Suspension Mods
02-13-2006, 09:00 PM
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Suspension Mods
my mom just got a BMW 325i and man can that thing handle, makes my car feel like a boat. So I want to make my car handle a bit better. What is the best way to start? First thing on my list is subframes of course, but after that should i get 1. springs, 2. shocks and struts, or 3. strut tower brace? all of these should make a nice difference, but what order should i do it in since im in school now and money is tight. and is there anything i forgot to list? alright class time ill be back later
02-13-2006, 09:08 PM
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RE: Suspension Mods
1. full legth subframe connectors
2. lower control arms, spend the dough up front to get the good stuff the first time...i hate buying parts twice
3. springs, struts and shocks and camber caster plates, ALL AT THE SAME TIME, you will need camber caster plates for a lowered car and you will need to remove the struts anyways, so why pay for more than one alignment?
4. strut tower brace, K-Memeber brace
5. panard bar
6. torque arm
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2. lower control arms, spend the dough up front to get the good stuff the first time...i hate buying parts twice
3. springs, struts and shocks and camber caster plates, ALL AT THE SAME TIME, you will need camber caster plates for a lowered car and you will need to remove the struts anyways, so why pay for more than one alignment?
4. strut tower brace, K-Memeber brace
5. panard bar
6. torque arm
www.maximummotorsports.com
02-14-2006, 12:13 AM
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RE: Suspension Mods
these springs im looking at only lower it 7/8" in the front and 1/2" in the back, will i need cc plates for that?
K-member brace: pretty cheap, under 100, so that thing just bolts on? should be like a half hour job then right? does it help a lot?
MM has a package, you get the strut tower brace, full length subframes, and a k member brace, for $344 shipped. im thinking i should go with that to start, what do you think
K-member brace: pretty cheap, under 100, so that thing just bolts on? should be like a half hour job then right? does it help a lot?
MM has a package, you get the strut tower brace, full length subframes, and a k member brace, for $344 shipped. im thinking i should go with that to start, what do you think
