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Just from driving the car a bit ago I can say that the subframe bushings make a HUGE difference on the rear end. Gone is the wiggly feeling when I used to punch it hard or slam on the brakes. You jump on it from a rolling second gear and the car sits and does not wiggle around like before. I can't wait to get it on the track and try it there.
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01-08-2013, 11:15 AM | #25 | |
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Do you have other suspension mods. What do you think what should I do first shocks/springs or bushings? |
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01-08-2013, 11:36 AM | #26 |
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Eibach Pro Kit is what Nick runs. I run the springs and like them a lot.
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Not a bad choice. If you buy the whole pro kit, it comes with dampeners, as well as front and rear sway bar.
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Eibach that is****
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Eibach Pro-Kit Springs and dampers/rear sway bar UUC adjustable front sway bar with adjustable end links Vorshlag front Camber/Caster plates M3 Strut tower brace conversion And now the M3 Subframe bushings. Springs and dampers are the easiest (and I MEAN IT!!!) upgrade to do. With coilovers you have the ability to adjust the ride height on the car much better than having the setup I have. If you just want to have a decent drop and a bit better handling, I would just suggest springs (like Eibach, H&R, BMW Performance). Now, if you plan to take the car to the track alot or occaisionaly, I would suggest that you really do your research well and select a suspension that will deliver what you want from it. In my decision on going with the Eibach, one big thing I did not want was the staggering low from that H&R springs give and aslo wanted a good balance between daily driving with the handling ability in the track. I felt that with the Eibach / Vorshlag setup I attained that and now with the bushings installed I am looking very forward to the track when the weather gets better. Edit: Bilstein makes an excellent setup and If I wouldn't have gone with the Eibach, that would have been my choice. I ran Bilstein Sport Dampers on my old E30 and loved them.
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My choice would be also something between track and DD so I'm planning to do front M wishbones, front M sway, rear M bushings, rear Xdrive sway (which is 15mm instead our 12mm) don't want M sway because I think it can be to thick for our short wheel base and happy tail , rear M rods + Bilstein B12 pro kit. But this is my wish list so it is still future With your suspension mods what is the weakest point of your e82? I mean unexpected oversteer, understeer, jumping away from track on turn, or something else specific? |
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I am still on the fence for coilovers but those I know will eventually come someday. Right now I am very satisfied with what i've done with the suspension.
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