[Twinning_N54]

I have been running BC coilovers for over a year, was definitely an improvement, both in handling and appearance (lowerd the car 2inches)

handling wasn't improved as much as I thought it would (comfort wise), I really wanted a planted feel and the BCs just didnt do it for me in my daily driving. while going fast the BCs do the job but its the everyday that was lacking...

So I decided to just sell my BC coilovers and redo my suspension setup. Its kind of a refresh/upgrade all-in one.

here is my parts list....

OEM replacement parts;
INSTALLED Front Upper Strut Mount - Lemforder
INSTALLED Front Upper Spring Plate - Hamburg Tech
INSTALLED Front Strut Carrier Gasket - Genuine BMW
INSTALLED Front Strut Mount Plate - Hamburg Tech
INSTALLED Front Ball Joint - Lemforder
INSTALLED Front and Rear endlinks -Meyle HD
INSTALLED Front Tie Rod End - Febi
INSTALLED Rear Lower Shock Mount - Lemforder

Aftermarket replacements
INSTALLED Bilstein B14 Coilover kit
INSTALLED M3/1M Rear Upper Control Arm Upgrade Kit
INSTALLED Front Sway Bar - 25.5mm Heavy Duty - UUC
Rear Sway Bar 19.5mm Heavy Duty - UUC

INSTALLED Front lower control polyurethane bushings - Strongflex RED 80ShA
INSTALLED Rear Upper Shock polyurethane mount - Strongflex RED 80ShA


8/18/2020 Front lower control arm bushing upgrade
Front lower control polyurethane bushings - Strongflex RED 80ShA
install and removal was fairly simple, two 18mm socket and wrench for counter hold. Torque to 100Nm +90degree turn

ball joint was a 24mm w/ T30 counter hold Torque to 60Nm

The hard part was getting the old bushings pressed out and having the new bushings pressed in.

8/30/2020
Got a megan strut bar, removed the logo and painted everything oem black to give it the stealth look

4/5/2021
Got the all the front end bits on! B14! all I can say is the car feels so much tighter and responsive. I still need an alinment but will do that after I get my ride height dialed in