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Thread: LEARN from my suspension mistakes!!!!!

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    Default LEARN from my suspension mistakes!!!!!

    Hey Everyone!
    I'm sorry... I haven't posted much since I was at the Chicago gathering, but I wanted to share some VERY important information about my suspension installation mistake that I think EVERYONE should look at so they don't make the same mistake as me!

    This is the posting from our Minneapolis forum, it includes pictures too!
    http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/242753

    Here's my posting of our new BMW Motorwerks that just opened in Bloomington, Minnesota, you might like these photos!
    http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/235117

    And last but not least is my posting on the Susan G. Komen drive through BMW... I love these cars!
    http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/235098

    So otherwise... how is everybody doing?!?!

    -Eric
    (OO ( )( ) OO)
    1995 BMW 540i
    Minneapolis Bimmer Group Founder

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    There's nothing like a cautionary tale with good pics to back it up! I'm pretty careful with laying out parts I need to replace in the order that they came off. I also know how easy it is to get distracted by kids, phone calls, empty beer bottles etc. Thanks for posting this excellent post. Bet Koni and you are the best of friends...
    Cheers

    Wingman
    '89 525i/A Exec 193000kms
    '94 Subaru Liberty AWD Wagon
    Looking for Merc 300TE
    NSW, Australia

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    I know this is of the topic, but what sort of wheels do you have on your car?

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    Just the stock 15" basketweaves that came on my car.

    I know this might sound weird, but I actually like the 15" wheels on my car... I can't imagine the ride quality from 17s or 18s on that thing while having the suspension as stiff as I have it set.

    Is F1 racing telling us something we should be listening to?

    Oh... this thing is very predictable with the Conti-Extreme Contacts, LOVE THEM!

    -Eric
    (OO ( )( ) OO)
    1995 BMW 540i
    Minneapolis Bimmer Group Founder

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    Do we go for big wheels and thin tyres for ride or vanity?
    Cheers

    Wingman
    '89 525i/A Exec 193000kms
    '94 Subaru Liberty AWD Wagon
    Looking for Merc 300TE
    NSW, Australia

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    you work at motorwerks?
    Alusil, Dinan DME | ITG Air Filter | Eibach/Bilstein HD | 26/20 Swaybars | Iridium plugs | Depo/ProLumen HID | Optima batt. | no AC | Stoptech brake lines, Frozen rotors, brass bushings, Superblue

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    Nope, I don't work at Motorwerks... I work in a mental health unit in a hospital.
    (OO ( )( ) OO)
    1995 BMW 540i
    Minneapolis Bimmer Group Founder

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    A washer. Ouch. Hours burned for a 49 cent part Definitely need to pay attention to details :|
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    Oh man, that black M6 is da kinde...

    thanks for an excellent write-up and photos.

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    those arent basket weaves, those are the "honeycomb"
    Quote Originally Posted by Triton540i
    Just the stock 15" basketweaves that came on my car.

    I know this might sound weird, but I actually like the 15" wheels on my car... I can't imagine the ride quality from 17s or 18s on that thing while having the suspension as stiff as I have it set.

    Is F1 racing telling us something we should be listening to?

    Oh... this thing is very predictable with the Conti-Extreme Contacts, LOVE THEM!

    -Eric
    95 E34 530I V2.37
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    Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.

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