Upgrading my xi suspension

AWD Addict · 03-07-2012, 02:04 PM

I drive a 2008 e92 xi and I've just pulled the trigger on bilstein sports and eibach springs, and will be doing the install in the next couple weeks when I put the summers back on. My car has 50k on it, and the suspension is pretty tired, so I'm looking forward to getting some snap back into my handling.

What other parts should I consider upgrading while it's up on the lift with the wheels off? Are there any parts xi owners are seeing worn while they're under the car at this stage? Bushings, mounts, front end componants etc?

EngineCo52 · 03-09-2012, 12:07 AM

i would do your bushings at the least

AWD Addict · 03-09-2012, 12:33 PM

Which ones?

AWD Addict · 03-11-2012, 10:26 PM

Bav auto has bump stops, and a suspension install package that includes spring perch pads, shaft protection tubes (looks like the bilsteins come with these anyways) and compression absorbers (?).

I see people reccomending subframd bushing replacement.

Can anyone opine on what they think is worth it?

03-07-2012, 02:04 PM	#1
AWD Addict Chief Executive 300 Rep 2,886 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Upgrading my xi suspension I drive a 2008 e92 xi and I've just pulled the trigger on bilstein sports and eibach springs, and will be doing the install in the next couple weeks when I put the summers back on. My car has 50k on it, and the suspension is pretty tired, so I'm looking forward to getting some snap back into my handling. What other parts should I consider upgrading while it's up on the lift with the wheels off? Are there any parts xi owners are seeing worn while they're under the car at this stage? Bushings, mounts, front end componants etc?
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03-09-2012, 12:07 AM	#2
EngineCo52 Major 60 Rep 1,457 Posts Drives: 2007 Montego 328xi CPE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Havre de Grace, MD iTrader: (2)	i would do your bushings at the least __________________ E92 328xi Mods-KW V1-BMW Performance Exhaust-Matte Black Grill-CF Mirror Covers-CF B-Pillars-20% Tint-Coming soon:AG M310's, M3 Rep Front, Black Roof, Vinyl Window Trim E9x Picture Game-8 Points-Roundabout, Something Remarkable(stack of 50 g's), Cruise Memorabilia, Dirt Road w/ Trees, Michael Jackson, Police Station ,Dress-Up Funny, TPMS
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03-09-2012, 12:33 PM	#3
AWD Addict Chief Executive 300 Rep 2,886 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Which ones?
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03-11-2012, 10:26 PM	#4
AWD Addict Chief Executive 300 Rep 2,886 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Bav auto has bump stops, and a suspension install package that includes spring perch pads, shaft protection tubes (looks like the bilsteins come with these anyways) and compression absorbers (?). I see people reccomending subframd bushing replacement. Can anyone opine on what they think is worth it?
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