E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods Discussion about both stock and aftermarket parts for the E60. Accessories and modifications too!

m-tech suspension???

Old Jan 31, 2007 | 04:22 PM
  #1  
chillselalu's Avatar
Thread Starter
Members
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Thumbs up

im planning to change to m-tech suspension .....anyway is for e60 (530i).....ive just change 19"m5 rims on my ride but still using the standard suspension...i feel that the suspension is to soft and not suitable with the rim...each time i drove my car through a bump or an uneven road the rim will definitely hit underneath the fender...
what should do.....my friend told me to change to a sport suspension.....please advisse me tq people

does the m-tech suspension comes with the spring or only the absorber....??
Reply
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:15 PM
  #2  
MikeBuzzsaw's Avatar
Contributors
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,274
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
Default

Originally Posted by chillselalu' post='386093' date='Jan 31 2007, 08:22 PM
im planning to change to m-tech suspension .....anyway is for e60 (530i).....ive just change 19"m5 rims on my ride but still using the standard suspension...i feel that the suspension is to soft and not suitable with the rim...each time i drove my car through a bump or an uneven road the rim will definitely hit underneath the fender...
what should do.....my friend told me to change to a sport suspension.....please advisse me tq people

does the m-tech suspension comes with the spring or only the absorber....??
Switch out your springs to HR or Eibach and you'll have a stiffer ride. If you want it even more stiffer, coilovers.
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 04:46 AM
  #3  
chillselalu's Avatar
Thread Starter
Members
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by MikeBuzzsaw' post='386109' date='Feb 1 2007, 10:15 AM
Switch out your springs to HR or Eibach and you'll have a stiffer ride. If you want it even more stiffer, coilovers.

bro......just wondering how stiff will it be if i change to m-tech suspension...will it lower the car....anyone feel free to reply this message...really want to know alot about the m-tech suspension .... need to know it before buying it..

ive asked my local bmw dealer about the suspension...include in the m-tech suspension is the 2 damper,2 coilover,and 2 stabiliser
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 09:03 AM
  #4  
xxterxx's Avatar
Senior Members
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 421
Likes: 0
From: Singapore,Jakarta
My Ride: E60 520i
Default

Originally Posted by chillselalu' post='386093' date='Feb 1 2007, 09:22 AM
im planning to change to m-tech suspension .....anyway is for e60 (530i).....ive just change 19"m5 rims on my ride but still using the standard suspension...i feel that the suspension is to soft and not suitable with the rim...each time i drove my car through a bump or an uneven road the rim will definitely hit underneath the fender...
what should do.....my friend told me to change to a sport suspension.....please advisse me tq people

does the m-tech suspension comes with the spring or only the absorber....??

did you put spacers? 19inch M5 rim shouldnt rub
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 09:55 AM
  #5  
Hamann5's Avatar
Contributors
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,183
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
My Ride: 2004 525i Jet Black on Grey Interior--- Tint: Sides 20% Rear Windshield 5% Front Windshield 35% Wheels: Zenetti Five's 20" by 8.5(front) 20" by 10(rear)-- Tires: Pirelli Asimmetrico 245/35/20(front) 285/30/20(rear)-- Body: Hamann Full Front Spoiler, Rieger Side Skirts, Rieger Rear Apron, AC Schnitzer Trunk Wing Interior: AC Schnitzer Pedal Set and E-Break Springs: H&R Sport Springs-- Audio: 2 12" Kicker L7's with a Rockford Fosgate 1501bd Amp With Custom Trunk Enclosure SOON TO COME: -M5 Mirrors -M5 Trunk Finsher -Brembo GT Big Brake Kit -Hamann 6 Series Front Spliter Molded -Hamann Roof Wing -Full Custom Sound System with TV's
Default

wtf is an M-tech suspension.. do you mean sport package suspension??
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 10:06 AM
  #6  
jet190rs's Avatar
Senior Members
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,074
Likes: 0
From: New York, NY
My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
Default

Originally Posted by chillselalu' post='386630' date='Feb 2 2007, 08:46 AM
if i change to m-tech suspension...will it lower the car
in terms of height -
USA standard suspension > ROW M suspension > USA sport suspension

there were pics on this forum that compared them. try doing a search.
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 10:48 AM
  #7  
MikeBuzzsaw's Avatar
Contributors
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,274
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
Default

Originally Posted by Hamann5' post='386770' date='Feb 2 2007, 01:55 PM
wtf is an M-tech suspension.. do you mean sport package suspension??
Yea, I didn't know what the M-tech suspension is either...

Don't waste your money on dealer parts though, sooo expensive.
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 11:16 AM
  #8  
Westcoast M5's Avatar
Contributors
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 586
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, Canada
Default

Originally Posted by MikeBuzzsaw' post='386798' date='Feb 2 2007, 11:48 AM
Yea, I didn't know what the M-tech suspension is either...

Don't waste your money on dealer parts though, sooo expensive.
M-tech suspension is offered on cars in Canada and Europe with the M-sport pack. My understanding is it lower than the "sport suspension" and the ride is fixed, ie: doesn't adapt to cornering like the sport suspension
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 12:38 PM
  #9  
MikeBuzzsaw's Avatar
Contributors
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,274
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
Default

Originally Posted by Westcoast 550' post='386809' date='Feb 2 2007, 03:16 PM
M-tech suspension is offered on cars in Canada and Europe with the M-sport pack. My understanding is it lower than the "sport suspension" and the ride is fixed, ie: doesn't adapt to cornering like the sport suspension
You can achieve the same "fix" by buying aftermarket springs or coilovers. Probably save 40%.
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 02:24 PM
  #10  
vegastrashed's Avatar
Contributors
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 7,363
Likes: 1
From: San Diego, CA
My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20 ----------------------------------------- 2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips! Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3 MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =) ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Default

Originally Posted by MikeBuzzsaw' post='386109' date='Jan 31 2007, 06:15 PM
Switch out your springs to HR or Eibach and you'll have a stiffer ride. If you want it even more stiffer, coilovers.


Sawatdee Khrab chillselalu,
I'm in agreement with MikeBuzzsaw. Your stock suspension is too soft, thus when you are under full compression your tires will rub. You need to get either the Eibach or H&R springs. The springs will stiffen up the suspension so that when you hit a bump or dip on the road, your tires will not rub. If you're intent on getting the M suspension, be ready to pay a lot of money to retrofit it.
Reply

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:06 AM.