question about suspension

328is · 06-17-2008, 05:06 PM

I have a 328IS with the "M package" and i want to change my suspension. The car is my daylie driver and i want to do a little track with it

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I was looking for some PSS9 but it is too expensive. I was thinking the H&R cup kit sport but i don't know if the quality is there. Perhaps another one, i really don't know

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What do you have and do you like it ?

lukeh · 06-17-2008, 09:06 PM

you can go tracking right now with what you have.

328is · 06-18-2008, 08:10 AM

i know but i want something a little more agressive !

BenBMW · 06-18-2008, 09:50 AM

I'd get the PSS9 kit just for daily use.

CORRECTION: I am getting the PSS9 kit just for daily use.

ShortShifter · 06-18-2008, 10:34 AM

Just go with Bilstein sport shocks and get H&R Race....

328is · 06-18-2008, 11:05 AM

i wanted the PSS9, but it is too expensive. Almost the double of the price

tinfro · 06-18-2008, 11:12 AM

have you checked into FK coilovers? I'm thinking about going with them.

98Dinan3 · 06-19-2008, 12:50 AM

don't! FK is crap.... from what I've heard anyway. I know for a fact that their e36 taillights are pure garbage... with suspention, you generally get what you pay for. Atleast go with a reputable company...

328is · 06-19-2008, 08:17 AM

what do you guy's think about some bilstein shock and H&R sport or race spring ?

roninleal · 06-19-2008, 09:26 AM

I have tein ss-p, and I love them, camber adjustable up front. How much are you looking to spend btw?

BenBMW · 06-19-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 328is

what do you guy's think about some bilstein shock and H&R sport or race spring ?

I hear that's a frequent setup a lot of people get, if they don't go coilovers. Reason I want coilovers is 'cause I'll inevitably have to drive my baby in the winter for a year or two.

ShortShifter · 06-19-2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 328is

what do you guy's think about some bilstein shock and H&R sport or race spring ?

A lot of people have this setup and I have only heard good things about it.

dbworld4k · 06-19-2008, 10:56 AM

If I were going with off the shelf Bilsteins I wouldn't go any lower than H&R Sport, you'll probably experience some bottoming out as the drop is too aggressive for the valving of the Bilstein Sports.

Have you looked into the Bilstein BTS kit? It's a moderate drop similar to H&R Sport and fully matched from Bilstein for your E36.

Whatever you do, go with a MATCHED suspension kit. Don't randomly pair shocks and springs.