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      03-26-2013, 03:19 PM   #23
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OP what do you mean saying B12's custom valved you did some custom job with shocks?
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OP what do you mean saying B12's custom valved you did some custom job with shocks?
The B12 Bilstein's are made custom for the Eibach springs.
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      03-27-2013, 03:01 AM   #25
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The B12 Bilstein's are made custom for the Eibach springs.
I got it now... Well my should come soon its funny that I saw this thread day later after ordering my set.
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I got it now... Well my should come soon its funny that I saw this thread day later after ordering my set.
Very cool! You're going to love them.
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Very cool! You're going to love them.
I hope so I am really sick of OEM suspension.
Do you need to replace some bolts or something changing shocks/springs? Or there is everything included?
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I hope so I am really sick of OEM suspension.
Do you need to replace some bolts or something changing shocks/springs? Or there is everything included?
It comes with everything you need. They replace the original strut top nut and if I can remember correctly a bolt or two for the rear damper lower support, but it'll be apparent when you open it all up.
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I got it now... Well my should come soon its funny that I saw this thread day later after ordering my set.
Where did you order your set? I'm pretty set on this suspension setup, and I'm just curious where people are ordering them. Thanks.
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Where did you order your set? I'm pretty set on this suspension setup, and I'm just curious where people are ordering them. Thanks.
You got PM
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It comes with everything you need. They replace the original strut top nut and if I can remember correctly a bolt or two for the rear damper lower support, but it'll be apparent when you open it all up.
Ok thanks. Yeah I saw BMW recommendations to replace rear shocks top nuts they are some kind of special with something like bump stop...

Cant wait to feel them. Do you get rid with them heavy car feeling? If you know what I mean...
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Where did you order your set? I'm pretty set on this suspension setup, and I'm just curious where people are ordering them. Thanks.
Looks like they're becoming more popular now here in the United States because Turner Motorsport just picked them up and are now offering them in addition to GMP and Tire Rack.

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Ok thanks. Yeah I saw BMW recommendations to replace rear shocks top nuts they are some kind of special with something like bump stop...

Cant wait to feel them. Do you get rid with them heavy car feeling? If you know what I mean...
Yeah, I should've replaced those but I didn't. My car has 30k miles on it so it's not they're mangled and need to be replaced that badly.

Heavy feeling, not so much. The car will always feel a little portly because it is and a lot of weight is up high with the sun roof and what not which doesn't help the center of gravity. There's a reason why BMW ditched the sun roof on the 1M. What it does is give some legs to stand on. I'm still amazed that BMW literally used sheet metal with spot welded ends for suspension links... That is just unacceptable... The M links which are solid aluminum I believe would really give the car the feel you need for responsive side to side transitions. But as it sits the car is wickedly fast and quick on its feet. You just have to be delicate and fluid with your steering motions, braking and everything to get the best out of the car.

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any chance you could share who in florida you got to handle the diff work for you?

thanks in advance!
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The B12 Bilstein's are made custom for the Eibach springs.
"Matched" rather than custom- it's still a standard SKU.

Good to see someone thinking before they modify!
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Great review OP. I recently purchased the B8 dampers separately (having already had the Eibach pro-kit springs on the car for a year). Do I need any other kind of hardware before I begin the install? I am hearing things about bump stops, the rear top nut etc. I was under the impression the B8 dampers had bump stops built in? Can anyone shed some light for me. TIA.
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The B12 Bilstein's are made custom for the Eibach springs.
"Matched" rather than custom- it's still a standard SKU.

Good to see someone thinking before they modify!
I was going to ask where he had them revalved, I was told by an old salty autocrosser that I should revalve my billies because they don't transfer the weight fast enough to the front wheels while corner braking. Anyone have an opinion on that.
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Looks like they're becoming more popular now here in the United States because Turner Motorsport just picked them up and are now offering them in addition to GMP and Tire Rack.



Yeah, I should've replaced those but I didn't. My car has 30k miles on it so it's not they're mangled and need to be replaced that badly.

Heavy feeling, not so much. The car will always feel a little portly because it is and a lot of weight is up high with the sun roof and what not which doesn't help the center of gravity. There's a reason why BMW ditched the sun roof on the 1M. What it does is give some legs to stand on. I'm still amazed that BMW literally used sheet metal with spot welded ends for suspension links... That is just unacceptable... The M links which are solid aluminum I believe would really give the car the feel you need for responsive side to side transitions. But as it sits the car is wickedly fast and quick on its feet. You just have to be delicate and fluid with your steering motions, braking and everything to get the best out of the car.
Hope you're still on the forum. Didn't see a mention of what you were running for wheels and tires. Stock or did you go wider?

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