BMW Performance Suspension Kits Where to Buy?

130iWanted · 08-01-2011, 08:43 AM

For those members who have the BMW PS for the E87, where did you get your's from?

This is the best deal that I could find so far
http://www.bmminiparts.com/PartDetai...E-422A4B9ADF13

Although that one doesn't include springs which I have yet to find on their site (just sent them an email asking what the deal is)

Bouncey M sport suspension is starting to annoy me!

RaihaX · 08-01-2011, 08:52 AM

Try Dan?

BMW86 · 08-01-2011, 05:47 PM

I would just go with aftermarket suspension, the PS isn't good value for money. From what I've read it's not an overly aggressive setup either. I'd go with aftermarket coilovers and put the rest towards an LSD. Just my 5 cents.

Dackelone · 08-01-2011, 05:50 PM

Try Dan @United or Tischer for the PS kit. The springs are ordered via your VIN. The springs will lower a M-sport suspension another 10mm or so.

IF your car is for the street this is a decent suspension - so I have read here. But IF your gonna track your car.. you should do some more research.

RaihaX · 08-01-2011, 07:45 PM

IMO I don't find the KW harsh at all on Perth's road.

BMW86 · 08-01-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

On Oz crappy roads the PS is about as aggressive as I'd go for a daily driver. I bought mine from GetBMWParts

You can dial in the KW's so that they're softer than stock suspension if you need to. Mine is set to slightly firmer than the recommended settings.

Honny · 08-01-2011, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaihaX

IMO I don't find the KW harsh at all on Perth's road.

And that's with runflats!

RaihaX · 08-01-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Honny

And that's with runflats!

Hahah yeah I can't wait to get rid of it

130iWanted · 08-02-2011, 10:09 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys! Doing more research now

My thoughts are the PS would be good enough for daily driving, not going to track often and as Ian said, Syd roads SUCK.

I'll see what the price difference at the end of the day is.

Honny · 08-02-2011, 10:19 AM

I had a feel of RaihaX's car running on KW V1 tonight on the exact roads that I drive everyday. Im running on stock suspension atm and all i can say is KW's were such a improvement - comfort and performance.

Now I have to buy a set myself.

RaihaX · 08-02-2011, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honny

I had a feel of RaihaX's car running on KW V1 tonight on the exact roads that I drive everyday. Im running on stock suspension atm and all i can say is KW's were such a improvement - comfort and performance.

Now I have to buy a set myself.

Gladnyou like it Johnny!

130iWanted · 08-03-2011, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianf2002

There are cheaper options which will still give you the same outcomes as the PS, such as H&R springs, sway bars etc.

What would you suggest?

Would upgrading to just Performance springs be enough or do I need the dampers and struts?

mrrosie · 08-03-2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Bring it to Sydney

NSW sucks!

I'm thinking of lifting my car due to Sydney's excessive potholes... After all the rain, I haven't done this much swerving (to avoid the holes) in my life... Am I living in a third world city????

130iWanted · 08-03-2011, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianf2002

Not really in the E87 know, so wouldn't suggest. Also depends what u r wanting to achieve

A poor man's PS set up? Just want to get rid of the bouncy feel of the M Sport suspension in a daily driver.

So thinking just PS springs for now

Hawkeye 135i · 08-03-2011, 04:39 PM

Speak to Andrew@SouthernBM. He'll give you the right advice.

BMW86 · 08-03-2011, 05:05 PM

IMHO just changing out the springs isn't going to do you any favours. Maybe look into a spring/shock combo? You can get a nice combination for around $600. Installation for springs alone won't be far off the cost of doing the spring/shocks. Just my 5 cents

130iWanted · 08-04-2011, 04:29 AM

Cheers guys!

Off to ask Andrew!

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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I would just go with aftermarket suspension, the PS isn't good value for money. From what I've read it's not an overly aggressive setup either. I'd go with aftermarket coilovers and put the rest towards an LSD. Just my 5 cents.
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Dackelone European Editor 10539 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Try Dan @United or Tischer for the PS kit. The springs are ordered via your VIN. The springs will lower a M-sport suspension another 10mm or so. IF your car is for the street this is a decent suspension - so I have read here. But IF your gonna track your car.. you should do some more research.
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130iWanted Captain Slow 17 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2016 X3 xDrive20D Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback guys! Doing more research now My thoughts are the PS would be good enough for daily driving, not going to track often and as Ian said, Syd roads SUCK. I'll see what the price difference at the end of the day is.
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Honny Captain 28 Rep 771 Posts Drives: Something Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	I had a feel of RaihaX's car running on KW V1 tonight on the exact roads that I drive everyday. Im running on stock suspension atm and all i can say is KW's were such a improvement - comfort and performance. Now I have to buy a set myself.
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	IMHO just changing out the springs isn't going to do you any favours. Maybe look into a spring/shock combo? You can get a nice combination for around $600. Installation for springs alone won't be far off the cost of doing the spring/shocks. Just my 5 cents
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