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Originally posted by PSUEng View PostAfter 10 years and just 20k miles, I'm starting to think I want to pull my Bilstein B4s out and do something else--something that rides "better" on the street but still offers better handling performance; I don't do track days in this car. For shocks running with stock springs and hardware, what are some opinions based on current offerings? Last I paid attention years ago, the B6's affected ride height, the rear spring pad thicknesses were in play, and if I recall, maybe BMW had a spring change somewhere in 2003 resulting in some cars having a different ride height. CSL springs were in play at some point, Dinan springs were available. If there is a thread, or threads here I've missed, apologies in advance.
Maybe consider Koni Yellows?2008 M3 Sedan 6MT
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Originally posted by PSUEng View PostAfter 10 years and just 20k miles, I'm starting to think I want to pull my Bilstein B4s out and do something else--something that rides "better" on the street but still offers better handling performance; I don't do track days in this car. For shocks running with stock springs and hardware, what are some opinions based on current offerings? Last I paid attention years ago, the B6's affected ride height, the rear spring pad thicknesses were in play, and if I recall, maybe BMW had a spring change somewhere in 2003 resulting in some cars having a different ride height. CSL springs were in play at some point, Dinan springs were available. If there is a thread, or threads here I've missed, apologies in advance.
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My vote is bilstein b6 with gc street plates to recapture travel. Springs - stock, eibach or dinan.
Koni yellows never felt great to me, always disappointed. H&R and tein springs are trash.DD: /// 2011.5 Jerez/bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · Instagram
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Originally posted by PSUEng View PostAfter 10 years and just 20k miles, I'm starting to think I want to pull my Bilstein B4s out and do something else--something that rides "better" on the street but still offers better handling performance; I don't do track days in this car. For shocks running with stock springs and hardware, what are some opinions based on current offerings? Last I paid attention years ago, the B6's affected ride height, the rear spring pad thicknesses were in play, and if I recall, maybe BMW had a spring change somewhere in 2003 resulting in some cars having a different ride height. CSL springs were in play at some point, Dinan springs were available. If there is a thread, or threads here I've missed, apologies in advance.
I never track and do use my car to run errands or commutes so I didn't want a lowered / stiffer ride.
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Originally posted by ugaexploder View PostYou guys think it's weird to add a grab handle for the driver side? I always liked having it in the G35 years ago...I never knew why they had it on both sides...
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Originally posted by L0okitzRaj View Post
i did it on an old e46. it's nice when you just wanna change the position up on long drives.
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Outside of Carfax, Autocheck and/or knowing someone at a dealer, has there been an alternative approach to this? Asking from a point of curiosity because those are the only ways I've ever known.Build thread: Topaz Blue to Shark Blue
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I will be doing a pilot bearing on my E63 M6 soon, this is the same bearing as on the M3, I have never pulled or installed a pilot bearing and need a bit of advice.
I have seen different ways of removing the bearing, different tools, puller type, slide hammer type, stuffing bread intot the hole and pounding a punch in way.
As far as installation is concerned is OK to maybe find a suitable socket or better yet seal driver that fits the outer bearing race and tap it in?
Any thoughts, experiences or tool recommendations would be appreciated!
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Originally posted by Cubieman View PostI will be doing a pilot bearing on my E63 M6 soon, this is the same bearing as on the M3, I have never pulled or installed a pilot bearing and need a bit of advice.
Socket that contacts the OUTER race and hammer until it stops (I use a chrome 1/2" drive 23mm Matco socket).'09 HP2S, '12 R12GSA, '00 Black 323iT, '02 Alpine 325iT (Track Wagon), '02 Alpine 330iT
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Karbonius CSL airbox question. My car has the version with plastic trumpets installed. I also have a new Race airbox with carbon trumpets. Any reason to use one over the other?2001 TiAG M3 - 6mt Coupe, Anthracite Impuse - SOLD
2001 TiAG M3 - 6mt Coupe, Black Nappa Leather
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