DCT with BMW Performance Suspension

Cavpilot2k · 04-28-2016, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Are you actually planning on getting the BMWPS? If so, just let the dealer figure that out for you. I understand wanting to know, though.

Yeah, my OCD/anal retentive issues are through the roof!

I've been debating the BMW PS for a long time and I'm about due for an upgrade. I'd want it with M3 bushings though.
It's either that or a roughly equivalent Dinan package. I want simple, reliable, fairly conservative (because DD) plug-and-play.

oneBIGtoe · 05-01-2016, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

I've been debating the BMW PS for a long time and I'm about due for an upgrade. I'd want it with M3 bushings though.
It's either that or a roughly equivalent Dinan package. I want simple, reliable, fairly conservative (because DD) plug-and-play.

I am in exactly same spot. Although I am going to do this in stages so right now I just want the PS upgrade and new tires.

bNks334 · 05-03-2016, 09:26 AM

* BMWPS (10mm lower than m-sport)
* Dinan camber plates (increases front ride height 6mm)
* ARC-8 235/40/18 (2mm larger diameter than stock tires)

I have the stiffer spring setup on my 128i. The rear sits a little too high imo (stiff setup has a thicker rear coil). The camber plates up front counter this for me though. Between the camber plates and the stiffer rear spring the car is probably only ~4mm lower than m-sport ride height. It works perfect for me though since I wouldn't be able to make it into my driveway, or down into the parking garage at work, if I went any lower. It would be nice to be another 10mm or so lower though.

Other than that, the suspension is great overall. BMW states 48% stiffer than base and 34% stiffer than M-sport. The ride can be a little stiff on NY roads, but I feel like this is how the car should've came from the factory.

I'll try to get a better picture when I get home, but this is how the car sits with the aforementioned items installed:

MCandrews · 03-28-2018, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Best pic I got right now.

How much drop did you get? 3/4 inch?

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bNks334 Major 427 Rep 957 Posts Drives: '11 135i (N55) Join Date: May 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	* BMWPS (10mm lower than m-sport) * Dinan camber plates (increases front ride height 6mm) * ARC-8 235/40/18 (2mm larger diameter than stock tires) I have the stiffer spring setup on my 128i. The rear sits a little too high imo (stiff setup has a thicker rear coil). The camber plates up front counter this for me though. Between the camber plates and the stiffer rear spring the car is probably only ~4mm lower than m-sport ride height. It works perfect for me though since I wouldn't be able to make it into my driveway, or down into the parking garage at work, if I went any lower. It would be nice to be another 10mm or so lower though. Other than that, the suspension is great overall. BMW states 48% stiffer than base and 34% stiffer than M-sport. The ride can be a little stiff on NY roads, but I feel like this is how the car should've came from the factory. I'll try to get a better picture when I get home, but this is how the car sits with the aforementioned items installed: Last edited by bNks334; 06-02-2016 at 11:48 AM..
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