Re: For Coilover Reference: BC V1 (FK)
not a problem at all... of course i dun speed over humps... i do it slow (slower than stock).
for normal street driving + a little racer-boy 'on'... bc is seriously good enough...
unless u go track and really go crazy... (like long long time ago i...
Re: Engine Oil level drops too quickly
I did mine at Codewerx.
PCV + Oil Separator + those rings on the manifold...
Only thing i missed out on budget was the DISA thingy...
Engine oil better.. slightly...
But for sure I know changing the above gave me at least +1 in fuel consumption and...
Re: Is it time to change my suspension?
Mine not tt bad like urs... but i was deciding on replacement... boge(stock) shld cost ard $1000 +/-... Coilover ard $1450 up...
So decided to go BC coilover... now face got smile, walk got wind, drive got zoolander look...
My mechanic once told me...
Re: For Coilover Reference: BC V1 (FK)
Many do review tt installing coilovers are a give n take, to the aesthetics and performance ...
I hv not tried other coilovers.. but wld say tt stock bmw does a better job on the weight distribution on maneuvers... coilovers r on stiffy feel... (my...
Re: For Coilover Reference: BC V1 (FK)
Nope.. possibly not cos mine juz installed recently... (if its due to wear n tear)
I did read frm foreign site tt the clunk sound could be some stone stucked in between the springs... they used water jet to wash and reported no more sound after...
And...
Re: For Coilover Reference: BC V1 (FK)
Problem on the wheels alignment after installation of coilover...
1) Done 2 times of alignment with the WS selling the BC coilover...
Result: Fail... cos car still steer slightly left after alignment...
2) Went to another WS in thomson area...
Result...
Re: For Coilover Reference: BC V1 (FK)
Another day another NEW feedback:
Change in car dynamics or something similar... In fast bends or corners;
On stock
1) Previously, (i think the springs are progressive), the fast turning will be matched by a sitting or something like the car changes in...
Re: For Coilover Reference: BC V1 (FK)
Latest Review;
Discovered that ws set everything to 18 clicks...
So I change to 18 front / 15 rear
Outcome:
Surprisingly comfortable yet lowered and tight on corners. Impressed!
Imagine this is juz BC V1... whoo hoo!
Re: For Coilover Reference: BC V1 (FK)
Latest review;
BC V1 COILOVER over Stock Shocks
Instantaneous response, much less bodyroll and better looks
are the major pros
And due to my seasoned stock shocks, changing to new coilovers, I realised 90% of all the strange sounds are gone.
Simply...
Re: For Coilover Reference: BC V1 (FK)
And no knocking no rubbing no problem so far.
Front 20 Rear 18 clicks
Car is rather tight now(in a good way)...
I think my acceleration is alrite... should still be the same.
Re: For Coilover Reference: BC V1 (FK)
Oh ya... i didn't know this;
Our top mount or that piece sitting on top of the coilover is not included...
So if u guys wanna change that together.. pls get ready the mount(new)
My rubber was cracked but LL couldn't get it it time so never replace :(
Whoo hoo!
Finally BC in for my mofo!
The feel on Day 1 is rather bumpy... as in the road feedback is 100%
Now on Day 2 seems a little less bumpy...
The coilover has settled more on Day 2.. now very low...
Of course negotiating corners is greater than stock, not 0% bodyroll la..
Another...
Re: What Spark Plugs for E60 525
If u DIY, its only S$300...
PML i dunno...
Go ws like CodeWerx.. they do check ur coil/plugs stats after installing and also can do overall diagnostic... and should be lower cost than PML...
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