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09-28-2020, 10:48 PM | #1 |
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Coilover recommendation stock height 135i MSport
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Thinking of upgrading coilovers for my 135i MSport. Trying to go down the stock sleeper route. Currently have M3 control arms (front), Nolathane polyurethane RSFB installed, stock wheels with Bridgestone Potenza RE003 RF (to be changed to Mich PS4S when worn out). I still have the stock MSport suspension on the car and wondering what my options were if aiming to maintain the stock height. Thanks for your help. |
09-29-2020, 11:40 PM | #2 |
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I have ST XA running at 5mm lower than stock (live in the hills). Performance is great for the money. I ordered the kit suitable for convertibles and installed in my coupe. The spring rates are slightly higher for the verts due to increased weight. A common complaint I've heard in person and online is the ST kits can be a bit soft in the rear. This is not a problem for me with the vert kit.
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10-01-2020, 06:29 AM | #3 |
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Thanks, I'll check it out. It seemed to be advertised as a coilover for lowering so I have never looked into it too much.
I am starting to feel that I may have to look for just a shock replacement, since there aren't many coilover options for stock height 135i. |
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10-01-2020, 09:31 AM | #4 |
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Sometimes people run into weird issues maybe related to improper coilover installation, but I'd think in general most any coilover system will allow you maintain practically stock height. It's all a matter of what height you chose.
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10-01-2020, 01:18 PM | #5 |
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I was able to set up YCW coilovers at (or very close to, like 1/4" or less) stock ride height.
They have threaded lower bodies on the front struts. Set at minimum thread engagement gets very close to stock height without any preload on spring. At rear, spring perch has sufficient travel to get to stock. Damper bodies again have threaded adapter for lower shock mount that allows for enough shock travel when set at stock ride height. This was using Swift Springs with 6k/18k spring rate. With different springs YMMV. |
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10-07-2020, 04:46 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for the information. My impression was most coilovers included a drop even at max height. Since the 135i M-Sport suspension has already been lowered a little, it may be stock height, but I can't sure.
I'll suss out YCW. TBH it is the first I heard of the range. |
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10-07-2020, 05:27 AM | #8 |
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+1 for the Ohlins Road & Track. They are a fantastic upgrade FRM stock. I'm running a bit lower than stock but you can run them at stock height or close to it.
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As harold stated, preloading the springs to get back to stock height can then result in having little to no droop travel. Or, you will end up binding the springs in compression since preload eats up spring travel. Sorry I can't help much with which coilovers would be good for stock height because I've only had hands on experience and measured a few. YCW I was able to get pretty close to stock height with 7" 8k springs up front without too much compromise. rear generally works with a larger range of springs and its your choice as to how you want the car to handle. |
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