New mods fitted...
03-17-2006, 05:50 AM
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Eibach spings kit (Pro Kit) are designed to work with OEM shocks, so no need to replace shocks.
Standard M-Sport springs reduce ride height approx 15mm under SE levels, Eibach add another 15mm to that setting and are designed for a more performance-orientated feel to the car's handling.
I decided to drop it further as the M-Sport settings still allowed for too much body-roll imo, I wanted a tighter feel to cornering although I admit that this heavy saloon will never be as flickable as a 2 door coupe, it's now VERY nimble. Also, I noticed that at high speeds (100+ mph), M-Sport springs didn't hold the car as well as I would have liked, so a further drop has enhanced the high speed handling of the car too. And finally, I am off to the 'Ring at the end of March with another forum i am a member of (www.evotechnik.net) and we are into a little modding
Standard M-Sport springs reduce ride height approx 15mm under SE levels, Eibach add another 15mm to that setting and are designed for a more performance-orientated feel to the car's handling.
I decided to drop it further as the M-Sport settings still allowed for too much body-roll imo, I wanted a tighter feel to cornering although I admit that this heavy saloon will never be as flickable as a 2 door coupe, it's now VERY nimble. Also, I noticed that at high speeds (100+ mph), M-Sport springs didn't hold the car as well as I would have liked, so a further drop has enhanced the high speed handling of the car too. And finally, I am off to the 'Ring at the end of March with another forum i am a member of (www.evotechnik.net) and we are into a little modding
03-17-2006, 05:52 AM
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My Ride: 535d Sport Carbon Black, Black Dakota leather, Media Package, Bluetooth, Bi-xenon headlamps, adaptive headlamps, auto dimming interior mirror, heated folding door mirrors, electric front seats with drivers memory, heated front seats, extended light package, sun protection glass, electrically adjustable steering column, automatic air conditioning.
Originally Posted by IMU' post='256304' date='Mar 17 2006, 02:50 PM
Also, I noticed that at high speeds (100+ mph)....
03-17-2006, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by IMU' post='256265' date='Mar 17 2006, 05:23 AM
Guys,
Finally got my ACS splitters, 'M' lip spoiler and Eibach pro kit fitted yesterday....
What do you think?
Finally got my ACS splitters, 'M' lip spoiler and Eibach pro kit fitted yesterday....
What do you think?
This is f@@@en niceeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!
03-17-2006, 11:07 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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03-17-2006, 12:16 PM
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03-17-2006, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by IMU' post='256304' date='Mar 17 2006, 06:50 AM
And finally, I am off to the 'Ring at the end of March with another forum i am a member of (www.evotechnik.net) and we are into a little modding
car looks great.
03-17-2006, 03:32 PM
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My Ride: 2005 525i Titanium Silver Metalic and 2003 325xi Jet Black with the Premium Package in both cars.
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