BMW M140 (at last!)
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Finally got around to fitting my H+R springs this weekend with a help of a mate. Generally it all went smoothly apart from some rubbing when turning right because the near side drop link wasn’t done up properly (doh). I think we were too busy congratulating ourselves at how quickly the near side was done compared to the off side fronts.... Anyway it was sorted quickly enough and today and I’m pleased with how the car is sitting now. It’s booked in for its alignment on Tuesday so can give it a proper drive after that.
Managed to take a few pics.
As the car sat in stock springs
Rear measured
Front measured
First spring in place
Ran into a few silly issues to start with like the spring compressors being too long to clear the wing so we had to space the bottom clamp to shorten the top that wouldn’t clear. Once that was sorted it was plain sailing really.
Both fronts fitted and back on the ground
I kind of lost interest in taking photos at this stage...it made be realise how much effort some put into documenting projects in Readers Cars.
Pics of how it sat after the short drive to the in-laws for a BBQ
Measurements from this morning.
Rear
Front
The fronts have dropped a wee bit more than the tears but I’m hoping they’ll settle a bit more of the next day or so.
Gave the car a wash today and went over it with some quick detailer (much to my other half’s annoyance after pissing about with it yesterday). It’s definitely lower but it’s pretty subtle which is what I was after. My old E90 was on stock springs but always seemed really low whereas modern BMW’s seem to ride a tad high for me.
Heading down to C&M for dinner next week with my other half and again the week after with a mate for breakfast.
Managed to take a few pics.
As the car sat in stock springs
Rear measured
Front measured
First spring in place
Ran into a few silly issues to start with like the spring compressors being too long to clear the wing so we had to space the bottom clamp to shorten the top that wouldn’t clear. Once that was sorted it was plain sailing really.
Both fronts fitted and back on the ground
I kind of lost interest in taking photos at this stage...it made be realise how much effort some put into documenting projects in Readers Cars.
Pics of how it sat after the short drive to the in-laws for a BBQ
Measurements from this morning.
Rear
Front
The fronts have dropped a wee bit more than the tears but I’m hoping they’ll settle a bit more of the next day or so.
Gave the car a wash today and went over it with some quick detailer (much to my other half’s annoyance after pissing about with it yesterday). It’s definitely lower but it’s pretty subtle which is what I was after. My old E90 was on stock springs but always seemed really low whereas modern BMW’s seem to ride a tad high for me.
Heading down to C&M for dinner next week with my other half and again the week after with a mate for breakfast.
alec.e said:
Be interested how you find them- I fitted a set of H&Rs to my M6 and found they upset the balance of the car? Hope they work ok for you
I’m hoping they’ll be the compromise I’m after. I’m well aware that the damping on my car isn’t the best which can be sorted with a trip to Birds etc. However given the cost of that I’d rather put that money towards an M2 in a the next few years.
The stock rear M140i springs are mega stiff and these are a bit softer so hopefully it’ll help the back end a wee bit. It’s a relatively cheap change. Most seem to rate them. If they make it worse I’ll go back to OE springs, possible M135i rear springs.
Managed to have a nice drive down to C&M yesterday with a bit of silliness on the way home (neither big nor clever, but hey ho)...
The car does feel better with the springs, it’s not a night and day difference, but there is a subtle one there. The rear end seems to pogo less when speed picks up on a B road, it’s still not perfect but it’s better. Still waiting for the brace to arrive, so will get that fitted. I’m pleased with how the car is sitting now.
C&M was very chilly out compared to last summer with less cars allowed in, plus we were there a bit later. Seemed to work though and my other half enjoyed it despite not really being interested in cars.
The car does feel better with the springs, it’s not a night and day difference, but there is a subtle one there. The rear end seems to pogo less when speed picks up on a B road, it’s still not perfect but it’s better. Still waiting for the brace to arrive, so will get that fitted. I’m pleased with how the car is sitting now.
C&M was very chilly out compared to last summer with less cars allowed in, plus we were there a bit later. Seemed to work though and my other half enjoyed it despite not really being interested in cars.
cerb4.5lee said:
That does sit very nicely indeed.
Pleased that you got to enjoy the car and to test it out!
Cheers bud.Pleased that you got to enjoy the car and to test it out!
It was bloody nice to get out of the house together for a few hours, enjoy the sun etc. The roads down were quieter than usual which was nice too.
It’ll be interesting to see if the underbody brace makes any difference because there seem to be two camps; one think it’s ace and improves it and the other that it’s just a placebo.
Few more minor tweaks on the way...
First up I fitted an ITG foam filter this week. I know there’s a debate as to if they actually do anything but they’re not too expensive so I thought why not.
No idea if it’s made any real difference because I’ve not really been able to drive the car since fitting it after fracturing my wrist Tuesday night after having an argument with the ground mountain biking. I’m hoping that they won’t put it in a cast because I’m supposed to be doing the NC500 in three weeks or so.
My underbody brace arrived this morning so I need to try and arrange for that to be fitted. It looks easy enough but access wasn’t great under the car before it was lowered.
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I’m kicking myself for not speccing CarPlay when I ordered the car last year now my data connection has expired. Since I’ve had the car I’ve had a data connection and years access to Deezer which integrates really well with the car, giving me a huge selection of music to choose from which I could search by voice etc. It also sounded good.
Since it expired I’ve been playing music via Bluetooth and it sounds awful. Amazon Music can be controlled through the idrive and I can search my could music etc. But it’s a bit pants. The data connection is £179 a year which seems a bit pricey so I’m getting CarPlay retrofitted next Friday which will hopefully sounds much better and give me better control via my amazon music app.
First up I fitted an ITG foam filter this week. I know there’s a debate as to if they actually do anything but they’re not too expensive so I thought why not.
No idea if it’s made any real difference because I’ve not really been able to drive the car since fitting it after fracturing my wrist Tuesday night after having an argument with the ground mountain biking. I’m hoping that they won’t put it in a cast because I’m supposed to be doing the NC500 in three weeks or so.
My underbody brace arrived this morning so I need to try and arrange for that to be fitted. It looks easy enough but access wasn’t great under the car before it was lowered.
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I’m kicking myself for not speccing CarPlay when I ordered the car last year now my data connection has expired. Since I’ve had the car I’ve had a data connection and years access to Deezer which integrates really well with the car, giving me a huge selection of music to choose from which I could search by voice etc. It also sounded good.
Since it expired I’ve been playing music via Bluetooth and it sounds awful. Amazon Music can be controlled through the idrive and I can search my could music etc. But it’s a bit pants. The data connection is £179 a year which seems a bit pricey so I’m getting CarPlay retrofitted next Friday which will hopefully sounds much better and give me better control via my amazon music app.
If you don't have the WiFi prep package, you should be able to add the antenna and then enable Carplay with an FSC code, is that what you meant by retrofit? I'd steer away of the interface boxes if you have this particular capability.
I'm on ID6 with WiFi prep, so I could buy Carplay with an one-off payment to BMW through the connected services, have you checked if this is available for yours?
I'm on ID6 with WiFi prep, so I could buy Carplay with an one-off payment to BMW through the connected services, have you checked if this is available for yours?
drdino said:
If you don't have the WiFi prep package, you should be able to add the antenna and then enable Carplay with an FSC code, is that what you meant by retrofit? I'd steer away of the interface boxes if you have this particular capability.
I'm on ID6 with WiFi prep, so I could buy Carplay with an one-off payment to BMW through the connected services, have you checked if this is available for yours?
Think that’s per year with BMW! Robbing bds. I'm on ID6 with WiFi prep, so I could buy Carplay with an one-off payment to BMW through the connected services, have you checked if this is available for yours?
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