|
|
|
|
|
|
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Search | Today's Posts | Mark Forums Read |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
Converting my 325i to 'suspension' sports package
|
|
06-10-2006, 02:32 PM | #1 |
Lieutenant
44
Rep 436
Posts |
Converting my 325i to 'suspension' sports package
I found this website that has prices on oem bmw parts and am thinking about putting in sport springs along with shocks. I don't want aftermarket because i want ample ground clearance and i just wanna stay stock.
What else do I need besides the accessories listed in this link? http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...92&hg=33&fg=45 |
06-10-2006, 04:55 PM | #3 |
Lieutenant
44
Rep 436
Posts |
i have this feeling that if i want it done the "right" way that this will mean doing shocks and springs.
SOMEONE HERE help me out i know someone has the answer to this! |
Appreciate
0
|
06-10-2006, 06:52 PM | #4 |
I'm Starving , So I Guess You Are What You Eat
229
Rep 943
Posts |
why exactly dont you want aftermarket?
__________________
2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic-Black Leatherette
Navigation-Bmw Assist Automatic-Xenons Carbon Fiber Front Lips-Aluminum Pedals Power/heated Front Seats 5% Tint all around 30% On windshield all the way down |
Appreciate
0
|
06-11-2006, 04:28 AM | #5 |
Lieutenant
44
Rep 436
Posts |
because the sport package along with my 19' wheels that i want would give me the look i'm after. On top of that, i'm still in factory warrantry with bmw oem parts. why not just stay like that?
that and the fact that the sport dampers along with the sport springs is a proven combo, obviously since it's available on e90 sport packages. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-11-2006, 10:08 AM | #6 |
I'm Starving , So I Guess You Are What You Eat
229
Rep 943
Posts |
good answer. i dont know too much about factory, or aftermarket sport springs, but 1. im pretty sure no aftermarket springs or shocks will void any warranty. and 2. there is a reason why there are huge companies out there that JUST sell aftermarket springs (h&r, eibach). im not sure if these companies are soo successfull because they are able to sell their aftermarket springs CHEAPER than factory stuff, or if they are
succesful because they have proven to make BETTER parts then factory. I know its hard to imagine that a company might be able to make a part "better" than BMW. but i guess its possible.
__________________
2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic-Black Leatherette
Navigation-Bmw Assist Automatic-Xenons Carbon Fiber Front Lips-Aluminum Pedals Power/heated Front Seats 5% Tint all around 30% On windshield all the way down |
Appreciate
0
|
06-11-2006, 03:44 PM | #7 | |
Lieutenant
44
Rep 436
Posts |
Quote:
the reason why i think these companies are successful? good track record been in business for a long time aesthetically pleasing look of the car after their springs are installed better handling with aftermarket springs, provided dampers and the rest of the suspension is in compliance. i know for a fact that aftermarket springs can void part of my warranty, it's just common sense. If my dampers begin to feel bouncy when going over dips obviously i'm not going to be able to go into the dealership and tell them i need new dampers. stiffer springs (aftermarket) = early wear of dampers if i went aftermarket, say eibach, i would want eibachs dampers to match along with their springs. installing stiffer springs with factory dampers is only asking for trouble a short while down the road. Does anyone know if i would jeoperdize any of my warranty because of oem bmw springs and dampers if i have them installed at an authorized dealership? we know that my car did not come with sports package, will this justify voiding part of my warranty? |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-11-2006, 03:49 PM | #8 |
Lieutenant
44
Rep 436
Posts |
i also forgot to mention my goals/intentions of the car.
daily driven car, will probably never see an autocross event. just normal day to day driving. Anything over the bmw sports suspension package (springs and dampers) will be imo overkill for what i'm doing with my car. I'm after bigger lighter wheels than my 16' oem runflats/wheels, maybe 18's if i get greedy 19's, and the springs and dampers from bmw's oem suspension package. This will give me the spirited acceleration i like giving this e90 through the turns daily driving the car. anyone else agree? |
Appreciate
0
|
06-11-2006, 07:52 PM | #9 |
Lieutenant
44
Rep 436
Posts |
someone,
in the link i provided in my first post, what do i need to purchase according to the diagram layout? is it #'s 1,4 5&6? notice how next to the price of each number it shows quantity 2, so i'm assuming this price is for the pair of dampers and pair of spring?? |
Appreciate
0
|
06-11-2006, 11:21 PM | #10 | |
Private First Class
3
Rep 114
Posts |
you can wait for the dinan stage 1 suspension kit - they said its due out in a month or two. 1 inch drop with adjustable shock, sway bar, strut tower bar...and some other stuff
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-12-2006, 12:28 AM | #11 |
MAUI BUILT
485
Rep 7,781
Posts
Drives: 2006 330i MT
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NORCAL
|
Getting a matched set of springs and shocks are always a good idea!
Danny
__________________
Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-12-2006, 02:25 AM | #12 |
Lieutenant
44
Rep 436
Posts |
perfect, thanks guys...i'm going to figure out shortly what i want to do. car is just begging for a slightly lower stance and some rims....and i told myself no modding with this car too! arrghh...boy was that a mistake
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-13-2006, 11:45 AM | #13 |
SG E90
9
Rep 211
Posts |
Bimmer try the springs first and if the dont like the ride get some shocks thats how i would do it. Plus i have the springs still if u want them
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-13-2006, 04:17 PM | #14 | |
Private First Class
3
Rep 114
Posts |
hey jbjwc...what wheels, size are those? they look awesome!
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-15-2006, 06:06 PM | #15 |
SG E90
9
Rep 211
Posts |
These are the csl replicas from modbargins http://**********s.com/product.asp?pf_id=velocity009 front 19x8.5 back 19x9.5 15mm H&R spacer in the back.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-24-2006, 01:25 AM | #16 | |
Private First Class
3
Rep 114
Posts |
what did you end up going with?
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-19-2006, 01:39 AM | #17 | |
Major General
759
Rep 7,408
Posts |
Quote:
nope.... |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|