E90 M3 now lowered

KadeSdad · 11-25-2009, 09:51 AM

Hi All

Had my car lowered yesterday, a few guys wanted to see a couple of comparison pics, more noticeable in the flesh however (below).

I had the Eibach Pro Kit Sportlines fitted. Mine isn't EDC so it made the fit so much easier. In total it took around 3hrs to fit including lining up.

I got 20mm on the fronts & 15mm on the rears. The rears now fill the arches better and give it an even more aggressive stance.

Not had chance to test it regards handling yet, but the drive home was no different in ride quality, but mine is quite a "hard drive" anyway without having EDC.

Before:

After:

Before:

After:

I am now wondering what to do next.

So far I have:

Matt black fronts grills
Matt black side grills
Blackline rear lights
Matt black vinyl roof
Matt black wheels
Remus Race Exhaust
Custom made rear diffuser
BNC Air filter
Eibach pro sportline springs

So any ideas would be great. (Yes Mikey, I know Xpipes and a remap!

)

Cheers guys

Marc

dxb335d · 11-25-2009, 10:08 AM

Looks noticeably lower in the pics. I like it. Apart from Performance mods, it does not need anything else Kade's Dad!

KadeSdad · 11-25-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Looks noticeably lower in the pics. I like it. Apart from Performance mods, it does not need anything else Kade's Dad!

Hi,

Many thanks.

Marc

JLR1969 · 11-25-2009, 10:42 AM

Who insures your car as mine is due in 7 days.

M3-FAST · 11-25-2009, 10:47 AM

Marc, looks spot on buddy

Exactly the same stance I aim to achieve

I spoke to Teddy at SSDD about these kits a few months ago and this was the very one he recomended back then. He said that the springs are wound progresively so they effectively get siffer the harder you drive. Mine is non EDC also and I do find the stock ride pretty compliant, largely down to the non-RFT's. My old vert was defo a lot harsher than the M3, especially on roads with a poor surface.

How has the insurance viewed the mod? Obviously not just cosmetics now as the handling will change?

Hope to see you on Sunday as would really like a ride in it. Hopefully should have my new rims on by then as well

E902717 · 11-25-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by M3-FAST

Hope to see you on Sunday as would really like a ride in it. Hopefully should have my new rims on by then as well

Paul - you changed your rims again?!?

KadeSdad · 11-25-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLR1969

Who insures your car as mine is due in 7 days.

Hi

Admiral and they have no problems with the mods, costs be about £50.00 on top of my premium for everything I have had done.

Marc

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3-FAST

Marc, looks spot on buddy

Exactly the same stance I aim to achieve

I spoke to Teddy at SSDD about these kits a few months ago and this was the very one he recomended back then. He said that the springs are wound progresively so they effectively get siffer the harder you drive. Mine is non EDC also and I do find the stock ride pretty compliant, largely down to the non-RFT's. My old vert was defo a lot harsher than the M3, especially on roads with a poor surface.

How has the insurance viewed the mod? Obviously not just cosmetics now as the handling will change?

Hope to see you on Sunday as would really like a ride in it. Hopefully should have my new rims on by then as well

Hi,

Cheers Paul

Though I have not had chance to properly try out the cornering all reports are good with both ride and improved handling. We'll see as I am taking to the track in December....

As above regards insurance, Admiral have been great with me.

The new rims will look cool no doubt!

I don't think I'll be able to make Sunday

(but you never know)

Marc

M3-FAST · 11-25-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by E902717

Paul - you changed your rims again?!?

lol, yeah

- thats what the missus said!!

You still up for Sunday matey

E902717 · 11-25-2009, 11:32 AM

yea looks like it, might be bringing the other half along not sure yet...

MIKEYBMW1 · 11-25-2009, 02:02 PM

looks great Marc, one mod you could try is the Tecno charge pipe , mine is arriving Tomorrow and will be fitted to the car for the Sunday meet ,should give a few more ponies lol.

dxb335d · 11-25-2009, 03:05 PM

Mikey are you in a band?

MIKEYBMW1 · 11-25-2009, 03:36 PM

no ,why lolo?

dxb335d · 11-25-2009, 03:46 PM

Long hair and stuff.. Russell Brand styleee...

pjs · 11-25-2009, 03:56 PM

Marc

Looks smart in the pics, be good to see it on Sunday in the flesh. Looks to me like the front could be made more aggressive now, splitter(s) perhaps?. And maybe some colourful brake calipers.

MIKEYBMW1 · 11-25-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Long hair and stuff.. Russell Brand styleee...

lol buddy , mid life crisis

SiKkBaSs · 11-25-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjs

Marc

Looks smart in the pics, be good to see it on Sunday in the flesh. Looks to me like the front could be made more aggressive now, splitter(s) perhaps?. And maybe some colourful brake calipers.

Yes on the splitters. Go black with them.

Leave the calipers...will throw off a lot of the theme.

KadeSdad · 11-26-2009, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjs

Marc

Looks smart in the pics, be good to see it on Sunday in the flesh. Looks to me like the front could be made more aggressive now, splitter(s) perhaps?. And maybe some colourful brake calipers.

Looks like I can't make this Sunday

(which is really annoying!)

+1 on the splitter.... managed to source one and getting it custom painted

Marc

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiKkBaSs

Yes on the splitters. Go black with them.

Leave the calipers...will throw off a lot of the theme.

As above

& +1 on the calipers

Marc

SiKkBaSs · 11-26-2009, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KadeSdad

Looks like I can't make this Sunday

(which is really annoying!)

+1 on the splitter.... managed to source one and getting it custom painted

Marc

As above

& +1 on the calipers

Marc

Splitter has got to be black?

willhollin · 11-26-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiKkBaSs

Splitter has got to be black?

Is there any other colour?

KadeSdad · 11-26-2009, 03:44 PM

What else

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiKkBaSs

Splitter has got to be black?

MIKEYBMW1 · 11-26-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KadeSdad

Looks like I can't make this Sunday

(which is really annoying!)

+1 on the splitter.... managed to source one and getting it custom painted

Marc

As above

& +1 on the calipers

Marc

Mate ,this is not good ,was looking forward to meeting ya

MIKEYBMW1 · 11-26-2009, 03:52 PM

btw , my Tecno charge pipe arrived today from the states ,really nice bit of kit and loads bigger than the standard one ,hopefully fit it tomorrow evening

bloody customs charged me £85 though

11-25-2009, 09:51 AM	#1
KadeSdad Colonel 128 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: E350 CDI Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (3)	E90 M3 now lowered Hi All Had my car lowered yesterday, a few guys wanted to see a couple of comparison pics, more noticeable in the flesh however (below). I had the Eibach Pro Kit Sportlines fitted. Mine isn't EDC so it made the fit so much easier. In total it took around 3hrs to fit including lining up. I got 20mm on the fronts & 15mm on the rears. The rears now fill the arches better and give it an even more aggressive stance. Not had chance to test it regards handling yet, but the drive home was no different in ride quality, but mine is quite a "hard drive" anyway without having EDC. Before: After: Before: After: I am now wondering what to do next. So far I have: Matt black fronts grills Matt black side grills Blackline rear lights Matt black vinyl roof Matt black wheels Remus Race Exhaust Custom made rear diffuser BNC Air filter Eibach pro sportline springs So any ideas would be great. (Yes Mikey, I know Xpipes and a remap! ) Cheers guys Marc
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MIKEYBMW1 GT3 47 Rep 1,679 Posts Drives: PORSCHE GT3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LINCOLNSHIRE UK iTrader: (1)	looks great Marc, one mod you could try is the Tecno charge pipe , mine is arriving Tomorrow and will be fitted to the car for the Sunday meet ,should give a few more ponies lol. __________________ PORSCHE GT3
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pjs Colonel 274 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NORTH iTrader: (1)	Marc Looks smart in the pics, be good to see it on Sunday in the flesh. Looks to me like the front could be made more aggressive now, splitter(s) perhaps?. And maybe some colourful brake calipers.
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MIKEYBMW1 GT3 47 Rep 1,679 Posts Drives: PORSCHE GT3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LINCOLNSHIRE UK iTrader: (1)	btw , my Tecno charge pipe arrived today from the states ,really nice bit of kit and loads bigger than the standard one ,hopefully fit it tomorrow evening bloody customs charged me £85 though __________________ PORSCHE GT3
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