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      01-01-2013, 11:50 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by KennyPowers View Post
Unless you want to go low.....

-oem BMW sport suspension springs
-bilstein or koni yellow shocks
-m3 front sway

Try this , then evaluate how the car feels. The next thing which will help a lot is m3 subframe bushings.

The coilovers are a cheap brand and will make the car ride badly. The setup I list will ride very well and better than stock due to being at stock sport height and high quality dampers.

Good juju.

But, forget Bilstein - Koni Yellow is excellent. Consider linear springs a la Ground Control [Eibach] t'replace crash bang progressives. DIY replacement not difficult at all, front struts and rear shocks/springs. With exception of top shock mounts, rear, a minor pain.

OP, resist rear M sway until after you have a LSD. Front sway's an easy R&R; yields good result. Rear sway + LSD after front sway is stellar.

Stock rear subframe bushings are an abomination and crime against mankind. $300'll get you M bushings + install tool rental from HPAutowerks. Far easier to drop subframe than most imagine.

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