2) Looks like the front is now a little bit higher - i.e. more wheel gap. Is this normal until the car "settles" into the new suspension?
I think the reinforcement plates might be the culprit for this. At least, this is my conclusion. My car also sits a tad higher a year later after redoing my front suspension.
325i, 2005, 5MT, Silvergrey, leatherette, Sport package; CDV delete, KONI STR-T & KYB Excel-G, Weisslichts, Stewart H2O pump
328i, 2010, 6MT, Spacegrey, dakota leather, M-sport packages; has a 330 intake but no tune - yet