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Old 1st September 2010, 00:43   #11
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Is this BMW I6 E39 Koni Sport Shock/Strut Set a fine replacement to my OEM shocks if i go with B&G springs?
Cal runs Koni Sport shocks with his B&G suspension.
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does anyone have photos of B&G coils with OEM shocks? Trying to get a visual of the drop....I don't want to slam my beast!
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does anyone have photos of B&G coils with OEM shocks? Trying to get a visual of the drop....I don't want to slam my beast!
M5gator and gbtech both have B&G with OEM shocks. It is definitely NOT slammed, don't worry

Very tasteful drop IMO.

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Thanks.

Sold on these +spacers.
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Guess ill run the BG springs for now with the oem shocks until they wear out, I still want to know about the spacers, whats the maximum I can stretch on the front and rear ? Anyone ?
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Guess ill run the BG springs for now with the oem shocks until they wear out, I still want to know about the spacers, whats the maximum I can stretch on the front and rear ? Anyone ?
Purchase your suspension and when everything is installed, measure to determine what is your maximum spacer size. That is the absolute best way to get the fitment you desire.
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Guess ill run the BG springs for now with the oem shocks until they wear out, I still want to know about the spacers, whats the maximum I can stretch on the front and rear ? Anyone ?

You "can" go pretty far. IMO I would do 15mm front 10mm rear. That's just me personally but I know others have done more
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Will do as suggested and will order only the springs for now..

Thx John for the msg and everyone else for the suggestion, well appreciated
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SSense, awesome thread, i'm considering the same thing. Post pictures when you get it done
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Cal, can you guys do a package deal from ur website for B&G springs and spacers? Are spacers absolutely necessary if I want to run OEM shocks and aftermarket lowered springs?
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