Bilstein coilovers installed

Csmoove195 · 06-29-2015, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveInfante

That's cool. Thanks for the reply. I'm looking at these or the KW's that GSR is using for track duty.

Which variant? V2's? I hear nothing but good things about v2's and v3's I chose these becasue the cars a lease and I'm not dumping money into this when I plan to get into an m at lease end.

hoppy6698 · 06-29-2015, 11:53 PM

Nice setup. Few questions:
- Did you have EDC? I am assuming not, since this is not a M235.
- Are the pictures as low as the kit goes or at the highest?
- Does it feel stiffer or softer than the stock suspension?
- Do you know how long/good the Bilstein warranty is vs. KW?

SteveInfante · 06-30-2015, 02:27 AM

I'm looking at the V3's. They don't warranty the Club Sports. Didn't wanna deal with paying to have one rebuilt. A friend had to do it and it was a headache.

Csmoove195 · 06-30-2015, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by hoppy6698

Nice setup. Few questions:
- Did you have EDC? I am assuming not, since this is not a M235.
- Are the pictures as low as the kit goes or at the highest?
- Does it feel stiffer or softer than the stock suspension?
- Do you know how long/good the Bilstein warranty is vs. KW?

Thanks man. And I don't have EDC, these aren't compatible with EDC actually. The rear is maxed out on threads. The front there are some threads left, about 5. The suspension is something you have to get used to. It is more stiff but hugs the road very well in regards to cornering and handling. You will notice a difference in driving as soon as you step in the vehicle. And bilstein has a lifetime limited warranty on all monotube systems they produce.
http://www.bilsteinus.com/products/s...vice/warranty/
There's a a lot of stipulations on KW's warranties but I'm sure that's for a reason.
http://www.kw-suspensions.com/produc...ort-14109.html

hoppy6698 · 07-05-2015, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Csmoove195

Thanks man. And I don't have EDC, these aren't compatible with EDC actually. The rear is maxed out on threads. The front there are some threads left, about 5. The suspension is something you have to get used to. It is more stiff but hugs the road very well in regards to cornering and handling. You will notice a difference in driving as soon as you step in the vehicle. And bilstein has a lifetime limited warranty on all monotube systems they produce.
http://www.bilsteinus.com/products/s...vice/warranty/
There's a a lot of stipulations on KW's warranties but I'm sure that's for a reason.
http://www.kw-suspensions.com/produc...ort-14109.html

Anyone know if Bilstein sells EDC delete modules or is it only KW?

Csmoove195 · 07-05-2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hoppy6698

Anyone know if Bilstein sells EDC delete modules or is it only KW?

I'm pretty sure that's only a KW thing, for now.

Alpine F31 · 07-05-2015, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hoppy6698

Anyone know if Bilstein sells EDC delete modules or is it only KW?

You can also code out the EDC. That's what I did.

hoppy6698 · 07-05-2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

You can also code out the EDC. That's what I did.

Did you do it through the PC software or have someone do it? Also, can you still switch up the sport/sport+ configuration for the tranny and steering (I know the suspension won't change anymore).

Alpine F31 · 07-05-2015, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hoppy6698

Did you do it through the PC software or have someone do it? Also, can you still switch up the sport/sport+ configuration for the tranny and steering (I know the suspension won't change anymore).

Forum member Frogman is my coding guru. He has the software.

I have a manual so there was no tranny configuration but the steering still works. I love it.

kanucks · 08-31-2015, 03:26 PM

Just ordered a set of Bilstein B14's on the 228xi (xdrive)!

Csmoove195 · 08-31-2015, 05:00 PM

Sweet man! Congrats!

Pparana · 09-02-2015, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

Forum member Frogman is my coding guru. He has the software.

I have a manual so there was no tranny configuration but the steering still works. I love it.

Point me in the right direction to code out!

I also have a manual and want to go with blistens or something else. Mod not feel like paying 600 for the edc delete.

Help us out!

pikcachu · 09-02-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pparana

Point me in the right direction to code out!

I also have a manual and want to go with blistens or something else. Mod not feel like paying 600 for the edc delete.

Help us out!

Just remove 2VF from FA and code DSC

OpenAir · 09-02-2015, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hoppy6698

Did you do it through the PC software or have someone do it? Also, can you still switch up the sport/sport+ configuration for the tranny and steering (I know the suspension won't change anymore).

Coding will not change that...

Pparana · 09-02-2015, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

Just remove 2VF from FA and code DSC

not sure what you mean by code dsc? is this in the standard coding software. Maybe a link to a thread that explains this as I am sure its been covered

pikcachu · 09-02-2015, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pparana

not sure what you mean by code dsc? is this in the standard coding software. Maybe a link to a thread that explains this as I am sure its been covered

the DSC ecu

All you need is here http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=997749

Pparana · 09-02-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

the DSC ecu

All you need is here http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=997749

of course it is

Pparana · 09-04-2015, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

the DSC ecu

All you need is here http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=997749

Picka. one last question, can you code it back in the future?

Thanks!

pikcachu · 09-04-2015, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Pparana

Picka. one last question, can you code it back in the future?

Thanks!

yeah... you can add 2VF back and code DSC again

Pparana · 09-04-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

yeah... you can add 2VF back and code DSC again

thanks I will try it when i have some time and disconnect the shocks, take around block and see. If it works coilover time!

pikcachu · 09-04-2015, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pparana

thanks I will try it when i have some time and disconnect the shocks, take around block and see. If it works coilover time!

ok be careful with the stock shocks cause not sure what setting they will go to with the plug disconnected... they might go to full stiff or full soft or something else not supposed for driving...

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