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Old 06-29-2012, 06:22 AM
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Well... Thanks to this thread I know I'm getting the Bilstein/BMR set-up. What sponsor is selling to me?!?!?!?!
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Old 06-29-2012, 09:04 AM
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Well... Thanks to this thread I know I'm getting the Bilstein/BMR set-up. What sponsor is selling to me?!?!?!?!
Give us a call and we can help you out or any of our distributors can take care of you.
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Perfect thread. I just got my bmr springs and was going to do the blistens from ws6 store and now I can pull the trigger on the purchase.
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I have slp bilsteins and Bmr springs sitting in the basement. Just need to get around to installing them!
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After several more days and about 300 miles of driving they are great. I really like the smoother ride!
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My bmr springs are on the way, I cannot wait! Think I'll go with the bilsteins as well
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Old 07-05-2012, 09:14 PM
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Sweet 94, your car has the best stance
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Old 07-06-2012, 08:13 AM
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Sweet 94, your car has the best stance
Thanks!

I think the BMR springs lower the front a little bit more or the rear a little less than Strano's setup does. Its maybe a 1/4-1/2" different or so, but it does give the car a lot different appearance.
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Old 07-06-2012, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Sail Hatan
My bmr springs are on the way, I cannot wait! Think I'll go with the bilsteins as well
Awesome! Post up some pictures when you get everything installed.

For a more budget friendly shock you really can't go wrong with the Bilstein shocks.
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Old 07-10-2012, 06:52 PM
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Ordered my BMR springs today, and already have shipping confirmation.

Sweet you should be doing well on those commission checks my friend !
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Dang if I didn't happen to acquire some hyprcoils with less than 5k miles I would be all over the BMR springs, but I am going to be getting some bilstein front shocks as I have rears already, time to get that adjustable PHB and some fender rolling lol. Maybe BMR PHB in my future?
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Originally Posted by sweet-94z28
I drove it to work this morning too. The ride is much more comfortable. It's a lot less harsh and the car seems to react about the same as the Koni shocks did. The car does body roll a little more than it did with the Koni shocks on it, but thats not a huge deal to me. So all in all, I say are Koni shocks better? Yes they are. Are they hundreds of dollars better? IMO, Not really. I'm curious to see what the longevity of these are, but if they last more than 8K miles, I will be happy. Depends what someone's looking for, but I will say that I don't regret "cheaping out" and getting these bilsteins.
^^^ I know strano/Koni is one of the best/popular setups.. But I've read stranos/bilsteins wer 2nd in line... But I also like the BMR stance. I know this has been said time and time again... But DNT buy eibach... TRASH!

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Dang if I didn't happen to acquire some hyprcoils with less than 5k miles I would be all over the BMR springs, but I am going to be getting some bilstein front shocks as I have rears already, time to get that adjustable PHB and some fender rolling lol. Maybe BMR PHB in my future?
If you need a panhard bar give us a call and we can get you taken care of. We have a couple different options and version but our most popular by far is our adjustable with poly-urethane bushings. If there is anything I can do for you give me a call here at the shop.

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales2
If you need a panhard bar give us a call and we can get you taken care of. We have a couple different options and version but our most popular by far is our adjustable with poly-urethane bushings. If there is anything I can do for you give me a call here at the shop.

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Kyle is the poly ends what you would suggest for a dd ?
My car is street only and will be going with a 315 rear tire soon, research shows I will probably need the adjustable panhard bar but i am wondering if I would want poly ends and how they d on the turns ?
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Originally Posted by echos67
Kyle is the poly ends what you would suggest for a dd ?
My car is street only and will be going with a 315 rear tire soon, research shows I will probably need the adjustable panhard bar but i am wondering if I would want poly ends and how they d on the turns ?
For a daily driver the poly-urethane bushings would probably be your best bet. They will perform well and be quiet as the stock pieces. If you are looking to do some real handling oriented stuff then the poly/rod end parts will be a better option for you to keep the binding to a minimum. With the 315 tire you will really need an adjustable panhard to keep the tires from rubbing and center up the rear end.
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I had someone asking for a picture on drag wheels. This is my 26x6x15 Front and 28x11.50x15 Rear setup just for reference. It clears with a piece of heater hose on the top of the BMR rear spring AND the rubber isolator still intact.

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Pretty interesting, might be swaying me toward the bilstein camp as well. Do you guys have any tire rubbing issues on bumps and such or are the springs stiff enough to keep the fender and tire apart?

How are you guys liking setup for street/strip?
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Originally Posted by sweet-94z28
I had someone asking for a picture on drag wheels. This is my 26x6x15 Front and 28x11.50x15 Rear setup just for reference. It clears with a piece of heater hose on the top of the BMR rear spring AND the rubber isolator still intact.

That car sits perfectly in the back with those larger drag tires.
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Originally Posted by BMR Sales2
That car sits perfectly in the back with those larger drag tires.
I agree love the look, but how do those not rub? Ive always had stock suspension on all my cars though. So are springs stiff enough to keep it from rubbing?
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all these threads make me cant wait to see my car once all my parts come in ahhhh
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