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    LOL, there's a converted manual 530i silver on sale on the BMW page on facebook.  I am guessing this is the one? He's asking 11k.

    Yeah it was online 3 months ago..sold for 7 or 8k. Young guy who had it converted.

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    Richard, the rebound adjustability of the Konis allows you  to accommodate a variety of spring rates; That is  if you use as soft spring you ease off the rebound control  a medium spring dial in more rebound and for stiff springs a bit more again.

     

    Each time you increase the spring rate you also increase the "release speed" which is how fast / hard the spring pushes the suspension back to the "normal position"

     

    So the rebound control allows you to manage this release - not enough control means the suspension rapidly expands and bounces

     

    Too much and it is slow to react and you loose contact - get skipping and chatter.

     

    SO: if you choose a spring you can dial in the rebound - if you change the spring in the future - you can track that with the rebound control.

     

     My Bike runs an Ohlins front shock which you can adjust the rebound control as you ride  which is awesome - nice smooth surface - dial up the rebound and flatten the bike out and you can get more aggressive on the throttle, hit some shitty stuff just wind it back 5 clicks  and watch the Ducati riders skate all over the road .

     

     

    If you have in sufficient rebound control it also lets the car roll quickly - so the compensation for this is a stiffer roll bar  - this is common with Bilsteins which have less rebound control than Konis  and produce a choppy ride with firmer springs generally.

     

    The Koni / firmer spring / medium roll bar gives a more linear response to increase in  speed/ acceleration cornering G force.

    Awesome explanation. I get it now.

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  7. Posted · Edited by atlantiskiwi · Report reply

    Eibach's Prokit and Sportline kits are different. Prokit will lower by around 30mm front and rear, while the Sportline is typically 40-60mm down on stock; there asre different kits for these: the B12 Prokit and the B12 Sportline kit.

    The Bilstein B8 shock which is part of the kit is a shortened shock designed specifically to work well with shorter springs.

    Several of the Bilstein kits are adjustable. The B14 is ride-height adjustable, and the B16 is adjustable for ride height and damping. There's the B6 and B8 Damptronic which give adjustments for rebound and compression, and the Clubsport coilover kit.

    I just bought a set of Eibach Prokit springs for Miss M's E36 to replace the superlows whatever-they-are currently fitted. I expect them to cost $220-250 (maybe less) delivered from Germany once shipping and currency conversion is accounted for.

    I am very keen to hear what you think of the change. I am thinking of Koni sport with eibach prokit and stiffer sway bars, which means i will have the dampner setting somewhere around mid way. I believe the H&r sport will be just a little to firm and lower the car that little bit more resulting in the suspension riding the bump stops more? Most of my driving is moderate on back roads with the odd auto x or hill climb. Thoughts?

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    I know you didn't want Botany motor worx recommended because of the location, but it is well worth the drive, especially for such an important job.

    Glenn is the best BMW mechanic in Auckland IMO.

    Does Glenn work on M cars? I m pretty sure it was botany motor works that Josh suggested I call. He said he didnt work on M cars, which I thought was a little odd. He said my best bet was bm workshop.

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  11. Posted · Edited by atlantiskiwi · Report reply

    And you obviously haven't found them to firm like so many people seem to think (mainly usa)?

    I have spent hours upon hours today reading about the koni sport, B8, Ebach pro, h&r oe sport and h&r sport configurations. Seems like if your looking for more of a firm canyon car then the B8 with Eibach pro is a good mix or H&r sport for slightly firmer again, whereas a firm DD combo would be koni on soft with eibach pro kit...would you agree?

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    Jarrod (Hyperdrive in Penrose) and I (more Jarrod) installed some decent 5.25" replacement speakers into my M3 today and for somw reason we are getting a vibrating noise. Its not the plastic kick panel that goes over the speakers, its more something within the factory sound box they are mounted in? Anyone had a similar issue?

    Could it be the foam inside the box vibratting?

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    Spray painting isn't really a good idea, I did this on my E36 but as soon as something gets on it and you touch it, or clean the rear window and bump the trim it will mark.

     

    I ended up wrapping it with black vinyl, a much more practical repair that can be wiped clean since its a place that dust builds up, especially if you have the windows down. 

    I noticed that tonight. Im going to do it properly anyway and can still remove the fabric. Out of interest how hard was it to remove? The fabric that is.

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