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      05-30-2012, 06:46 PM   #9
GaryS
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Originally Posted by stevebuccheri View Post
I would like to upgrade the suspension but I dont want to spend a lot of money. I will do the upgrades in phases. I won't be tracting this car but I do like great handling.
You didn't say how much is a lot of money. The least expensive mods are,

1. more aggressive alignment with alignment pins pulled
2. E92 M3 front swaybar (I disagree with Dackelone's analysis above [edit: just the part about understeer at the limit])
3. HD front control arm bushing upgrade (HPA Shop)

You should do all of those for sure. But I think the biggest problem with the stock suspension is the shocks. You should upgrade them the first chance you get.

If you want shorter or firmer springs at the same time, there are lots of choices. I'll add that the stock springs are already pretty stiff for street.

The next biggest improvement is M3 rear subframe bushings.

All that should keep you busy for a while.

Last edited by GaryS; 05-30-2012 at 06:59 PM..
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