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Improving handling (chassis, suspension) on 540ix
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I'm planning to improve handling and chasses rigidity on my G30 540ix. I already have the adaptive drive (anti-roll bars + DDC) from factory, but was thinking of more. Because of course I was . If anybody has any suggestion or even better concrete recommendations would be fantastic! Key question: I've found several parts to strenghten the chassis from Hardrace - they have: adj. stabilizer link, engine bay brace, rear toe kit, front sway bar, rear subframe brace and rear sway bar. Which of these could I fit with Adaptive bar? Do I understand it correctly that I have the sway bars as part of it? I.e. anti-roll bars = front and rear sway bars? For other things: - Wheels: I already have lightweight forged - Tires: Already have - Micheline Pilot Sport 4S - Suspension: I was thinking MSS springs since KWs probably wont fit my adaptive drive? - Anything else? - as in anything else not too crazy like removing seats and bolting massive bars instead Thanks a ton! Last edited by luke1990; 04-22-2020 at 07:58 AM.. |
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02-06-2021, 06:16 PM | #3 |
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I think you can go KW V3 with EDC (electronic damper control) delete. I would email them, they are pretty good and responsive about answering questions. I love my V3 and think they are lightyears better than the stock M Sport dampers.
Also, I have purchased M5 Competition front/rear suspension components and will be doing the DIY install in the next coming weeks. I will let you know what fits and what doesn't and how it performs compared to stock 540i xDrive M Sport suspension (note I don't have the active sway bars or EDC on mine). It wasn't super cheap at ~$2.5k considering I purchased every single suspension component from the M5 Competition. But, like you, I am trying to improve the handling to the best I can get it to and after driving an M5 Competition pretty aggressively I can say that it should be a great upgrade!
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Edc damper options seem non existent (checked kw and bilstein)
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For those who are interested in retrofitting the F90 M5 suspension, most of it is direct fit/plug and play. Everything on the front is plug and play (although you will have to slightly lengthen the tie rod end links by an inch or so due to the F90 tie rod mounting point being further out). The rear is more complicated. The sway bar and end links are plug and play. The camber link is too. However, the toe arm is not due to it being shorter than the OEM one. I ended up buying a Hardrace one instead.
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03-22-2021, 07:31 AM | #7 |
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Interesting thanks for sharing
Did you put springs and/or dampers from f90? I was surprised when you said stiffer but if you changed springs that would explain
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What settings are you guys using on your KWs as I find mine to be a bit bouncy . I’m trying to find comfortable settings as is my DD and i dont track my car.
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Right now, I have my V3 set to the factory default settings from KW plus one click (stiffen) on both rebound and compression. It seems to work for me. It is definitely somewhat bouncy on rough pavement, but it's nothing crazy in my mind. However, I do prefer a harsher and more sporty/connected ride. I think if you find yours too bouncy, I would do factory default settings minus one or two clicks (slacken) on both rebound and compression and see how that works.
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Thank you for your input ! Will give that a shot |
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04-01-2021, 11:23 AM | #11 |
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Hi all
I've just fitted the f90 m5 strut bar to my m550i. Feeling is slight but definite improvement in stiffness after a couple of km round the blocks. Setup was made a bit difficult due to the need to remove wiper arms to remove the underlying trim and gain access to the 4 bolts on the firewall, i got a wiper removal tool from amazon for this. Next will be the rear cross link and connecting parts from the m5/m8. I think i'll throw in dinan monoball on front thrust arms and i will be good
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Hey. New to the forum and have joined just to ask you this..😁
Can you share with us exactly what you purchased (part numbers too please) and put on the car to transform the handling? Thanks. Quote:
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Yes, I will do a full write up in the coming weeks when I get the chance with description for parts, caveats and my thoughts. I'll also do a short DIY guide. But, unfortunately I didn't take any pictures during the install, so it'll be text only.
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I am excited to see this!
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I honestly can't remember if it was the front or rear that were the same. Best to check real OEM website for the part numbers for the base M5. Comp has different rolls bars again that had all different part numbers. Or do what I did and just get everything from the wrecked M5.
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Hey guys! My apologies, I completely forgot about this.
I should have some downtime during the upcoming holidays and hopefully can finally get the write up I promised.
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