Bilstein/HR are in! Anything else?!?

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  • a3ternus
    Mod Crazy
    • Nov 2003
    • 643

    #1

    Bilstein/HR are in! Anything else?!?

    So,last week,I finally got to install Bilstein Sport/HR sport in my 318i! :D
    The car is nothing like the floating boat it used to be drive wise!
    Anything else I need to keep my eyes on? :???:
    Maybe a front engine bay bar or something?
    The car has 158.000km (abt 100.000m) on it and its super
    quiet on the streets,even with the new stiff suspension...
    N.
    Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

    Originally Posted by aaron_silva
    It is always frustrating having a harsh ride when
    you arent in the right mind set.
  • FredK
    R3V OG
    • Oct 2003
    • 14741

    #2
    You might want to install a pair of rear shock mount reinforcement plates. These are plates that install inside the trunk, right over the rear shock mounts.

    Congrats on the install. I have a 325i that has blown shocks, and the lack of damping is quite amazing--just like a floating boat.

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    • quadmodrophenia
      Noobie
      • Apr 2006
      • 30

      #3
      Hooray suspension work, invest in some sway bars and proper control arm bushings and you're set.

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      • a3ternus
        Mod Crazy
        • Nov 2003
        • 643

        #4
        The car was ecquiped with swaybars front and rear from the factory! ;)
        What about control arm bushings? Do I really need them?
        N.
        Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

        Originally Posted by aaron_silva
        It is always frustrating having a harsh ride when
        you arent in the right mind set.

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        • wazzu70
          E30 Enthusiast
          • Jan 2005
          • 1143

          #5
          you dont need the GC CABs, those have a spherical bearing and will be pretty harsh on the street. You can either get the OE e30 M3 CABs or if you want some stiff ones get the treehouseracing ones. Its just easier not to have to press the bushing out and in.... The effect of the M3 offset CABs is to give you more positive caster for higher speed stability.

          Also upgraded sways are nice. The adjustable set from Ireland is nice and you can do a little more fine tune adjustment.
          -Nick

          M42 on VEMS

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