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    REKIII
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    Mkaehly? we don't like audi guys here......:eek:

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      REKIII
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      Well, got back from the PRI show in Florida yesterday. Among other really good automotive porn, I think I found a viable tuning solution for the car.

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        mkaehly
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        REKIII said:

        Mkaehly? we don't like audi guys here......:eek:

        Your just mad because I got to drive my M5 upside-down. . .

        Best of luck on the build - I know you will crack it. . .while I am turning 11's with my stock piece-o-crap audi :)

        edit: for your reference in your project :)

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          REKIII
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          So pretty. That audi is very nice. And yes, while I hope I never drive my 5 upside-down, I am jealous that you got to.

          Until I build the motor in mine, i doubt I will break into the 11's.

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            Well, it looks like I finally settled on my suspension upgrade/change. I like the car low, but hate that I smash bits under my car all the time. My KW V3's need a rebuild, so I was looking into otheroptions. I fully explored Air bags, and still feel they would be a good option, even in a performance sense, if done correctly, however I just couldn't pull the trigger, as I really like the coilovers.

            So, I found a Company that builds air cyliders that a custom fit over the top of the coilover and allows the front of the car to be raised almost 2" at the push of a button. When the cylinders are in the down position, the coilover acts completely as it would normally. The unit only adds 1/4-1/2" in height and with the new hallow spring doesn't add any weight. It really is a cool set up.

            So I am going to send the KW's out for rebuild, then to this company to get the install done, then they will bolt up to the car.

            Hope to get more updates soon.

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              Slick idea, just like the old Diablo VT

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                Ryan...
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                Nice!

                The new Gallardo and all Murcielagos have that option too I believe. Very handy and a better option than going with bags on an M5!

                2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

                2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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                • YoungCRY
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                  YoungCR
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                  Sweet. What company produces them?

                  Chris Young
                  BMWCCA #458972
                  1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                    REKIII
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                    http://www.umbrellaautodesign.com/

                    Kinda bummed that they don't make them for the rear of my car. We had an NSX in the shop with the system and it worked REALLY slick.

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                    • Brian.B
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                      Brian.
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                      I'm sure they could... ;)

                      instagram @howdoyoudrivethat

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                        REKIII
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                        I'm actually going to be asking him about it. See if he would be interested in doing it, if I sent him my rear KW's to play with, since he will have the fronts.

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                        • Brian.B
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                          Brian.
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                          Nice! Hopefully he does something! :D

                          instagram @howdoyoudrivethat

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                            REKIII
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                            Well, it was good I asked him! Since he works mainly on italian and NSX stuff, he never even looked at the rear of an e39, and assumed it was shock/spring like the e30. I sent him some pics and he was all excited that he will be able to offer a full 4 corner system for the e39.

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                              Brian.
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                              Score! Nice job! This should be good! :)

                              instagram @howdoyoudrivethat

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                                240sxguy
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                                Very cool!!

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                                  rao
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                                  Is this thing finished yet? ;)

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                                    REKIII
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                                    rao said:

                                    Is this thing finished yet? ;)

                                    Almost........or not.

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                                    • Brian.B
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                                      Brian.
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                                      REKIII, do you know rao? Lol.. Such a random first post...

                                      instagram @howdoyoudrivethat

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                                        REKIII
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                                        Yes I know Rao. He swapped a supercharged LS into his e39 5xx and likes to laugh at us M5 guys for messing with our S62's.

                                        I sent him a link to the thread, very good guy, well except that he lives in Chicago, but that's only slightly worse than Madison.

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                                        • Brian.B
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                                          Brian.
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                                          Word, I was thinking, "who the fuck just signs up to say, "is this thing done yet" that isn't even in the state! Madison sucks man.. Don't even get me started.. I'm not a fan of the people here. Other then that, this town isn't terrible. The roads could be smoother, but where couldn't they be!

                                          instagram @howdoyoudrivethat

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