12-18-2014, 12:35 AM | #1 |
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Installed KW HAS & CP Sway Bars Today
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I installed the HAS and Sway Bars at Mod Bargains in La Habra today. The installation started at 8AM and did not get "partially" finish until around 3PM and spend the next hour on adjustment, I left at 4PM. So it took 7 hours labor total (minus 1 hours for the tech to go to lunch) Installation and Notes: After the first adjustment, the car was offset by a few mm (3mm to 1/4 inches from F to R) so they have to put it back on the lift to re-adjust and finally got it flushed equally on both side. I could not go lower on the front Pass side for some reason, the Tech said the sleeve lowering height max out so I have to adjust the other side to match the Pass side. It took 2 try on the lift and the owner required me to pays $25 more for the second lift to adjust the 3mm differences (which I'm not too happy about but I pay $500 total for both HAS and CP Bars install so price is reasonable IMO at $525 total). The final measurement from the bottom of the wheels (343M) to fender are as follows: Front Dr/Pass: 25 1/4 inches Rear Dr/Pass: 25 inches (I do not know the original measurement, so if anyone can give me the original from the bottom of the wheels (not ground) to fender) Driving Impressions: My first driving impression was positive. I'm overall happy with the set-up but I think I should of went with a stiffer sway bar because when I compare CP with OEM, there is barely any difference. Pros: The car feels flatter during hard cornering Looks Better than the CP M6, sits a little bit lower than the CP M6. The road feels slightly better, bump seem to get absorb better with less noise Cons: Easily scrape the front lower rubber on the front bumper, heard scrape sounds twice when entering and exiting parking lot and over speed bump around Garden Grove, CA area. Handling feels good but weird to me for some reason, maybe because I'm not use to it yet. Will post pics tomorrow and a follow-up experience after a good wash and cleaning A question to those who have HAS Kits for M5/M6. Was any part in the OEM was reused during the installation such as bump stop or other parts??? When I go over speed bump i heard a "thump" sounds in the rear like when I had my M5 before the fix. Also, How long do we wait until doing an official alignment? Last edited by znammzM6; 12-18-2014 at 01:24 AM.. |
12-18-2014, 08:52 AM | #3 |
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12-18-2014, 09:51 AM | #4 |
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From your measurements it seems like you're lower in the back than in the front. I've never been a fan of that, but it looks ok in the pictures.
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12-18-2014, 12:29 PM | #6 |
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I did that because 1/4 is really hard to notice but the roads here in CA are so bad and the dips are really steep so that 1/4 serves as some lead way
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12-18-2014, 01:07 PM | #7 |
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You removed the white "bump stops" that are on the shocks correct?
Only reason I ask is I didn't do this and the car literally rides on the bump stops and you negate the "shock" being used. It's a hard and bumpy ride. Brian
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12-18-2014, 09:29 PM | #8 |
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I'm not sure if they removed it, but I saw there was some yellowish rubber return to me with the OEM springs
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It looks better lowered but I would probably prop the rear up 1/4" as well because with the front being higher it does look kinda funky. But then again it's all personal preference so take my opinion for just that -- an opinion. Brian
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12-20-2014, 04:25 PM | #10 |
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after 3 days and 200 miles, it seem like the front now is lower than the rear, I guess the front springs settle in, I'll make a trip to the shop in a weeks to do another measurement and make any adjustment from there. thanks for the advice, I would like it to even out in all four corner too.
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12-27-2014, 10:06 PM | #11 |
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After a weeks and a half, I measure the height again. It is now +/- 24.5 inches front and 24.75 inches rear. It seem like front settle a bit more than the rear. .75 inches front versus .5 inches rear. After the Alignment, the cars feels so much better. Turn-in are now noticeable quick and almost flat during hard cornering even in comfort setting, I should have done this mod 6 months ago.
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12-29-2014, 12:11 AM | #13 |
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yeah, just the springs set
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