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      03-07-2020, 08:20 AM   #23
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No rattling.

Btw that's what the theory was from the BC Racing tech support.
Yup, I’ll bet ya a beer they didn’t.

Is this a shop that you’ve dealt with in the past? Reputable?
Very reputable. I'll hold off on any judgement until I figure out what is going on. Driving my wife's new SQ5 until this is resolved so I'm OK with the wait
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Don't buy any coliovers for x5s but Except kw and bilstein! You will pay a lot for it!

Absolute experience on me

I know you bought BC!

The requirements for x5 suspension are very strict!

look luck! bro
There are other options out there that work.
yes! air suspension!

But it doesn't make much sense
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Please keep us updated. I am going with Mike2069's suggestion of the Silver coilovers and hoping to not have the same alignment issues as you have, or at least have a solution to the problem.
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Please keep us updated. I am going with Mike2069's suggestion of the Silver coilovers and hoping to not have the same alignment issues as you have, or at least have a solution to the problem.
don't do silver!

My friend had one, coliover quality is too poor!

trust me! go with KW
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So the KMAC kit no longer needed after the adjustments/corrections?
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So the KMAC kit no longer needed after the adjustments/corrections?
Correct!
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I have the bushings installed on my f85. They are great! Easy and straight forward install.
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Anyone have the stock camber degrees for front and rear available? Are they the same for both the F85 and F15 50i?
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Anyone have the stock camber degrees for front and rear available? Are they the same for both the F85 and F15 50i?
Bueller?
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Update - I changed my mind and decided to move forward with front and rear camber kits. The tucked look is killing me, and I know the tire life savings should help offset some of the cost.

I went with the KMAC Front Adjustable Bushings (193816-5J) and the SPC Rear Adjustable Upper Control Arms (72115)

P.S. - For best pricing on KMAC, reach out to Kevin on their sales team in Australia.

sales@k-mac.com
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I did the same.
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Update - I changed my mind and decided to move forward with front and rear camber kits. The tucked look is killing me, and I know the tire life savings should help offset some of the cost.

I went with the KMAC Front Adjustable Bushings (193816-5J) and the SPC Rear Adjustable Upper Control Arms (72115)

P.S. - For best pricing on KMAC, reach out to Kevin on their sales team in Australia.

sales@k-mac.com
Was it that bad still being within OEM specs and no kits? Does it look more flush now or still slight camber?
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Update - I changed my mind and decided to move forward with front and rear camber kits. The tucked look is killing me, and I know the tire life savings should help offset some of the cost.

I went with the KMAC Front Adjustable Bushings (193816-5J) and the SPC Rear Adjustable Upper Control Arms (72115)

P.S. - For best pricing on KMAC, reach out to Kevin on their sales team in Australia.

sales@k-mac.com
Was it that bad still being within OEM specs and no kits? Does it look more flush now or still slight camber?
The parts haven't come in from Australia yet but I'll post a full write up after install.

I am not within OEM spec at the moment, but I expect to be with these camber kits. I am looking for a perfectly flush look.

Current measurements are below (after coilovers):
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The parts haven't come in from Australia yet but I'll post a full write up after install.

I am not within OEM spec at the moment, but I expect to be with these camber kits. I am looking for a perfectly flush look.

Current measurements are below (after coilovers):

How low did you go? At least you still got Toe within spec.
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The parts haven't come in from Australia yet but I'll post a full write up after install.

I am not within OEM spec at the moment, but I expect to be with these camber kits. I am looking for a perfectly flush look.

Current measurements are below (after coilovers):

How low did you go? At least you still got Toe within spec.
I'm at about 29.75-30" ground to fender over the center of the wheel. Yes happy with the Toe, but want to fix this negative camber.
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My readings are pretty similar to classic_erik 's. My front camber is actually a little worse. I am supposed to get the KMAC bushings middle of next week but the rear control arms might not be here until a week or so after that. I'm at about 30" front and rear.
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Up and running, aligned, slammed and FLUSH. Thank you KMAC and SPC!!!

Results from a 4 hour alignment job.
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Up and running, aligned, slammed and FLUSH. Thank you KMAC and SPC!!!

Results from a 4 hour alignment job.
That stance is sexy bro! Question, had you not have gone so low do you believe that the alignment shop could have dialed in camber w/ the KMAC kit?
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Up and running, aligned, slammed and FLUSH. Thank you KMAC and SPC!!!

Results from a 4 hour alignment job.
How's the suspension and alignment now ?
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How's the suspension and alignment now ?
Running extremely smooth! Still very happy with my setup since replacing my front lower control arms with stock bushings. My indy was close to the -1.0 front camber even without the KMAC adjustable bushings so not sure they really added any value. No issues to report
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How's the suspension and alignment now ?
Running extremely smooth! Still very happy with my setup since replacing my front lower control arms with stock bushings. My indy was close to the -1.0 front camber even without the KMAC adjustable bushings so not sure they really added any value. No issues to report
Awesome 👏

How many miles since installing them ? How's the tires looking ?

Did you order anything else besides these ?

KMAC Front Adjustable Bushings (193816-5J)
SPC Rear Adjustable Upper Control Arms (72115)
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