2017 Alpine White M140i
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Took advantage of 27% off on Autodoc Germany today and purchased the Bilstein/Eibach B12 Pro suspension kit for the M140i, along with 10mm spacers for front and rear.
I’ve read it greatly improves the handling and removes the floaty feeling over B roads. With only a 10mm drop I won’t have to worry about the speed bumps going into work.
I’ve read it greatly improves the handling and removes the floaty feeling over B roads. With only a 10mm drop I won’t have to worry about the speed bumps going into work.
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Should really improve the look too! Mine is on an eibach kit and spacers
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From everything I’ve read on babybmw the springs and the bilstein dampers make a huge difference, plus the added stance with the spacers.
Won’t have them in unfortunately, didn’t plan on getting them until later in the summer but the deal was too good to pass up. I’ll see how long I last before I’m desperate to get them in
Won’t have them in unfortunately, didn’t plan on getting them until later in the summer but the deal was too good to pass up. I’ll see how long I last before I’m desperate to get them in
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The bilstein/eibach b12 pro suspension and spacers arrived about a week ago now.
Hopefully will get it fitted soon and I look forward to seeing the difference against the standard passive m sport suspension.
Once the suspension is fitted I plan to pick up some m performance mats and pedals/footrest to improve the interior.
So far I have managed not to spend a small fortune on the m performance limited slip diff but it could be the next major upgrade.
Hopefully will get it fitted soon and I look forward to seeing the difference against the standard passive m sport suspension.
Once the suspension is fitted I plan to pick up some m performance mats and pedals/footrest to improve the interior.
So far I have managed not to spend a small fortune on the m performance limited slip diff but it could be the next major upgrade.
Nice selection of upgrades there!!
Just about the mats though, couple of folks on the M3cutters found that they get grubby really quickly and are hard to clean.
They do have a bit of style about them however!
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This morning the Mrs and I secured a Q1 2020 allocation for a Suzuki Jimny. With the m140i being next to no use in winter weather it was time to get a car able for all seasons.
Our preference is the SZ4 model in either white or black. Just a waiting game now to see if the cars allocated to Suzuki Mallusk match our order.
Some offroading could be on the cards in the future. From reading and watching reviews they are incredibly capable.
Our preference is the SZ4 model in either white or black. Just a waiting game now to see if the cars allocated to Suzuki Mallusk match our order.
Some offroading could be on the cards in the future. From reading and watching reviews they are incredibly capable.
YOU added?! You sat on your hole lol.
Same as me. Rieger front and Maxton Side Skirts. Noticeable difference in quality with the maxton parts.
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That is stunning!
Was that the side skirts or side skirt extensions?
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As in the Maxton is better or not?
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In my own experience Maxton definitely wasn’t better
Maxton parts just don’t seem anywhere near as good. Rough edges, parts not lining up, thinner plastics etc. Rieger is always my go to brand for splitters.
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Cheap as chips though and good enough for the money