Lowered & Cleaned then went out for a spin

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jan_tekin

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 Kent
Finished off fitting my H&R spring this morning. Ive had them in the garage for over six months but been a little worried about fitting them as this is my only car. I had some new control arms fitted at the begging of the month and was informed I had two snapped rear springs :( had a feeling I had one as I heard it go. Also think one of my front shocks are on there way out as I can push and pull it up with out much force. :(
Anyway old & new
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Had to dig out the old christmas tree stand which worked a treat :D
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I forgot any before pictures but took plenty after :D

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While i was out i stop for a few photos

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Have Robs old set off 224s which I'm sending off to Lepsons very soon

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Haven't decided what colour yet but will most probably be silver.
 
Looks ace - I was going to offer you my spacers, but then remembered about your new wheels. When they go on it will look acerer :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 
I'm happy, the ride is great, not as harsh I I thought it was going to be :D but then it's been pretty bad recently with its worn bushes and snapped springs. Need to get it booked in for its 4 wheel alignment next week but I might what and see if I can gets some new shocks, any recommendation :)
 
Jan_tekin, very nice m8.

Didn't realise you were an expert in dismantling the front suspension, as I'd have probably swapped out my front shocks with your help.

Been very happy with my Bilsteins, not harsh just immensely controlled.

Otherwise I see you've been very busy with your DA polisher, looks stunning
 
Jembo said:
Jan_tekin, very nice m8.

Didn't realise you were an expert in dismantling the front suspension, as I'd have probably swapped out my front shocks with your help.

Been very happy with my Bilsteins, not harsh just immensely controlled.

Otherwise I see you've been very busy with your DA polisher, looks stunning
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Never done it before :D but it's not that hard, taking the shocks out is very easy. Removing the original spring is a bit of a pain cause there so large. Fitting the lowering springs back on is much easier.

I de-badged and went over with some scholl s30 and applied some of my abyss a couple of weeks ago ready for the summer :thumbsup:
 
Looks like a nice drop! How much are those springs supposed to lower your car? Going to get some H&Rs for the M I just hope they go as low as yours! Looking forward to seeing the M wheels on. Have you seen the matt graphite I did mine in? You might fancy it :)
 
Last week I fitted mine...If the sun apear this weekend I'll put some pics of the result.

What do you think about spacers? Al leats rear spacers?
 
Last week I fitted mine...If the sun apear this weekend I'll put some pics of the result.

What do you think about spacers? Al leats rear spacers?
 
Javizquierdo said:
Last week I fitted mine...If the sun apear this weekend I'll put some pics of the result.

What do you think about spacers? Al leats rear spacers?
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The new wheels have a more aggressive offset that will fill the arches nicely, just hope they will not rub


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Looks fantastic, I'll be attempting the same with Eibachs in the coming couple of weeks, I quite fancy a bit of weekend tinkering. :thumbsup:
 
Looks great, put some on mine loved the feel and appearance of the Zed but aftet about 300 mls took em off too many speed humps driving me mad, so there collecting dust in the garage now.
Moz

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AlienZed said:
Looks great, put some on mine loved the feel and appearance of the Zed but aftet about 300 mls took em off too many speed humps driving me mad, so there collecting dust in the garage now.
Moz

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Plenty of owners looking for a set, put them up for sale, sure they wont hang around
 
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