Hi guys im new to the 8 series forum. I am from Brunei and currently own a 91 850i RHD (calypso metallic) which just hit 45k kilometers.
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Thought i’d share some progress done for the car
- Front upper and lower control arms
- Front tie rod assembly
- 4 brand new tires
- Alt/PS belt
- WP/AC belt
- Oil and filter change
- PS fluid flush
- Brake accumulator
- Spark wires
More recently, I have just decided to remove EDC shocks from my car and I went guinea pig on the Gecko racing coilover suspension which was much more affordable than the bilsteins B12 kit. I will share driving experience once they are fully installed
Last edited by 8erBN; 02-13-2019 at 04:30 PM.
Nice car.
Please post many pictures of the coil install.
There is coil over option for e31s?
Welcome.
Yes don't forget to feed back with you experience on these C/Os please.
You said they are more affordable than the B12 kit, the B12 kit is less than £200/corner in UK. The Geckos for Other BMW models are coming up at a very similar price, but not seeing any for e31s. I guess your location may have an impact on this.
Most people on here would recommend strut tower reinforcement plates for the rear, if you have not already got them, when uprating rear dampers.
Good luck
Welcome to the forum....nice looking 8er you have there, and very low mileage too.
Was it previously one of the Sultan's cars, by any chance?
Those Gecko's look amazing...hopefully they're not too firm for the Brunei roads!
Current:
1994 E31 850CSi Sterlingsilber/Anthracite Buffalo
Previous:
1987 E28 M5 Delphin
1986 E23 M745iA Arctic Blue
1986 E24 635CSi Polaris
1976 E3 3.0 Si Arctic Blue
Welcome. Your car looks nice!
I spent a few months working in Brunei back in the mid 80's (for Shell Oil). I drove all over the country in an old Land Cruiser (many of the roads were dirt roads). I remember tipping it on its side once in a ditch.. we pulled it out with a bulldozer and she was no worse for wear! Also accidently started it in 1st gear one time, it started, ran into the car in front of me and started pushing it forward before I had chance to do anything! Those old land cruisers fetch big bucks nowadays.
Last edited by BMSman; 02-13-2019 at 02:39 PM.
Check out the product “GKBM-039-R”. 32 way adjustable damping for both front and rear. Rear shocks as shown in the thread above. The front shocks (monotube) however needs to be welded with OEM strut. Im currently in the process of having them weld in the machine shop, will post pictures soon
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Yes location and shipping costs affect price of the shocks very well, btw can you guide me the forum where they talk abt this reinforcement plates? Im interested to see pictures
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No it’s not part of the collection. Gecko’s are adjustable from soft to stiff settings (32 way adjustable for racing and 24 for street coilovers), im looking forward to testing mine and finetuning it to what suits me the best!
Contact Gerry in the UK for the rear shock upper mount reinforcement plates: gspeechley@phoenixmotorsport.co.uk They were about $70 including shipping to the states.
Bottom part of the Front OEM struts were welded together with Gecko coilover suspension (monotubes). Now all front and rear has been installed with Gecko Suspension
On to wheel and camber alignment next, looking forward for the ride
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Last edited by 8erBN; 02-14-2019 at 08:16 AM.
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