Aftermarket suspension on a leased car

Kevin M · 12-19-2011, 10:25 PM

Guys,

I searched for this particular topic but could not find.

For those of you with leased car, what have been your dealers reaction to seeing aftermarket suspension components on your car?

I was simply going to do H&R Sport Springs and I dont think they would have a problem with that but this is my first experience with mods on a BMW warranty/leased car.

Thanks

SIKH335 · 12-19-2011, 11:11 PM

It should not be an issue, if it's a full spring and shock replace. But I would not just do springs, they may have issue with that since it will cause premature wear on the shocks and struts. H&R with Koni yellows is a great combo. Or Kw V1's or the KW ST coils. Both good coils and not to expensive.

tunachris · 12-22-2011, 10:14 AM

Hang on to the original springs/shocks. When you turn the car in you are going to need to re-install the factory parts.

Longboarder · 12-24-2011, 12:02 PM

Agreed with both replies. I installed coils + aftermarket 19's a few days after I leased mine in late 2009. Been to the dealer a couple times for service and nothing was mentioned.

WesleyC · 12-24-2011, 12:27 PM

As others have said, you should be fine, but don't just put springs as they will cause excess wear on the struts/shocks. The dealer might have a problem with that.

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Kevin M Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 226 Posts Drives: E30 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT/NYC iTrader: (0)	Aftermarket suspension on a leased car Guys, I searched for this particular topic but could not find. For those of you with leased car, what have been your dealers reaction to seeing aftermarket suspension components on your car? I was simply going to do H&R Sport Springs and I dont think they would have a problem with that but this is my first experience with mods on a BMW warranty/leased car. Thanks
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SIKH335 Banned 29 Rep 968 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [1.00]	It should not be an issue, if it's a full spring and shock replace. But I would not just do springs, they may have issue with that since it will cause premature wear on the shocks and struts. H&R with Koni yellows is a great combo. Or Kw V1's or the KW ST coils. Both good coils and not to expensive.
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tunachris First Lieutenant 17 Rep 363 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Azusa, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E92 [0.00]	Hang on to the original springs/shocks. When you turn the car in you are going to need to re-install the factory parts. __________________ JB4, BMW Perf. Exhaust, DCI, Strut Brace, KW Series 1, Quaife LSD, Black Kidneys.
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WesleyC Colonel 54 Rep 2,907 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (20)	As others have said, you should be fine, but don't just put springs as they will cause excess wear on the struts/shocks. The dealer might have a problem with that.
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