Not Happy...

Fraggy · 03-25-2010, 01:19 PM

My car rides harsh as shit compared the loaner I have but doesnt seem corner really much flatter. I think Im going back to stock and leave in the M3 bits. Even with run flats at tire pressures higher than I run my non RFTs the car is still smoother.

Any ideas?

lonestar22 · 03-25-2010, 01:28 PM

im gonna guess u have a stiffer suspension than the car u drove. uhh

DJKhan85 · 03-25-2010, 01:32 PM

The ride is harsh with the performance suspension? My stock suspension was not a pleasant experience at all though. I have noticed that loaners I have gotten have had a lot smoother of a ride without much of a penalty on handling.

e92phreak · 03-25-2010, 01:48 PM

Actually, the OEM RFTs are quite quiet compared to many non-RFT tires. Your tires are probably low-profile too, which will cause you to feel the road more. I bet if you put your OEM wheels/tires back on, it will be quieter.

I just returned a brand new 2010 E92 328i with the M-sport package and I had forgotten how quiet and smooth my stock car felt.

Also, I have some exhaust drone... and at low RPMs, causes my car to rattle like crazy.

e92phreak · 03-25-2010, 01:49 PM

Actually, the OEM RFTs are quite quiet compared to many non-RFT tires. Your tires are probably low-profile too, which will cause you to feel the road more. I bet if you put your OEM wheels/tires back on, it will be quieter.

I just returned a brand new 2010 E92 328i with the M-sport package and I had forgotten how quiet and smooth my stock car felt.

Also, I have some exhaust drone... and at low RPMs, causes my car to rattle like crazy.

My KWV2s are on a generous setting too, and it's still MUCH stiffer than my old OEM sport suspension.

e92phreak · 03-25-2010, 01:51 PM

Actually, the OEM RFTs are quite quiet compared to many non-RFT tires. Your tires are probably low-profile too, which will cause you to feel the road more. I bet if you put your OEM wheels/tires back on, it will be quieter.

I just returned a brand new 2010 E92 328i with the M-sport package and I had forgotten how quiet and smooth my stock car felt.

Also, I have some exhaust drone... and at low RPMs, causes my car to rattle like crazy.

My KWV2s are on a generous setting too, and it's still MUCH stiffer than my old OEM sport suspension.

e92phreak · 03-25-2010, 01:52 PM

Actually, the OEM RFTs are quite quiet compared to many non-RFT tires. Your tires are probably low-profile too, which will cause you to feel the road more. I bet if you put your OEM wheels/tires back on, it will be quieter.

I just returned a brand new 2010 E92 328i with the M-sport package and I had forgotten how quiet and smooth my stock car felt.

Also, I have some exhaust drone... and at low RPMs, causes my car to rattle like crazy.

My KWV2s are on a generous setting too, and it's still MUCH stiffer than my old OEM sport suspension.

e92phreak · 03-25-2010, 01:53 PM

Actually, the OEM RFTs are quite quiet compared to many non-RFT tires. Your tires are probably low-profile too, which will cause you to feel the road more. I bet if you put your OEM wheels/tires back on, it will be quieter.

I just returned a brand new 2010 E92 328i with the M-sport package and I had forgotten how quiet and smooth my stock car felt.

Also, I have some exhaust drone... and at low RPMs, causes my car to rattle like crazy.

My KWV2s are on a generous setting too, and it's still MUCH stiffer than my old OEM sport suspension.

Fraggy · 03-25-2010, 09:23 PM

Maybe Ill just take out M3 Tension Rods and replace the stock ones.

Im so confused, I dunno what to do.

stltri · 03-25-2010, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fraggy

Maybe Ill just take out M3 Tension Rods and replace the stock ones.

Im so confused, I dunno what to do.

Ive been following threads on the Performance Suspension of others and they seem to like it better than their stock (both sport and non-sport).. could it be your M3 parts that are causing the harsher ride?

mike3000fl · 03-25-2010, 10:48 PM

so you are saying you dont have an issue with your harsh ride just so long as it handles better than stock, and you arent seeing much improvement over stock.

maybe you just need a good alignment from the dealer. how its all set up is so much of the equation when it comes to handling.

zsapphire7 · 03-25-2010, 11:14 PM

tell you what, if youre looking for a flatter ride, the m3 front sway bar is probably not what you want since the performance suspension isnt that much stiffer than stock. Let me know if you wanna get rid of the front sway bar

. I can trade you my front hotchkis which will definately give you that flatter ride and shouldnt be too stiff. I wanna soften my front sway bar so I can compensate with stiffer springs instead.

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Fraggy Brigadier General 193 Rep 3,469 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (11)	Not Happy... My car rides harsh as shit compared the loaner I have but doesnt seem corner really much flatter. I think Im going back to stock and leave in the M3 bits. Even with run flats at tire pressures higher than I run my non RFTs the car is still smoother. Any ideas? __________________ 2016 Alpine White M3 (gone) 2019 Alfa Romeo Guilia (Totaled) 2020 Car-less 😁 (no more) 2020 M340
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lonestar22 Ground Clearance? 232 Rep 1,651 Posts Drives: 540i & X5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW iTrader: (-1)	im gonna guess u have a stiffer suspension than the car u drove. uhh __________________ E90 330i - E90 335i - E92 335i
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DJKhan85 Major 24 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2011 4dr 6mt Golf GTI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	The ride is harsh with the performance suspension? My stock suspension was not a pleasant experience at all though. I have noticed that loaners I have gotten have had a lot smoother of a ride without much of a penalty on handling. __________________ 2011 VW GTI 4dr-6mt-Sunroof-Nav-Xenons OLD: 08 335i AW/CR/Poplar 6mt-ZSP-ZPP-ZCW-iPod-iDrive-PDC-Style 230s w/FK 452-Dinan LSD
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e92phreak General 384 Rep 21,747 Posts Drives: E92 335i TiAg/E46 323i TiAg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.50] 2000 E46 323i [0.00]	Actually, the OEM RFTs are quite quiet compared to many non-RFT tires. Your tires are probably low-profile too, which will cause you to feel the road more. I bet if you put your OEM wheels/tires back on, it will be quieter. I just returned a brand new 2010 E92 328i with the M-sport package and I had forgotten how quiet and smooth my stock car felt. Also, I have some exhaust drone... and at low RPMs, causes my car to rattle like crazy. __________________ 07 E92 335i \| TiAg \| Step \| Padl \| Cmft \| Alum Trm \| PDC \| Nav \| Assist \| Sat \| Lthr \| Prem \| Sprt \| Rear Splr \| RDSport Quads \| iPod \| V1 \| LT Refl \| VS Clear Bra \| OEM Lip \| KWV2 \| Mtec Sides \| BBS LM-R 00 E46 323i \| TiAg \| 5sp \| Sport \| Roof \| RDSport Cams \| RDSport tune \| RDSport Shift \| Volk LE37 \| M3 spoiler \| PSS9 \| SuperSprint \| Brembo
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e92phreak General 384 Rep 21,747 Posts Drives: E92 335i TiAg/E46 323i TiAg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.50] 2000 E46 323i [0.00]	Actually, the OEM RFTs are quite quiet compared to many non-RFT tires. Your tires are probably low-profile too, which will cause you to feel the road more. I bet if you put your OEM wheels/tires back on, it will be quieter. I just returned a brand new 2010 E92 328i with the M-sport package and I had forgotten how quiet and smooth my stock car felt. Also, I have some exhaust drone... and at low RPMs, causes my car to rattle like crazy. My KWV2s are on a generous setting too, and it's still MUCH stiffer than my old OEM sport suspension. __________________ 07 E92 335i \| TiAg \| Step \| Padl \| Cmft \| Alum Trm \| PDC \| Nav \| Assist \| Sat \| Lthr \| Prem \| Sprt \| Rear Splr \| RDSport Quads \| iPod \| V1 \| LT Refl \| VS Clear Bra \| OEM Lip \| KWV2 \| Mtec Sides \| BBS LM-R 00 E46 323i \| TiAg \| 5sp \| Sport \| Roof \| RDSport Cams \| RDSport tune \| RDSport Shift \| Volk LE37 \| M3 spoiler \| PSS9 \| SuperSprint \| Brembo
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e92phreak General 384 Rep 21,747 Posts Drives: E92 335i TiAg/E46 323i TiAg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.50] 2000 E46 323i [0.00]	Actually, the OEM RFTs are quite quiet compared to many non-RFT tires. Your tires are probably low-profile too, which will cause you to feel the road more. I bet if you put your OEM wheels/tires back on, it will be quieter. I just returned a brand new 2010 E92 328i with the M-sport package and I had forgotten how quiet and smooth my stock car felt. Also, I have some exhaust drone... and at low RPMs, causes my car to rattle like crazy. My KWV2s are on a generous setting too, and it's still MUCH stiffer than my old OEM sport suspension. __________________ 07 E92 335i \| TiAg \| Step \| Padl \| Cmft \| Alum Trm \| PDC \| Nav \| Assist \| Sat \| Lthr \| Prem \| Sprt \| Rear Splr \| RDSport Quads \| iPod \| V1 \| LT Refl \| VS Clear Bra \| OEM Lip \| KWV2 \| Mtec Sides \| BBS LM-R 00 E46 323i \| TiAg \| 5sp \| Sport \| Roof \| RDSport Cams \| RDSport tune \| RDSport Shift \| Volk LE37 \| M3 spoiler \| PSS9 \| SuperSprint \| Brembo
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03-25-2010, 01:52 PM	#7
e92phreak General 384 Rep 21,747 Posts Drives: E92 335i TiAg/E46 323i TiAg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.50] 2000 E46 323i [0.00]	Actually, the OEM RFTs are quite quiet compared to many non-RFT tires. Your tires are probably low-profile too, which will cause you to feel the road more. I bet if you put your OEM wheels/tires back on, it will be quieter. I just returned a brand new 2010 E92 328i with the M-sport package and I had forgotten how quiet and smooth my stock car felt. Also, I have some exhaust drone... and at low RPMs, causes my car to rattle like crazy. My KWV2s are on a generous setting too, and it's still MUCH stiffer than my old OEM sport suspension. __________________ 07 E92 335i \| TiAg \| Step \| Padl \| Cmft \| Alum Trm \| PDC \| Nav \| Assist \| Sat \| Lthr \| Prem \| Sprt \| Rear Splr \| RDSport Quads \| iPod \| V1 \| LT Refl \| VS Clear Bra \| OEM Lip \| KWV2 \| Mtec Sides \| BBS LM-R 00 E46 323i \| TiAg \| 5sp \| Sport \| Roof \| RDSport Cams \| RDSport tune \| RDSport Shift \| Volk LE37 \| M3 spoiler \| PSS9 \| SuperSprint \| Brembo
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e92phreak General 384 Rep 21,747 Posts Drives: E92 335i TiAg/E46 323i TiAg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.50] 2000 E46 323i [0.00]	Actually, the OEM RFTs are quite quiet compared to many non-RFT tires. Your tires are probably low-profile too, which will cause you to feel the road more. I bet if you put your OEM wheels/tires back on, it will be quieter. I just returned a brand new 2010 E92 328i with the M-sport package and I had forgotten how quiet and smooth my stock car felt. Also, I have some exhaust drone... and at low RPMs, causes my car to rattle like crazy. My KWV2s are on a generous setting too, and it's still MUCH stiffer than my old OEM sport suspension. __________________ 07 E92 335i \| TiAg \| Step \| Padl \| Cmft \| Alum Trm \| PDC \| Nav \| Assist \| Sat \| Lthr \| Prem \| Sprt \| Rear Splr \| RDSport Quads \| iPod \| V1 \| LT Refl \| VS Clear Bra \| OEM Lip \| KWV2 \| Mtec Sides \| BBS LM-R 00 E46 323i \| TiAg \| 5sp \| Sport \| Roof \| RDSport Cams \| RDSport tune \| RDSport Shift \| Volk LE37 \| M3 spoiler \| PSS9 \| SuperSprint \| Brembo
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03-25-2010, 09:23 PM	#9
Fraggy Brigadier General 193 Rep 3,469 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (11)	Maybe Ill just take out M3 Tension Rods and replace the stock ones. Im so confused, I dunno what to do. __________________ 2016 Alpine White M3 (gone) 2019 Alfa Romeo Guilia (Totaled) 2020 Car-less 😁 (no more) 2020 M340
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mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	so you are saying you dont have an issue with your harsh ride just so long as it handles better than stock, and you arent seeing much improvement over stock. maybe you just need a good alignment from the dealer. how its all set up is so much of the equation when it comes to handling.
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03-25-2010, 11:14 PM	#12
zsapphire7 Colonel 104 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 08 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (21)	tell you what, if youre looking for a flatter ride, the m3 front sway bar is probably not what you want since the performance suspension isnt that much stiffer than stock. Let me know if you wanna get rid of the front sway bar . I can trade you my front hotchkis which will definately give you that flatter ride and shouldnt be too stiff. I wanna soften my front sway bar so I can compensate with stiffer springs instead.
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