Help with suspension build for Vargas 2+

Fundguy1 · 09-18-2014, 08:06 PM

I'm worried about blowing half shafts. From what I understand wheel hop causes the most problems. I want to set up the chassis and suspension to minimize wheel hop, body roll, but not have a harsh ride. I was looking at the Bilstein b12pro for suspension upgrade. I probably need bushings, mounts, etc. I have 200,000 miles and it is a vert. Please tell me which bushings, mounts, etc as well as suspension parts you would use to get the desired effect.
Thanks!

raceyBMW · 09-19-2014, 10:16 AM

If it were me, I would first get an LSD so you can put the power down and the the Defiv Lockdown kit so you can help eliminate wheel hop on hard launches.

http://www.defivfabrication.com/n54.html

I wouldn't worry about upgrading half shafts unless you actually destroy one, which you shouldn't unless you start getting wheel hop.

Fundguy1 · 09-19-2014, 11:47 AM

Perfect. I'm also looking at replacing bushings too. Do you think engine or transmission mounts will make a difference?

Fundguy1 · 09-19-2014, 08:38 PM

Going to do this diff lockdown, Bilstein b12pro, and pro flex yellow bushings all around with a waveTrac LSD. Hope this will stop wheel hop, increase handling, stay close to stock in terms of comfort, and lower body roll. Anything else I should look at upgrading, swapping, or adding? Or anything you would recommend instead of what I've selected?

MarkkyyMan · 09-20-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Going to do this diff lockdown, Bilstein b12pro, and pro flex yellow bushings all around with a waveTrac LSD. Hope this will stop wheel hop, increase handling, stay close to stock in terms of comfort, and lower body roll. Anything else I should look at upgrading, swapping, or adding? Or anything you would recommend instead of what I've selected?

If you are going to that extent why not just upgrade the half shafts?

Fundguy1 · 09-20-2014, 04:06 PM

Keeps adding up. If I blow one I will.

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Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Help with suspension build for Vargas 2+ I'm worried about blowing half shafts. From what I understand wheel hop causes the most problems. I want to set up the chassis and suspension to minimize wheel hop, body roll, but not have a harsh ride. I was looking at the Bilstein b12pro for suspension upgrade. I probably need bushings, mounts, etc. I have 200,000 miles and it is a vert. Please tell me which bushings, mounts, etc as well as suspension parts you would use to get the desired effect. Thanks! __________________ '08 e93 AW 335i 6MT,Vargas Stg 2+ 20T clipped,VRSF catless dps & 7"FMIC,ER chargepipe&Tial, MMP inlets&outlets,Motiv Stg 2 fuel rail&dual disc clutch/fly, JB4G5,MHD w/Motiv tune,Fuel-it Stg 3 LPFP,Wavetrac LSD w/lockdown, KwV2,M3(Strut brace,frt control arms,steering wheel)AKE blk sub bush,re11 245/305,19x8.5et30&19x11et43,SmartTop,RE trans mounts,Msport rear bump & skirts,15%tint,ZSP knob,Stoptech rotors,241k miles
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raceyBMW king of the hills 92 Rep 2,915 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 w/ESS55, 2001 540i/6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arvada, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2001 BMW 540i/6 [8.17] 1994 530i [9.00] 2007 335i Coupe [8.37]	If it were me, I would first get an LSD so you can put the power down and the the Defiv Lockdown kit so you can help eliminate wheel hop on hard launches. http://www.defivfabrication.com/n54.html I wouldn't worry about upgrading half shafts unless you actually destroy one, which you shouldn't unless you start getting wheel hop.
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Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Perfect. I'm also looking at replacing bushings too. Do you think engine or transmission mounts will make a difference? __________________ '08 e93 AW 335i 6MT,Vargas Stg 2+ 20T clipped,VRSF catless dps & 7"FMIC,ER chargepipe&Tial, MMP inlets&outlets,Motiv Stg 2 fuel rail&dual disc clutch/fly, JB4G5,MHD w/Motiv tune,Fuel-it Stg 3 LPFP,Wavetrac LSD w/lockdown, KwV2,M3(Strut brace,frt control arms,steering wheel)AKE blk sub bush,re11 245/305,19x8.5et30&19x11et43,SmartTop,RE trans mounts,Msport rear bump & skirts,15%tint,ZSP knob,Stoptech rotors,241k miles
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09-19-2014, 08:38 PM	#4
Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Going to do this diff lockdown, Bilstein b12pro, and pro flex yellow bushings all around with a waveTrac LSD. Hope this will stop wheel hop, increase handling, stay close to stock in terms of comfort, and lower body roll. Anything else I should look at upgrading, swapping, or adding? Or anything you would recommend instead of what I've selected? __________________ '08 e93 AW 335i 6MT,Vargas Stg 2+ 20T clipped,VRSF catless dps & 7"FMIC,ER chargepipe&Tial, MMP inlets&outlets,Motiv Stg 2 fuel rail&dual disc clutch/fly, JB4G5,MHD w/Motiv tune,Fuel-it Stg 3 LPFP,Wavetrac LSD w/lockdown, KwV2,M3(Strut brace,frt control arms,steering wheel)AKE blk sub bush,re11 245/305,19x8.5et30&19x11et43,SmartTop,RE trans mounts,Msport rear bump & skirts,15%tint,ZSP knob,Stoptech rotors,241k miles
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09-20-2014, 04:06 PM	#6
Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Keeps adding up. If I blow one I will.
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