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Triton540i
08-25-2006, 01:33 AM
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
wingman
08-25-2006, 02:18 AM
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...
Cavs
08-25-2006, 02:44 AM
I know this is of the topic, but what sort of wheels do you have on your car?
Triton540i
08-25-2006, 02:48 AM
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
wingman
08-25-2006, 03:00 AM
Do we go for big wheels and thin tyres for ride or vanity?
BillionPa
08-25-2006, 03:03 AM
you work at motorwerks?
Triton540i
08-25-2006, 04:02 AM
Nope, I don't work at Motorwerks... I work in a mental health unit in a hospital.
Qube
08-25-2006, 07:59 AM
A washer. Ouch. Hours burned for a 49 cent part :( Definitely need to pay attention to details :|
KenB
08-25-2006, 08:05 AM
Oh man, that black M6 is da kinde...

thanks for an excellent write-up and photos.
632 Regal
08-25-2006, 08:46 AM
those arent basket weaves, those are the "honeycomb"
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
DanDombrowski
08-25-2006, 09:09 AM
That shop is far too clean to get any real work done ;)
mattyb
08-25-2006, 11:15 PM
thanks for the write up and the pics. that was brilliant work and a timely lesson for us all.