Refreshing the Suspension! 100k

[Gangplank]

Originally Posted by Juggernaut135i

I've been before. Is that on saturdays or Sundays. You up in West Palm?

Port Saint Lucie

[Juggernaut135i]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

Port Saint Lucie

Daaamn. I just took the motorcycle up there my dad and I go up to the fort pierce inlet and back. Let me know when the next event is. I'll try to make it

[BimmerAg]

Originally Posted by Juggernaut135i

Does anyone recommend the spacers needed? I'm only dropping an inch because it's my DD. I currently have 10s in the front and 15s in the back

What wheels and tires are you running? That's critical in determining what spacers you can use, if any...

[Juggernaut135i]

Originally Posted by BimmerAg

What wheels and tires are you running? That's critical in determining what spacers you can use, if any...

Stock

[BimmerAg]

Originally Posted by Juggernaut135i

Stock

In that case, fronts will probably be ok. You might have to go down to a 10mm in the rear to prevent rubbing

[Juggernaut135i]

Originally Posted by BimmerAg

In that case, fronts will probably be ok. You might have to go down to a 10mm in the rear to prevent rubbing

Damn even on stock?

Anyone interested in 15s just in case? Lol

[Juggernaut135i]

UPDATE! Coilovers arrive TODAY!! Control arms tomorrow! So hopefully everything will be installed Sunday or Monday!

[BimmerAg]

Originally Posted by Juggernaut135i

Damn even on stock?

Anyone interested in 15s just in case? Lol

It'll depend on your rear camber too. You can test out the 15mm first, and if it works then great! If not, try out the 10mm you have to see if that works before you buy a set that you don't need.

[Juggernaut135i]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

Port Saint Lucie

Got all the parts on. Wwowow. So hard to drive without the alignment. Going right to the shop in the AM

[Juggernaut135i]

EVERYTHING IS ON. Alignment done. 1 finger gap. Looks amazing. Will post pics after car wash

[Juggernaut135i]

Couldn't resist. Washing tomorrow

[Cavpilot2k]

So I was all set to get my BMw PS, and I am being told by both my dealer and Turner that it's not available.
I didn't expect it to be unavailable so soon.

I haven't given up yet, but I may need to look into a similar 3rd party setup.
I've considered the B12 kit but I've heard of recent quality issues with Bilstein from several sources.

Any other suggestions for a conservative spring/shock setup?
What about the H&R kits?

[Juggernaut135i]

Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

So I was all set to get my BMw PS, and I am being told by both my dealer and Turner that it's not available.
I didn't expect it to be unavailable so soon.

I haven't given up yet, but I may need to look into a similar 3rd party setup.
I've considered the B12 kit but I've heard of recent quality issues with Bilstein from several sources.

Any other suggestions for a conservative spring/shock setup?
What about the H&R kits?

I have BC coilovers with M3 control arms. 10mm spacers in the front and 15 in the rear. Dropped 1 inch. Basically little less then a finger gap. Rides beautifully

[BimmerAg]

Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

So I was all set to get my BMw PS, and I am being told by both my dealer and Turner that it's not available.
I didn't expect it to be unavailable so soon.

I haven't given up yet, but I may need to look into a similar 3rd party setup.
I've considered the B12 kit but I've heard of recent quality issues with Bilstein from several sources.

Any other suggestions for a conservative spring/shock setup?
What about the H&R kits?

You could get the Koni sport shocks with the same Eibach springs as the B12 kit. On sale at Tire Rack right now too:
https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...+Before+9%2F10

[Juggernaut135i]

Originally Posted by BimmerAg

You could get the Koni sport shocks with the same Eibach springs as the B12 kit. On sale at Tire Rack right now too:
https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...lt+Before+9/10

Reason I went with BC is because my friends have had them for years and loved them. And they'll cost the same amount as that set up and you have dampening control

[Cavpilot2k]

Originally Posted by BimmerAg

You could get the Koni sport shocks with the same Eibach springs as the B12 kit. On sale at Tire Rack right now too:
https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...+Before+9%2F10

I'm liking this setup. I was thinking Koni Yellows anyway.
I kinda want to avoid coilovers.

But definitely getting M3 control arms and M3 swaybar.

[Cavpilot2k]

Originally Posted by BimmerAg

You could get the Koni sport shocks with the same Eibach springs as the B12 kit. On sale at Tire Rack right now too:
https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...+Before+9%2F10

Can anybody speak to the amount of drop these springs give vs. the later model stock Msport?

[Juggernaut135i]

Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

Can anybody speak to the amount of drop these springs give vs. the later model stock Msport?

Eibach springs I hear are aggressive

[Cavpilot2k]

Reviving this thread. Finally found out the correct BMW Perf Spring (T3 front, T2 rear) for my car.

Now I am soliciting advice between BMW Perf. SPrings and Eibach Pro.

They will be paired with Koni yellows. Car is DD street car.

I don't mind a drop, but don't need it either. I do want to make sure I'm not going to rub with my 235/40r18 front tires (no spacers, but I will be adding the TRW front control arms, which will give me a little camber).

So, opinions? BMW Performance or Eibach?

[Gangplank]

Originally Posted by Juggernaut135i

Damn even on stock?

Anyone interested in 15s just in case? Lol

Personally I'd go with BMW PS. But that said I went with Ohlins R&T. ;-D. After weighing all the options it's not that much more and the end result is fantastic.

[Cavpilot2k]

Question: If installing M3 front control arms, would that most likely necessitate an alignment afterward? I'm thinking probably yes, but I'd like input.

Also, when taking it for an alignment, do I need to let them know that the new control arms add (about -0.75) negative camber so they don't try to correct it?

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

Question: If installing M3 front control arms, would that most likely necessitate an alignment afterward? I'm thinking probably yes, but I'd like input.

Also, when taking it for an alignment, do I need to let them know that the new control arms add (about -0.75) negative camber so they don't try to correct it?

You'll definitely need an alignment afterwards, it causes stupid amounts of toe-in, and the steering will over-center and bind. Just tell them to align it to M3 or 1M specs in the front