Suspension Question
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Topic: Suspension Question
Posted By: rsmith
Subject: Suspension Question
Date Posted: 02-March-2003 at 21:30
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Hi I just installed a set of M5 rims onto my E39 but I now feel the car needs lowered. Can anyone suggest a good place to get the parts and fit them? Cheers
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Posted By: Webdunk
Date Posted: 03-March-2003 at 08:47
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Whereabouts are you based? ------------- 
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Posted By: rsmith
Date Posted: 03-March-2003 at 10:38
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Based in Edinburgh. Although I want to lower the car I don't want to have too harsh a ride, a balance between looks and comfort is important. |
Posted By: Webdunk
Date Posted: 03-March-2003 at 11:30
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If you fancy a blast along the M9 I recommend MMV Performance in Stirling - http://www.mmvperformance.co.uk">http://www.mmvperformance.co.uk. In Edinburgh, there's Auto Image (I think that's their name) opposite Fountainbridge - I think they do lowering. Superspeed out by the Zoo. Worth pricing ACS kit from your dealer too. -------------
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Posted By: rsmith
Date Posted: 03-March-2003 at 12:44
| Thanks for the info, Ill try getting quotes from MMV and Dunedin and take it from there. |
Posted By: Chris
Date Posted: 04-March-2003 at 17:01
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Hi hi Just some advice for you rsmith I have a bmw e36 compact and fitted ACS lowering springs on the std sport dampers and the ride is pretty good and the springs are very good progressive springs keeping the handling nice and sweet. I would recommend ACS stuff i know its expensive but the quality of the stuff is excellent and I highly recommend them. I got menzies in stirling to fit it where i purchased the car but i stay in edinburgh now and deal with easten now, it took 2 hrs to fit the springs and adjustments. Take care Chrissss ------------- Chris Lau |
Posted By: rsmith
Date Posted: 07-March-2003 at 10:34
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Thanks for the advice guy's. In the end I went for the PI springs and was recommended a great garage called CCMS in Duddingston. The job was very professional and the final out come very satisfying. The ride quality is very smooth and progressive, there is also no rubbing even on full lock. btw, AutoImage do not install suspension but they can supply the springs etc at a good price. Here are some pics - not 56k friendly. http://www.comp-aid.co.uk/DSCF05.JPG">http://www.comp-aid.co.uk/DSCF05.JPG Before http://www.comp-aid.co.uk/DSCF0013.JPG">http://www.comp-aid.co.uk/DSCF0013.JPG After http://www.comp-aid.co.uk/DSCF0023.JPG">http://www.comp-aid.co.uk/DSCF0023.JPG One for the Road. |
Posted By: Webdunk
Date Posted: 07-March-2003 at 10:48
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Car's looking good :-) -------------
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