|
|
|
|
|
|
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Today's Posts | Search |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
Is sports suspension worth the cost?
|
|
04-29-2006, 03:42 AM | #1 |
Private First Class
9
Rep 196
Posts |
Is sports suspension worth the cost?
Hi all,
Great website by the way! I am due to order my company car, which will be a base model 2d ES. I am considering the 160 wheels, sports steering wheel and possibly the sports suspension. As the car is not technically mine, would it be worth forking out £200 for the option (£1095 in total!!) , and would it make much difference visually and on handling. I mostly do motorway miles, but enjoy 'driving'! Thanks for any feedback! Dave N.B I currently have an 04' 2d ES saloon with the above options and love it, but never drove the standard model and set up. |
04-29-2006, 03:52 AM | #2 |
First Officer
14
Rep 187
Posts |
Firstly, take them both for a test drive and give them a good run. I drove both, and although the standard is pretty good I decided to go for the lowered suspension (though I did go for the whole M Sport pack as I wanted all the other stuff that came with it, so it wasnt just a suspension thing). I am pretty happy with it. I am also running the 193s, so have 18" as well, plus the run flats obviously, but find the ride to be fine. Absolutely no probs on motorways and still pretty good on A/B roads. Plus, you live in Wales and I thought you had good 'driving' roads there, so reckon you would enjoy the sports suspension if you got it. I know I like it when I take my car out on B roads up here in Yorkshire. Either way, good luck. Nice choice of motor!
__________________
E90 320d M Sport | Black Sapphire |6 Speed Manual | Blue Shadow Cloth/Alcantara | 193s | Individual Sun Protection | Rain Sensor + Automatic Headlight Control | 6 CD | Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 06:02 AM | #3 |
Major General
689
Rep 7,308
Posts
Drives: see above.
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK
|
For the £200, I'd say get it. I didn't and always wonder what difference it would make. I've been on the road with FD and I didn't fall off the road when driving together so can't imagine the difference is huge, handling wise. Its the drop thats worth it!!
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 06:11 AM | #4 | |
First Officer
14
Rep 187
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
E90 320d M Sport | Black Sapphire |6 Speed Manual | Blue Shadow Cloth/Alcantara | 193s | Individual Sun Protection | Rain Sensor + Automatic Headlight Control | 6 CD | Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 08:23 AM | #5 | |
THE Viv
184
Rep 4,743
Posts
Drives: 330i SE
Join Date: May 2005
Location: the North, UK
|
Quote:
I've got sports suspension on 18" 162s- it is firmer than standard, but I still love it! Flying around roundabouts at speeds which could make other cars wrap themselves around trees is just great! The northern boys give the e90 sports suspension their seal of approval! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 08:46 AM | #6 |
First Officer
14
Rep 187
Posts |
Medrep, when we all come down to wales you will have to meet up with us and show us round!
__________________
E90 320d M Sport | Black Sapphire |6 Speed Manual | Blue Shadow Cloth/Alcantara | 193s | Individual Sun Protection | Rain Sensor + Automatic Headlight Control | 6 CD | Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 09:20 AM | #7 | |
Major General
689
Rep 7,308
Posts
Drives: see above.
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK
|
Quote:
Time to organise that karting get together I think.
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 09:36 AM | #8 | |
First Officer
14
Rep 187
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
E90 320d M Sport | Black Sapphire |6 Speed Manual | Blue Shadow Cloth/Alcantara | 193s | Individual Sun Protection | Rain Sensor + Automatic Headlight Control | 6 CD | Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 09:45 AM | #9 | |
Major General
689
Rep 7,308
Posts
Drives: see above.
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK
|
Quote:
I'll try not to!! So, do I need a new thread on this? A go karting event?
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 09:47 AM | #10 |
Second Lieutenant
15
Rep 272
Posts |
I have the m package and i have no doubt that the motorsport tuned suspension gives the car over the 50% / 50% front rear, a new balance right / left. The car in a corner, if we put the acelerator down, gives the rear in a controlled drift but dont overweight the wheels outside. We dont need to put koni or billstein, the suspension is there always.
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 09:53 AM | #11 | |
First Officer
14
Rep 187
Posts |
Quote:
Paul, check this and this out. I told you about it the other day at the meet. . this guy is out there
__________________
E90 320d M Sport | Black Sapphire |6 Speed Manual | Blue Shadow Cloth/Alcantara | 193s | Individual Sun Protection | Rain Sensor + Automatic Headlight Control | 6 CD | Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 10:21 AM | #12 |
Brigadier General
196
Rep 4,094
Posts
Drives: F30 328i
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Magic Mountain
|
Lol^^^^^^^ I race rotax ill sign up i wanna race!!! got me a couple karts with Rotax 125... and my first kart with a KT100 slow piece of crap but its still super fast and fun as hell... We race in Socal a couple times a month if anyones around here as well hit me up!
OH and NO dont buy the sports suspension!! why pay 1300 for some cheep springs and ugly tires ull end up replacing a week later anyway!! Call up DTM autowerks bro and youll get some sick rims and top of the line suspension for a way better price! |
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 10:28 AM | #13 | |
First Officer
14
Rep 187
Posts |
Quote:
Happy drivin
__________________
E90 320d M Sport | Black Sapphire |6 Speed Manual | Blue Shadow Cloth/Alcantara | 193s | Individual Sun Protection | Rain Sensor + Automatic Headlight Control | 6 CD | Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 01:05 PM | #14 |
Captain
144
Rep 897
Posts
Drives: F90 M5
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: UK
|
After driving my dad's 120d Sport for a week and comparing it to my 325i SE (non-sport) I can say that the ride is identical on the sports suspension if your rims are 1 inch smaller in diameter. The 120d has 16" rims and felt pretty much exactly the same as my 325 with 17" rims.
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 01:48 PM | #15 | |
First Officer
14
Rep 187
Posts |
Quote:
Real questions is though, how much better is the handling with lowered suspension plus larger, 18" wheels?
__________________
E90 320d M Sport | Black Sapphire |6 Speed Manual | Blue Shadow Cloth/Alcantara | 193s | Individual Sun Protection | Rain Sensor + Automatic Headlight Control | 6 CD | Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 02:13 PM | #16 | |
THE Viv
184
Rep 4,743
Posts
Drives: 330i SE
Join Date: May 2005
Location: the North, UK
|
Quote:
Viv |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 03:07 PM | #17 | |
Captain
144
Rep 897
Posts
Drives: F90 M5
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: UK
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2006, 05:08 PM | #18 |
Second Lieutenant
15
Rep 272
Posts |
Powered by a 1,995cc diesel engine, the BMW Motorsport-equipped 120d provides 245hp and 450Nm of torque from its modified engine. A lowered suspension with adjustable anti-roll bars and dampers features along with 332mm front disc brakes with six-piston callipers and 284mm rear disc brakes with four-piston callipers. Lightweight BBS alloy wheels, a full aero package including rear diffuser, and a stripped out weight-saving interior also serve to increase performance. Is THAT THE SMALLER 1 ?
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-30-2006, 07:34 AM | #19 | |
First Officer
14
Rep 187
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
E90 320d M Sport | Black Sapphire |6 Speed Manual | Blue Shadow Cloth/Alcantara | 193s | Individual Sun Protection | Rain Sensor + Automatic Headlight Control | 6 CD | Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-30-2006, 08:01 AM | #20 |
Second Lieutenant
15
Rep 272
Posts |
the little one, 1 SERIES is very fast 245hp, 450 Nm, lighter. No bugger sorry i was only trying to make the bridge between the 3 series and 1 series with motorsport suspension. In order to get the full view there it is Nş1 of course
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-02-2006, 10:42 AM | #21 |
Private First Class
9
Rep 196
Posts |
Thanks for the replies, I will take a closer look at the non sports suspension, however, I am really tempted to go for the package I mentioned as I do love 'driving' haha!
The Welsh backroads are so much fun, and a lot safer enclosed in a 3 series than my recently flogged yamaha R6, which was an accident waiting to happen! Thanks again. |
Appreciate
0
|
05-02-2006, 11:12 AM | #22 |
First Officer
14
Rep 187
Posts |
Do it, and when you find some good roads you be sure to let us know where they all are!
__________________
E90 320d M Sport | Black Sapphire |6 Speed Manual | Blue Shadow Cloth/Alcantara | 193s | Individual Sun Protection | Rain Sensor + Automatic Headlight Control | 6 CD | Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System
|
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
|
|