Installed BMW Perf suspension. Car sits higher though?

lito · 04-21-2011, 08:09 PM

Just installed the BMW Perf suspension on my E92 and the car sits a tad higher on the front and the rear remains about the same than the stock suspension. Will it lower down once the springs settle?

ttam · 04-21-2011, 08:25 PM

Yes, you have to put about 2-300 miles on it before the springs settle. The height will depend on the springs you use. If you used the stock ZSP springs, there wont be much of a difference from the stock height.

lito · 04-22-2011, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ttam

Yes, you have to put about 2-300 miles on it before the springs settle. The height will depend on the springs you use. If you used the stock ZSP springs, there wont be much of a difference from the stock height.

Cool! I have the yellow perf springs.

bimmertt · 04-22-2011, 11:36 AM

wow that looks just like stock height.

notice any handling improvements?

wp326 · 04-22-2011, 12:59 PM

WTF? this is how it looks with the Yellow Springs?????
i was gonna get this setup, but now I am hesitant.

btw, if you can, please PM where you get the kit, how much, and the part numbers. I had posted a thread asking for clarification on the Yellow Spring part numbers, and the kit part number itself.

MassBimmer · 04-22-2011, 01:24 PM

Let the car settle for a few weeks...it'll be lower

lito · 04-22-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmertt

wow that looks just like stock height.

notice any handling improvements?

Handling diff improved. Not looking to track the car and this set up is great for a DD.

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Originally Posted by wp326

WTF? this is how it looks with the Yellow Springs?????
i was gonna get this setup, but now I am hesitant.

btw, if you can, please PM where you get the kit, how much, and the part numbers. I had posted a thread asking for clarification on the Yellow Spring part numbers, and the kit part number itself.

I measure the stock height before the install so after a couple of weeks I'll measure it again. Bought the kit form Tischer

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...16&startrow=26

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Let the car settle for a few weeks...it'll be lower

I'll just have to wait then.

Flyer · 04-22-2011, 06:00 PM

I just bought the same set-up but am adding lowering perches to the front. Several folks on here have done that and been very happy with the results.

mrj25 · 04-22-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyer

I just bought the same set-up but am adding lowering perches to the front. Several folks on here have done that and been very happy with the results.

Yup I have Performance Shocks/Struts with OEM Sport Springs and front SP Perches

TxBeem · 04-22-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mrj25

Yup I have Performance Shocks/Struts with OEM Sport Springs and front SP Perches

How much did the front LP further dropped your vehicle from the performance suspension?

mrj25 · 04-22-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TxBeem

How much did the front LP further dropped your vehicle from the performance suspension?

It dropped the front about a 0.5 inch with the front SP Perch. The fender gap used to be at 2 fingers and now is at a finger and a half. The ride is smooth, a littler stiffer and rebounds well with the performance shocks. Overall I would recommend. Without the perches, the drop wasn't noticable and that is why I went for the SP Perches.

Malibu1 · 04-22-2011, 10:40 PM

I got a 1/2 drop over the sport suspension in the front. This is with the performance struts with yellows.

Did you make sure the strut went all the way down into the strut clamp before you tightened the big clamp bolt?

Fraggy · 04-23-2011, 10:04 AM

Maybe its an e92 thing, but my e90 sits lower in the front than yours but a bit higher in the front. Strange.

FotiosF90M5 · 04-23-2011, 10:15 AM

my kit lowered the car by a decent amount from oem sport. Im a bit confused.

lito · 04-23-2011, 06:46 PM

Here's a before and after pics. I had them installed at a local indy shop, you guys think they messed up somehow on the install. It just seems odd that it sits about 1/2" higher now when BMW advertised about 10mm drop form the stock sport suspension.

lito · 04-23-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyer

I just bought the same set-up but am adding lowering perches to the front. Several folks on here have done that and been very happy with the results.

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Originally Posted by mrj25

It dropped the front about a 0.5 inch with the front SP Perch. The fender gap used to be at 2 fingers and now is at a finger and a half. The ride is smooth, a littler stiffer and rebounds well with the performance shocks. Overall I would recommend. Without the perches, the drop wasn't noticable and that is why I went for the SP Perches.

I have those SP perches as well. Will get them install next week.

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Originally Posted by Malibu1

I got a 1/2 drop over the sport suspension in the front. This is with the performance struts with yellows.

Did you make sure the strut went all the way down into the strut clamp before you tightened the big clamp bolt?

I'll ask the shop next week when they install mine lowering perches.

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Originally Posted by Fraggy

Maybe its an e92 thing, but my e90 sits lower in the front than yours but a bit higher in the front. Strange.

I'll just have to wait till they settle. I guess.

Fraggy · 04-24-2011, 03:01 PM

I meant to say higher in the rear, sorry.

lito · 04-24-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Fraggy

I meant to say higher in the rear, sorry.

yah mine are a tad bit higher in the rear as well

David1 · 04-25-2011, 11:10 AM

Did you get the correct yellow springs?

lpphreakx06 · 04-25-2011, 09:25 PM

Hard to judge on the first 2 pics since you are on a slight incline.

lito · 04-26-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by David1

Did you get the correct yellow springs?

I gave my VIN number when I ordered them from Tischer. So they have to be the correct yellow springs.

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Originally Posted by lpphreakx06

Hard to judge on the first 2 pics since you are on a slight incline.

I did measured them on a level ground and they are diff higher from stock sport susp.

cssnms · 04-26-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lito

Here's a before and after pics. I had them installed at a local indy shop, you guys think they messed up somehow on the install. It just seems odd that it sits about 1/2" higher now when BMW advertised about 10mm drop form the stock sport suspension.

I only see one picture. Is that before or after????

How many miles have you put on them since install?

By any chance did you get them installed at GP Auto Group?

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