Is BMW Performance Chassis same as BMW Performance Suspension?

mike649 · 06-27-2012, 03:58 AM

Hi,
Newbie to both BMW and this forum. Just got a new BMW 128i (2012) non M-sport. I'm very excited about it, and looking forward to having fun with it.

All the discussion here on suspension has got me psyched to upgrade to the BMW Performance suspension. However I'm a bit lost on this topic, and am hoping for some help.

I'm in Vancouver, Canada. When I enquired with a dealer service and with one independent bmw shop, they didn't know what I was talking about when I said "BMW Performance suspension". When I looked at the performance parts on bmw.ca, I don't see such item/kit. What I do see is something called "BMW Performance Chassis".

Is this the same thing? If not, what's the difference?

By the way, I don't track -- or at least haven't yet. I just like driving curvy roads.

Thanks.

Pol · 06-27-2012, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mike649

Hi,
Newbie to both BMW and this forum. Just got a new BMW 128i (2012) non M-sport. I'm very excited about it, and looking forward to having fun with it.

All the discussion here on suspension has got me psyched to upgrade to the BMW Performance suspension. However I'm a bit lost on this topic, and am hoping for some help.

I'm in Vancouver, Canada. When I enquired with a dealer service and with one independent bmw shop, they didn't know what I was talking about when I said "BMW Performance suspension". When I looked at the performance parts on bmw.ca, I don't see such item/kit. What I do see is something called "BMW Performance Chassis".

Is this the same thing? If not, what's the difference?

By the way, I don't track -- or at least haven't yet. I just like driving curvy roads.

Thanks.

Indeed, the BMW Performance Chassis means the same.

Dackelone · 06-27-2012, 06:41 AM

Looks like BMW CA calls it: BMW Performance chassis

http://www.bmw.ca/ca/en/owners/acces...e_chassis.html

BMW Performance chassis.
For an enthusiast's feel for the road.

BMW Performance chassis.
For an enthusiast's feel for the road.
BMW Performance wheels and the braking system have a remarkably low weight, which affects in particular the vehicle's unsprung mass, and, as a direct result, its driving dynamics. It is not just the light-alloy wheels' clear, focussed design that lends them their appeal. The cut-away design of the join between spokes and rim allows more air to get to the BMW Performance brakes, ensuring they work with maximum efficiency even at high temperatures. The BMW Performance chassis transmits the passion for extremely dynamic response directly from the vehicle straight to the driver – with firm settings for springs, dampers and stabilizers configured for an uncompromisingly sporty style of driving.

mike649 · 06-27-2012, 10:32 AM

Thanks for the confirmation. The dealership parts/service quoted me $3600 CAD ($1300 parts + $2300 labour). A bit higher than I expected based on numbers I read here. Still waiting for an indie bmw shop to reply with a quote.

Any recommendations/advice on where to do this is Vancouver? Unfortunately I'm not confident enough to install on my own as many of the folks here.

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mike649 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Is BMW Performance Chassis same as BMW Performance Suspension? Hi, Newbie to both BMW and this forum. Just got a new BMW 128i (2012) non M-sport. I'm very excited about it, and looking forward to having fun with it. All the discussion here on suspension has got me psyched to upgrade to the BMW Performance suspension. However I'm a bit lost on this topic, and am hoping for some help. I'm in Vancouver, Canada. When I enquired with a dealer service and with one independent bmw shop, they didn't know what I was talking about when I said "BMW Performance suspension". When I looked at the performance parts on bmw.ca, I don't see such item/kit. What I do see is something called "BMW Performance Chassis". Is this the same thing? If not, what's the difference? By the way, I don't track -- or at least haven't yet. I just like driving curvy roads. Thanks.
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Dackelone European Editor 10532 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Looks like BMW CA calls it: BMW Performance chassis http://www.bmw.ca/ca/en/owners/acces...e_chassis.html BMW Performance chassis. For an enthusiast's feel for the road. BMW Performance chassis. For an enthusiast's feel for the road. BMW Performance wheels and the braking system have a remarkably low weight, which affects in particular the vehicle's unsprung mass, and, as a direct result, its driving dynamics. It is not just the light-alloy wheels' clear, focussed design that lends them their appeal. The cut-away design of the join between spokes and rim allows more air to get to the BMW Performance brakes, ensuring they work with maximum efficiency even at high temperatures. The BMW Performance chassis transmits the passion for extremely dynamic response directly from the vehicle straight to the driver – with firm settings for springs, dampers and stabilizers configured for an uncompromisingly sporty style of driving. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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mike649 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the confirmation. The dealership parts/service quoted me $3600 CAD ($1300 parts + $2300 labour). A bit higher than I expected based on numbers I read here. Still waiting for an indie bmw shop to reply with a quote. Any recommendations/advice on where to do this is Vancouver? Unfortunately I'm not confident enough to install on my own as many of the folks here.
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