Need help with upgrading suspension on non-sport
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Hello,
I have a 2006 525i. Unfortunately it doesn't have the sport package. I want to upgrade the suspension and want something that will be AT LEAST be comparable to the OEM sport suspension if it had it. Here are the main points I want:
As much as possible I would like to keep the current ride quality but want it to confidently handle better in the turns.
I doubt that this will ever be on a track, but once in awhile I want to go with some friends to the twisties at Angeles Crest (in So. Cal.) and I want to keep up with them![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
I currently have the stock 17" but want to get 19" Staggered and lower the car.
I want something that will also handle the occassional Los Angeles pot holes.
Some of the suspension packages I have been looking at are Koni FSD with Eibach Pro-kit springs:
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...7-1&perfCode=A
KW Variant 2 or 3
Bilstein PSS9 or 10
Nex Coilovers
Also should I get sway bars? Will that help so that I can maintain the ride?
Thanks guys,
Balbs
I have a 2006 525i. Unfortunately it doesn't have the sport package. I want to upgrade the suspension and want something that will be AT LEAST be comparable to the OEM sport suspension if it had it. Here are the main points I want:
As much as possible I would like to keep the current ride quality but want it to confidently handle better in the turns.
I doubt that this will ever be on a track, but once in awhile I want to go with some friends to the twisties at Angeles Crest (in So. Cal.) and I want to keep up with them
![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
I currently have the stock 17" but want to get 19" Staggered and lower the car.
I want something that will also handle the occassional Los Angeles pot holes.
Some of the suspension packages I have been looking at are Koni FSD with Eibach Pro-kit springs:
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...7-1&perfCode=A
KW Variant 2 or 3
Bilstein PSS9 or 10
Nex Coilovers
Also should I get sway bars? Will that help so that I can maintain the ride?
Thanks guys,
Balbs
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You posted in the wrong place...
I have bilstein sport shocks/struts paired with H&R sport springs and love the combination
I have bilstein sport shocks/struts paired with H&R sport springs and love the combination
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I posted here first because I feel I would get feedback from actual users first. If I posted elsewhere (such as the parts and mods area) I feel I may get "marketing" from vendors just trying to sell their inventory. I'll post there later once I get some info here.
Anyway, how do you like the Bilsteins? How is the ride compared to stock?
Thanks,
Balbs
Anyway, how do you like the Bilsteins? How is the ride compared to stock?
Thanks,
Balbs
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