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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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Installed BC Coilovers for 2011-2012 M37

I finally jumped the bullet and got my BC Coilovers.

Install was simple with the exception of the adjustments to a good height on them.

I was amazed with how low or high it can really go. My first test drive was with a low setting and at 0 setting for dampening which caused the top of the control arm to hit the body of the car... raised it another inch and no problems at all.

driving and playing with the dampening was the key. After a good 10 minutes of R&D I found my perfect settings for a luxury drive with only a slightly stiffer drive than with my Eibach springs on.

I think BC Coilovers hit the target on this one with the great comfort. I just wish I did them sooner.


STOCK HEIGHT


W/ EIBACH LOWERING PROKIT SPRINGS (1.2"front drop, 0.8" rear)
(NOTE: the eibachs worked great and did what they claimed of the ride lowering.... I just like to be slammed)


W/ BC RACING TYPE BR Coilovers

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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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Nice, that is some slammage!
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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Kind of a side question but is the M grille stock always blacked out like that or did you paint it?
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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whoa! looks great and slammed
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by GGTT
Kind of a side question but is the M grille stock always blacked out like that or did you paint it?
no I had it painted..

before:


after:



some nice ground clearance

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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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Looks sick. Late grats on the upgrade to the M
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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wow i really like that M
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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sick as usual Kenny
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 12:36 AM
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are you going tonsale the eibach's?
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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how does it drive
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by allied
are you going tonsale the eibach's?
have a potential buyer already


Originally Posted by junior1126
how does it drive
I only have it at #14 of #30 dampening in the front, and #12 of #30 in the rear.... rides actually smooth considering how low I am. It's stiffer than stock but not a harsh ride like a M5's suspension....consider it more like the E63 AMG's suspension -- still comfortable enough to drive daily on a NYC bumpy road.


and I still have another 1" of dropping power to go (right is stock M37s)


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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 07:03 AM
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never really liked the M until I saw what a drop can do to it.. its like a completely different car. very nice OP. Almost looks like a beefed up g37 sedan in a way..
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by WARAT
never really liked the M until I saw what a drop can do to it.. its like a completely different car. very nice OP. Almost looks like a beefed up g37 sedan in a way..
well thats my G and M

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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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How many infinitis do you have in your stable? the whole lineup?

both sedan looks good! Can't wait to see the M with aftermarket wheels
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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I love your M Mayor
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