For all that only USED Springs for your drop.. - Page 2

Xcelrrate · 11-10-2012, 05:27 AM

With all that's said.. I installed my springs today, and took me and a buddy a little under 2 hours.

Time spend
FL: 45 mins
FR: 30 mins
RL: 20 mins
RR: 15 mins

Install was expedited with the help of this DIY: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183011

And so far I am Very happy with the results. It's Just Right with the drop all around..

I will post better pics after I give her a wash.

I'm also gonna have my PSS's put on on Monday F:255 R275. I'm also running 12mm MS Spacers all around, I wonder if the added 10mm in the rears would rub with the spacers on.

Anyways, its late, goodnight

biggynuts01 · 11-10-2012, 09:36 PM

I just got my car back from Malek at MRF engineering. He milled the strut support/mounts, installed the eibachs and e36 bumpstops and peformed an alignment.

I took my car for a 30 min drive around orange county and I have to say its sweet. Its slightly firmer than stock. Hitting high speed bumps feels the same as before (which may be due to the extra travel from the milled strut mounts). Cornering is much better and stays flatter. Small bumps or potholes ride like stock. The car feels much more sporty and connected to the ground. Still a far ways from the feel of my old Cayman S but its getting closer. I'm should have done this mod 30k miles ago.

dmk08 · 11-10-2012, 09:41 PM

With the awesome help of elm3 I got my springs/spacers installed today. I'm liking the stance.

H&R sport springs w/ e36 bumps. H&R Spacers 12/15 setup.

dmk08 · 11-10-2012, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xcelrrate

With all that's said.. I installed my springs today, and took me and a buddy a little under 2 hours.

Nice looks like those springs fit well! How is the ride on the Sport+?

elm3 · 11-11-2012, 01:28 PM

David, your car looks badass, I love the stance with the spacers and the ZCP wheels. I can't wait to put my wheels back on. We need to talk more about getting the supercharges for our cars.

Endless619 · 11-11-2012, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xcelrrate

With all that's said.. I installed my springs today, and took me and a buddy a little under 2 hours.

Time spend
FL: 45 mins
FR: 30 mins
RL: 20 mins
RR: 15 mins

Install was expedited with the help of this DIY: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183011

And so far I am Very happy with the results. It's Just Right with the drop all around..

I will post better pics after I give her a wash.

I'm also gonna have my PSS's put on on Monday F:255 R275. I'm also running 12mm MS Spacers all around, I wonder if the added 10mm in the rears would rub with the spacers on.

Anyways, its late, goodnight

With your first picture it totally shows the gap that all lowering springs have for the E92 M3. The Z4MC/Z4MR had the same issues with all their lowering springs. Suspension gets rid of the gap or a front lip.

Just looks off and not right, thus most people after a few weeks to months move back to OEM suspension or coilovers.

But if you are happy with it then thats all that matters really.

Xcelrrate · 11-12-2012, 02:22 AM

It sure beats the gap of stock height. and for daily drivability, I am happy, fits my cup of tea...

Dave07997S · 11-14-2012, 01:57 PM

Keep in mind it also depends on how much you lower the car on OEM dampers. If you have a ZCP car and you move on to a Eibach Pro kit it only lowers the car an additional .3", this will have very little to no ill effects on the ZCP dampers as they are already setup for a .4" reduction in ride height.

The general rule of thumb is don't lower the car more than 1" from OEM and you won't have issues with the OEM dampers.

Dave

Xcelrrate · 11-14-2012, 09:35 PM

Here is how she sits now...

And by looking at this pic... This isn't low enough? I mean with my meatier tires, The gaps are filled pretty well.no?

I'm getting a slight rub in the rears...

I will be rolling my fenders tomorrow with the Eastwood fender roller. any thoughts or inputs.

Thanks guys.

BTW, no need to comment on my dirty car. it just rained a couple of days ago and have been really busy.. She is now washed down and waxed..

Endless619 · 11-14-2012, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xcelrrate

Here is how she sits now...

And by looking at this pic... This isn't low enough? I mean with my meatier tires, The gaps are filled pretty well.no?

I'm getting a slight rub in the rears...

I will be rolling my fenders tomorrow with the Eastwood fender roller. any thoughts or inputs.

Thanks guys.

BTW, no need to comment on my dirty car. it just rained a couple of days ago and have been really busy.. She is now washed down and waxed..

This looks much better with the fatter tires. Bites into the front gap and just about removes it. Well done!

Xcelrrate · 11-14-2012, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endless619

This looks much better with the fatter tires. Bites into the front gap and just about removes it. Well done!

Thanks buddy

edwinm3 · 11-15-2012, 03:19 PM

Good job, looks very good

kwike92 · 11-18-2012, 02:45 PM

I'm lowered on HR sport springs I lowered it at 15k miles. Now it's at 26k miles and the car is solid. Rides good. With EDC

11-10-2012, 05:27 AM	#23
Xcelrrate Driver Drives: E90 ///M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 317 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [5.00]	With all that's said.. I installed my springs today, and took me and a buddy a little under 2 hours. Time spend FL: 45 mins FR: 30 mins RL: 20 mins RR: 15 mins Install was expedited with the help of this DIY: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183011 And so far I am Very happy with the results. It's Just Right with the drop all around.. I will post better pics after I give her a wash. I'm also gonna have my PSS's put on on Monday F:255 R275. I'm also running 12mm MS Spacers all around, I wonder if the added 10mm in the rears would rub with the spacers on. Anyways, its late, goodnight __________________ '08 Jerez Black E90 ///M3 Pics of my Ride

11-10-2012, 09:36 PM	#24
biggynuts01 Captain Drives: E92 M3 SG coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 698 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [4.75]	I just got my car back from Malek at MRF engineering. He milled the strut support/mounts, installed the eibachs and e36 bumpstops and peformed an alignment. I took my car for a 30 min drive around orange county and I have to say its sweet. Its slightly firmer than stock. Hitting high speed bumps feels the same as before (which may be due to the extra travel from the milled strut mounts). Cornering is much better and stays flatter. Small bumps or potholes ride like stock. The car feels much more sporty and connected to the ground. Still a far ways from the feel of my old Cayman S but its getting closer. I'm should have done this mod 30k miles ago. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 SG DCT - AA Filter, JL Audio 600/6, CDT Audio, Verstraβe Paddles, ECS SS, BMW Performance Spoiler, MH race studs, BMW GTS wheels, Stoptech ST, MR Exhaust, BPM Tune, LTBMW 1M Bumper, MotoGP Lip, Euro MDM & DCT, LCI's , KW CS, TMS Soild Diff Mounts.

11-10-2012, 09:41 PM	#25
dmk08 ///Maniac Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 609 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E90 [0.00]	With the awesome help of elm3 I got my springs/spacers installed today. I'm liking the stance. H&R sport springs w/ e36 bumps. H&R Spacers 12/15 setup. Last edited by dmk08; 11-10-2012 at 09:49 PM.

11-11-2012, 01:28 PM	#27
elm3 M3 Lover Drives: 2009 e92 M3 Interlagos Blue Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canton, GA. Posts: 1,705 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [5.00] 2002 Nissan Xterra ... [0.50] 2004 Yamaha R1 [0.00]	David, your car looks badass, I love the stance with the spacers and the ZCP wheels. I can't wait to put my wheels back on. We need to talk more about getting the supercharges for our cars. __________________ '09 E92 ///M3 Interlagos Blue, 6MT, Silver Novillo Leather, CF Trim, Premium Package, Technology Package, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound, 19" Wheels, Moonroof-Toy//'02 Nissan Xterra- Daily Driver/ '04 Yamaha R1- Toy/'06Yamaha Raptor 350- Toy

11-12-2012, 02:22 AM	#29
Xcelrrate Driver Drives: E90 ///M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 317 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [5.00]	It sure beats the gap of stock height. and for daily drivability, I am happy, fits my cup of tea... __________________ '08 Jerez Black E90 ///M3 Pics of my Ride

11-14-2012, 01:57 PM	#30
Dave07997S Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 BMW M3 ZCP Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Playa del Rey, CA Posts: 1,981 iTrader: (0)	Keep in mind it also depends on how much you lower the car on OEM dampers. If you have a ZCP car and you move on to a Eibach Pro kit it only lowers the car an additional .3", this will have very little to no ill effects on the ZCP dampers as they are already setup for a .4" reduction in ride height. The general rule of thumb is don't lower the car more than 1" from OEM and you won't have issues with the OEM dampers. Dave __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe-MR/Blk Turner Test Pipes, AFE pulley, Megan Catback/AFE Stg.2. 255/285 tires. Previous Rides: 2007 Porsche 997C2S Speed Yellow/Blk sport seats 2004 BMW M3 Imola/Blk

11-14-2012, 09:35 PM	#31
Xcelrrate Driver Drives: E90 ///M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 317 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [5.00]	Update.. Here is how she sits now... And by looking at this pic... This isn't low enough? I mean with my meatier tires, The gaps are filled pretty well.no? I'm getting a slight rub in the rears... I will be rolling my fenders tomorrow with the Eastwood fender roller. any thoughts or inputs. Thanks guys. BTW, no need to comment on my dirty car. it just rained a couple of days ago and have been really busy.. She is now washed down and waxed.. __________________ '08 Jerez Black E90 ///M3 Pics of my Ride

11-15-2012, 03:19 PM	#34
edwinm3 Captain Drives: 2008 JEREZ BLACK M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Doral Posts: 845 iTrader: (3)	Good job, looks very good __________________ AA Exhaust, AA X Pipe, AA SSK, AA Geen Air filter, AA Pulley, AA Tune

11-18-2012, 02:45 PM	#35
kwike92 Major Drives: 2009 m3 coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mission Viejo, Ca Posts: 1,155 iTrader: (4)	I'm lowered on HR sport springs I lowered it at 15k miles. Now it's at 26k miles and the car is solid. Rides good. With EDC __________________ 2009 M3 DCT Matte Grills, Matte Gills, Paint matched reflectors, RPI scoops and filter, H&R springs, 18MM spacers in front, 15MM spacers in rear.

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