Suspension options

mfindigital · 05-22-2020, 04:39 PM

So I should be getting my now Pure Stage 2 car back from Speed Logic this weekend. Haven't driven her yet, but I know my power wants will now be satisfied. I don't even really know if I needed the ability to make 500whp, but I guess it's nice to know it's there. I really just hated how the turbo dies up top, and at 15% off, I couldn't say no.

No it's time to address the suspension. Are there any aftermarket suspension setups that don't lower the car from m sport height? I don't want some fancy high dollar system, I'm more in the BC Racing/koni/Bilstein price range. I don't really track my car, maybe a once a year type thing at most. I do frequent canyons, so I'd like something compliant but that eliminates alot of the slop in these cars. I'm trying to avoid lowering because my exhaust already scrapes up my extremely steep driveway as is, I literally don't think my car could make it up if it's any lower. Suggestions welcome.

fast1eddy · 05-23-2020, 08:59 PM

BMW performance springs with Koni shocks would be a good start. Minimal lowering with compliant ride. Do RSFB at the same time. I did Whiteline because of the easier install. Without new stiffer bushings the rear of the car will always be a mess. If you feel the need , do the M3 control arms front and rear. Dinan rear shock mounts may also help some. I did these at the same time as my suspension upgrade so it's hard to judge what this change did on it's own. I recently added Dinan fixed camber plates up from and I'm happy with how they neutralized the car. Virtually no understeer now.

05-22-2020, 04:39 PM	#1
mfindigital Lieutenant 349 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	Suspension options So I should be getting my now Pure Stage 2 car back from Speed Logic this weekend. Haven't driven her yet, but I know my power wants will now be satisfied. I don't even really know if I needed the ability to make 500whp, but I guess it's nice to know it's there. I really just hated how the turbo dies up top, and at 15% off, I couldn't say no. No it's time to address the suspension. Are there any aftermarket suspension setups that don't lower the car from m sport height? I don't want some fancy high dollar system, I'm more in the BC Racing/koni/Bilstein price range. I don't really track my car, maybe a once a year type thing at most. I do frequent canyons, so I'd like something compliant but that eliminates alot of the slop in these cars. I'm trying to avoid lowering because my exhaust already scrapes up my extremely steep driveway as is, I literally don't think my car could make it up if it's any lower. Suggestions welcome. __________________ 2011 Space Grey 135i DCT: Pure Stage 2, Fuel-it Stage 2 LPFP, ST XTA Coilovers, Berk Street Axle Back, MHD Stage 2+, VRSF Catless DP, VRSF 5" FMIC, VRSF LCP, BMS UCP, M3 FSB, e92 M3 Drivers Seat.
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fast1eddy First Lieutenant 270 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Lemans Blue Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00] [0.00]	BMW performance springs with Koni shocks would be a good start. Minimal lowering with compliant ride. Do RSFB at the same time. I did Whiteline because of the easier install. Without new stiffer bushings the rear of the car will always be a mess. If you feel the need , do the M3 control arms front and rear. Dinan rear shock mounts may also help some. I did these at the same time as my suspension upgrade so it's hard to judge what this change did on it's own. I recently added Dinan fixed camber plates up from and I'm happy with how they neutralized the car. Virtually no understeer now.
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