Coilover Stance Roll Call

[classic_erik]

Originally Posted by jmack123

Did you end up getting the BCs on?

Ya c'mon bro you are leaving us hanging! SHOW US THE PICS!!!

[sukhk527]

Originally Posted by classic_erik

ya c'mon bro you are leaving us hanging! Show us the pics!!!

dude we're waiting!!

[parthpatel1]

Originally Posted by sukhk527

dude we're waiting!!

show.us.the.stance.

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by jmack123

Did you end up getting the BCs on?

I did and I love them just haven't had time (nor weather cooperate) with me washing the car and taking pics. Sorry, rain is moving out of the area tomorrow so I'll clean her up and get some pics.

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

I did and I love them just haven't had time (nor weather cooperate) with me washing the car and taking pics. Sorry, rain is moving out of the area tomorrow so I'll clean her up and get some pics.

What did you end up getting in terms of a front/rear drop? What did you set the settings to (in terms of comfort vs stiffness)? Have you noticed a big improvement in handling?

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by jmack123

What did you end up getting in terms of a front/rear drop? What did you set the settings to (in terms of comfort vs stiffness)? Have you noticed a big improvement in handling?

So after settling my ride height is currently 3.75" rear and 3.25" front. Looks good, but I'd love to drop it another .5 both front and back. Alignment has already been done so not sure how much that would skew that. I had the shop go middle of the road on the dampening settings. Rides as comfortable as stock w/ 22's. It handles a touch better, but it's not a night and day difference like my E46 M3 was (installed BC Racing coilovers on it as well back many years). I didn't expect it to be though. I'm a realist in that regard. Overall very pleased. Can't see myself being much happier had I paid $1500 more for the KW V3's.

[parthpatel1]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

So after settling my ride height is currently 3.75" rear and 3.25" front. Looks good, but I'd love to drop it another .5 both front and back. Alignment has already been done so not sure how much that would skew that. I had the shop go middle of the road on the dampening settings. Rides as comfortable as stock w/ 22's. It handles a touch better, but it's not a night and day difference like my E46 M3 was (installed BC Racing coilovers on it as well back many years). I didn't expect it to be though. I'm a realist in that regard. Overall very pleased. Can't see myself being much happier had I paid $1500 more for the KW V3's.

I need pics now!

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by parthpatel1

I need pics now!

LOL! I actually washed her this evening but it got to dark on me so I'm taking pics tomorrow when there's sunlight. Stay tuned! I'll warn you my photographer skills are terrible.

Plus I saw the recent pics you posted of your ride after detailing it, and I'd def hire you if you were in my area. That baby was glossy!

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

So after settling my ride height is currently 3.75" rear and 3.25" front. Looks good, but I'd love to drop it another .5 both front and back. Alignment has already been done so not sure how much that would skew that. I had the shop go middle of the road on the dampening settings. Rides as comfortable as stock w/ 22's. It handles a touch better, but it's not a night and day difference like my E46 M3 was (installed BC Racing coilovers on it as well back many years). I didn't expect it to be though. I'm a realist in that regard. Overall very pleased. Can't see myself being much happier had I paid $1500 more for the KW V3's.

Have to admit, a bit disappointing to hear only a marginal improvement in handling.

[parthpatel1]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

So after settling my ride height is currently 3.75" rear and 3.25" front. Looks good, but I'd love to drop it another .5 both front and back. Alignment has already been done so not sure how much that would skew that. I had the shop go middle of the road on the dampening settings. Rides as comfortable as stock w/ 22's. It handles a touch better, but it's not a night and day difference like my E46 M3 was (installed BC Racing coilovers on it as well back many years). I didn't expect it to be though. I'm a realist in that regard. Overall very pleased. Can't see myself being much happier had I paid $1500 more for the KW V3's.

Wait, you dropped it 3"+?

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by jmack123

Have to admit, a bit disappointing to hear only a marginal improvement in handling.

To be fair I haven't really pushed it and I think I have FCAB going out. Hence, why I haven't really pushed it.

Originally Posted by parthpatel1

Wait, you dropped it 3"+?

lol, I'm a dumb ass. Left out an all important zero there. Ride height 30.75" rear and 30.25" front. Good catch

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

To be fair I haven't really pushed it and I think I have FCAB going out. Hence, why I haven't really pushed it.

lol, I'm a dumb ass. Left out an all important zero there. Ride height 30.75" rear and 30.25" front. Good catch

Got ya. How much did that drop end up being with those figures?

[parthpatel1]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

To be fair I haven't really pushed it and I think I have FCAB going out. Hence, why I haven't really pushed it.



lol, I'm a dumb ass. Left out an all important zero there. Ride height 30.75" rear and 30.25" front. Good catch

I was about to say that sh*t is bout to be slammed lol.

[M302_imola]

Here you impatient fukers j/k

[M302_imola]

Honest thoughts? I'd like to go another .5" to .75" lower on all 4 corners I think. Just don't want it so low it looks like a station wagon

[parthpatel1]

oooof! that looks good. What are the wheel/tire specs? I'd drop another .75 on all corners personally.

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by parthpatel1

oooof! that looks good. What are the wheel/tire specs? I'd drop another .75 on all corners personally.

Wheels are 22" style 375 reps in gloss black wrapped in 295/30R22 F and 335/25/R22 R atturo AZ850s.

I'm going to swing by the shop that did the install and see what they say. Not sure how much .75" lower would effect alignment. Another reservation is we load this baby down when we head to the beach in the summer. Don't want to be bottoming out (rear tire to fender well) the whole trip.

[parthpatel1]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Wheels are 22" style 375 reps in gloss black wrapped in 295/30R22 F and 335/25/R22 R atturo AZ850s.

I'm going to swing by the shop that did the install and see what they say. Not sure how much .75" lower would effect alignment. Another reservation is we load this baby down when we head to the beach in the summer. Don't want to be bottoming out (rear tire to fender well) the whole trip.

Suspension making any weird clunking noises or anything at that height? I am on the fence between BCs and just splurging on KWs. My ride height would probably be .75" lower than where you are at right now.

Also, what are widths of your wheels?

[blackoutF15]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Here you impatient fukers j/k

Nice drop!

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Here you impatient fukers j/k

Looks great 👌🏽

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by parthpatel1

Suspension making any weird clunking noises or anything at that height? I am on the fence between BCs and just splurging on KWs. My ride height would probably be .75" lower than where you are at right now.

Also, what are widths of your wheels?

Wheels are 11" wide rear and 10" front. With 15mm front and 20mm rear H&R spacers.

No clunking from the coilovers. I had a clunk before the coilovers which I thought might be coming from the OEM front strut or strut mount, but seeing as though the coilovers didn't cure that I'm pretty sure the only FCAB I haven't replaced (Replaced upper arms and one of the two lower FCAB's) is to blame I can't compare the BC to KW's but I don't see the KW's being $1500 better.

Classic_Erik is at 30" front, 30.5" rear without no weird noises or bottoming out.

[classic_erik]

Make sure you let the suspension settle before making any adjustments. Looks good!