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      03-17-2013, 01:24 PM   #67
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http://www.flushstance.com/bcracing-coilovers/bmw/

Can't go wrong beat bang for buck and they get down properly
Do you have a pic of your BC's? mine definitely didn't look like Rob's.
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Do you have a pic of your BC's? mine definitely didn't look like Rob's.
different year maybe? Can't see why that would change though.
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different year maybe? Can't see why that would change though.
My fronts were linear springs. The rear looks the same in the few pics I took

I believe the extreme drop ones are linear only
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yeh went well thanks mate just gotta swap the springs round at the back. the let her settle and lower it to the height i want in about a weeks time what dampening settings have you gone for?
I have a very stiff bushings/20" rims do I went with 9 clicks from hard in rear and 7-8 clicks from hard in front. My springs settled in 2-3 days. They settled about 1/4".
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Ride comfort if they are 8/10 I think I'm gonna go these and price isn't that bad... Do they feel better then stock suspention you don't feel every pot hole or you still feel everything ?
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Ride comfort if they are 8/10 I think I'm gonna go these and price isn't that bad... Do they feel better then stock suspention you don't feel every pot hole or you still feel everything ?
I have a entire M3 suspension bits so I cut a bit more feedback...but they are way better than stock.....you will notice how planted you are with in 10 seconds. The rebound is great to. Add some M3 bits and you will really notice it.
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@Rob I have to stop reading your reviews spend load of money on m3 bits front and rear, LSD and Defiv lock kit... not happy with my Koni FSD's anymore after this post and I only had them for a year. Great review. Are you a salesperson
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How much is the m3 kit and the m3 kit what does it bring?
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I have a very stiff bushings/20" rims do I went with 9 clicks from hard in rear and 7-8 clicks from hard in front. My springs settled in 2-3 days. They settled about 1/4".
ahh fair enough ive set them at 12 from soft for now see how it goes. that settles down alot then thats why i didnt wana lower it to were i wanted it straight away
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How much is the m3 kit and the m3 kit what does it bring?
It is a lot of pieces:

M3 Upper/lower control arms.
M3 strut brace
M3 front/ rear sway bar (I chose to have front only)
M3 rear guide rods
M3 rear upper links

I would also suggest:

Rear adjustable toe arms
Meyle HD inner/outer tie-rods
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How much was the whole thing around?..
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How much was the whole thing around?..
He gave you a whole list just call BMW and ask for prices or look online.

Hooy I don't have any pics of my set up. What are your concerns with what you had?
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Import Image Racing. Its a 'pick-up only' deal, give them a call. They dont advertise it...
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Do you by a chance have the torque specs for the E90 suspension? The torques needed to put all the bolts and nuts back together?

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Do you by a chance have the torque specs for the E90 suspension? The torques needed to put all the bolts and nuts back together?

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i used this video! pretty great video for installing coilovers

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i used this video! pretty great video for installing coilovers
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I did see that video and wrote down all the specs, I just wasnt sure if it was the same for the E90.
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Hi Rob, Do you by a chance have the torque specs for the E90 suspension? The torques needed to put all the bolts and nuts back together?

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Top hat bolts: 25 ft lbs
Sway bar to strut: 43 ft lbs
Strut to steering knuckle: 60 ft lbs
Strut brace to tower: 40 ft lbs

Rear:

Bottom strut mount to swing arm: 28 ft lbs
Shock absorber to body: 27 ft lbs
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Top hat bolts: 25 ft lbs
Sway bar to strut: 43 ft lbs
Strut to steering knuckle: 60 ft lbs
Strut brace to tower: 40 ft lbs

Rear:

Bottom strut mount to swing arm: 28 ft lbs
Shock absorber to body: 27 ft lbs
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Damn, very nice coilovers. I think i made up my mind. Will try and get them next month
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I have been researching BC coil and need clarification on adjusting the damping of the rear. Do I need to purchase the extender? Can the rear be adjusted without removing the trunk liner?

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I have been researching BC coil and need clarification on adjusting the damping of the rear. Do I need to purchase the extender? Can the rear be adjusted without removing the trunk liner?

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You want that kind of quick access youll need to cut a hole in the liner. Unless you want a hole in the liner your best bet would be to leave the liner out make your final adjustments driving it around a few days/weeks then reinstall the liner.
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