United BMW - The Wait Is Over! Performance Suspension

S54dan · 07-07-2008, 12:03 PM

Here is our test kit. We will be testing this on a car before shipping out. Enjoy. **Springs are not shown in this pic.

RedTRex · 07-07-2008, 12:57 PM

Dan,
Since you have the "kit" sitting there can you measure the diameter of the sway bar please.......

S54dan · 07-09-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RedTRex

Dan,
Since you have the "kit" sitting there can you measure the diameter of the sway bar please.......

No problem!

I'll be doing so as soon as we perform the install, which will come VERY soon!

joelk · 07-09-2008, 12:49 PM

hmm would that test car be mine? or did you find another guinea pig? :biggrin:

S54dan · 07-10-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by joelk

hmm would that test car be mine? or did you find another guinea pig? :biggrin:

Joel,

We're ready whenever you are

The springs are here!

joelk · 07-10-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

Joel,

We're ready whenever you are

The springs are here!

Thanks Dan, I've given Eric a call and I'm just waiting for him to get back in touch. I'd love to get it done asap.

JB135i · 07-11-2008, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by joelk

I'd love to get it done asap.

Us too!!!

holo777 · 07-11-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by smcgt

Ok, what are "auxillary shock absorbers" ? Does anyone have an exploded diagram of the suspension or parts diagram?

I'm thinking bump stops...

avus · 07-11-2008, 02:58 PM

i'm just waiting for some pics of it installed with springs, so i can place my order...

hurry up! hehehe

S54dan · 07-14-2008, 07:53 PM

YouTube videos and pictures should be available tomorrow evening. If they are not, I will post here and update!

mjovic · 07-14-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

Here is our test kit. We will be testing this on a car before shipping out. Enjoy. **Springs are not shown in this pic.

Seriously, that takes 10 hours to install!? :bs:

joelk · 07-15-2008, 08:31 AM

my baby is in dan's shop this morning! suspension, springs, front sport rotors, ssk.

dan and eric are great guys. highly recommend them for parts and work.

mikeo · 07-15-2008, 10:38 AM

Dan, would you have the P/Ns for the front and rear BMW Performance springs that have to be ordered separately and go with the Kit? Might as well give them for 135i & 128i coupes and conv. if different. Thanks!

S54dan · 07-15-2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joelk

my baby is in dan's shop this morning! suspension, springs, front sport rotors, ssk.

dan and eric are great guys. highly recommend them for parts and work.

Thanks Joel! The SSK and the rear is complete!

S54dan · 07-15-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeo

Dan, would you have the P/Ns for the front and rear BMW Performance springs that have to be ordered separately and go with the Kit? Might as well give them for 135i & 128i coupes and conv. if different. Thanks!

They are VIN specific, and the kit is not available for convertibles at this time. If you give me the last 7 of your VIN, I can get the springs that'll fit your specific car for ya

Robert · 07-15-2008, 01:41 PM

Am I the only one confused how to order this.

What is the optional part?

S54dan · 07-15-2008, 02:06 PM

You can order the kit via http://www.orderbmwparts.com

however, we will need your VIN number (just the last 7 digits) to order you a set of springs. Springs are not included in the price.

jkp1187 · 07-15-2008, 02:52 PM

Can these parts (especially the front sway bar) be sold separately? If so, can you provide the parts numbers?

And would it be ill-advised to run the performance springs with the stock struts/shock absorbers?

S54dan · 07-15-2008, 06:46 PM

Pictures and video to follow within a few hours.

Let me first say thanks for Joel for doing business with us. It was a great pleasure.

A quick review: The car's handling is PHENOMENAL! Ever driven a 330i ZHP? Or even better yet, an E46 M3 Competition Package? This car is better than both. Our tech test drove it to see if everything was in the right area; it was. I test drove it down a block, and as did Eric Rossman (Service Advisor). The car handles like a dream, it feels like body roll has been eliminated from the vehicle. Obviously, we can't prove this as it hasn't been on the track. The drop is conservative, a .75 inch drop in the front, and .5 inch drop in the rear. New front sway bar, new struts and shocks along with all the minor pieces to go with it.

The vehicle's drivability is excellent. For most occasions, you would never know the vehicle is lowered or on a different suspension. The difference in handling is noticeably different. It feels like driving a stock car when driving over bumps and imperfections, but once you turn into that corner, you can tell a suspension kit has been put into place.

The vehicle spent around 9.5 hours in the air including the installation of the short shift kit, the suspension, and the alignment. We also installed BMW Performance rotors while putting the vehicle back together.

joelk · 07-15-2008, 08:03 PM

Dan, can't wait to check it out. Glad you guys enjoyed it! I'll be by around 11.30ish tomorrow to pick it up! Thanks for the review. Can't wait to see the pix.

TazioNYC · 07-15-2008, 08:37 PM

Would certainly be interested in a comparo with the Bilsteins and the KWs if anyone has the experience of them to do it...I think everyone has been impressed by the quality and aggressiveness of the BMW aftermarket line, but they're going up against some stout competition with this kit.

S54dan · 07-15-2008, 08:40 PM

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07-07-2008, 12:03 PM	#23
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 309 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	Here is our test kit. We will be testing this on a car before shipping out. Enjoy. **Springs are not shown in this pic. __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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07-07-2008, 12:57 PM	#24
RedTRex Digital Cerebrum 18 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 05 330ci ZHP Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2005 BMW 330ci [0.00]	Dan, Since you have the "kit" sitting there can you measure the diameter of the sway bar please.......
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07-09-2008, 12:49 PM	#26
joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	hmm would that test car be mine? or did you find another guinea pig? :biggrin: __________________ e90 M3, Space Gray / Extended Black, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, DCT sold: 2008 BS 135i 6MT
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07-11-2008, 02:58 PM	#31
avus Private First Class 19 Rep 158 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	i'm just waiting for some pics of it installed with springs, so i can place my order... hurry up! hehehe
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07-14-2008, 07:53 PM	#32
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 309 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	YouTube videos and pictures should be available tomorrow evening. If they are not, I will post here and update! __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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07-15-2008, 08:31 AM	#34
joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	my baby is in dan's shop this morning! suspension, springs, front sport rotors, ssk. dan and eric are great guys. highly recommend them for parts and work. __________________ e90 M3, Space Gray / Extended Black, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, DCT sold: 2008 BS 135i 6MT
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07-15-2008, 10:38 AM	#35
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 104 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	Dan, would you have the P/Ns for the front and rear BMW Performance springs that have to be ordered separately and go with the Kit? Might as well give them for 135i & 128i coupes and conv. if different. Thanks! __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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07-15-2008, 01:41 PM	#38
Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Am I the only one confused how to order this. What is the optional part? __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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07-15-2008, 02:06 PM	#39
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 309 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	You can order the kit via http://www.orderbmwparts.com however, we will need your VIN number (just the last 7 digits) to order you a set of springs. Springs are not included in the price. __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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07-15-2008, 02:52 PM	#40
jkp1187 Unindicted co-conspirator 66 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: to work, mostly. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Detroit, Michigan iTrader: (0)	Can these parts (especially the front sway bar) be sold separately? If so, can you provide the parts numbers? And would it be ill-advised to run the performance springs with the stock struts/shock absorbers?
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07-15-2008, 06:46 PM	#41
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 309 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	Pictures and video to follow within a few hours. Let me first say thanks for Joel for doing business with us. It was a great pleasure. A quick review: The car's handling is PHENOMENAL! Ever driven a 330i ZHP? Or even better yet, an E46 M3 Competition Package? This car is better than both. Our tech test drove it to see if everything was in the right area; it was. I test drove it down a block, and as did Eric Rossman (Service Advisor). The car handles like a dream, it feels like body roll has been eliminated from the vehicle. Obviously, we can't prove this as it hasn't been on the track. The drop is conservative, a .75 inch drop in the front, and .5 inch drop in the rear. New front sway bar, new struts and shocks along with all the minor pieces to go with it. The vehicle's drivability is excellent. For most occasions, you would never know the vehicle is lowered or on a different suspension. The difference in handling is noticeably different. It feels like driving a stock car when driving over bumps and imperfections, but once you turn into that corner, you can tell a suspension kit has been put into place. The vehicle spent around 9.5 hours in the air including the installation of the short shift kit, the suspension, and the alignment. We also installed BMW Performance rotors while putting the vehicle back together. __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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07-15-2008, 08:03 PM	#42
joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Dan, can't wait to check it out. Glad you guys enjoyed it! I'll be by around 11.30ish tomorrow to pick it up! Thanks for the review. Can't wait to see the pix. __________________ e90 M3, Space Gray / Extended Black, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, DCT sold: 2008 BS 135i 6MT
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07-15-2008, 08:37 PM	#43
TazioNYC Lieutenant 39 Rep 466 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Would certainly be interested in a comparo with the Bilsteins and the KWs if anyone has the experience of them to do it...I think everyone has been impressed by the quality and aggressiveness of the BMW aftermarket line, but they're going up against some stout competition with this kit.
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07-15-2008, 08:40 PM	#44
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 309 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	see next post __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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