AST 5200 Installed - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

turugara · 02-07-2012, 08:08 PM

Full review + real pics + track day review coming soon

All I have to say right now is....

The car is on rails. Bumps in corners that normally unsettle the suspension no longer have any effect. I can tell that there's going to be a huge difference already. I'll know next time I'm at my local track (NJMP Lightning/Thunderbolt) and measure the time difference

I wish it was warmer in the PA area. I'm hardly getting grip on any of my summer tires in ~40 degree weather. I need it to be 80 and sunny right now.

TSM330i · 02-07-2012, 09:28 PM

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CJ421 · 02-07-2012, 09:37 PM

And I see you got trunk holes to change settings! Amazing.

labedra · 02-07-2012, 11:43 PM

NICE! which springs did you go with?

turugara · 02-07-2012, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labedra

NICE! which springs did you go with?

Swift 400f/800r

ciomas · 02-08-2012, 08:16 AM

AST with remote reservoir, nuff said

well done

badblk335i · 02-08-2012, 04:46 PM

that is simply ridiculous! best of luck with it and cant wait to see the times once you hit the track!

UltraRacer13 · 02-08-2012, 10:30 PM

damn dude...nice!

BrianMN · 02-09-2012, 02:15 PM

Very Jealous....Nice buy!

HP Autowerks · 02-09-2012, 02:32 PM

Very nice!

Looking forward to your track day review on these.

turugara · 02-10-2012, 06:10 PM

OhHaiN54 · 02-11-2012, 03:43 PM

Awesome buy

CJ421 · 02-11-2012, 04:09 PM

I had the opportunity to ride in this car and let me restate the original post:

PLANTED.

The car just points. It is 100% driver input, no loose parts of the suspension/chassis/diff are there to soak up your inaccuracy. You point the car, it goes, never hesitates.
Plus the amount of feel that gets transmitted through the chassis - mind-blowing compared to stock suspension.

What a crazy suspension!! I love it!

TSM330i · 02-12-2012, 08:44 AM

Fantastic setup! I was able to drive his car the other night. Unfortunately, cold weather, worn RFTs up front and near R-comps rear didn't add up to a lot of grip.

What I can say is that the car feels much more controlled, very progressive and easily caught when the back end steps out (quite easy with the cold weather). Of course roll-control is very flat. Transition from side-to-side is much quicker because you're not waiting for the car to roll and then set. This car just sets into the turn immediately.

An LSD is required to really take advantage of all the suspension components. Luckily, Steve already has this (Charles, I know you've sung the praises of an LSD also). I too have been a fan of the LSD. It really allows you to balance the car mid-turn and the suspension work to it's fullest.

Can't wait to give it a try in the warm weather with better tires up front

02-07-2012, 08:08 PM	#1
turugara Major Drives: 335i Coupe, 6 Speed Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bay area Posts: 1,246 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [4.72]	AST 5200 Installed Full review + real pics + track day review coming soon All I have to say right now is.... The car is on rails. Bumps in corners that normally unsettle the suspension no longer have any effect. I can tell that there's going to be a huge difference already. I'll know next time I'm at my local track (NJMP Lightning/Thunderbolt) and measure the time difference I wish it was warmer in the PA area. I'm hardly getting grip on any of my summer tires in ~40 degree weather. I need it to be 80 and sunny right now.
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02-07-2012, 09:28 PM	#2
TSM330i 2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport Drives: E90 330i, E86 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chester Springs, PA Posts: 2,628 iTrader: (1)	SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 2006 330i, TSM, Black, Sport, JIC Cross Coil-Overs, UUC Sways, 18" Advan RS, Mich PSS 255/265, Custom Alcantara M-tech steering wheel, VAC pedals, Rogue shifter, M-Tech front, CF emblems, Dinan TB, Intake, exhaust, strut bar, Stoptech BBK, LSD, M3 susp., LUX 5, CF Hood and CSL, Sparco Seats, AA tune, CF Roof

02-07-2012, 09:37 PM	#3
CJ421 Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,903 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [4.63]	And I see you got trunk holes to change settings! Amazing. __________________ 2011 BMW 335i - 6MT, M Sport, Le Mans blue, Logic7

02-07-2012, 11:43 PM	#4
labedra Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW 335i E92 6 MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Somewhere in Chicago Posts: 208 iTrader: (2)	NICE! which springs did you go with? __________________ .../// TURBO! Why in the world would you choose anything else?... ///

02-08-2012, 08:16 AM	#6
ciomas Captain Drives: LCI e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: london UK / 3city PL Posts: 654 iTrader: (0)	AST with remote reservoir, nuff said well done __________________ Öhlins//Swift//M3 front suspension//M3 subframe bushes//Quaife LSD//AR Design Catless//Forge Intercooler//Alcon BBK//Goodridge//AFE//RPI//Fenders//JB4 Stage 2

02-08-2012, 04:46 PM	#7
badblk335i Lieutenant Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 555 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i Coupe [5.00] 2008 Jeep Grand Che ... [0.00]	that is simply ridiculous! best of luck with it and cant wait to see the times once you hit the track!

02-08-2012, 10:30 PM	#8
UltraRacer13 Wannabe Track Rat Drives: 08 335xi e92 MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 903 iTrader: (1)	damn dude...nice! __________________ XI \| COBB \| AST \| Vorshlag \| PFC \| STETT \| StopTech \| Apex \| DCI

02-09-2012, 02:15 PM	#9
BrianMN Colonel Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,421 iTrader: (7)	Very Jealous....Nice buy!

02-09-2012, 02:32 PM	#10
HP Autowerks BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2011 135i DCT & 2011 1M Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, AST, Brembo, Eibach, H&R, GIAC, Koni, Quaife, Stoptech, Vorshlag, Posts: 10,050 iTrader: (26)	Very nice! Looking forward to your track day review on these.

02-10-2012, 06:10 PM	#11
turugara Major Drives: 335i Coupe, 6 Speed Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bay area Posts: 1,246 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [4.72]

02-11-2012, 03:43 PM	#12
OhHaiN54 New Member Drives: 98 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cbus Posts: 12 iTrader: (2)	Awesome buy

02-11-2012, 04:09 PM	#13
CJ421 Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,903 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [4.63]	I had the opportunity to ride in this car and let me restate the original post: PLANTED. The car just points. It is 100% driver input, no loose parts of the suspension/chassis/diff are there to soak up your inaccuracy. You point the car, it goes, never hesitates. Plus the amount of feel that gets transmitted through the chassis - mind-blowing compared to stock suspension. What a crazy suspension!! I love it! __________________ 2011 BMW 335i - 6MT, M Sport, Le Mans blue, Logic7

02-12-2012, 08:44 AM	#14
TSM330i 2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport Drives: E90 330i, E86 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chester Springs, PA Posts: 2,628 iTrader: (1)	Fantastic setup! I was able to drive his car the other night. Unfortunately, cold weather, worn RFTs up front and near R-comps rear didn't add up to a lot of grip. What I can say is that the car feels much more controlled, very progressive and easily caught when the back end steps out (quite easy with the cold weather). Of course roll-control is very flat. Transition from side-to-side is much quicker because you're not waiting for the car to roll and then set. This car just sets into the turn immediately. An LSD is required to really take advantage of all the suspension components. Luckily, Steve already has this (Charles, I know you've sung the praises of an LSD also). I too have been a fan of the LSD. It really allows you to balance the car mid-turn and the suspension work to it's fullest. Can't wait to give it a try in the warm weather with better tires up front __________________ 2006 330i, TSM, Black, Sport, JIC Cross Coil-Overs, UUC Sways, 18" Advan RS, Mich PSS 255/265, Custom Alcantara M-tech steering wheel, VAC pedals, Rogue shifter, M-Tech front, CF emblems, Dinan TB, Intake, exhaust, strut bar, Stoptech BBK, LSD, M3 susp., LUX 5, CF Hood and CSL, Sparco Seats, AA tune, CF Roof

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