Want to Lower Touring

[mikeythekidd]

Our 95 525i Touring has a pretty harsh ride over the bumps even with recent stock shocks courtesy of the P/O & original springs. I assume that the touring has stiffer rate springs to handle the load its capable of carrying but I would like to soften up the ride abit. I installed M-Tech springs/Boge Turbo Gas shocks on my 90 535i & the ride is much more compliant over the bumps then the Touring. Would the Touring M-Tech springs be stiffer then the stock springs or are you using the sport springs designed for the sedan?

That's a great question! The springs were recommended to me by the guy I talked to @ BMA and he referred to them only as Mtech. The part # is 31 33 2 226 669.
I can tell you that my ride now is firmer (more BMW-like) but not harsh. I can also say that the new springs are about 3" shorter uncompressed. That might not be the route you wanna go if yer lookin' for compliance. I was looking to lower tastefully and still keep all my teeth in my head over bumps. To that end, I couldn't be happier.
I would give BMA a call. You might want to check out this page...lots of good stuff there. Good Luck.http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/mainte...uspensions.htmhttp://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/mainte...uspensions.htm

[mikeythekidd]

Gotta do my Touring's struts, and that sounds like a nice compromise over throwing in a set of Eibachs.

Yeah Bob...I did Eibachs in the Lexus I owned in another life. I think they are great springs. They are just a little lower than I wanted to go and they only sell them in sets. I just wanted fronts only. There isn't really much $ savings ($210 vs $250). I just couldn't see buying 4 and tossing 2. Kind of a happy accident as much as anything.

[shrike071]

Right, I agree -- I've driven a lot of cars (usually with bilsteins and "sport" springs that were sold to an unsuspecting owner) that have had LAD deletes and they've all been pretty bad. LAD is great.

Err...

I deleted the LAD and installed B&G Touring-specific springs with Bilstien HD's and the ride is nothing short of fantastic... And I have 18's with 40-series tires. No, I'm not a kid that thinks a harsh ride is cool. I'm a 35 y/o dude who crushed my spine a few years ago in an accident - so a smooth ride is pretty much essential to my existence.

It all depends on the components you use. Crappy, cheap springs will perform as such.

[Elekta]

I just renewed my LAD with new accumulators and the valve bits and I am good as new for another 100k. Good as new and as designed....no heavy thinking, nothing to debate....worth the money and without the headache.

[John B.]

Err...

I deleted the LAD and installed B&G Touring-specific springs with Bilstien HD's and the ride is nothing short of fantastic... And I have 18's with 40-series tires. No, I'm not a kid that thinks a harsh ride is cool. I'm a 35 y/o dude who crushed my spine a few years ago in an accident - so a smooth ride is pretty much essential to my existence.

It all depends on the components you use. Crappy, cheap springs will perform as such.

Who supplies the B&G springs? Are they a stiffer spring then stock? How much do they lower the car? The M-Tech springs that BMA is supplying for the Touring are the same ones I bought for my 535i. I'm sure these would be fine for the front but I have to wonder about the rear springs & how they would handle the extra weight of the touring.

[John B.]

Bump!! Anyone else running the B&G springs? Anyone using them that lives in the snow belt? I'd be curious to hear how the ride is on frost ravaged roads.