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psmitty95's Build Thread *update 3/22* Warning: Lots of pics
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01-07-2013, 10:15 PM | #69 | |
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The V1's handle bumps extremely well and everyone i've taken for a ride has commented on how comfortable it feels. It really doesn't feel that much different than OEM and is much more comfortable than most cars with coils i've been in. In terms of handling it made an insane difference... Now doing high speeds on the highway feel much more stable and it doesnt feel like the car is floating. Backroads are much more enjoyable and the car no longer has the body roll feeling like you're driving a boat. Hopefully i'll be able to put up some pics sometime this weekend. In terms of mounting the wheels I had it done at AfterFX in Stamford since they were swapping out my TPMS at the time. I know do wheel installs myself since it's really not that hard as long as you have a breaker bar and a torque wrench. I don't go to AfterFX anymore because I really couldn't justify the $150 an hour labor price but other than that they were great. I now get all my work done at ACI Dynamix in Seymour, CT. It's far away but worth the drive for their prices and the quality of work they do. If you have any more questions let me know
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E90 335i xDrive 6spd, Nav, Prem, Cold Weather, & Sports package - Msport Conversion Mods: JB4 + MHD, Doc Race ST, Pure 6266, AD-Eng PI/Mounts, Fuel-It st. 3, Custom Exhaust, Tuned by TwistedTuning More Pictures: Build Thread /// 683AWHP/675AWTQ |
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01-08-2013, 07:36 AM | #70 | |
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Good to hear that there won't be much if any of a ride quality sacrifice once I get and put these wheels on. The ride really does look great. Looking forward to seeing it lowered! |
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01-08-2013, 10:17 PM | #72 |
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I just bought 3m matte Di-noc carbon fiber vinyl and did it myself. Cost was about $80 if I remember correctly and a few hours of my time.
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01-09-2013, 08:51 AM | #75 |
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+1 Looks great. Love your progression!
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01-09-2013, 10:37 PM | #77 | |
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Thanks! I'm pretty sure I saw you on sherwood ave or somewhere near that a few months ago. All I remember is an e92 with oss but I haven't seen it since then. I like feedback so just curious what you're not a fan of? Haha I might agree with you... Most of the things on the car I love but there are a couple regrets.
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01-10-2013, 05:49 PM | #78 |
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Updated the OP with some iphone pics of the tinted sidemarkers and drop. Let me know what you think about the sidemarkers. I'm undecided on them right now...
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01-11-2013, 09:32 PM | #81 | |
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Yea i'm going to bring the front up a tiny bit and drop the rear a bit. I like the look of the rear a bit higher since its more aggressive so i'm going to keep it like that but just a little less dramatic
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01-11-2013, 11:53 PM | #84 |
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I want to leave the front but it's so low... With the splitters it scrapes everywhere... The angle and speed I have to take small hills like leaving parking lots is a bit ridiculous. Idk yet though haven't decided 100%
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01-12-2013, 02:03 PM | #85 |
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I'm pretty sure I saw you on sherwood ave or somewhere near that a few months ago. All I remember is an e92 with oss but I haven't seen it since then. I like feedback so just curious what you're not a fan of? Haha I might agree with you... Most of the things on the car I love but there are a couple regrets.[/QUOTE]
to start, not a fan of the wheels just because i just feel they are a little ehhh, just nothing special. second that front lip looks bad from any angle other than straight on. then hmm lets see the spoiler is ok i guess but in general i think spoilers are kinda ugly. But the biggest thing i really think looks bad are those brake decals....come dude. lol. But mechanically I approve, except VRSF parts scare me because of the cheapness which makes me feel like its not quality or that it won't stay quality over time. But yeah i've seen you at least 3 times, but i dont always drive mine and i dont live in greenwich i just go to wick (im sure you just formed an opinion of me bc you probably go to GHS) |
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01-12-2013, 02:09 PM | #86 | |
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Cool build nonetheless. I don't know why I skipped this thread. Only thing I would have done differently is not have gotten that rep/crt/whatever spoiler on that back, it looks kind of cheap. That and the caliper stickers as well as the plastidipped parts need to go. Also, sell your used tracked coils and buy new V2's or 3's. Damper adjustment is important. Also, I would do something about the CF stickers/vinyl/sheet you put on the interior trim. Matte CF looks so fake. Last edited by E90Company; 01-12-2013 at 02:16 PM.. |
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01-12-2013, 04:07 PM | #87 | ||
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For parts i'll sort of agree but like the wheels and suspension I got those at amazing prices and have no regrets. So far they have been quality parts and if anything goes wrong they're backed by a lifetime warranty. Haha even though I usually don't like brunswick kids I try not to form an opinion unless I actually know them so no opinion formed yet. hahah Quote:
Caliper decals I talked about above but they're staying, just maybe going to swap out the ///m part of them. The coils are amazing and I definitely don't want to spend extra on v3's. There are no v2's for xi so it was either V1 or V3 and i'm extremely happy. Every single person i've taken for a ride has been amazed at how comfortable they are yet they handle perfectly. The last is the cf trim... I wasn't really going for a real cf look, just something more sporty than the wood and it definitely accomplished what I wanted. With the M3 wheel it looks perfect imo and the cf wrap is probably what I get the most compliments on when people come in my car. Anyways thanks again guys keep the feedback coming even if its positive or negative, I like hearing both sides
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