*DETAILS POSTED* Who's down for a suspension demo/comparison meet (Bay Area)?

jh_f30 · 12-24-2019, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FaRKle!

OK folks, let's shoot for Sunday, Jan 5th for this meet/demo day. Of those who showed interested, who's still available?

I should be available!

hokiedood · 12-26-2019, 01:11 PM

Where would this take place?

ktw · 12-26-2019, 04:36 PM

I'm traveling for the next couple weeks, so I'm out. But I'd love to hear others' impressions after getting a feel for various setups.

FaRKle! · 12-27-2019, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hokiedood

Where would this take place?

Livermore & Pleasanton. Collier Canyon has a good stretch to test various suspension features, and the stretch of 680S from Sunol to Paloma has a lot of broken and crappy pavement (you can see the loose slabs of pavement rock as cars pass over and dust flying out of the cracks) for testing ride comfort.

exE36M3 · 12-29-2019, 05:10 PM

Thanks Drew for this. I'm booked Sunday until about 11:30am. So I may be late!

[Edit] Argh, have to drop the kid off at SFO for college. Sorry guys!

jvit27 · 12-29-2019, 05:27 PM

I'll be bringing a stock '19 Estoril Msport 330i touring (non-adaptive)

Good for a baseline at least!

jh_f30 · 12-29-2019, 10:33 PM

If people are still up for more driving afterwards, Mines Road is supposed to be pretty good. Haven't done it myself, but might be down.

Also, the S.O. might be in tow for the day.

FaRKle! · 12-29-2019, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

If people are still up for more driving afterwards, Mines Road is supposed to be pretty good. Haven't done it myself, but might be down.

Also, the S.O. might be in tow for the day.

I've done Mines to 130 to Mt. Hamilton before. Mines can be a bit dangerous to push on because it goes down to one lane. As long as folks are more interested in cruising vs driving spiritedly, it should be safe.

Your S.O. is welcome to join us, she'd probably be a good gauge on what suspension are considered comfortable enough! Or if she wants, the outlets are only one fwy exit away

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SD29 · 12-30-2019, 05:02 AM

As of right more, I'm in.

romemedrano · 12-31-2019, 05:08 PM

i want to go to just hang out ! lol count me in i wanna check out yall rides.

jh_f30 · 01-01-2020, 12:25 AM

Hmm...might be a good idea to do a quick alignment before this. Any rec's? The cheaper (more reasonable) the better!

FaRKle! · 01-01-2020, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

Hmm...might be a good idea to do a quick alignment before this. Any rec's? The cheaper (more reasonable) the better!

I like VT Motorworks in Pleasanton for quick alignments. They're about $180-$200.

aw340m · 01-01-2020, 08:20 PM

Im a maybe as of right now - planning to install the coilovers on Saturday. Once done with the install - i'll report back.. I'm down if alignment isnt way out of wack.

FaRKle! · 01-01-2020, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by aw340m

Im a maybe as of right now - planning to install the coilovers on Saturday. Once done with the install - i'll report back.. I'm down if alignment isnt way out of wack.

Your alignment should be fine/good enough swapping to coilovers.

andino · 01-04-2020, 11:41 PM

Gave my car a quick bath to get rid of all the road salt and stuff from my roadtrip to Utah. Looking forward to tomorrow!

aw340m · 01-05-2020, 10:24 AM

Finished the coilover install yesterday, toe in the rear visibly looks off and the car is all uneven so gonna have to pass on today.. need to dial this in and get aligned. Interested to hear how it goes and see pictures, bummed I won’t make it

Have fun everyone!

SD29 · 01-05-2020, 10:55 AM

Sorry fellas, but it looks like I'm going to have to bail, my kid isn't feeling well

romemedrano · 01-05-2020, 11:26 AM

On my way from Hayward see y'all soon.

jh_f30 · 01-05-2020, 11:58 AM

Running slightly behind schedule. 10:10 eta.

jvit27 · 01-05-2020, 12:50 PM

Sorry guys, been battling a cold and didn’t have the drive in me today to get out there.

romemedrano · 01-05-2020, 09:27 PM

Thank you again for setting this up. Your car drove amazing man... I'm still shocked! Shaikh was one of the most knowledgeable guy i ever spoke with and super chill. I need to talk to him about building me a set in the near future. The combo you have makes me want to replicate the same feeling as a driver on my own car! As bad as I wanted coilovers id be honestly happy with your shock/spring combo. The perfect pairing.

kreuz · 01-05-2020, 11:26 PM

Thanks FaRKle! for setting this up! Now if I could just have andino 's steering, FaRKle! 's suspension setup, jh_f30 's stance, romemedrano 's aero bits on Moupe 's color then I'll be golden (and very, very broke)

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exE36M3 BMW CCA Member 488 Rep 808 Posts Drives: 2015 435i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NorCal iTrader: (4)	Thanks Drew for this. I'm booked Sunday until about 11:30am. So I may be late! [Edit] Argh, have to drop the kid off at SFO for college. Sorry guys! Last edited by exE36M3; 12-30-2019 at 12:21 PM..
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jh_f30 Lieutenant Colonel 1307 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sportline Auto RWD Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Hmm...might be a good idea to do a quick alignment before this. Any rec's? The cheaper (more reasonable) the better! __________________ 2013 F30 335i RWD ZF Melbourne Red ~Remus Sport Axleback~VRSF Chargepipe~VRSF Catless Downpipe~GPlus FMIC~HR Sport Springs~Active Autowerke OBD Flash Tune Stage 2~
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andino Captain 480 Rep 681 Posts Drives: F31 328i xdrive Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: norcal iTrader: (2)	Gave my car a quick bath to get rid of all the road salt and stuff from my roadtrip to Utah. Looking forward to tomorrow! __________________ 2016 328ix F31 - SOLD! 2006 997.1 C4S
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aw340m New Member 6 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-sport Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Finished the coilover install yesterday, toe in the rear visibly looks off and the car is all uneven so gonna have to pass on today.. need to dial this in and get aligned. Interested to hear how it goes and see pictures, bummed I won’t make it Have fun everyone!
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romemedrano Second Lieutenant 118 Rep 289 Posts Drives: BMW F30 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Thank you again for setting this up. Your car drove amazing man... I'm still shocked! Shaikh was one of the most knowledgeable guy i ever spoke with and super chill. I need to talk to him about building me a set in the near future. The combo you have makes me want to replicate the same feeling as a driver on my own car! As bad as I wanted coilovers id be honestly happy with your shock/spring combo. The perfect pairing. Attached Images
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kreuz Private First Class 44 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 435i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Thanks FaRKle! for setting this up! Now if I could just have andino 's steering, FaRKle! 's suspension setup, jh_f30 's stance, romemedrano 's aero bits on Moupe 's color then I'll be golden (and very, very broke) Attached Images
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