[Brianmajor]

Originally Posted by Forcefed3

is there anyway to have as good of handling as an m3? or is that not possible with the after market parts available with for the 335i

I think you would want to start with an LSD of that's the goal.

[UltraRacer13]

This thread makes me laugh. The vendors on here push their H&R, KW crap all over so most people don't even know about their choices. For the price of mid level KW's, you can get other options that are so much better. But the vendors control the site.

[toms335i]

Figured this thread is appropriate for my question:

So i have an 08 335i w/ sport package and Im looking to lower my car. However, it doesn't seem that there is any room to go lower in the rear as is. But there is about 1.2 in the front for room to come down.

If I get springs and it lowers any more from where it is now I have a feeling ill be rubbing.

Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Tom

[Kid Red]

Originally Posted by UltraRacer13

This thread makes me laugh. The vendors on here push their H&R, KW crap all over so most people don't even know about their choices. For the price of mid level KW's, you can get other options that are so much better. But the vendors control the site.

Curiously, if not in this thread, could you post/pm the other options?

[UltraRacer13]

Originally Posted by Kid Red

Curiously, if not in this thread, could you post/pm the other options?

Moton / AST/ there are many others.

[Broadsword]

How about the BMW Performance suspension?

[cvc 22349a]

Originally Posted by FirstTeam335i

How about the BMW Performance suspension?

Good choice for a DD

[Broadsword]

Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

Good choice for a DD

I'm thinking about getting the Performance Suspension and retrofit the M3 front control arm. Any other suggestions for a DD?

[cvc 22349a]

Originally Posted by FirstTeam335i

I'm thinking about getting the Performance Suspension and retrofit the M3 front control arm. Any other suggestions for a DD?

That'll be a nice improvement in handling w/o making the ride harsh.
M3 rear subframe bushings tighten up the sloppy rear end if your tires are non-rft's.
Lot's of threads here on this stuff

[Youngbp04]

Originally Posted by The HACK

There's only three names you should consider if you want the BEST.

Moton, Öhlin, and JRZ. Out of the three it's really between brand loyalty or which you can get cheapest. I happen to like Motons because we get a decent vendor discount on them.

What vendor does discounts on Motons???

[335dFan]

I guess you kinda get what you pay for. Until I went full bore on the suspension upgrade, I was planning to just go to GetBMWParts.com (Tischer) and get the BMW Performance Suspension Upgrade Kit, then the M3 OEM Suspension Kit (arms and sways but no strut tower brace), then I got wind of the LSD and M3 rear subframe bushings. Then someone suggested TC Klines. In the end I figured what the heck, this may be the last car I ever own...might as well make it handle like a BMW should. So I did what is shown below. I don't want to characterize what it handles like and then start one of those pointless arguments, so I will just say it is now where I think it should be. But it cost a lot of money. Could have saved a lot without the foreign springs/dampers and LSD, but the whole suspension is a system that is more than just a sum of its total parts, so putting together your package does require some thought if you really want it right. I agonized over it for 3-4 months before pulling the trigger. Good luck.

[Bobby_Sardells]

Originally Posted by The HACK

No. But it DOES mean that the majority on the board should probably educate themselves on how to properly take advantage of said upgrade before doing the upgrade.

At this place I used to work at long time ago, the receptionist asked for a new computer upgrade with the latest Intel Core Duo chip and 8 GB of ram and the company's IT department gladly obliged. I was like, why the hell does she need a $1,200 workstation to play solitaire and browse the web all day long? Or my aunt who spent over $30,000 re-modeling her kitchen who's never cooked a single day in her life, nor was that kitchen ever used prior to the remodeling.

Does not compute.

exactly! or apprentices who demand amazing tools...or ugly girls who need expensive face stuff

[335dFan]

Originally Posted by Bobby_Sardells

exactly! or apprentices who demand amazing tools...or ugly girls who need expensive face stuff

No question that is true. Just like a golfer with clubs, skier with skis, etc. But in the end it's sorta up to the owner of the car isn't it? The fact someone cannot take full advantage of the tool he has or wants is kinda beside the point here, right? Certainly I can never take full advantage of my setup due to lack of inherent skill and declining physical capacity. But if the poster wants to have advice on what to do, after he gives his best shot to answer the question of what his goals are, the purpose of these forums is to try to help him out, right?

[jjellyneck]

Originally Posted by 335dFan

No question that is true. Just like a golfer with clubs, skier with skis, etc. But in the end it's sorta up to the owner of the car isn't it? The fact someone cannot take full advantage of the tool he has or wants is kinda beside the point here, right? Certainly I can never take full advantage of my setup due to lack of inherent skill and declining physical capacity. But if the poster wants to have advice on what to do, after he gives his best shot to answer the question of what his goals are, the purpose of these forums is to try to help him out, right?

^ Words of great wisdom and allowance!