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<blockquote data-quote="d4ngerz0ne" data-source="post: 742455" data-attributes="member: 45572"><p>After 20k worth of repairs (inclusive of tyres) , this is how she sat. Really didn't like how high it rode and rolled in the corners, so decided to try my luck with a set of second-hand Bilstein b8s paired with H&R spring from a reputable shop. Reason I went with the B8s were because they got fairly good reviews ,and they matched the e39 well. This was also the first mod to duchess.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/LvT5WaF.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/z5qZBgx.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/NUUHVH6.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://i.imgur.com/Ie7vfHe.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>They looked great IRL , no obvious signs of wear and tear or leakages and decided to go for it. I think i paid RM3,050 (RM2800 for the set , and 250 for installation).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/M2ZOIZx.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>This was after. frankly don't remember how much the drop was, but i really enjoyed the firnness in the B8s. I also had a new found hate for speedbumps.</p><p></p><p>Of course, there's always more to this story. Front right strut failed barely after a year ,which also led to excessive wear on the front right tyre. see here > <a href="http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/newforums/index.php?/topic/39189-muffled-crunchingclunk-from-front-end-wheel-hub-bearing/" target="_blank">http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/newforums/index.php?/topic/39189-muffled-crunchingclunk-from-front-end-wheel-hub-bearing/</a></p><p></p><p>IF I could do it again, i'd just have gone with a new set. I had to fork out 2.15k for a new front set inclusive of installation. Hit Autofuture Design and ask for Jerron , awesome dude. #</p><p></p><p>Also, would have gone with the KONI yellows instead seeing they have better reviews and are also adjustable AND cost less. </p><p></p><p></p><p>UPDATE : I actually did all this back in Feb 2015. lol</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="d4ngerz0ne, post: 742455, member: 45572"] After 20k worth of repairs (inclusive of tyres) , this is how she sat. Really didn't like how high it rode and rolled in the corners, so decided to try my luck with a set of second-hand Bilstein b8s paired with H&R spring from a reputable shop. Reason I went with the B8s were because they got fairly good reviews ,and they matched the e39 well. This was also the first mod to duchess. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/LvT5WaF.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/z5qZBgx.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/NUUHVH6.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Ie7vfHe.jpg[/IMG] They looked great IRL , no obvious signs of wear and tear or leakages and decided to go for it. I think i paid RM3,050 (RM2800 for the set , and 250 for installation). [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/M2ZOIZx.png[/IMG] This was after. frankly don't remember how much the drop was, but i really enjoyed the firnness in the B8s. I also had a new found hate for speedbumps. Of course, there's always more to this story. Front right strut failed barely after a year ,which also led to excessive wear on the front right tyre. see here > [URL="http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/newforums/index.php?/topic/39189-muffled-crunchingclunk-from-front-end-wheel-hub-bearing/"]http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/newforums/index.php?/topic/39189-muffled-crunchingclunk-from-front-end-wheel-hub-bearing/[/URL] IF I could do it again, i'd just have gone with a new set. I had to fork out 2.15k for a new front set inclusive of installation. Hit Autofuture Design and ask for Jerron , awesome dude. # Also, would have gone with the KONI yellows instead seeing they have better reviews and are also adjustable AND cost less. UPDATE : I actually did all this back in Feb 2015. lol [/QUOTE]
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