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 Post subject: My decision on suspension upgrades - what do you think?
PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2002 1:51 pm 
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At last I have decided what I'm going to do:
BMR chrome moly STB
BMR solid Front(32mm) and Rear (21mm) Sway Bars
BMR Box LCA's and weld in brackets
BMR chrome moly adjustable PHR
All with poly/poly bushings.
Eibach pro kit springs.

The coulour I have chosen is silver, its the closest to pewter BMR do.

I am trying to get quotes at the moment. BMR have quoted direct, but the shipping fees are very high!!!

Trying US Automotice in the UK to share the import costs.

Eibach UK have quoted £171.55 (INC VAT) for the spings if I wait for the ship to sail. Waiting 6 weeks is not a problem

Hope to have the mods done for end of March 2002. I a quite excited to see what the improvemetns will be.

Before I order:
1. any further advice on choice of products?
2. any sugestions/help for shipping to the UK?
3. what do you think about the colour choice?

It will be good to hear your views.


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The Eibach's sound alittle pricey, but I'm not up on the international price gouging practices. You might want to consider calling your close neighbors about some of they're high speed Koni's while your at it.

All your susp pieces are sound, and pretty much the usual suspects, but me personally I like the hollow sway bars better. Stronger and lighter.


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your gonna make me find this data arent you? :)

Maybe I mis read the bottom line, but I remember a huge debate over this not to long ago. Oh well, gives me something to do.


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Good choices with the BMR stuff. You will not be disappointed. Red also looks good with pewter. Check out my site for pics.

Hook up with your buddies in Germany or in England that are Soldiers. Could save money and time on shipping....


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 Post subject: Suspension Update
PostPosted: Thu Mar 21, 2002 1:25 pm 
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The Eibach springs are on order. £185 from a UK Eibach dealer. It's been cheaper for me to get them from here rather than ship them in. I couldn't believe that RRP went up in February 02 in the UK. Damn, missed the boat!

The rest of the parts - ah nearly there. I have decided to add the BMR tubular SFC's to the list. All the threads I have read really rate adding the SFC's. (Don't tell the wife, the bill has just gone up!!!)

I know I need to do the shocks - that can be stage 2 with maybe a torque arm. WHO MAKES THE BEST SHOCKS?

Mike at Stealth Performance has been the best at giving a good price. I'm still waiting for alot of prices from US distributors!!!! Mike has been really quick off the ball and his prices are good. Has anyone dealt with Stealth? Any problems?

I have also decided on Black. Most of the parts will not bee seen and I'd like to keep the car discreet - except fot the 300BHP and big exhaust. Oops.

Biggest hassle is the shipping nearly $300 dollars through UPS. Ah well the scrificies I make to get my kicks.

I am really looking forward to getting the parts on. I hope it'll make a big difference. Target for completion - end of April 2002.

I'll keep you posted.


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Oh those parts will definitely make a difference! ;)

You've made good choices, and I know you will be pleased!! :)

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