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03-19-2013, 12:18 PM | #1 |
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M Sport Suspension vs Stock
OK, I have been searching and searching and searching.....
Ordered my car with the M Sport Package, which includes the M Sport Suspension. What exactly are the differences? I am assuming the shocks and springs are different, but how much lower is it? How about sway bar diameters? Bump stops?!?!?!? Just trying to plan out what mods to do to the suspension. I do quite a few track events, but this is a daily driver first and foremost. I am not going to compromise the comfort for an extra 0.5s of laptime. In my 26 years of driving, I have had way too many cars that became nearly purpose built track cars. I am getting too old for that stuff.... LOL! So far I plan on adding the Dinan static camber plates (just enough camber to dial out some understeer and allow fitting 245's) M3 front arms and sway bar, rear subframe bushings and may add the Koni FSD's. Of course the stock RFT's will be tossed right quick in favour of Mich PSS on some APEX wheels. Last edited by MightyMouseTech; 03-19-2013 at 12:23 PM.. |
03-19-2013, 12:45 PM | #2 |
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I think when you will get rid of the run flats then you will start to look for suspension upgrades from M sport suspension to M division bits and shocks + springs.
From stock and sport suspension there is +- 15mm difference in height. |
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I thought the Msport was the same as the sport....Msport package was purely cosmetic...different wheels, trim, headliner, door sills, steering wheel.
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03-19-2013, 03:59 PM | #5 |
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Here in Canada there is no "Sport" package on the 135i, just the "M Sport Edition" now. Previously it was the "M Sport Package". Includes all you listed plus the suspension, the additional oil cooler, increased top speed, sport seats etc etc.
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03-19-2013, 07:41 PM | #6 | |
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Don't be too hasty throwing all those mods on unless you have money to burn. Do things one at a time and assess the benefit vs your expectations. Best bang for the buck approach, pause and assess between steps: 1) install 225/40R18's all around on original wheels (big change) 2) rear subframe bushings (bigger change) 3) M3 front arms, stock alignment except for front camber (small change) 4) camber plates, stock alignment except for front camber (small change) 5) Apex wheels with 245s all around (expensive change just to be able to say you have 245s, unless you just really like the wheels) 6) New shocks (if you feel you really must) on the OE springs (no idea, but the FSD's may improve the daily drive harshness) 7) M3 front bar (there is really no way to know if you will really need this mod at all. Bars are for fine tuning so should be left to last. I know you will be tempted because it is just so easy to do, but bite the bullet and change the rear subframe bushings first. You will become one of the converted.) Given your stated usage, I suspect that you will get what you need by step 2, but you may not get what you want until step 7! Sticking with a staggered tire setup will lead you on a never ending quest if you really are looking for neutral handling. |
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03-19-2013, 07:56 PM | #7 | |
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Ordering the M-Sport is really worth it though... because you get some extra goodies bundled into the sport package. Like the alcantera headliner and the higher speed limiter. [B]BMW M-sport option code 840 increased top speed limiter (speed synchronisation)… http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=top+speed+840
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When me and a buddy both ordered our brand new 135s he got msport I did not. We both ran our vin numbers at bmwvin.com which gives a very detailed list of what your car is optioned with down to the interior trim color. Both has the same sport/msport suspension. When we both got our cars we parked next to each other and same height and wheel gap. He was upset because he thought he was getting better suspension. I tried to tell him though. For you guys the "msport edition" is the same as the us spec135is. So again it will have the same suspension as a normal 135i as that's what they all leave the factory as and the "IS" parts are installed at the port in North America, which is why I couldn't have one delivered in Europe. But try changing out the run flats first and see how that changes the ride. Then change out suspension pieces bit by bit.
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03-20-2013, 06:27 AM | #10 |
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I would hate to think that the 'stock' suspension would have more wiggle and bounce than the MSport suspension has when you remove the RFTs. When the rear becomes decompressed at all it feels like the body is trying to wriggle itself free from the rest of the car.
The real benefit of the MSport suspension is the rest of the package. However, I'm not sure on the cost to upgrade all of the other bits without leaving out the suspension. You would need to mod the suspension regardless for good handling on a track. I will be replacing numerous components to M parts before my car sees the track.
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03-20-2013, 06:31 AM | #11 |
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OP - you might like to read my review of when I replaced the rear axle bushings with M3 units. I only replaced the bushings with M3 ones, so it was easy to see how dramatic of a change it is.
Dackel's replacement of rear suspension OE bushings with M3 ones… http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...frame+bushings
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03-20-2013, 07:46 AM | #12 |
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Interesting......
Here is what it says directly from the BMW Canada Bulletin regarding the M Sport Edition: Exterior Features: High-gloss shadow line 18” wheel, style 313 Black mirror caps High-gloss black kidney grill M Aerodynamic package Blackline rear lights Chrome high-gloss tailpipes M Sport Suspension * No restrictions on exterior paints Interior Features: Sport seats (royal blue stitching, only with the exclusive Boston Leather interior LWNL) Floor mats (royal blue stitching, only with the exclusive Boston Leather interior LWNL) M leather steering wheel Aluminum Glacier Silver trim (only trim available) Anthracite roofliner (Coupe only) Gearshift knob in leather 'Walknappa' (manual only) Gearshift lever cover in leather 'Walknappa' (manual only) Handbrake-lever gaiter in leather 'Walknappa' M drivers footrest Stainless steel pedals (manual only) Door sill finishers, chrome-plated "BMW Edition" designation This is not the same car as the 135is in the US as there are no parts added at the "port" It is basically built the same as the 135is in Germany, but the PPK and exhaust are not added (I believe those are the only parts added at the port on US spec cars) and is why I am able to order this car with EU delivery. Strange that they would list it as an added feature if it was the same suspension?!?!?!?!? Last edited by MightyMouseTech; 03-20-2013 at 07:55 AM.. |
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The reason why they say or list it as "M sport" suspension is because on a regular 1er (hatch)the M sport suspension is something extra in the options catalog. I would think that 95% of the 1er's get built without the "M sport" suspension. Only the guys who ordered an e81 coupe/hatch would get it or the handful of 130i hatches would opt for it. So... even though all NA (US & Canada) cars(e82/e88's) get the M sport as standard equip... since bmw has to option the car that way for NA market... they list it as something special, like a special option. Because, for a car over here to have it... you would have to option the car with "M sport" box ticked off. Does that make sense? PS: Its interesting you Canadians get the Blacklines as a package option.
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