the car - the coilovers have not settled yet. I will see how they settle and then decide if I want to drop the fronts more (I can go like another 2 inches if I want) and/or raise the rears. Took a little longer drive today shuttling my mom around, the ride is stiffer but comfortable, not jarring at all so far and it sure makes getting into driveways easier 