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What suspension do I have?
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| 09-05-2016, 03:20 AM | #1 |
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What suspension do I have?
Looking at some new shocks and springs for my 335i. Looking round, I can see setups for M-Sport and non-MSport.
My car is an SE, but has option 226 -SPORTS SUSPENSION SETTING. Does this mean that it has the standard suspension, or the M-Sport suspension? Thanks chaps. |
| 09-05-2016, 04:19 AM | #3 | |
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Seems the guys in the US think differently. ..Am looking at the B12 kit because I CBA with lowering / adjusting... is this decent? |
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| 09-05-2016, 04:35 AM | #4 |
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The Bilstein B12 is a decent bit of kit. It lowers the front slightly more than the M-Sport (rears are pretty much identical) but from what I've heard the ride is a lot less crashy than the M-Sport setup.
I upgraded from SE suspension so there was a bigger difference in my case.
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| 09-05-2016, 05:44 AM | #5 | |
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| 09-05-2016, 06:46 AM | #6 |
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It's reduced a lot but the SE was very bouncy anyway, but that's an understatement! Hardly any diving on braking or lifting when on the gas. Hopefully someone who upgraded from M-Sport suspension can comment.
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| 09-05-2016, 07:04 AM | #7 |
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Never installed the B12 myself. I'd expect that the ride is firmer but more controlled resulting in a more pleasurable driving experience. The crashy-ness is what makes the stock suspension suck imo.
I can't imagine it would be worse than half worn stock suspension + run flats. |
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| 09-05-2016, 08:40 AM | #8 |
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The B12 kit is a good setup and will provide ample improved ride/handling. I'm actually running the kit on my X5 lol. Gives a compliant ride and not too trashy/choppy etc.
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