new suspension suggestions -

tom318 · 02-28-2008, 04:23 PM

i was wanting to get all new suspension for my 97 328is. or maybe just some new springs. id like the car to sit a little lower and corner a little beter as well. i dont know to much about this stuff so i just wanting to know about some good buys, bad buys, or whats the best overall set up. or just best bang for the buck?

ZoHeB318 · 02-28-2008, 09:58 PM

TC Kline coilovers

mck · 02-28-2008, 10:09 PM

What do you want to use the car for? Just street driving? Do you have a budget in mind?

tom318 · 02-28-2008, 10:37 PM

its gonna be alot of street driving but i would like to take it to a track if i could. i dont want to go all crazy. price im not sure about because iv been looking at some bilstein things. iv been told thats the best thing to put on a bmw but im not sure. i think kits were just over 1000 but not sure what else i would need. just the kit and im all set. or of i do coil overs is there any other things i need to get. i would like the car to sit a little lower and corner a little better. i was even thinking to get suspension off an m3, but figured of im gonna do it might as well do it right.

ZoHeB318 · 02-28-2008, 11:04 PM

Get Koni adjustable shocks and H&R/Eibach springs. Don't forget to upgrade your rear shock mounts (RSMs) and rear trailing arm bushings (RTABs). An x-brace is also a good addition and will stiffen up the chassis. I would also look at your front control arm bushings and ball joints as they deteriorate over time. Because you don't have an M3, you can replace the ball joints without replacing the whole control arm. Personally, I would also change the power steering hoses, upgrade tranny mounts, and get F+R sway bars.

Most importantly, get a PROPER alignment.

tom318 · 02-28-2008, 11:15 PM

little more then i thought but at least thats the right way of doing things, what do u think the total cost would be. any recommended sites or places to get all this.

ZoHeB318 · 02-28-2008, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom318

little more then i thought but at least thats the right way of doing things, what do u think the total cost would be. any recommended sites or places to get all this.

You can search around but I've had good luck with Bimmerworld.com and Understeer.com. The exact cost will vary with the amount of components you buy. You can just go with springs, shocks, RSMs, and RTABs for <1k.
If you have any other questions feel free to send me a PM because I've replaced almost every suspension component on my car

tom318 · 02-28-2008, 11:27 PM

hey man thinks a lot and by the way what of car is it you have? thats the last one for now.

ZoHeB318 · 02-29-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom318

hey man thinks a lot and by the way what of car is it you have? thats the last one for now.

E36 M3

mck · 02-29-2008, 09:45 AM

That's a big investment Z. If I were in his shoes I'd hold off on some of that for now... I'd def. skip the sways and probably the tranny mounts for now. Get under the car or at a shop and check the PS hoses, the control arms and ball joints, the RTAB's before you replace them. Those are wear items that may or may not be due.

I would second the x-brace, RSM's.

I've got the Koni/Eibach setup and love it. You could also look at a less expensive alternative, I thought Monroe or Sachs made shocks for lowered cars too.

Rob Confidential · 02-29-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoHeB318

TC Kline coilovers

Says the GC nutswinger??

Didn't I recommend TCK to you??

ZoHeB318 · 02-29-2008, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralliart

Says the GC nutswinger??

Didn't I recommend TCK to you??

No

I just like TCK for their ease of adjustments. Plus they are baller status

mpwrd3 · 03-01-2008, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoHeB318

No

I just like TCK for their ease of adjustments. Plus they are baller status

Now I know what's really important to Z..........

**Jay** · 03-01-2008, 01:55 PM

I have Koni single adjustables and H&R sport springs. I always wish I had a more aggressive setup for autoX. It's a great street ride though.

tom318 · 03-02-2008, 10:34 PM

so would u guys say koni's over bilstein shocks.

02-28-2008, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
tom318 Learner's permit Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: round lake Posts: 273 Car: 1994 318is 1997 328is	new suspension suggestions i was wanting to get all new suspension for my 97 328is. or maybe just some new springs. id like the car to sit a little lower and corner a little beter as well. i dont know to much about this stuff so i just wanting to know about some good buys, bad buys, or whats the best overall set up. or just best bang for the buck?

02-28-2008, 09:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZoHeB318 non-emo x-dressing brick Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Palatine Posts: 15,714 Car: Current: 1999 BMW M3 - Alpine White with AA TS Past: 1998 BMW M3 - Faded Estoril w/ M-Technic int Images: 4	TC Kline coilovers __________________ 1999 Alpine White/Dove - Stock RIP 1998 Estoril M3 - the one and only faded paint cone pooper

02-28-2008, 10:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
mck Beer Snob & Parts Bender Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Guinn for Peed Posts: 5,881 Car: '93 325iS	What do you want to use the car for? Just street driving? Do you have a budget in mind? __________________ -Jim Did you hear what the car said to you? The car said, "Move outta da way, I got somewhere to go."

02-28-2008, 11:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZoHeB318 non-emo x-dressing brick Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Palatine Posts: 15,714 Car: Current: 1999 BMW M3 - Alpine White with AA TS Past: 1998 BMW M3 - Faded Estoril w/ M-Technic int Images: 4	Get Koni adjustable shocks and H&R/Eibach springs. Don't forget to upgrade your rear shock mounts (RSMs) and rear trailing arm bushings (RTABs). An x-brace is also a good addition and will stiffen up the chassis. I would also look at your front control arm bushings and ball joints as they deteriorate over time. Because you don't have an M3, you can replace the ball joints without replacing the whole control arm. Personally, I would also change the power steering hoses, upgrade tranny mounts, and get F+R sway bars. Most importantly, get a PROPER alignment. __________________ 1999 Alpine White/Dove - Stock RIP 1998 Estoril M3 - the one and only faded paint cone pooper

02-29-2008, 09:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
mck Beer Snob & Parts Bender Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Guinn for Peed Posts: 5,881 Car: '93 325iS	That's a big investment Z. If I were in his shoes I'd hold off on some of that for now... I'd def. skip the sways and probably the tranny mounts for now. Get under the car or at a shop and check the PS hoses, the control arms and ball joints, the RTAB's before you replace them. Those are wear items that may or may not be due. I would second the x-brace, RSM's. I've got the Koni/Eibach setup and love it. You could also look at a less expensive alternative, I thought Monroe or Sachs made shocks for lowered cars too. __________________ -Jim Did you hear what the car said to you? The car said, "Move outta da way, I got somewhere to go."

02-28-2008, 10:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
tom318 Learner's permit Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: round lake Posts: 273 Car: 1994 318is 1997 328is	its gonna be alot of street driving but i would like to take it to a track if i could. i dont want to go all crazy. price im not sure about because iv been looking at some bilstein things. iv been told thats the best thing to put on a bmw but im not sure. i think kits were just over 1000 but not sure what else i would need. just the kit and im all set. or of i do coil overs is there any other things i need to get. i would like the car to sit a little lower and corner a little better. i was even thinking to get suspension off an m3, but figured of im gonna do it might as well do it right.

02-28-2008, 11:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
tom318 Learner's permit Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: round lake Posts: 273 Car: 1994 318is 1997 328is	little more then i thought but at least thats the right way of doing things, what do u think the total cost would be. any recommended sites or places to get all this.

02-28-2008, 11:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
tom318 Learner's permit Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: round lake Posts: 273 Car: 1994 318is 1997 328is	hey man thinks a lot and by the way what of car is it you have? thats the last one for now.

03-01-2008, 01:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jay flux=rad Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,209 Car: 93 325i, 91 318is	I have Koni single adjustables and H&R sport springs. I always wish I had a more aggressive setup for autoX. It's a great street ride though. __________________

03-02-2008, 10:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
tom318 Learner's permit Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: round lake Posts: 273 Car: 1994 318is 1997 328is	so would u guys say koni's over bilstein shocks.

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