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Old 08-28-2020, 10:08 PM
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Dialing in BC Coilovers on 4.8is?

Are there any recommendations for the right number of clicks or ride height when installing BCs on a 4.8is? I may just need a good alignment but regardless if I go 5 or 15 clicks (soft-firm) on the shocks all around it feels...no real words for it...just kinda sketch on the freeway. Sorta loose and "sway-y" in the rear end. On the other hand, it's amazing on the dirt roads around (where it was always scary with the air before). Would there ever be a reason to have different shock settings in the front vs the rear? (there are 30 "clicks"). The install instructions said not to touch the springs. Should I? Maybe stiffer in the rear at least?

Also, my air system was all screwed up before I swapped it out so I couldn't measure what the "standard" ride height is supposed to be. It's definitely lower, now. If I'm not trying to achieve anything other than reliability, is there a recommended ride height (like stock that I should aim for, and should it be the same in front and back, and measured at wheel well tops or what)?


Thanks!


Update: Just found this: https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...m-removed.html. Super helpful, thanks!

Last edited by njtxdpomsinuvtppaocd; 08-30-2020 at 11:26 PM.
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