BMW M3 Forum (E90 E92)

BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   M3Post - BMW M3 Forum > M3 (E90 / E92 / E93) > General M3 Forum (E90 + E92 + E93)
 
European Auto Source (EAS)
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      08-28-2014, 02:06 PM   #1
bSoDHa
Enlisted Member
bSoDHa's Avatar
United_States
17
Rep
48
Posts

Drives: 2016 F82 M4 - Tanzanite Blue
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Dublin, CA

iTrader: (0)

Exclamation Suspension/Rims Recommendations, Please.

Hi All,

i am quite new to the BMW world, and recently picked up a used CPO e93 (EDC) with about 2K miles. The vehicle is mind blowing with speed & looks. Love it for having it for only 500 miles.

I am just starting the process of looking at suspension + rims for the car.

1) What kind of suspension do you recommend for the best experience? Coilover, brands? Have you put normal racing springs i.e.; H&R? Ride/comfort?
2) Rim sizes? 20? Any challenges? Tires?

Just trying start the planning process.

Any info would be most appreciated.

Thanks.

_B
Appreciate 0
      08-28-2014, 02:42 PM   #2
davesaddiction
is fast cars
davesaddiction's Avatar
United_States
391
Rep
2,137
Posts

Drives: '08 E90 M3 6MT SSII BPM Stg II
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Oklahoma

iTrader: (0)

http://www.m3post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=126

http://www.m3post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=119
Appreciate 0
      08-28-2014, 03:02 PM   #3
RD1M3
First Lieutenant
United_States
57
Rep
384
Posts

Drives: '11 JZB E92 M3
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Charlotte

iTrader: (0)

^ +1. There are numerous possibilities for suspension and wheel/tire combos, all depending on what you're looking for and what your tastes are. The best first step is to review the sub-forums referenced above and get an idea of the options that are out there and review the other previous discussions/threads regarding these topics.
Appreciate 0
      08-28-2014, 03:24 PM   #4
bSoDHa
Enlisted Member
bSoDHa's Avatar
United_States
17
Rep
48
Posts

Drives: 2016 F82 M4 - Tanzanite Blue
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Dublin, CA

iTrader: (0)

Thank you all.

_B
Appreciate 0
      08-29-2014, 04:22 AM   #5
Kung Fu English
Captain
Kung Fu English's Avatar
140
Rep
603
Posts

Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP MG/SO
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Goshen, IN

iTrader: (2)

Did you max out your driving skill on the stock suspension already in 500 miles? You must be a pro driver. But then why are you asking this question?

Spend the money on seat time instead.

This is a wonderfully engineered car and I can't imagine very many people get to the point that new suspension components make a huge difference in times vs just more experience.

You just got the damn thing. Enjoy it for a while before modding it.
Appreciate 0
      08-29-2014, 04:53 AM   #6
Helmsman
Major General
Helmsman's Avatar
Sweden
4377
Rep
7,054
Posts

Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Stockholm, Sweden

iTrader: (0)

Go easy on him mate, he has a vert so assumingly mods for the looks rather than racing. And looks always makes sense right!
Appreciate 0
      08-29-2014, 09:19 AM   #7
bSoDHa
Enlisted Member
bSoDHa's Avatar
United_States
17
Rep
48
Posts

Drives: 2016 F82 M4 - Tanzanite Blue
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Dublin, CA

iTrader: (0)

Thanks for the words of encouragement Kung Fu English! LOL.

LIke I said the car is amazing, and have enjoyed driving it around, but as Helmsman mentioned - looks will make the car more enjoyable!
Appreciate 0
      08-29-2014, 09:40 AM   #8
///M Power-Belgium
General
///M Power-Belgium's Avatar
Belgium
62741
Rep
24,511
Posts

Drives: ///M3-E92-DCT Silverstone II
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Belgium

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by bHaVIn sODhA View Post
Thanks for the words of encouragement Kung Fu English! LOL.

LIke I said the car is amazing, and have enjoyed driving it around, but as Helmsman mentioned - looks will make the car more enjoyable!
Keep in mind...
20's in combo with a drop = A jumpy ride !
For the tires=> PSS no doubt !
For the springs=> Swift/R Spec , very nice stance with almost Oem ride ! (works with EDC)
As I said 20's and a drop...think about it,personal I would stick with 19's when the car needs a drop !
BTW....Your car has only 2K miles on it ?
__________________
"MAX VERSTAPPEN" IS THE 2021+2022+2023 F1 WORLD CHAMPION - #UnLeashTheLion

BPM DEV-Tune & DCT Software-Tune & Servotronic & coding ///Alpine HID Angeleyes ///Oem.exhaust mod.

Last edited by ///M Power-Belgium; 08-29-2014 at 09:50 AM..
Appreciate 0
      08-29-2014, 12:38 PM   #9
s85e90
Brigadier General
192
Rep
3,633
Posts

Drives: black e90
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: everywhere

iTrader: (2)

Search
Appreciate 0
      08-29-2014, 01:20 PM   #10
Flying Ace
Lieutenant General
Flying Ace's Avatar
4983
Rep
11,891
Posts

Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SF, CA

iTrader: (5)

I don't recommend any suspension modifications at all if your car is daily driven and rarely sees track time.

Wheels...anything goes, from mild to wild. The wheel I like on E93s are actually the OEM ZCPs
Appreciate 0
      08-29-2014, 01:30 PM   #11
4corners
Major
4corners's Avatar
United_States
391
Rep
1,133
Posts

Drives: 2008 Jet Black M3 Coupe
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Yucca Valley, CA - Kelowna, BC

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Every thing I've done to my M3 and a 328xi before made the car less balanced. Stick to essentially stock. BMW wheels are very good wheels. Why buy a lower quality wheel for looks: for example. The faster you go, the more you will feel the way you have compromised the car.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
bmw, rims and tires, suspension package

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:15 PM.




m3post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST