[fleetfoot]

Originally Posted by Jaronbwall

fleetfoot I really appreciate the link to your "328i suspension experience" and refresh! My wife would never let me spend that amount so learning from others and doing it once is my only option. I've basically DIY'd everything so what's another project?... I never thought to get the M3 spec alignment. That's freaking smart. That's exactly what I'm trying to achieve. It's a spirited driving car at this point but I do daily it sometimes. I also want to hit a track day which is why I upgraded my radiator. That's where you really learn to drive.

Glad I could help! I played around with a bunch of different alignments and that setup sheet I shared in the other thread seems to be the sweet spot for me. The slight toe up front keeps it straight on the interstate and the toe in the rear keeps the back end more stable under heavy braking. The extra camber up front (the real benefit of rhe m3 control arms beyond the bushings) adds front grip and makes the front:rear more balanced; it’ll also help save your front tire shoulders on the track. Happy to try and answer any other questions if they come up. Enjoy that track day!

[Jaronbwall]

fleetfoot I installed m3 controls arms and new tie-rods last year. Huge difference turn-in sharpness. I'm excited to refresh my suspension and confident I can DIY given the advice. I will share my install experience in the forums.

[scotthilly]

Check out Birds b3 suspension! It's expensive ($1,300 shipped to the US) but reviews seem to be amazing. It's a very slight drop but claims to improve ride quality, harshness, and handling. I want to get it soon so selfishly am seeking more opinions.