Mot time, spring snapped, b12's ordered....

[VRSteve]

That's great, thanks for the feedback. Are you running stock 18s?

Could you measure the ride height? From the top of one of the front alloys to the arch would be fine. Or ground to the bottom of one of the fangs. Thanks.

I'd love to take a ride in a zed with this kit. Is there anyone around London / Kent / Essex or even Herts / Bucks?

Cheers.

I'm in Sussex

I have the B12 kit on my car.

PM me your email address, I can send you some pics of mine if it helps.

 

[Muckinonthesofa]

That's great, thanks for the feedback. Are you running stock 18s?

Could you measure the ride height? From the top of one of the front alloys to the arch would be fine. Or ground to the bottom of one of the fangs. Thanks.

I'd love to take a ride in a zed with this kit. Is there anyone around London / Kent / Essex or even Herts / Bucks?

Cheers.

Tried to post some photos but Photobucket wanted $500 to upgrade my account to do it!!!!!

Anyone know another way of posting photos??

 

[maxman]

That's great, thanks for the feedback. Are you running stock 18s?

Could you measure the ride height? From the top of one of the front alloys to the arch would be fine. Or ground to the bottom of one of the fangs. Thanks.

I'd love to take a ride in a zed with this kit. Is there anyone around London / Kent / Essex or even Herts / Bucks?

Cheers.

Tried to post some photos but Photobucket wanted $500 to upgrade my account to do it!!!!!

Anyone know another way of posting photos??
If you look at the bottom of the page on the left side there is a add files box,tap that and the photo option is there.

 

[Muckinonthesofa]

That's great, thanks for the feedback. Are you running stock 18s?

Could you measure the ride height? From the top of one of the front alloys to the arch would be fine. Or ground to the bottom of one of the fangs. Thanks.

I'd love to take a ride in a zed with this kit. Is there anyone around London / Kent / Essex or even Herts / Bucks?

Cheers.

Tried to post some photos but Photobucket wanted $500 to upgrade my account to do it!!!!!

Anyone know another way of posting photos??
If you look at the bottom of the page on the left side there is a add files box,tap that and the photo option is there.

Thanks Maxman

 

[Muckinonthesofa]

Managed to get some photos up, eventually! (Ignore the dirty state of my car!)

 

[abar121]

Looking great! Many thanks for the measurements too.

Compare to my stock MR, it's 2cm lower on the front and 1.5cm on the rear. Obviously many other variables here too.

The fangs are the lowest points on either side of the front spoiler. The bits that I seem to scrap on the odd speed bump / gradient. Don't worry though, those measurements are fine. Thanks.

 

[Muckinonthesofa]

Looking great! Many thanks for the measurements too.

Compare to my stock MR, it's 2cm lower on the front and 1.5cm on the rear. Obviously many other variables here too.

The fangs are the lowest points on either side of the front spoiler. The bits that I seem to scrap on the odd speed bump / gradient. Don't worry though, those measurements are fine. Thanks.

No problem. Out of interest, how do the measurements compare to the stock set up?

 

[Muckinonthesofa]

Looking great! Many thanks for the measurements too.

Compare to my stock MR, it's 2cm lower on the front and 1.5cm on the rear. Obviously many other variables here too.

The fangs are the lowest points on either side of the front spoiler. The bits that I seem to scrap on the odd speed bump / gradient. Don't worry though, those measurements are fine. Thanks.

No problem. Out of interest, how do the measurements compare to the stock set up?

Sorry, just re-read your post, doh!

 

[Muckinonthesofa]

Just got back from a drive across some decent B roads.

I've gotta say, it's a massive improvement, I'm very happy. Ride is better, it handles the dips, crests, bumps etc with way more composure, body control is improved, I feel a lot more confident in it. These cars must be incredible with the top of the range coil over kits fitted!

 

[carl]

Interestingly I also had a snapped spring and because I've been paying for the Mondial warranty for the last 7 years (!) the BMW dealer replaced both rear springs a couple of days ago. The ride is much improved!

 

[gazpat]

Hi,

Apologies in advance for my lack of involvement on here, I'm not a great one for posting on forums.

Just thought I'd reply to Muckinonthesofa's comment "These cars must be incredible with the top of the range coil over kits fitted!"

Well, I had a set of Nitron coilovers fitted to my roadster and set up by Centre Gravity last week. Done a couple of hundred miles since, and I can say it's completely transformed the car.

I found the standard setup harsh and crashy over bumps and poorly surfaced roads, and the front end was a bit vague especially during hard acceleration. Now, all the old cliches can be rolled out. It's completely planted, stable, on rails etc, I can feel exactly what the car is doing. It's still firm, but the crashing over bumps has gone. It's a different car.

I specified that I wanted to keep the standard ride height, and have it set up for real world road conditions, and Centre Gravity have delivered this requirement perfectly IMO.

Only 'downside'?....well... it did cost a shedload of cash....but was it worth it?... most certainly yes... the best money i'll ever spend on this car for sure....