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Maryan425 · 01-26-2024, 05:56 PM

Got her back after a ton of maintenance and some repairs. Decided to clean her up and snap some quick iphone shots.

Seattlesquash · 01-27-2024, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ocbrad1

Same! Gorgeous setup!

Thanks, work in progress but works great for us. Just need to hook up a TV and I be set when wife kickes me out of house!

musa · 01-29-2024, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Maryan425

Got her back after a ton of maintenance and some repairs. Decided to clean her up and snap some quick iphone shots.

Nice, but looks excessively high, as if on stilettos. Would do with some lowering.

Maryan425 · 01-29-2024, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by musa

Nice, but looks excessively high, as if on stilettos. Would do with some lowering.

I absolutely agree. I would love to lower it but from what I’ve heard that all the spring choices compromise ride quality quite a bit. Also, the car is a 2014 so no adaptive suspension and no air in the rear. Unless anyone has suggestions for a good spring setup looks like I’ll be sitting high until I find a used set of kw v3s.

destroy26 · 01-29-2024, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Maryan425

I absolutely agree. I would love to lower it but from what I’ve heard that all the spring choices compromise ride quality quite a bit. Also, the car is a 2014 so no adaptive suspension and no air in the rear. Unless anyone has suggestions for a good spring setup looks like I’ll be sitting high until I find a used set of kw v3s.

I wrote a fairly detailed post detailing my experience pre and post install of the Eibach Pro Kit (Non-Air Suspension version) which can be found here:

https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2023672

In my opinion, the ride quality has increased from the stock springs and I'm very pleased with the drop that I've experienced.

F15Mar · 02-04-2024, 05:08 PM

New shoes, no more 22’s.

Seattlesquash · 02-05-2024, 12:28 AM

So close now on brake update, just waiting for paint shop which is taking way too long (jk) but I know it will look great when they done. Front/rear combo, Chris rear setup and all will be painted gold-meet-copper color… based on samples I picked. Rest is all here and ready for install.

- then I can add another pic with car to align with topic here…

Maryan425 · 02-05-2024, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by destroy26

I wrote a fairly detailed post detailing my experience pre and post install of the Eibach Pro Kit (Non-Air Suspension version) which can be found here:

https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2023672

In my opinion, the ride quality has increased from the stock springs and I'm very pleased with the drop that I've experienced.

destroy26 I appreciate the write up. I actually just drove in a friends x35d with the same springs you mentioned and the ride was smoother. However, I do suspect something else is going on in my suspension because it seemed like it was significantly smooth than my car with stock springs and new bilstein b4 shocks which I suspect shouldn't be the case. Either way I will definitely be getting these done in the near future, probably paired with the koni red fsd shocks when I refresh a few more things on the suspension.

PMX5864 · 02-06-2024, 10:20 AM

New here. First BMW. Originally had the 21" 375 style wheel, but I went to a 20" 551 style.

blue dragon · 02-06-2024, 04:43 PM

Style 375 wheels are super heavy. I ran them for a bit on my E70 and the additional mass was quite noticeable

JupiterBMW · 02-07-2024, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by F15Mar

New shoes, no more 22’s.

WOW, looks amazing. I need these wheels in my life! Love them!

JupiterBMW · 02-07-2024, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

So close now on brake update, just waiting for paint shop which is taking way too long (jk) but I know it will look great when they done. Front/rear combo, Chris rear setup and all will be painted gold-meet-copper color… based on samples I picked. Rest is all here and ready for install.

- then I can add another pic with car to align with topic here…

You will absolutely love the upgrade. I've only installed the fronts so far, but have acquired the full rear kit, and will be installing after the calipers go to powdercoat. Even just adding the fronts, I noticed a HUGE improvement in the braking performance.

F15Mar · 02-07-2024, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JupiterBMW

WOW, looks amazing. I need these wheels in my life! Love them!

Appreciate it 🙏🏽. Indeed! Can’t go wrong with some 612’s.

JupiterBMW · 02-07-2024, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by F15Mar

Appreciate it 🙏🏽. Indeed! Can’t go wrong with some 612’s.

What are you lowered on? Rear bags or springs? I wasn't going to do suspension, but still considering it...

F15Mar · 02-07-2024, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JupiterBMW

What are you lowered on? Rear bags or springs? I wasn't going to do suspension, but still considering it...

Kw v3. No air suspension in the rear. You should, even if you do springs it’s well worth it looks & handling wise.

jiggz · 02-07-2024, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JupiterBMW

WOW, looks amazing. I need these wheels in my life! Love them!

https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2003396

JupiterBMW · 02-07-2024, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by F15Mar

Kw v3. No air suspension in the rear. You should, even if you do springs it’s well worth it looks & handling wise.

Yeah I don’t want to invest the money into the KW, but I’ll likely do the Eibach springs at some point.

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Originally Posted by jiggz

https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2003396

Hahaha, I saw that thread already and figured you or someone else would tag me. I can’t right now. I’ve spent enough on this thing recently and I still have more track car stuff to do!

AJFord · 02-09-2024, 03:44 AM

Love these cars! Dirty or clean they look good!

_ObiJon · 02-09-2024, 09:21 AM

Just finished my wife's 50i brake upgrade, tinted the front windows and gave her a wash. She doesn't look too bad.

tokyodrift · 02-16-2024, 04:22 PM

I can't convince myself to upgrade to the G-series. IMO the F-series is the best balance of sporty and elegance.

Monkeypoop · 02-17-2024, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tokyodrift

I can't convince myself to upgrade to the G-series. IMO the F-series is the best balance of sporty and elegance.

I agree the G-series, depending model and color, looks very plain to me. Kinda like they just stamped it out and looks like everything else. But that's my opinion, what do I know...

Hotflare · 02-17-2024, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeypoop

I agree the G-series, depending model and color, looks very plain to me. Kinda like they just stamped it out and looks like everything else. But that's my opinion, what do I know...

Honestly now that my f15 is paid off, I'm waiting for the G05 to flood the used market more to upgrade. The f15 is great but the new tech and engine makes the upgrade worth it imo.
Now if future X cars are like what they just did with the 24 M5, then we have an issue...lol

01-26-2024, 05:56 PM	#13971
Maryan425 Private 31 Rep 68 Posts Drives: F15 35d Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (2)	Got her back after a ton of maintenance and some repairs. Decided to clean her up and snap some quick iphone shots. Attached Images
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02-04-2024, 05:08 PM	#13976
F15Mar New Member 137 Rep 20 Posts Drives: X5 35i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	New shoes, no more 22’s. Attached Images
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02-05-2024, 12:28 AM	#13977
Seattlesquash Car Enthusiast 895 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: E92 328i 2007 SC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i ESS V ... [0.00] 2007 B7 RS4 AMD SC ... [0.00]	So close now on brake update, just waiting for paint shop which is taking way too long (jk) but I know it will look great when they done. Front/rear combo, Chris rear setup and all will be painted gold-meet-copper color… based on samples I picked. Rest is all here and ready for install. - then I can add another pic with car to align with topic here… Attached Images __________________ E92 328i\|6MT\|ESS SC VT-1 (G.2)\|3 stage\|22 RPD SC/Meth tune\|AA Headers\|Snow Performance Meth Injection\|Rotiform KPS\|R139\|PS4S 275.245.19\|M3 front\|M3 side skirts\|MTEC rear\|Akrapovic C tips\|Koni Sport (Yellow)\|Eibach PS\|Hotchkis SB\|C high-kick spoiler\|C mirror Covers\|C trim\|LCI tails\|M3 Control arms\|M3 MS\|Black E trim\|Black kidney's\|Full LED Conv\|BMW F30 370/345 BBK\|ECS SS\|ECS Strut Tower Brace\|034 Engine-Trans-Rear Mounts Last edited by Seattlesquash; 02-05-2024 at 12:37 AM..
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02-06-2024, 10:20 AM	#13979
PMX5864 New Member 3 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	New here. First BMW. Originally had the 21" 375 style wheel, but I went to a 20" 551 style. Attached Images
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02-06-2024, 04:43 PM	#13980
blue dragon Lieutenant Colonel 1192 Rep 1,544 Posts Drives: '22 Tesla MY + '23 Tesla MY Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Land of high taxes and crappy healthcare iTrader: (2)	Style 375 wheels are super heavy. I ran them for a bit on my E70 and the additional mass was quite noticeable __________________ \| '22 Tesla Model Y P - My daily \| '23 Tesla Model Y LR - Wife's daily \| '17 F15 35D - missed daily \|
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02-09-2024, 03:44 AM	#13988
AJFord Private 116 Rep 62 Posts Drives: F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2018 Location: Yorkshire, England iTrader: (0)	Love these cars! Dirty or clean they look good! Attached Images __________________ Current - 2016 X5 40d Previous - 2020 X5 30d > 2019 X3 > 2014 420d
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02-09-2024, 09:21 AM	#13989
_ObiJon Second Lieutenant 200 Rep 299 Posts Drives: 2015 428i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Ashburn, VA iTrader: (0)	Just finished my wife's 50i brake upgrade, tinted the front windows and gave her a wash. She doesn't look too bad. Attached Images
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02-16-2024, 04:22 PM	#13990
tokyodrift Private 193 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I can't convince myself to upgrade to the G-series. IMO the F-series is the best balance of sporty and elegance. Attached Images __________________ M Sport w/ Adaptive M Suspension \| Parking & Driving Assistance \| Executive \| Lighting \| 599M
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