Better handling, eliminate body roll without affecting warranty. How?
12-02-2008, 05:45 AM
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I have a new 2008 535i but it does not have the sport package. No dynamic handling either. I find the body roll excessive and handling weak. How do I improve handling, elimiate body roll while still mainting a smooth comfortable ride and how do I do this without affecting my 4 year/ 80 K warranty? My SC told me that I cannot do certain modifications otherwise it will void warranty. He is still looking into it. I am in Canada.
He said that I could possibly go with Dinan springs. Basically I want to get the 550i kind of look and comparable handling. I want the M aerodynamic kit and 550i rims package (19"). I have Park Distance Control.
Please advise. Thanks!
He said that I could possibly go with Dinan springs. Basically I want to get the 550i kind of look and comparable handling. I want the M aerodynamic kit and 550i rims package (19"). I have Park Distance Control.
Please advise. Thanks!
12-02-2008, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 525iEnjoy' post='735824' date='Dec 2 2008, 10:51 AM
H&R Sport Springs and Koni Yellow sports
Eibach & Koni FSD
Coilovers
Do a search for either of these and you'll finds loads of threads and pics.
Eibach & Koni FSD
Coilovers
Do a search for either of these and you'll finds loads of threads and pics.
12-02-2008, 12:13 PM
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don't forget the sway bars.
do a search for people's comment on this (including mine).
in short, this helps to minimize body roll and make the car tighter.
i have this, and also upgrade suspesion
both helps significantly. to get a cost estimate, you can find the price easily online.
for labor, cost me $200 for spring/shock install, and $80 for sway bars (front and back). don't let the so-call performance shop rip you off =P
do a search for people's comment on this (including mine).
in short, this helps to minimize body roll and make the car tighter.
i have this, and also upgrade suspesion
both helps significantly. to get a cost estimate, you can find the price easily online.
for labor, cost me $200 for spring/shock install, and $80 for sway bars (front and back). don't let the so-call performance shop rip you off =P
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Originally Posted by BMW4Ever' post='736167' date='Dec 2 2008, 03:50 PM
Thanks!
Without effecting warranty ????
HR/Eibach/ etc.....will void your warranty
You must get dinan products installed at an authorized BMW dealer to maintain ur warranty
12-02-2008, 06:48 PM
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Sway bars. And to reduce flex in the chassis, you can add front and rear strut tower braces. And of course, coilovers, like everyone else has mentioned above. Those 3 things will change the entire feel of the car. 
12-04-2008, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by bigscore' post='736343' date='Dec 2 2008, 07:44 PM
Without effecting warranty ????
HR/Eibach/ etc.....will void your warranty
You must get dinan products installed at an authorized BMW dealer to maintain ur warranty
HR/Eibach/ etc.....will void your warranty
You must get dinan products installed at an authorized BMW dealer to maintain ur warranty
12-04-2008, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by kchan' post='736192' date='Dec 2 2008, 04:13 PM
don't forget the sway bars.
do a search for people's comment on this (including mine).
in short, this helps to minimize body roll and make the car tighter.
i have this, and also upgrade suspesion
both helps significantly. to get a cost estimate, you can find the price easily online.
for labor, cost me $200 for spring/shock install, and $80 for sway bars (front and back). don't let the so-call performance shop rip you off =P
do a search for people's comment on this (including mine).
in short, this helps to minimize body roll and make the car tighter.
i have this, and also upgrade suspesion
both helps significantly. to get a cost estimate, you can find the price easily online.
for labor, cost me $200 for spring/shock install, and $80 for sway bars (front and back). don't let the so-call performance shop rip you off =P