E93 335 to M3 Suspension

Steve335i · 08-16-2012, 01:06 PM

Any 335 E93 owners out there that have done the M3 suspension conversion front and rear? What did you do about the shocks, etc? Any other tips?

CJ421 · 08-16-2012, 06:41 PM

Check this out - E93 stock to M3 suspension:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661459

I have done the full M3 suspension conversion on my 335 (E92) - not that different (regarding differences b/w E92 and E93 that is). You can't use M3 dampers, they physically will not fit.
I would upgrade springs and dampers before doing an M3 conversion ... much more performance for your dollar.

cvc 22349a · 08-16-2012, 08:42 PM

One tip: If you're evr going to change the rear sway bar and/or subframe bushings, do them at the same time to avoid duplicate labor.

You don't have to go as far as that link describes to have a good handling car.

CALWATERBOY · 08-17-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

One tip: If you're evr going to change the rear sway bar and/or subframe bushings, do them at the same time to avoid duplicate labor.

You don't have to go as far as that link describes to have a good handling car.

True!

Doing mods in stages works well - you'll notice major improvement at these install points:

Limited Slip Differential
Matching shocks/springs
Sways & rear subframe bushings - do as a package, please!

Impressive but not as large a jump:

Control arms including rear camber
Camber plates

Small improvement:

M3 Strut Brace

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tastelikechicken · 08-17-2012, 11:37 AM

These guys are absolutely right, shocks and springs will be the biggest bang for buck.

I went M3 front first and its an improvement but still would have been bigger going shocks/springs first. Either way its all going in for me.

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tastelikechicken New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335is Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	These guys are absolutely right, shocks and springs will be the biggest bang for buck. I went M3 front first and its an improvement but still would have been bigger going shocks/springs first. Either way its all going in for me.
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