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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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Yeah, I've seen some out there but I'm wary about them because I don't know if they fit the f56 or not. I don't want to do suspension surgery to find out halfway through that a part doesn't fit. Lol
Have you tried calling Jerry over at NM Engineering? Maybe they can build one for you.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 12:52 PM
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I have and he ultimately just recommends cutting the oem ones and the nm springs come with a guide telling you how and where to cut. I will probably end up just doing this unless I can find an alternative in the next week or so.

Btw for those of you who don't know him: Jerry is incredibly helpful and personable!!! If you ever have a question about any of the nm products don't be afraid to give him a ring!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by honderpilot
I have and he ultimately just recommends cutting the oem ones and the nm springs come with a guide telling you how and where to cut. I will probably end up just doing this unless I can find an alternative in the next week or so.

Btw for those of you who don't know him: Jerry is incredibly helpful and personable!!! If you ever have a question about any of the nm products don't be afraid to give him a ring!
Gotcha. Yes Jerry is awesome. I am surprised, however, they aren't interested in getting some OEM bumpstops and cutting them and selling them as a kit lol. Gives me an idea for something to sell online lol
 
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 02:51 PM
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You have a week to hook me oem bumpstops cost $30 per wheel so if you can make them fit and make them cheaper...
 
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by honderpilot
You have a week to hook me oem bumpstops cost $30 per wheel so if you can make them fit and make them cheaper...
All I did was cut the bump stops for the NM lowering springs (The instructions show you where to cut), I put the cut piece aside with the OEM springs, and I would just stick them back in to make one when I put the car back to stock. Why would you be worried about cutting your stock ones?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by honderpilot
Has anyone experienced bottoming out or anything of the sort with NM or H&R Springs? I'm still in between the two and there are a couple cruddy roads around me and I'd prefer not to destroy my car.
The roads I drive on are also pretty bad. I bottom out daily, because of some of the pavement dips I drive on the daily roads I commute on. The rear dampers are also reaaaaally soft, so you're prtty much guaranteed to hit them. No big deal, really.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Shoof
All I did was cut the bump stops for the NM lowering springs (The instructions show you where to cut), I put the cut piece aside with the OEM springs, and I would just stick them back in to make one when I put the car back to stock. Why would you be worried about cutting your stock ones?
I would just like to avoid it if possible but it's no biggy honestly. Did you do the install yourself?
 
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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by honderpilot
I would just like to avoid it if possible but it's no biggy honestly. Did you do the install yourself?
I'm in the car business, and have a shop where we do work when needed. I was planning on doing it myself, but I was too busy, my shop tech did it for the most part, and I went into the shop a few times to help out for the little time I had to help. So this time, I didn't install it myself. But otherwise, I install most everything else myself on all my cars.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 08:19 PM
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Some pics:





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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 09:19 PM
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Damn, that is a perfect drop! I wonder how much more they will "settle in". Fantastic job. I'm anxious to see it on 16s lol!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 09:20 PM
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Love the car!
 
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 07:30 AM
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Looks good. how do you like the JCW Tuning kit ?


 
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Old Aug 13, 2015 | 09:13 PM
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Looks good. how do you like the JCW Tuning kit ?


"Like" isn't in the vocabulary...more like "love"! It's awesome...the exhaust makes me giggle like a school girl
 
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 05:40 AM
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"Like" isn't in the vocabulary...more like "love"! It's awesome...the exhaust makes me giggle like a school girl

Yes, should have said love. Awesome.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Yes, should have said love. Awesome.
What it looks like at the moment:

 
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 09:11 PM
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Great look!!

I agree - the JCW Tuning Kit is AMAZING!!! Love it!!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 05:58 AM
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Great look!!

I agree - the JCW Tuning Kit is AMAZING!!! Love it!!
Yes.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 06:37 AM
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Just got my nm springs. Are they supposed to be blue or grey? Mine are more grey but some of the earlier pics depicted them as blue and I was slightly disappointed upon opening them.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by honderpilot
Just got my nm springs. Are they supposed to be blue or grey? Mine are more grey but some of the earlier pics depicted them as blue and I was slightly disappointed upon opening them.
Interesting... I saw new photos posted on their site showing grey springs. Was wondering if the blue went away. hmmm Also was hoping for blue
 
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 08:12 AM
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Did you just order them recently?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 08:14 AM
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Did you just order them recently?
Yes - Mine should ship out this week. I sent an e-mail to Jerry at NM to see if they changed the color on them across the board...
 
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 08:33 AM
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Just got confirmation from NM Engineering that they no longer come in blue - only black.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 08:34 AM
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H&R springs have changed in colors over the years also. Same spring just different color coating.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 08:38 AM
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Just got confirmation from NM Engineering that they no longer come in blue - only black.
I really wanted them in that nm blue... Oh well. I would've ordered them anyways lol.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by honderpilot
I really wanted them in that nm blue... Oh well. I would've ordered them anyways lol.
me too lol
 
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