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      03-09-2009, 08:04 PM   #1
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My springs are on!!

Here is my E90 before and after install along with a few other pics. I've got a few other things in store for it this week. Namely the Active AutoWerke Pulley and a few matte black items and some wheel spacers that are on order.
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      03-09-2009, 08:38 PM   #2
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Looks great!
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      03-10-2009, 11:22 AM   #3
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Looks great! Add some spacers and it will be amazing.
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      03-10-2009, 11:31 AM   #4
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Looks fantastic!

What kind of drop did you get and what model springs did you put on?
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      03-10-2009, 03:15 PM   #5
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I have driven it now for about 100 miles since the drop and will continue to do so for a few more days before I have alignment done. Here is the most recent pics taken about 20min ago. I did the H&R springs and notice about 1.2 up front and .80 out back. I think maybe it will settle a little more so I will measure again in a few days. Next is matte black kidney, grill, roundels, wheel and steering wheel decals as well as matte black badging with monochrome all the way around. I have a AA Pulley going on later this week and AA-SSK. Lastly what size spacer would you guys reccomend. I am thinking 15mm front 12mm back.
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Looks great! Have you experienced any scraping yet? I have a set of H&R springs just sitting in my garage and I am somewhat loathe to put them on based on the amount of scraping I am likely to do. Thoughts anyone?
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driveway

my driveway is pretty steep no scraping if i come in slowly at an angle
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      03-10-2009, 04:38 PM   #8
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sweet drop...u gotta blacklines next...
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      03-10-2009, 05:42 PM   #9
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      03-10-2009, 05:48 PM   #10
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Looks great...now slam the minivan!
it would have frame in 2 days the way my wife drives LOL
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      03-10-2009, 07:05 PM   #12
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what size spacers would you run?
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      03-11-2009, 12:51 AM   #13
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that's a pretty steep driveway, surprising it doesn't scratch
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that's a pretty steep driveway, surprising it doesn't scratch
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Nice drop by the way.
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if you dont mind me asking...how much did install run you?

i just got my H&Rs and was wondering how much is a decent price.
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      03-11-2009, 11:28 AM   #16
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I didnt pay for it. I have a friend who works a mechanic at a dealership and he installed them for a 12 pack and a pizza so I guess $25
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^ Nothing like food and beer for work .

The M is looking good btw the way, I'd suggest waiting to get the spacers on if its within a two week period then getting the alignment done.
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The M is looking good btw the way, I'd suggest waiting to get the spacers on if its within a two week period then getting the alignment done.
ok should i put them on after the alignment?
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I have decided to do 15F/12R Macht Schnell brand but I cant find them.
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ok should i put them on after the alignment?
Get the spacers on first, drive around for a bit, then get an alignment.

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I have decided to do 15F/12R Macht Schnell brand but I cant find them.
Why have you narrowed it down to Macht Schnell? Why not H&R?
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I have read alot of great things on the Macht Schnell but not much on H&R. I know the springs are great since I have them on my car. But not much info on spacers. Also it looks like the bolts come in the dark finish already.
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I have decided to do 15F/12R Macht Schnell brand but I cant find them.
This is the set up I did and love them I got them here

http://www.europeanautosource.com/in...ath=67_203_282

I like that they come with black lugs and not chrome.
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