JRZ RS1 shocks. - Page 6

Mike@R · 06-16-2012, 02:14 PM

^ sounds like a plan

JamesClay · 06-17-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by STALKER

I'm sure you will be happy with them. We should compare set up notes when you guys are done setting them up.

Mike is getting the bars I suggested to you based on your feedback from the weekend also. Might be a good data point.

STALKER · 06-17-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesClay

Mike is getting the bars I suggested to you based on your feedback from the weekend also. Might be a good data point.

Who makes bars for the car? RD Sport? I know Dinan makes the front bar.

Mike@R · 06-18-2012, 12:13 PM

We're going with the front & rear RD Sport bars.

STALKER · 06-26-2012, 08:26 PM

Just did 2 days at Watkins Glen....the RS1s are awesome!!!!!!!

I'll do a write up tomorrow. But they were substantially better then my KW CS kit I used last year there for the same event.

Sleeper519 · 06-26-2012, 09:14 PM

in for the juicey details

My wallet may hate you in a few weeks...

klammer · 06-26-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleeper519

in for the juicey details

My wallet may hate you in a few weeks...

+1

flipm3 · 06-27-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by STALKER

Just did 2 days at Watkins Glen....the RS1s are awesome!!!!!!!

I'll do a write up tomorrow. But they were substantially better then my KW CS kit I used last year there for the same event.

Definitely looking forward to your review!

With the RS1, do you still have the ability to go back to stock ride height?

STALKER · 06-27-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by flipm3

Definitely looking forward to your review!

With the RS1, do you still have the ability to go back to stock ride height?

The shocks themselves are going to be shorter then OEM pieces, so it will depend on the spring and other components. I would contact James@BW and ask. Im dropped about 1.5" actually. Little too low, needs to come up a touch actually.

STALKER · 06-27-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sleeper519

in for the juicey details

My wallet may hate you in a few weeks...

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Originally Posted by klammer

+1

Thing that amazes me the most really is how the set up is never harsh, over curbing, turtles, or the bumps at the Glen, which you are going over at some high speeds. The car remains flat, and predictable while never beating up the driver. Shows how well the damping is working. BTW, Im on 500/800 springs for those that have not visited this thread before.

Last year I was at the Glen with KW Clubsports, which I though worked well at the track. As a comparison though, I was hitting an extra 20KM on the back straight this year, because I was going up the esses with much more confidence. I was also having to shift up into 4th or 5th in places that I did not last year because I was carrying much more speed into corners and out of them.
Now I was running NT05s last year and RS3s this year, so that might have something to do with it as well.

Overall, extremely happy with the set up. After, I just adjusted the shocks back to my street settings, and drove the 350KM home in comfort.

Contact Bimmerworld if you guys are looking for the best dual set up out there IMO. I'll be at Mosport in August which is another fast track.

Mike@R · 06-27-2012, 12:30 PM

Very good to hear!

We should be finishing up our install later this week when we get the plates back from GC.
Looks like we'll be doing the Laguna Seca event without the RD bars as they will not make it in time. Still expecting good things from this setup though.

flipm3 · 06-27-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by STALKER

The shocks themselves are going to be shorter then OEM pieces, so it will depend on the spring and other components. I would contact James@BW and ask. Im dropped about 1.5" actually. Little too low, needs to come up a touch actually.

Thanks for the heads up.

CJ421 · 07-01-2012, 03:31 PM

Hey guys, I had the JRZ RS1 installed in my car. Here's my writeup:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712517

HP Autowerks · 07-03-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CJ421

Hey guys, I had the JRZ RS1 installed in my car. Here's my writeup:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712517

Excellent and very detailed review!

CJ421 · 07-03-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

Excellent and very detailed review!

Thanks a lot Harold, means a lot coming from you.

STALKER · 07-19-2012, 11:26 AM

Friend of mine drove my car last night as my back was hurting, he owns a stock 2007 M Coupe. He was amazed at how well my car rides with the JRZs. Its sooo much better then his car.

They do a great job of soaking up the bumps and not just riding over them and not transmitting the impact of expansion joints and sharper impacts, especially on the hwy.

Sleeper519 · 07-19-2012, 08:42 PM

How about any noise/harshness/vibration compared to stock ride?

STALKER · 07-19-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleeper519

How about any noise/harshness/vibration compared to stock ride?

My tires make more noise. They are pretty quiet. Just a little spring bind noise which is being taken care of.

CSanto · 07-20-2012, 06:16 AM

What do you guys think about the jrz rs1 single adjustable with fixed ride height. Do like eibach springs or stick with stock springs.

I'm thinking about this as a mainly dd setup.

TXmtrhed · 07-20-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HREM3

What do you guys think about the jrz rs1 single adjustable with fixed ride height. Do like eibach springs or stick with stock springs.

I'm thinking about this as a mainly dd setup.

Perfectly acceptable, but for the money you're spending on the jrz's why not spend a little more so that you can adjust the ride height and corner balance? Just go easy on the spring rates for your DD.

CSanto · 07-20-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TXmtrhed

Perfectly acceptable, but for the money you're spending on the jrz's why not spend a little more so that you can adjust the ride height and corner balance? Just go easy on the spring rates for your DD.

My budget is about 3k max, if I go into the adjustable JRZs I think It'll go up to 4k.

STALKER · 07-20-2012, 10:08 AM

If its just for DD, they might actually be overkill.

06-26-2012, 08:26 PM	#115
STALKER Brigadier General Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,406 iTrader: (5)	Just did 2 days at Watkins Glen....the RS1s are awesome!!!!!!! I'll do a write up tomorrow. But they were substantially better then my KW CS kit I used last year there for the same event. __________________ 2008 AW/FR E90 M3-SOLD 2013 991 C4S-Produced, but not delivered.

06-26-2012, 09:14 PM	#116
Sleeper519 Lieutenant Drives: 08 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 506 iTrader: (0)	in for the juicey details My wallet may hate you in a few weeks... __________________ 2008 M3 Coupe / DCT // StopTech BBK 380/355 / Pagid RS29 / Motul / Apex Arc-8 / Nitto NT-01 275s / Ground Control / MS filter / Performance spoiler / BPM tune // Road Atlanta 1:41.92 / VIR Full 2:13.82 / Barber 1:45.96

07-01-2012, 03:31 PM	#123
CJ421 Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,902 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [4.63]	Hey guys, I had the JRZ RS1 installed in my car. Here's my writeup: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712517 __________________ 2011 BMW 335i - 6MT, M Sport, Le Mans blue, Logic7

07-19-2012, 11:26 AM	#126
STALKER Brigadier General Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,406 iTrader: (5)	Friend of mine drove my car last night as my back was hurting, he owns a stock 2007 M Coupe. He was amazed at how well my car rides with the JRZs. Its sooo much better then his car. They do a great job of soaking up the bumps and not just riding over them and not transmitting the impact of expansion joints and sharper impacts, especially on the hwy. __________________ 2008 AW/FR E90 M3-SOLD 2013 991 C4S-Produced, but not delivered.

07-19-2012, 08:42 PM	#127
Sleeper519 Lieutenant Drives: 08 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 506 iTrader: (0)	How about any noise/harshness/vibration compared to stock ride? __________________ 2008 M3 Coupe / DCT // StopTech BBK 380/355 / Pagid RS29 / Motul / Apex Arc-8 / Nitto NT-01 275s / Ground Control / MS filter / Performance spoiler / BPM tune // Road Atlanta 1:41.92 / VIR Full 2:13.82 / Barber 1:45.96

06-16-2012, 02:14 PM	#111
Mike@R Private First Class Drives: E46 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 121 iTrader: (1)	^ sounds like a plan

06-18-2012, 12:13 PM	#114
Mike@R Private First Class Drives: E46 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 121 iTrader: (1)	We're going with the front & rear RD Sport bars.

06-27-2012, 12:30 PM	#121
Mike@R Private First Class Drives: E46 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 121 iTrader: (1)	Very good to hear! We should be finishing up our install later this week when we get the plates back from GC. Looks like we'll be doing the Laguna Seca event without the RD bars as they will not make it in time. Still expecting good things from this setup though.

07-20-2012, 06:16 AM	#129
CSanto Major Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,319 iTrader: (1)	What do you guys think about the jrz rs1 single adjustable with fixed ride height. Do like eibach springs or stick with stock springs. I'm thinking about this as a mainly dd setup.

07-20-2012, 10:08 AM	#132
STALKER Brigadier General Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,406 iTrader: (5)	If its just for DD, they might actually be overkill. __________________ 2008 AW/FR E90 M3-SOLD 2013 991 C4S-Produced, but not delivered.

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