M3 Guy's 2012 Monte Carlo Blue X5M Journal

Rennfahrer · 05-31-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by m3 guy

Took off on Monday to have Will install the KW's at my house. Feel free to stop by whenever.

I may just do that. What time? Text me

Rennfahrer · 06-04-2013, 03:44 PM

yummy

m5 guy · 06-04-2013, 05:27 PM

Thanks for the pic!

m5 guy · 06-04-2013, 05:48 PM

Mod Update:

Had the Kw's and camber arms installed yesterday. Install went smooth though it did take a while. Install was done by my friend in the garage. Handling has improved dramatically without the ride comfort suffering. I even had to weigh everything for the heck of it and it looks like a savings of 8 pounds in the rear and 12 pounds in the front. So 20 pounds of weight savings ftw!

Going to go for an alignment next week so I will post up those setting then. For compression I have them set at 5 click open from full hard on the front and rear. For rebound I'm at 3 clicks open from full hard on the front and 5 clicks open from full hard in the rear. The only downside adjustment wise is that the front rebound needs panels to be removed to gain access. Highly recommend this setup as it totally transforms the handling. Makes it more like a car now if that makes sense.

The KW's:

Installing the rear:

Stock:

KW:

Comparison shot:

The shocks bolt up next to the spare tire well. Left the clips out of the carpet for easy rebound adjustment:

Rear shocks installed:

Time for the front:

Stock:

KW:

Camber arm comparison:

All front components removed:

Fender liners removed for camber arm nut access on passenger side:

Everything in:

Iphone pics from this morning before work:

The wheels are still a couple months out so will hopefully have some better pics soon with the stockers.

D.Mathys · 06-05-2013, 01:02 AM

I think the drop made a huge difference. Well done. Another clean ride.

m5 guy · 06-05-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by D.Mathys

I think the drop made a huge difference. Well done. Another clean ride.

Thanks!

vladberca · 06-05-2013, 02:37 PM

All the work for improved performance

IGotId · 06-05-2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by m3 guy

That's what they all say. If you are getting into watches stay out of the watch thread on m3forums, will make you go broke quickly...

lol...

I've actually been spending much of my time on several watch forums...already bought & sold several watches!

m5 guy · 06-06-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vladberca

All the work for improved performance

You got that right. I'm liking the concept of making a ridiculous vehicle more ridiculous.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IGotId

lol...

I've actually been spending much of my time on several watch forums...already bought & sold several watches!

It begins...

m5 guy · 06-10-2013, 12:20 AM

Pic Time:

Went to my father-in-laws farm today to help out and took some pics when we first arrived. The M is lowered as far as KW recommends it's just the dirt road is uneven making the driver's side appear one quarter of an inch higher than it really is. Anyways enjoy these mediocre pics with the wife's point and shoot.

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Rated M Roadster · 06-10-2013, 01:29 PM

Looks awesome! Can't wait to see what's next.

m5 guy · 06-10-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rated M Roadster

Looks awesome! Can't wait to see what's next.

Thanks!

Maz335i · 06-10-2013, 02:23 PM

Great job Kimo!

Love the blue beast!

Rennfahrer · 06-10-2013, 11:36 PM

you should call it the pineapple express

m5 guy · 06-12-2013, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maz335i

Great job Kimo!

Love the blue beast!

Thanks Maz, can't wait to see your morr's...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rennfahrer

you should call it the pineapple express

isugoo · 06-17-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by **********

Centers are out of the machines and will start going through the finishing process today!!! We'll post some teasers, but only if Kimo wants us to!!

can't wait to see it!

Maz335i · 06-17-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by **********

Centers are out of the machines and will start going through the finishing process today!!! We'll post some teasers, but only if Kimo wants us to!!

He said "SURE"!!!

Andy@MORR · 06-17-2013, 12:20 PM

Kimo gave the green light - here they go!! Say hello to his 22" MultiForged MS11 (in concave contoured over step-lip config)

#BALLER!

- Andy

Park2670 · 06-17-2013, 12:36 PM

I approve of the wheels Andy

Maz335i · 06-17-2013, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy@MORR

Kimo gave the green light - here they go!! Say hello to his 22" MultiForged MS11 (in concave contoured over step-lip config)

#BALLER!

- Andy

ANDYYYYYY

I WAAANNNNTTTT THESE!!!

Can u get Allen to quote me these on the F30? Seriously!

m5 guy · 06-17-2013, 01:14 PM

Thanks for posting up Andy! I'm getting morr excited by the day!!!! Looking forward to morr teasers.

m5 guy · 06-17-2013, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maz335i

He said "SURE"!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maz335i

ANDYYYYYY

I WAAANNNNTTTT THESE!!!

Can u get Allen to quote me these on the F30? Seriously!

Go for it Maz!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Park2670

I approve of the wheels Andy

So do I, wait until you see the finishing on these...

06-04-2013, 03:44 PM	#90
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06-04-2013, 05:27 PM	#91
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06-04-2013, 05:48 PM	#92
m5 guy Brigadier General 1795 Rep 3,210 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Comp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (14)	Mod Update: Had the Kw's and camber arms installed yesterday. Install went smooth though it did take a while. Install was done by my friend in the garage. Handling has improved dramatically without the ride comfort suffering. I even had to weigh everything for the heck of it and it looks like a savings of 8 pounds in the rear and 12 pounds in the front. So 20 pounds of weight savings ftw! Going to go for an alignment next week so I will post up those setting then. For compression I have them set at 5 click open from full hard on the front and rear. For rebound I'm at 3 clicks open from full hard on the front and 5 clicks open from full hard in the rear. The only downside adjustment wise is that the front rebound needs panels to be removed to gain access. Highly recommend this setup as it totally transforms the handling. Makes it more like a car now if that makes sense. The KW's: Installing the rear: Stock: KW: Comparison shot: The shocks bolt up next to the spare tire well. Left the clips out of the carpet for easy rebound adjustment: Rear shocks installed: Time for the front: Stock: KW: Camber arm comparison: All front components removed: Fender liners removed for camber arm nut access on passenger side: Everything in: Iphone pics from this morning before work: The wheels are still a couple months out so will hopefully have some better pics soon with the stockers. __________________ 2020 F90 M5 Comp Oxford Green Metallic II-Aragon JOURNAL 2016 F10 M5 Space Gray-Black SOLD 2012 E70 X5M Monte Carlo Blue-Silverstone SOLD 2001 E46 M3 Oxford Green Metallic II-Cinnamon SOLD
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06-05-2013, 01:02 AM	#93
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06-10-2013, 12:20 AM	#98
m5 guy Brigadier General 1795 Rep 3,210 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Comp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (14)	Pic Time: Went to my father-in-laws farm today to help out and took some pics when we first arrived. The M is lowered as far as KW recommends it's just the dirt road is uneven making the driver's side appear one quarter of an inch higher than it really is. Anyways enjoy these mediocre pics with the wife's point and shoot. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. __________________ 2020 F90 M5 Comp Oxford Green Metallic II-Aragon JOURNAL 2016 F10 M5 Space Gray-Black SOLD 2012 E70 X5M Monte Carlo Blue-Silverstone SOLD 2001 E46 M3 Oxford Green Metallic II-Cinnamon SOLD
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06-10-2013, 01:29 PM	#99
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06-10-2013, 02:23 PM	#101
Maz335i BMW 4 Life... 155 Rep 3,360 Posts Drives: 2015 SO M3 (on order) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mississauga, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Great job Kimo! Love the blue beast! __________________ MODS: * / M Sport + Performance / Meisterschaft / Challenge / MORR / more to come! *
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06-10-2013, 11:36 PM	#102
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06-17-2013, 12:20 PM	#106
Andy@MORR Banned 47 Rep 511 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Doral, FL iTrader: (-1)	Kimo gave the green light - here they go!! Say hello to his 22" MultiForged MS11 (in concave contoured over step-lip config) #BALLER! - Andy
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06-17-2013, 12:36 PM	#107
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06-17-2013, 01:14 PM	#109
m5 guy Brigadier General 1795 Rep 3,210 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Comp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (14)	Thanks for posting up Andy! I'm getting morr excited by the day!!!! Looking forward to morr teasers. __________________ 2020 F90 M5 Comp Oxford Green Metallic II-Aragon JOURNAL 2016 F10 M5 Space Gray-Black SOLD 2012 E70 X5M Monte Carlo Blue-Silverstone SOLD 2001 E46 M3 Oxford Green Metallic II-Cinnamon SOLD
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