United BMW - The Wait Is Over! Performance Suspension

[S54dan]

The long awaited BMW Performance suspension is finishing it's final details! I have been in contact with BMW almost DAILY on this subject, and I finally am able to offer you the kit!!!! Yes, the springs are Yellow :wink: as portrayed in the catalogs.

I am currently waiting on the kits to come in, however BMW has changed it up a little. There is no longer one part number for both the sport and non sport-package cars. There are now two different kits depending on what options you have on your car. **VERY IMPORTANT** -- WHEN ORDERING, PROVIDE THE LAST 7 DIGITS OF YOUR VIN (VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) IN THE ORDER COMMENTS!

*** Springs are sold separately

Kit includes:
- Rear Sway Bar(Not required for Parts Kit # 33 50 0 444 831)
- Front Sway Bar
- Front McPherson Struts (2)
- Rear Shock Absorbers (2)
- Bottom Spring Supports (4)
- Top Spring Supports (4)
- Front Stabiliser arm rubber bearing (2)
- Rear Stabiliser arm rubber bearing (not required for kit # 33 50 0 444 831)
- Rear auxiliary shock absorber (2)
- Front auxiliary shock absorber (2)
- Supporting bearings lower section
- All fastening pieces

Parts needed to order separately
- Front Sport Springs (2)
- Rear Sport Springs (2)

Feed back can be seen at the following links:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19119

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20219

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17695

[joelk]

ordered. email with VIN sent. keep us posted on the springs. thnx dan.

edit: dan please don't mail mine. i want you guys to do the install. thnx.

[Bullitt]

Joelk, please update us on your thoughts after you get them installed! You're so lucky to be near Dan's dealership.

[S54dan]

When you order the kit, I'll add the springs in there when you provide your VIN #.

I just updated the spring prices (found out the price just now). You will need to order 2 front, and 2 rear springs along with the kit itself

[rcracer_tx]

So theres no swaybars included in the kit if you already have the sport package:iono:

[135-CS]

Dan, those springs will fit our stock 135i suspension? How much would drop the car?

Thanks

[Red135]

Dan, suspension question #1,344,300. How many hours would a dealership charge for the install?
Thanks.

[gizmo]

Originally Posted by Red135

Dan, suspension question #1,344,300. How many hours would a dealership charge for the install?
Thanks.

11 million!

No offense Dan, your prices rock.

[Call]

I have the sport suspension on my 135i. How does this suspension differ from the preformance suspension?

Call

[S54dan]

Originally Posted by Red135

Dan, suspension question #1,344,300. How many hours would a dealership charge for the install?
Thanks.

BMW calls for 8 hours, and recommended 2 hours for alighment.

The entire suspension has to be taken apart, so it is definitely a time-consuming job.

Originally Posted by rctacer_tx

So theres no swaybars included in the kit if you already have the sport package:iono:

Since the ZSP cars already have a different suspension, BMW is not changing the sways, but everything else will change

Originally Posted by gizmo

11 million!

No offense Dan, your prices rock.

:biggrin:

Originally Posted by Call

I have the sport suspension on my 135i. How does this suspension differ from the preformance suspension?

Call

Lowers the car about .5 - .75 inches. As with any suspension kit, improves handling at the cost of quicker wearing tires

[blackbubblebum]

So how does this differ from stock 135 suspension. Or how much does it lower stock 135?

[135-CS]

Dan, those springs will fit our stock 135i suspension? How much would drop the car?

Sent you a PM!!!

[RobLS]

135i-CS, I think he stated how much it would drop the car.

[SF_VR6]

so what BMW considers a suspension performance upgrade is just shorter springs?

not shock/spring combo upgrade?

no coilover?

Why would one go this route rather than something aftermarket like H&R?

I'm new to all this.

[jlee]

How do you figure ? his initial post lists parts included in the kit and it sounds pretty comprehensive to me. It actually sounds like its everything BUT the springs.

Jeff

Originally Posted by SF_135i

so what BMW considers a suspension performance upgrade is just shorter springs?

not shock/spring combo upgrade?

no coilover?

Why would one go this route rather than something aftermarket like H&R?

I'm new to all this.

[joelk]

Originally Posted by jlee

How do you figure ? his initial post lists parts included in the kit and it sounds pretty comprehensive to me. It actually sounds like its everything BUT the springs.

Jeff

i think the person was lazy and didn't actually read the thread.

[CDR_UK]

Why is the same price for 135 with sport package - when sways are not included - surely it should be cheaper?

[FibreOptix]

i'm not sure why so long if you are replacing the springs and struts? if you already have your NEW setup put together, whats taking the old setup out as one and putting new back in as one? If there are any pieces you need in the old suspension, just buy new ones (bushings, washers, etc).

[S54dan]

The kit is the same as the E46 and E90.. which replaces a lot components of the stock suspension. Just doing Springs on a normal car will take some time ( can be up to a few hours), but the kit involves replacing the stock pieces of the suspension.

[Bullitt]

Originally Posted by jlee

How do you figure ? his initial post lists parts included in the kit and it sounds pretty comprehensive to me. It actually sounds like its everything BUT the springs.

Jeff

I don't see coilovers here either. Maybe I need an education in suspension.

[smcgt]

Ok, what are "auxillary shock absorbers" ? Does anyone have an exploded diagram of the suspension or parts diagram?

[rcracer_tx]

Originally Posted by smcgt

Ok, what are "auxillary shock absorbers" ? Does anyone have an exploded diagram of the suspension or parts diagram?

Exactly what i was thinking...WTF are those....