Suspension options for 135i

Kirst · 02-21-2014, 04:25 PM

I'm tossing up between whether I would like Accuair bags or MCA Gold Series coilovers for my 2008 135i

What are the pros and cons of both (or even just bags vs coilovers) performance wise? I know it's a little like comparing apples to oranges

Realistically I have narrowed down to these 2 options because, as far as my suspension goes, I either want to go all out and do it properly or not at all

At ~$AUD2500 a corner though, MCA is significantly pricier than nearly all other suspension options (I'm going to be saving up for quite a while, or winning lotto haha), is it worth it? Has anyone had any experience with these coilovers?

Ingeniator · 02-21-2014, 04:37 PM

If you want custom go JRZ they have more experience with BMW's. MCA is more a Suburau/Evo thing

Kirst · 02-21-2014, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ingeniator

If you want custom go JRZ they have more experience with BMW's. MCA is more a Suburau/Evo thing

MCA are local however, an my best friend is dating the owner (obviously not the father) so I may be able to get a better price plus they have done some 1ers before, and I would rather support local

obviously I'm looking at 2 very different options, I'm thinking I might head towards slamming my car though so air is probably a more realistic option at this point

OzJustin · 05-05-2014, 08:16 AM

BMWlady - Digging up an old thread here. I saw you've decided to keep your car. Did you make any progress on the suspension front? I've been curious myself whether MCA in Australia have done any suspension for the 135i to date. I've no doubt they could produce a very high calibre setup similar to the likes of TC Kline double adjustable and Ohlins Road & Track used in the US. Fill me in on any detail you have in your discussions with them

Kirst · 05-09-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OzJustin

BMWlady - Digging up an old thread here. I saw you've decided to keep your car. Did you make any progress on the suspension front? I've been curious myself whether MCA in Australia have done any suspension for the 135i to date. I've no doubt they could produce a very high calibre setup similar to the likes of TC Kline double adjustable and Ohlins Road & Track used in the US. Fill me in on any detail you have in your discussions with them

Hi There!

Last discussion was not overly productive. They have done a 130i and one 135 apparently however they did seem reluctant to do any further ones at this time (from what I could gather more focused on jdm at the moment). Will keep you posted as this develops over conversations with them. Ideally I would really like MCA to do my suspension

Basketcase · 05-09-2014, 06:16 PM

Bags!

Airrex struts/bags and accuair elevel management

Out handled my KW v2!

I had them on my old m3 too

02-21-2014, 04:25 PM	#1
Kirst First Lieutenant 20 Rep 319 Posts Drives: BSM e82 135i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sunshine Coast - BMW Club QLD Member iTrader: (0)	Suspension options for 135i I'm tossing up between whether I would like Accuair bags or MCA Gold Series coilovers for my 2008 135i What are the pros and cons of both (or even just bags vs coilovers) performance wise? I know it's a little like comparing apples to oranges Realistically I have narrowed down to these 2 options because, as far as my suspension goes, I either want to go all out and do it properly or not at all At ~$AUD2500 a corner though, MCA is significantly pricier than nearly all other suspension options (I'm going to be saving up for quite a while, or winning lotto haha), is it worth it? Has anyone had any experience with these coilovers?
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Ingeniator Major 34 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 07 335XI(90) 09 135I(82) Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Fort Mac, Alberta iTrader: (1)	If you want custom go JRZ they have more experience with BMW's. MCA is more a Suburau/Evo thing __________________ 07 335XI (A008006) 6AT ~94K miles JB4 G5 ISO VSRF DP's 09 135I M (VK80379) 6MT. Race Project car. 1) Install Cobb/piggyback? and Motiv 600 Kit[HTA3076R w/ tial .82] 2) JRZ or Moton suspension. 3) Build high flow intake manifold with multi-port fuel and relocate OFH 4) Build full cage 5) Complete staged twin setup with HTA4205R [w/Tial 1.16] 6) Complete dry sump system
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OzJustin Lieutenant 77 Rep 541 Posts Drives: 2008 135i AT Monaco Blue Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	BMWlady - Digging up an old thread here. I saw you've decided to keep your car. Did you make any progress on the suspension front? I've been curious myself whether MCA in Australia have done any suspension for the 135i to date. I've no doubt they could produce a very high calibre setup similar to the likes of TC Kline double adjustable and Ohlins Road & Track used in the US. Fill me in on any detail you have in your discussions with them
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Basketcase Aired Out 158 Rep 362 Posts Drives: Currently Car-less Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Creemore, Ontario iTrader: (2)	Bags! Airrex struts/bags and accuair elevel management Out handled my KW v2! I had them on my old m3 too Attached Images __________________ Past BMWs 2010 E92 M3 - Track Build 2009 135i - FBO, Caged and Bagged 1980 E21 320i - Beauty! 2005 E46 M3 - Bagged 2003 E46 M3 - Track Build
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