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      02-29-2016, 09:01 PM   #23
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Yeah, it was BMW starting the whole 'angel eyes' thing from what I recall. I had a 2000 Z3 at the time when they just started getting that into their cars. I guess there is some patent or trademark on it (to some degree, since I do see other cars with similar headlights), but they have mastered the 'evil eye' look. M cars have one of the best front fascia on the road for sure.
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I also like this one.

Actually, that was the other one I was thinking about!
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The M suspension ability to adjust damping rates makes it much more versatile for different road surfaces on different tracks and maybe tire choices? I know this is the case with motorcycles.

Also, how easy would adjusting ride height and damping would be?
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The M suspension ability to adjust damping rates makes it much more versatile for different road surfaces on different tracks and maybe tire choices? I know this is the case with motorcycles.

Also, how easy would adjusting ride height and damping would be?
Damping should be done at the top of the strut tower. Ride height would require wrenches, just like any other coilover.
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The M suspension ability to adjust damping rates makes it much more versatile for different road surfaces on different tracks and maybe tire choices? I know this is the case with motorcycles.

Also, how easy would adjusting ride height and damping would be?
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Damping should be done at the top of the strut tower. Ride height would require wrenches, just like any other coilover.


Ride height is adjusted with the wrench supplied in the kit (top left hand corner).

Close to the wrench is the knob which you put on top of the front struts to adjust rebound.

Rears have their rebound adjustment wheel located under the top strut mounts.

At the bottom of all four struts is a wheel for adjusting compression.

You'll have to jack up the thing and remove wheels.

Hope what I just said is correct.
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Ride height is adjusted with the wrench supplied in the kit (top left hand corner).

Close to the wrench is the knob which you put on top of the front struts to adjust rebound.

Rears have their rebound adjustment wheel located under the top strut mounts.

At the bottom of all four struts is a wheel for adjusting compression.

You'll have to jack up the thing and remove wheels.

Hope what I just said is correct.
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Hahaha... thx guys.
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Ride height is adjusted with the wrench supplied in the kit (top left hand corner).

Close to the wrench is the knob which you put on top of the front struts to adjust rebound.

Rears have their rebound adjustment wheel located under the top strut mounts.

At the bottom of all four struts is a wheel for adjusting compression.

You'll have to jack up the thing and remove wheels.

Hope what I just said is correct.
Do you have to get an alignment after changing ride height?
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Do you have to get an alignment after changing ride height?
I don't think so. I've never done it.


Then again, perhaps it is recommended. I usually get alignments only after/if suspension components are completely swapped.
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