[jew82]

I bought a used BMW. I have went through it and changed plugs, gaskets, belts, trans oil, cleaned vanos, charge pipe, and put a Bm3 tune.

I'm looking for a reasonable price suspension upgrade. Any recommendations?

Also is there anything else I should keep an eye on with this many miles.

Car rips pretty well after the tune.

[thejeremyman9]

Slightly off topic, but make sure you upgrade the IC if you tuned it. And DP if you plan to go above stage 1.

[jew82]

Originally Posted by thejeremyman9

Slightly off topic, but make sure you upgrade the IC if you tuned it. And DP if you plan to go above stage 1.

Yeah got it ordered already. Especially bc I'm in Florida.

[cfm56d7b]

Are you looking to lower the vehicle? How much?

What's your budget for the suspension upgrade?

[jew82]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Are you looking to lower the vehicle? How much?

What's your budget for the suspension upgrade?

I wouldnt mind a little lower. Hoping to spend around 1k. Thanks

[Jeffmiller32]

Originally Posted by jew82

I wouldnt mind a little lower. Hoping to spend around 1k. Thanks

You can get BCs for around $1000 if you install yourself. Not too difficult. Did mine in the garage by myself with Jack and Jack stands.

[djacinto]

Originally Posted by Jeffmiller32

You can get BCs for around $1000 if you install yourself. Not too difficult. Did mine in the garage by myself with Jack and Jack stands.

Love the m6 wheels! what tires and sizes?

[Jeffmiller32]

Originally Posted by djacinto

Love the m6 wheels! what tires and sizes?

19x9,19x9.5

[djacinto]

Originally Posted by Jeffmiller32

19x9,19x9.5

Sorry I meant the tires themselves lol

[Jeffmiller32]

Originally Posted by djacinto

Sorry I meant the tires themselves lol

225/40 and 255/35

[thejeremyman9]

Originally Posted by Jeffmiller32

225/40 and 255/35

Highly recommend going to 245/35/19 front if you are running 8'' wheel

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1678451

[SuperLomi]

Originally Posted by jew82

I wouldnt mind a little lower. Hoping to spend around 1k. Thanks

I haven’t heard great things about the ride quality of the BC coil overs.

If this is a DD and you don’t care about adjustable damping/ride height consider the BMW M Performance suspension. The dampers and springs are right in your target price point from getbmwparts.com. It’s a 20mm drop from base suspension (10mm from m-sport), and the springs are tuned correctly to the dampers, and maintains Flat Ride (which most aftermarket kits do not).

It also suggests using the m-sport sway bars, and you’ll probably want to upgrade that as well with any suspension, if you are on base level suspension.


I’m building my car as a DD/SCCA autocross STU and I’m pretty much convinced this is the best option unless you spend over 2k+

[jew82]

Originally Posted by SuperLomi

I haven’t heard great things about the ride quality of the BC coil overs.

If this is a DD and you don’t care about adjustable damping/ride height consider the BMW M Performance suspension. The dampers and springs are right in your target price point from getbmwparts.com. It’s a 20mm drop from base suspension (10mm from m-sport), and the springs are tuned correctly to the dampers, and maintains Flat Ride (which most aftermarket kits do not).

It also suggests using the m-sport sway bars, and you’ll probably want to upgrade that as well with any suspension, if you are on base level suspension.


I’m building my car as a DD/SCCA autocross STU and I’m pretty much convinced this is the best option unless you spend over 2k+

Thanks! I've been leaning towards this one.

[Randy Johnson]

Got a link for the complete m performance suspension for 1k? Seems to be a lot more.

[johnung]

Originally Posted by jew82

I wouldnt mind a little lower. Hoping to spend around 1k. Thanks

I have the same car. Great combination is Koni Special Actives with mild Eibach springs that lower <1".

[SuperLomi]

Originally Posted by Randy Johnson

Got a link for the complete m performance suspension for 1k? Seems to be a lot more.

It’s on getbmwparts.com

Only struts and springs. The sway bars will cost more, if you don’t already have them from the m-sport package (they are same)

[oranga]

Another vote here for the M-performance suspension.

I got it from bmwpartspros for about $1k.

You have to use the dropdown to add springs. If you select the option w/o M Suspension, then you'll also get the beefier sway bars.

[thejeremyman9]

Are there any cars that use the M-performance suspension from stock? Or is it a dealer installed option or something? Wondering where it comes from.

[Randy Johnson]

Wow you bought a 100k mile BMW? I hope you own an auto garage. Good luck.

[jew82]

Originally Posted by Randy Johnson

Wow you bought a 100k mile BMW? I hope you own an auto garage. Good luck.

I have al the tools and jackstands. Already changed OFHG, chargepipe, brakes, drive belt kit, suspension is next. Installed bm3 and it runs great.

Whats coming?