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Aussie Pete
04-21-2008, 06:16 PM
Hi Guys,

I am thinking of spending some cash on updating the suspension on my 91 525i.
I think the current set up is a little old and tired and I want something a little more sporty.
The problem is I know nothing about suspension or where to find a trusted suspension workshop or what brands to look at and avoid and what the potential cost is going to be.

Would love to know what you guys think.

Cheers and thank you

GJPinAU
04-21-2008, 06:34 PM
The question here would be: Do you want to lower the car or just stiffen up what you have?

I would be talking to car club members to see who they would recommend or one of the better BMW service guys (not a Dealer).

There are many posts on here about this topic in the Suspension & Steering archive.

Greg

Aussie Pete
04-21-2008, 06:38 PM
I guess both.

I will have a look at the archive too.

BigKriss
04-21-2008, 09:39 PM
there's a good guide here

http://bmwe34.net/e34main/upgrade/suspensions.htm

Aussie Pete
04-21-2008, 10:33 PM
Thanks :)

healtoeit
04-23-2008, 09:36 AM
there's a good guide here

http://bmwe34.net/e34main/upgrade/suspensions.htm


Another guide here, with Pics

http://www.bmw4life.com/shocksSpringsGuide.htm

mamilapon
04-25-2008, 04:11 PM
Hi Guys,

I am thinking of spending some cash on updating the suspension on my 91 525i.
I think the current set up is a little old and tired and I want something a little more sporty.
The problem is I know nothing about suspension or where to find a trusted suspension workshop or what brands to look at and avoid and what the potential cost is going to be.

Would love to know what you guys think.

Cheers and thank you
Hi Pete, just did mine. Used King springs all round and Bilsteins HD all round.
For the springs KDRL 13HD for the back and the fronts are KDFS14. For the shocks I bought from BMA: cheaper than here delivered.