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      12-14-2022, 01:17 PM   #1
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Evolve i3 Suspension Upgrade Package

We just installed our full suspension package to our i3, giving a product overview, install process and driving impressions after.



Both of these are available to buy now, and either ship out or be installed at our workshop.

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Dampers - https://www.evolvetuning.us/evolve-s...mw-i3-i3s.html
Springs - https://www.evolvetuning.us/evolve-l...-extender.html

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Dampers - https://www.evolveautomotive.com/evo...rs-bmw-i3-i3s/
Springs - https://www.evolveautomotive.com/evo...ange-extender/
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Do you include headlight height adjustment with this package? Or does one have to go elsewhere? What about camber? Asking for a friend in the UK. Thanks
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Do you include headlight height adjustment with this package? Or does one have to go elsewhere? What about camber? Asking for a friend in the UK. Thanks
We can offer wheel alignment if required after.

As for headlight alignment, we have not touched anything on our personal car and have not found any reduction in headlight effectiveness. On other cars that need adjusting we take it to a garage which carries out MOTs and has the correct equipment to calibrate beam pattern.
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Real shocks are what the i3 has needed since launch. Wish I still had mine so I could try these!
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US site not working. Still selling these?
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Apologies, had some issues but it's all back up and running.

Any other issues feel free to email us, sales@evolveautomotive.com
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We have been really surprised with the uptake on these. Proving to be very popular and with good reason.

i3s Evolve Dampers + Springs by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

i3s Evolve Dampers + Springs by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

i3s Evolve Dampers + Springs by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

i3s Evolve Dampers + Springs by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

USA link: https://www.evolvetuning.us/evolve-s...mw-i3-i3s.html
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      05-26-2023, 04:11 PM   #9
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Interested in getting these, how hard are they to fit? Novice mechanic here from London.
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Interested in getting these, how hard are they to fit? Novice mechanic here from London.
Not incredibly complicated but any suspension component is a safety risk if installed incorrectly.

We are based in Luton just off the M1 and are happy to install for you in our workshop.
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      06-21-2023, 03:43 AM   #11
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Kits back in stock.
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Hey new member and new i3 owner (2014 rex)

Whats different between your struts and the regular bilstein b4?
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      07-11-2023, 03:05 AM   #13
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Great question FUNKMASTA, I would also like to know. I have a 2017 i3 rex... also, will you ship to the US ?
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Hey new member and new i3 owner (2014 rex)

Whats different between your struts and the regular bilstein b4?
We have custom valved them to our specification based on our experience with the stock car on UK roads which are quite bad.

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Great question FUNKMASTA, I would also like to know. I have a 2017 i3 rex... also, will you ship to the US ?
Yes we ship to the USA. In fact most of our sales for this product are to the USA.

https://www.evolvetuning.us/evolve-s...mw-i3-i3s.html
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We have custom valved them to our specification based on our experience with the stock car on UK roads which are quite bad.
What battery size is your i3s using?

Imagine if someone has a higher/lower curb weight than your benchmark that'll impact the ride a smidge

Really awesome to see this
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What battery size is your i3s using?

Imagine if someone has a higher/lower curb weight than your benchmark that'll impact the ride a smidge

Really awesome to see this

We have fitted them to normal i3 and i3 REX. Honestly can not tell the difference in ride between them once the dampers are fitted.

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Just to correct Imran there are I believe 3 different battery sizes, and then REX models too.

We've fitted and tested the dampers on a variety of cars, from the lightest early cars to the heavier later cars and they work well on all of them.

With the weight difference the cars may sit slightly differently on the springs, lighter cars sitting a little higher, but the road feel is very similar.
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These are on Black Friday sale so a great time to pick the up if you're interested!
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I have a 2019 BEV i3 and have 2 questions
1. I enjoy the higher ride than a sedan - how much does a 1 inch drop impact the feel of getting in and out of the car. At 6 4 I don’t like to climb down into car but improved handling is nice.

2. Are spacers needed on my car for struts or just if you lower or not at all?
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I have a 2019 BEV i3 and have 2 questions
1. I enjoy the higher ride than a sedan - how much does a 1 inch drop impact the feel of getting in and out of the car. At 6 4 I don’t like to climb down into car but improved handling is nice.

2. Are spacers needed on my car for struts or just if you lower or not at all?
I'm fairly short so for me it's easier, sorry hopefully someone of a similar height to you can comment!

Spacers aren't needed, just a personal preference if you want the look.
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Got a quote for 1500 dollars to install and get alignment. Is that a fair price?
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