AST 5200 Installed

turugara · 02-07-2012, 07:08 PM

Full review + real pics + track day review coming soon

All I have to say right now is....

The car is on rails. Bumps in corners that normally unsettle the suspension no longer have any effect. I can tell that there's going to be a huge difference already. I'll know next time I'm at my local track (NJMP Lightning/Thunderbolt) and measure the time difference

I wish it was warmer in the PA area. I'm hardly getting grip on any of my summer tires in ~40 degree weather. I need it to be 80 and sunny right now.

TSM330i · 02-07-2012, 08:28 PM

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CJ421 · 02-07-2012, 08:37 PM

And I see you got trunk holes to change settings! Amazing.

M3E46M · 02-07-2012, 10:43 PM

NICE! which springs did you go with?

turugara · 02-07-2012, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labedra

NICE! which springs did you go with?

Swift 400f/800r

ciomas · 02-08-2012, 07:16 AM

AST with remote reservoir, nuff said

well done

badblkX6 · 02-08-2012, 03:46 PM

that is simply ridiculous! best of luck with it and cant wait to see the times once you hit the track!

UltraRacer13 · 02-08-2012, 09:30 PM

damn dude...nice!

BrianMN · 02-09-2012, 01:15 PM

Very Jealous....Nice buy!

HP Autosport · 02-09-2012, 01:32 PM

Very nice!

Looking forward to your track day review on these.

turugara · 02-10-2012, 05:10 PM

OhHaiN54 · 02-11-2012, 02:43 PM

Awesome buy

CJ421 · 02-11-2012, 03:09 PM

I had the opportunity to ride in this car and let me restate the original post:

PLANTED.

The car just points. It is 100% driver input, no loose parts of the suspension/chassis/diff are there to soak up your inaccuracy. You point the car, it goes, never hesitates.
Plus the amount of feel that gets transmitted through the chassis - mind-blowing compared to stock suspension.

What a crazy suspension!! I love it!

TSM330i · 02-12-2012, 07:44 AM

Fantastic setup! I was able to drive his car the other night. Unfortunately, cold weather, worn RFTs up front and near R-comps rear didn't add up to a lot of grip.

What I can say is that the car feels much more controlled, very progressive and easily caught when the back end steps out (quite easy with the cold weather). Of course roll-control is very flat. Transition from side-to-side is much quicker because you're not waiting for the car to roll and then set. This car just sets into the turn immediately.

An LSD is required to really take advantage of all the suspension components. Luckily, Steve already has this (Charles, I know you've sung the praises of an LSD also). I too have been a fan of the LSD. It really allows you to balance the car mid-turn and the suspension work to it's fullest.

Can't wait to give it a try in the warm weather with better tires up front

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turugara Major 91 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe, 6 Speed Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [9.44]	AST 5200 Installed Full review + real pics + track day review coming soon All I have to say right now is.... The car is on rails. Bumps in corners that normally unsettle the suspension no longer have any effect. I can tell that there's going to be a huge difference already. I'll know next time I'm at my local track (NJMP Lightning/Thunderbolt) and measure the time difference I wish it was warmer in the PA area. I'm hardly getting grip on any of my summer tires in ~40 degree weather. I need it to be 80 and sunny right now.
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badblkX6 Captain 63 Rep 772 Posts Drives: 2014 X6 35i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (9)	that is simply ridiculous! best of luck with it and cant wait to see the times once you hit the track!
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BrianMN Banned 114 Rep 2,428 Posts Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (7)	Very Jealous....Nice buy!
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CJ421 Brigadier General 1520 Rep 4,101 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue Bell, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.50]	I had the opportunity to ride in this car and let me restate the original post: PLANTED. The car just points. It is 100% driver input, no loose parts of the suspension/chassis/diff are there to soak up your inaccuracy. You point the car, it goes, never hesitates. Plus the amount of feel that gets transmitted through the chassis - mind-blowing compared to stock suspension. What a crazy suspension!! I love it! __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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TSM330i 2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport 874 Rep 3,699 Posts Drives: '17 C2, GTI, Z4 3.0si Racecar Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chester Springs, PA iTrader: (2)	Fantastic setup! I was able to drive his car the other night. Unfortunately, cold weather, worn RFTs up front and near R-comps rear didn't add up to a lot of grip. What I can say is that the car feels much more controlled, very progressive and easily caught when the back end steps out (quite easy with the cold weather). Of course roll-control is very flat. Transition from side-to-side is much quicker because you're not waiting for the car to roll and then set. This car just sets into the turn immediately. An LSD is required to really take advantage of all the suspension components. Luckily, Steve already has this (Charles, I know you've sung the praises of an LSD also). I too have been a fan of the LSD. It really allows you to balance the car mid-turn and the suspension work to it's fullest. Can't wait to give it a try in the warm weather with better tires up front __________________ 2017 Porsche C2 - manual of course 2015 GTI S 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar
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