Adding coilovers - yes or no

zybar · 08-18-2013, 08:49 AM

I was hoping to post nice pictures of my car after Dave installed the coilovers today, but unfrotunately that isn't going to happen.

Dave had to postpone and my new install date is September 1st.

I feel like Christmas just got moved to January...even worse, I can see what presents are under the tree, I just can't touch them.

George

SilverGSX · 08-18-2013, 10:57 AM

Put them in yourself. Problem solved.

zybar · 08-18-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverGSX

Put them in yourself. Problem solved.

Wow, wish I had thought of that myself!

George

dkexige · 08-18-2013, 08:02 PM

Awww

I was looking for car pornography and clicked on the thread knowing you were getting it done Sunday.

SilverGSX · 08-18-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zybar

Wow, wish I had thought of that myself!

George

These cars are nice to work on because nothing is rusted/frozen together, typically. Hope you get them in soon

zybar · 08-19-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverGSX

These cars are nice to work on because nothing is rusted/frozen together, typically. Hope you get them in soon

Me too.

If only I had the garage, tools, and skills. :-(

George

SilverGSX · 08-19-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zybar

Me too.

If only I had the garage, tools, and skills. :-(

George

I've done a bunch of installs in driveways on jackstands. It's not fun, but can be done

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I'll be throwing the V1's in my car some time this week most likely. It's going to be hot so I'm sure that will be fun. There's a handful of us in the Boston area, though - should get a meet going at some point.

zybar · 09-01-2013, 09:00 PM

Saw Dave today and he did the install. Quick and efficient.

Ride is definitely very different.

On the positive side:

Way better handling!! I didn't fully appreciate what everybody meant when they said that the XI "floated". Now the car feels planted to the road and super responsive.

On the negative side:

You really feel the road significantly more! It's not necessarily jarring or rough, but it is going to take some getting used to.

I'll post some pics tomorrow.

George

dave96dcm · 09-01-2013, 09:38 PM

Sorry I had to postpone on you. Glad you had a good experience and hope you enjoy it.

335xituned · 09-02-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dave96dcm

Sorry I had to postpone on you. Glad you had a good experience and hope you enjoy it.

Big thanks to dave got my coils done yesterday as well deffently glad i got kw v2 im running RFT and ride is amazing not harsh even though im pretty low!

Hadley · 09-04-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by zybar

Saw Dave today and he did the install. Quick and efficient.

Ride is definitely very different.

On the positive side:

Way better handling!! I didn't fully appreciate what everybody meant when they said that the XI "floated". Now the car feels planted to the road and super responsive.

On the negative side:

You really feel the road significantly more! It's not necessarily jarring or rough, but it is going to take some getting used to.

I'll post some pics tomorrow.

George

That initial harshness where you feel every crack on the road will go away. I was concerned with that as well when I drove it from Dave's shop but it eventually got a lot smoother

zybar · 09-04-2013, 07:28 PM

Here is a not so great picture of the car lowered.

George

virtualbong · 09-04-2013, 10:15 PM

Looks awesome! That's how a car's stance should be from factory!

2Times · 09-05-2013, 12:59 PM

Looks good!

zybar · 09-05-2013, 02:45 PM

Thanks guys.

George

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zybar Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern New Hampshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 e90 M3 [6.00] 2011 335i with Xdrive [9.00]	Saw Dave today and he did the install. Quick and efficient. Ride is definitely very different. On the positive side: Way better handling!! I didn't fully appreciate what everybody meant when they said that the XI "floated". Now the car feels planted to the road and super responsive. On the negative side: You really feel the road significantly more! It's not necessarily jarring or rough, but it is going to take some getting used to. I'll post some pics tomorrow. George __________________ 2009 E90 M3 in Space Gray with Fox Red Extended Leather and Carbon Leather Trim DCT/Evolve Tune (DCT, Servo, Engine) Cold Weather/ Premium/Technology Packages 18" Apex ARC-8 wheels + Michelin Pilot Super Sports 18" Apex ARC-7 wheels + Michelin Alpin PA4
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