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PencilGeek · 06-23-2008, 01:04 AM

Here's a first look at the Eibach Lowered E92 M3 at today's SpoCom show in Long Beach, CA.

badfish · 06-23-2008, 04:09 AM

Nice to meet you today Robert and great looking car!

ihyln · 06-23-2008, 08:00 AM

Looks perfect PG! You did an excellent job with the mods I have to say. I wanted to upgrade the brakes on my sedan but I think I have pushed things far enough with my wife so I will be "content" with where I am if you can believe one can be unhappy with a stock M3.

PencilGeek · 06-23-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by badfish

Nice to meet you today Robert and great looking car!

Thank you, it was very nice to meet you too, and I like the direction you're going also. I must say I thought your car was very sexy at the show. Brakes looked good too.

PencilGeek · 06-23-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

Looks perfect PG! You did an excellent job with the mods I have to say. I wanted to upgrade the brakes on my sedan but I think I have pushed things far enough with my wife so I will be "content" with where I am if you can believe one can be unhappy with a stock M3.

I understand the wife...thing. I'm having to explain to my wife on a regular basis what I'm doing...and why. There really is no "why" -- which makes the explaining even harder to do.

Nick@Jlevi SW · 06-23-2008, 01:09 PM

That's a great looking car, perfect drop!

Keto · 06-23-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PencilGeek

I understand the wife...thing. I'm having to explain to my wife on a regular basis what I'm doing...and why. There really is no "why" -- which makes the explaining even harder to do.

BBK's are a hard mod to explain

, especially with the price.

slammedm3 · 06-23-2008, 04:20 PM

Im just not sure why you would choose yellow calipers on the Red?

I just dont think it goes nice..Have you seen a red Ferrari with yellow calipers?

Just my opinion, but otherwise nice@!

PencilGeek · 06-23-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

Im just not sure why you would choose yellow calipers on the Red?

I just dont think it goes nice..Have you seen a red Ferrari with yellow calipers?

Just my opinion, but otherwise nice@!

Yes, in fact both Ferrari and Porsche have put yellow calipers on red cars...and this was exactly what I was looking at as the precedent to do these calipers in that color scheme.

rich662 · 06-23-2008, 05:20 PM

Is it just me or is the drop not very noticeable? Seems like there's still quite a bit of gap

BCMPOWER · 06-23-2008, 10:30 PM

Looks good, how is the ride quality of the eibachs?

GregW / Oregon · 06-23-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rich662

Is it just me or is the drop not very noticeable? Seems like there's still quite a bit of gap

I think maybea little more offset is needed, espiecially in the fornt.

slammedm3 · 06-24-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PencilGeek

Yes, in fact both Ferrari and Porsche have put yellow calipers on red cars...and this was exactly what I was looking at as the precedent to do these calipers in that color scheme.

Oh Im sure Ferrari has done it, WHEN people have ordered them specifically like that from factory. They wouldn't say, "Uhhh...no MR.IMBUYING A CAR FOR $300 000 +++. You cannot put yellow calipers on your red Ferrari. Please choose another color for your calipers as we dont think it will go well with the Ferrari Red Paint."

They'll do it for you, but I don't think there are many out there.
But its your car man, its beautiful car and you, like the rest of us are very lucky people to be able to own these cars so cheers to you and enjoy your car!!

PencilGeek · 06-24-2008, 01:40 AM

Let's see if I can catch up on a few questions at once.

I don't know how it rides yet, because Eibach still has the car. They are developing a coil-over kit, and should have the prototypes installed later this week. Unfortunately, I won't be able to pick up my car from SoCal for another 3 or 4 weeks. I'll post a review after I get the car back.

The uneven drop looks may be partially my fault. I was snapping photos pretty quickly and pretty low to the ground and from odd angles. This will definitely make the front and rear look uneven, and make the drop look very minimal. But there's also the possibility that the rear isn't as low as the front -- because there are spacers on the wheels to accomodate the Brembo BBK. New rear wheels will be available later this week, and the spacers will be removed -- thus allowing both front and rear to be set at the proper ride height.

Blip Bavarian · 06-24-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rich662

Is it just me or is the drop not very noticeable? Seems like there's still quite a bit of gap

+1

GT3 Tim · 06-24-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

Oh Im sure Ferrari has done it, WHEN people have ordered them specifically like that from factory. They wouldn't say, "Uhhh...no MR.IMBUYING A CAR FOR $300 000 +++. You cannot put yellow calipers on your red Ferrari. Please choose another color for your calipers as we dont think it will go well with the Ferrari Red Paint."

They'll do it for you, but I don't think there are many out there.
But its your car man, its beautiful car and you, like the rest of us are very lucky people to be able to own these cars so cheers to you and enjoy your car!!

That may be so for Ferrari's. But as for Porsches, if you order the Ceramic Brakes, the calipers were yellow, period. If you ordered the standard brakes, they were red, period.

BCMPOWER · 06-24-2008, 07:26 PM

Pencilgeek, still nice car nevertheless only the minor details, keep us posted. Man that sucks not being able to drive the car for 3 to 4 weeks. I hope they are giving you some good compensation

!Xoible · 06-24-2008, 07:44 PM

do ur front wheels need like 80 mm spacers or is it my imagination/angle of shot? they seem waaaaay too tucked in

KINGLEH · 06-25-2008, 02:28 AM

not diggin the yellow brembos....

its not a ferrari!

nice drop

PencilGeek · 06-25-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mantis

do ur front wheels need like 80 mm spacers or is it my imagination/angle of shot? they seem waaaaay too tucked in

Front wheels are no spacers, rear wheels are 8mm spacers. 8mm spacers will be removed when the new wheels arrive.

Blip Bavarian · 06-25-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PencilGeek

Front wheels are no spacers, rear wheels are 8mm spacers. 8mm spacers will be removed when the new wheels arrive.

wow...already on your third set of wheels?

drsnooz · 06-28-2008, 03:55 PM

I like the yellow calipers. Looks good!

06-23-2008, 01:04 AM	#1
PencilGeek Moderator Drives: 2008 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Far away from you... Posts: 2,654 iTrader: (0) View PencilGeek's Garage	First Look! Eibach Lowered E92 M3 Here's a first look at the Eibach Lowered E92 M3 at today's SpoCom show in Long Beach, CA. __________________ Be careful what you wish for... ----- Cosmetic mods: HRE P40. Brembo BBK. Eibach. HRE 540R, Escort 9500ci. BMW Performance Steering Wheel Perf. mods: See Dyno Runs ----- Copyright (c) 2008-2010 Robert R. Collins. Reposting and reprints are not permitted without explicit written permission.

06-23-2008, 04:09 AM	#2
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06-23-2008, 08:00 AM	#3
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06-23-2008, 04:20 PM	#8
slammedm3 Brigadier General Drives: E93 M3 Vert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,938 iTrader: (1)	Im just not sure why you would choose yellow calipers on the Red? I just dont think it goes nice..Have you seen a red Ferrari with yellow calipers? Just my opinion, but otherwise nice@! __________________ ///M3 MODS LIST: Eisenmann RaceH&R Springs20" 360 Forged SPEC 5ive (Matte Black Centers w/Gloss Black Lip/White Pin Stripe)Rogue PulleyAA SSKAA SoftwareVRS CF Front LipVRS CF Rear DiffuserCF Rear Lip SpoilerCF Kidney GrillesCF Side GillesRPi ScoopsAA Air Filter

06-23-2008, 05:20 PM	#10
rich662 Major Drives: E92 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, BC Posts: 1,025 iTrader: (1) View rich662's Garage	Is it just me or is the drop not very noticeable? Seems like there's still quite a bit of gap __________________ 2008 E92 M3 AW/GP Thunder / Eisenmann Race/CF Grills/H&R Sport/AA SSK/ACS CF Roof Spoiler/VRS Bootlid/BBS LM-DBK 20" Champion Edition FS: DPE LS-5 (for sale: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171839)

06-23-2008, 10:30 PM	#11
BCMPOWER Captain Drives: 08 Silverstone II M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Silver Spring MD Posts: 633 iTrader: (0)	Looks good, how is the ride quality of the eibachs? __________________

06-24-2008, 01:40 AM	#14
PencilGeek Moderator Drives: 2008 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Far away from you... Posts: 2,654 iTrader: (0) View PencilGeek's Garage	Let's see if I can catch up on a few questions at once. I don't know how it rides yet, because Eibach still has the car. They are developing a coil-over kit, and should have the prototypes installed later this week. Unfortunately, I won't be able to pick up my car from SoCal for another 3 or 4 weeks. I'll post a review after I get the car back. The uneven drop looks may be partially my fault. I was snapping photos pretty quickly and pretty low to the ground and from odd angles. This will definitely make the front and rear look uneven, and make the drop look very minimal. But there's also the possibility that the rear isn't as low as the front -- because there are spacers on the wheels to accomodate the Brembo BBK. New rear wheels will be available later this week, and the spacers will be removed -- thus allowing both front and rear to be set at the proper ride height. __________________ Be careful what you wish for... ----- Cosmetic mods: HRE P40. Brembo BBK. Eibach. HRE 540R, Escort 9500ci. BMW Performance Steering Wheel Perf. mods: See Dyno Runs ----- Copyright (c) 2008-2010 Robert R. Collins. Reposting and reprints are not permitted without explicit written permission.

06-24-2008, 07:26 PM	#17
BCMPOWER Captain Drives: 08 Silverstone II M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Silver Spring MD Posts: 633 iTrader: (0)	Pencilgeek, still nice car nevertheless only the minor details, keep us posted. Man that sucks not being able to drive the car for 3 to 4 weeks. I hope they are giving you some good compensation __________________

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!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,669 iTrader: (4) View !Xoible's Garage	do ur front wheels need like 80 mm spacers or is it my imagination/angle of shot? they seem waaaaay too tucked in

06-25-2008, 02:28 AM	#19
KINGLEH Captain Drives: 00 GTR - 09 E92 M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 997 iTrader: (1)	not diggin the yellow brembos.... its not a ferrari! nice drop

06-28-2008, 03:55 PM	#22
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