BMW Performance Suspension e90

pyceasyas123 · 05-05-2010, 05:46 PM

Had BMW performance suspension installed today. I had trouble finding some pics of ride height differences when I was contemplating this set up. Decided to snap some before and after pics.

Side View:

Front Wheel:

Back Wheel:

**Matt** · 05-05-2010, 06:13 PM

Looks good, any review for comparison over stock? Is it a sport pak car?

wuchao1 · 05-06-2010, 12:47 AM

Do you mind if I ask how much in total it cost? part, labor....etc. Im thinking about getting it for my car but just need to know about the price..

Donia330i · 05-06-2010, 08:15 AM

looks good! how big are the gaps front and rear now?

pyceasyas123 · 05-06-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by **Matt**

Looks good, any review for comparison over stock? Is it a sport pak car?

I went from non-sport to performance suspension. Ride is not too bad, bit more bumpy that before but overall still good ride quality.

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Do you mind if I ask how much in total it cost? part, labor....etc. Im thinking about getting it for my car but just need to know about the price..

For parts see the link below...
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

For install your looking at around $300-400 depending on where you go.

[QUOTE]looks good! how big are the gaps front and rear now?[QUOTE]

Haven't measured the wheel gaps now.

DetailAddict · 05-06-2010, 01:15 PM

is the "BMW Performance Suspension" the same as the OEM "Sports Package"?

pyceasyas123 · 05-06-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DetailAddict

is the "BMW Performance Suspension" the same as the OEM "Sports Package"?

No it is different. Performance suspension is one level beyond the OEM sport.

gizmo335i · 05-06-2010, 03:05 PM

Looks awesome...really good pics!!!

DetailAddict · 05-06-2010, 03:16 PM

cool! do you know the difference on the ride height between sport and perf?

Leo

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Originally Posted by pyceasyas123

No it is different. Performance suspension is one level beyond the OEM sport.

pyceasyas123 · 05-06-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DetailAddict

cool! do you know the difference on the ride height between sport and perf?

Leo

most people say about 0.5in drop Leo.

DetailAddict · 05-06-2010, 04:52 PM

cool, thanks a bunch!

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Originally Posted by pyceasyas123

most people say about 0.5in drop Leo.

bavarian19 · 05-08-2010, 09:31 AM

That looks to be more than a 0.5 inch drop.

Looks good!

pyceasyas123 · 05-08-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

That looks to be more than a 0.5 inch drop.

Looks good!

Thanks! I think its a 0.5 inch drop from the sports suspension. I had a non-sport suspension on before.

Blue Liquid · 05-16-2010, 12:56 PM

I really wish I could drive a members car with the BMW Performance suspension installed. I want a very noticeable difference over the Sport Suspension. Any one else here have any insight into the difference in tightness between Sport & Performance?

KCSchoey · 05-16-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Liquid

I really wish I could drive a members car with the BMW Performance suspension installed. I want a very noticeable difference over the Sport Suspension. Any one else here have any insight into the difference in tightness between Sport & Performance?

I'd be interested in this as well. Since the difference is a half inch, I can't imagine being able to notice it riding any differently, but who knows.

GaryS · 05-16-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KCSchoey

I'd be interested in this as well. Since the difference is a half inch, I can't imagine being able to notice it riding any differently, but who knows.

I can't tell you about 335i, just 135i. The Performance springs dropped my car less than 1/2 inch, but the difference in handling is huge. It drives almost as flat as an M3 now, but the ride is much less punishing than an M3.

spdy330 · 05-16-2010, 04:46 PM

Blue Liquid · 05-16-2010, 08:03 PM

@GaryS, do you notice less 'float' and vagueness in transitions or cruising down the highway?

GaryS · 05-17-2010, 06:24 AM

Yes, there is much less float. It feels connected to the road and transitions feel much more direct.

juice13 · 07-30-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pyceasyas123

Thanks! I think its a 0.5 inch drop from the sports suspension. I had a non-sport suspension on before.

Rims look great. 18s or 19s?

Staggered?

Thanks,

Harlech · 08-02-2010, 08:24 AM

Great pics, looks great, thanks for the comparison!

nano10 · 09-21-2010, 02:07 PM

is this the new or old performance suspension?

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