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Old 02-06-2015, 04:18 AM
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anyone got any updates on the BC's?
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I'm going to be ordering these soon and overhauling the entire suspension on my 4.8iS. I sold my last one because I couldn't get with how it rode on air but came back because I love the car overall.

My question for those of you who are familiar with the air setup in stock 4.8iS's is can I still leave my rear bag in and code it like ienjoydrifting did or not? I'm assuming no because my car has the four way compressor but I'm curious anyway.

Also, to those of you who bought them, did you match ienjoydrifting's spring rates or just order them in standard rates from BC?
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Old 03-04-2015, 12:57 PM
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Was the no-rub point ever clarified by the OP?
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I love mine. I run them stiff (26 clicks front, 19 clicks rear) for drives, but for DD use I leave them on the softest settings. The rear is as low as I could go and then adjust the front a hair lower to keep the stock raked look. I only rubbed once during the drive to Bimmerfest on some heavy switchbacks.

I got them for $950 shipped on Amazon and they included rear adjusters.

This forum sucks for attaching pics, I give up.


Any luck posting pics yet? I'm sure many of us would love to see your ride!
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im still debating these or bilstein's...
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im still debating these or bilstein's...

I'll have a verdict on the billies for you soon......




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Old 03-20-2015, 08:34 AM
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^ nice. What springs are you going with?
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^ nice. What springs are you going with?

Eibach springs. Supposed to be a 40 drop but I will take before and after measurements.


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Yes please do. I'm looking for little to no drop.
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Finally got around to putting the 20x11's on

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Yes please do. I'm looking for little to no drop.

Ok so the whole shooting match is in now - epic job. Rears took about 6 hours, fronts about 4.

My height from ground to center of arch before was 810mm rear, 790mm front. (Sport suspension, 20" style 168s).

After install, 790mm rear, 780mm front. This was straight off the jack and with a quick run around the block to test for any noises. I am sure it will settle a bit lower after a couple of weeks, they always do.

It handles and rides fantastic. Would recommend.





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