Suspension upgraded, now back pain

SixBanger · 04-21-2016, 09:11 PM

Today I had my suspension upgraded on my 08 135i. Swift springs, Dinan springs, Dinan rear shock mounts, and m3 tension arms. They said they had to install new bumpstops, because my oem bumpstops were done. However, they installed Bilstein bump stumps and they had to cut them to fit. Will I encounter any issues with cut bump stops? Car is totally transformed and I love it, but the car bounces a little bit when driving,is this normal? Is it normal to have some back pain from the new ride as well?
Myles

The Wind Breezes · 04-21-2016, 09:41 PM

Back pain isn't normal. The cause? You're probably totally out of shape. Google "core strengthening exercises".

SixBanger · 04-21-2016, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wind Breezes

Back pain isn't normal. The cause? You're probably totally out of shape. Google "core strengthening exercises".

Funny you bring that up. I was in good shape 3 weeks ago going to LA 4-5 times a week. Two weeks ago I worked out back and legs. The following day I couldn't get out of bed and was in terrible terrible pain. I went to a walk-in clinic and they gave me a shot and that took the edge off. The following day I saw an Orthopedic Surgeon, and he took an X-ray of my back. He saw nothing in the x-ray.

The Wind Breezes · 04-21-2016, 10:30 PM

Sounds like you definitely have a health issue. Doctors suck at finding stuff out so I recommend stretching and consistent strengthening.

PrematureApex · 05-03-2016, 04:13 PM

The bouncing is because you didn't replace THE most important part of your suspension, the struts/shocks.

And which sprigns did you use, Swift or Dinan?

SixBanger · 05-03-2016, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PrematureApex

The bouncing is because you didn't replace THE most important part of your suspension, the struts/shocks.

And which sprigns did you use, Swift or Dinan?

I installed Dinan struts as well. I made them firmer and that helped.

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SixBanger Captain 187 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Apr 2005 iTrader: (0)	Suspension upgraded, now back pain Today I had my suspension upgraded on my 08 135i. Swift springs, Dinan springs, Dinan rear shock mounts, and m3 tension arms. They said they had to install new bumpstops, because my oem bumpstops were done. However, they installed Bilstein bump stumps and they had to cut them to fit. Will I encounter any issues with cut bump stops? Car is totally transformed and I love it, but the car bounces a little bit when driving,is this normal? Is it normal to have some back pain from the new ride as well? Myles
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The Wind Breezes Lieutenant Colonel 912 Rep 1,850 Posts Drives: 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Back pain isn't normal. The cause? You're probably totally out of shape. Google "core strengthening exercises".
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The Wind Breezes Lieutenant Colonel 912 Rep 1,850 Posts Drives: 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Sounds like you definitely have a health issue. Doctors suck at finding stuff out so I recommend stretching and consistent strengthening.
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PrematureApex Colonel 840 Rep 2,402 Posts Drives: N55 X1, N54 135, s54 m3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	The bouncing is because you didn't replace THE most important part of your suspension, the struts/shocks. And which sprigns did you use, Swift or Dinan? __________________ '02 S54 M3 (500/500 GC/Koni) '08 N54 135 (JB4, DCI, BMW PS/Bilstein B6s, H&R M3 FSB, Strongflex FCABs) '14 N55 X1 (JB4, BMS DP, BMS Intake, Alpina TCU reflash, H&R Sports, Bilstein B6s, E93 M3 RSB, Strongflex FCABs, baby seat) '08 N54 535xi touring (Bilstein B6s, Downpipes, MHD tune, baby seat)
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