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      05-18-2022, 10:36 AM   #89
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I'm running 16k front and 24k rear, somewhere around 20-22 clicks firm. Rides good, handles amazing. Zero bottom out in rear @ 29.75 GTF.
Def recommend swift springs and much much stiffer than bc suggests. I have some 16k and 20k swifts if anyone wants to step up higher— rear springs. Mine are also for extra low kit. I think they are 8" in height
So the 20K rear swifts weren't stiff enough for you? I'm on the standard recommended BC springs. Any clue what those spring rates are? I can't remember.
Think 14 front / 12 rear
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      05-22-2022, 07:40 AM   #90
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Bc recommends a 14k front and 12k rear.
I can't imagine the bottom out at that if you lower past 1 inch. Rear has now settled to 29.75 and still no bottom out even on big bumps. Cornering with 16k front and 24k rears is amazing. Zero lean from what I can feel and lord knows I have push it to the limit of grip just to see how it performs
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      05-23-2022, 10:57 AM   #91
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Bc recommends a 14k front and 12k rear.
I can't imagine the bottom out at that if you lower past 1 inch. Rear has now settled to 29.75 and still no bottom out even on big bumps. Cornering with 16k front and 24k rears is amazing. Zero lean from what I can feel and lord knows I have push it to the limit of grip just to see how it performs
I'm not even that low and I tend to bottom out in the rear. I wonder if that swifts help in that regard? Obviously, the stiffer spring rates help. What size wheels are you on? I def should have gone w/ the swift upgrade as well as the stiffer spring rate springs.
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      05-23-2022, 03:27 PM   #92
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I'm on 20's right now till I get my widebody kit on, then going to 22's
I have spare rear 14k,16k swift springs if you want to upgrade.
I did option with the extra low kit, springs are 8" tall I believe. You will need to verify if these work for you.
First come first serve to who wants em.
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      09-16-2022, 12:50 AM   #93
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Brought the truck in this week because I felt shamed about the suspension creaking! I was living with it, but writing up that suspension deep-dive post really got me thinking that it was unacceptable.

Turns out my K-MAC adjustable bushings are completely rusted and shot. I am in shock. These were installed only last June! Trying to decide my next move, but I'm happy the creaking wasn't due to my BC Racing Coilovers.

Do you guys think I should wait for a warranty replacement from K-MAC and just replace the bad bushings, or go back to a new OEM lower control arm? The labor for replacing the bushings on the existing control arms is more than replacing the entire control arm! Also thinking that since these are the original control arms / ball joints it is probably a good idea to replace the whole thing and move on. I will just have to deal with the negative camber in this scenario.
it is interesting what you write about and what you applied.
But have you thought about the application upper control arm about the part number 31126863333?
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Suspensi...126863785.html

negative camber can be adjusted "+30" or "-30" minute, maybe it's not much, but still something. This solution is provided by BMW

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=31126863333

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=31_1059
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      09-16-2022, 01:59 PM   #94
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Wow nice job! Looks great!!!
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      12-02-2022, 03:18 PM   #95
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Final look with new shoes for how she will be sold.

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looks great! why is it that some folks can get by with running those tire sizes and others have tranny issues?!
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Beautiful looking truck! If I didn't start modding mine, this is exactly what I'd want to pick up!
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Final look with new shoes for how she will be sold.

22" 612M Reps
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Did you find a buyer?
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Final look with new shoes for how she will be sold.

22" 612M Reps
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Perfectly flush
Did you find a buyer?
Not yet but I haven't really tried yet! I previously put a price on it that included all the mods but that's an exercise in futility. I'll end up in the same spot in the end but unfortunately a semi-part out was inevitable. The used car market simply doesn't value high priced upgrades.

I ordered a 2023 X7 40i M Sport that should be ready mid-Feb. I'll need it until then so I'll actually try to sell it in the new year.
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These brake kits and wheels are gorgeous. I don't know how these are still available…get your act together!
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Agreed! If I didn’t just buy a set of Vossens and you would ship, id have to beg the wife to spend more $$. Those wheels are gorgeous and the brakes just set them off! I want!
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Those are some nice wheels
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These brake kits and wheels are gorgeous. I don't know how these are still available…get your act together!
I’m currently in rehab for spending too much on my x5.. otherwise I would love to have that brake kit.
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That would look so nice on your car with the blue stripes
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Not yet but I haven't really tried yet! I previously put a price on it that included all the mods but that's an exercise in futility. I'll end up in the same spot in the end but unfortunately a semi-part out was inevitable. The used car market simply doesn't value high priced upgrades.

I ordered a 2023 X7 40i M Sport that should be ready mid-Feb. I'll need it until then so I'll actually try to sell it in the new year.
Nice Erik! B58 has a ton of potential. I'll be going B58 when I upgrade as well.
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Damn...is that supersprint still for sale? haha
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Have to know what color you chose on the X7 Erik?!?! My wife has never been a BMW fan (borderline hater, lol) but she loves the size and looks of the X7 m-sport. So maybe one day.
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Have to know what color you chose on the X7 Erik?!?! My wife has never been a BMW fan (borderline hater, lol) but she loves the size and looks of the X7 m-sport. So maybe one day.
Black Sapphire Metallic! She's going to be a beauty!
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Damn...is that supersprint still for sale? haha
Yup!
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