BMW performance suspensions- are they coming? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

E46M54325Ci · 08-20-2012, 02:09 PM

So does anyone know if BMW is going to be releasing a performance or m-performance suspension setup for the F30? If so, would the setup for the adaptive M suspension cars just be lowering springs to further lower the car, and maybe sway bars? any insights would be useful.

scott@bmwhn · 08-20-2012, 03:50 PM

They are developing a system for the for non-adaptive cars and its supposed to be released towards the end of the year. I have not been able to get confirmation on whether they are developing a system for the adaptive suspension, the only thing BMW told me was that it was "under consideration"

-Scott

nano10 · 08-20-2012, 04:22 PM

+1 i really want to know this also!!!

martinf79 · 08-20-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by scott@bmwhn

They are developing a system for the for non-adaptive cars and its supposed to be released towards the end of the year. I have not been able to get confirmation on whether they are developing a system for the adaptive suspension, the only thing BMW told me was that it was "under consideration"

-Scott

Its scheduled to be released next month (September). PPK will be end of the year (December).

bananachipz · 08-20-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by martinf79

Its scheduled to be released next month (September). PPK will be end of the year (December).

We probably won't see the PPK until the new year... It's been 'stated', but my sources have told me don't expect it until the new year. Could be a "Canada" thing.

E46M54325Ci · 08-20-2012, 09:10 PM

will there be a PPK for the 4 cylinder?

nano10 · 08-20-2012, 11:01 PM

for those who may have insight, i have read the drop for sport suspension to m performance suspension will only be 10mm. anyone hear the same thing or see this to be pretty accurate?

E46M54325Ci · 08-20-2012, 11:16 PM

sounds right, about 20mm from the base suspension

pkim1079 · 08-21-2012, 12:07 AM

and for about $1500. no thanks. LOL

E46M54325Ci · 08-21-2012, 12:24 AM

I'm hoping the kit for the adaptive suspension will only need springs to lower the car further and will thus be less expensive.

pkim1079 · 08-21-2012, 01:25 AM

have you seen the pricing on the 135i springs? $1500+ for a set of springs. ridiculous.

nano10 · 08-21-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

have you seen the pricing on the 135i springs? $1500+ for a set of springs. ridiculous.

E46M54325Ci · 08-21-2012, 10:04 AM

I think it's like $1579 for the whole set up- springs, shocks/struts and front sway bar.

Rossifumi · 08-21-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

have you seen the pricing on the 135i springs? $1500+ for a set of springs. ridiculous.

The kit isn't just springs it also includes:

2 Front struts and mounts
2 Rear shock absorbers
Front sway bar, 26.5mm in diameter (replacement of the rear sway bar is not required for cars w/ Sports or M package)
Rubber sway bar mounts for front/rear
Mounting hardware

http://www.unitedbmwonline.com/bmw-p...t-128-135.html

pkim1079 · 09-04-2012, 02:52 PM

sorry folks read the detail a whle back and I stand corrected. But what does this do? Get a base suspension set up to an msport suspension?

E46M54325Ci · 09-04-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

sorry folks read the detail a whle back and I stand corrected. But what does this do? Get a base suspension set up to an msport suspension?

In the e9x and e8x cars no, the BMW PS was a step above (or below-in ride height terms) the sport suspensions

bmrm396 · 09-04-2012, 08:02 PM

its supposed to be release this month so i assume well get more info soon - im excited for this as it was on my e90 and was an incredible kit

pkim1079 · 09-07-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bmrm396

its supposed to be release this month so i assume well get more info soon - im excited for this as it was on my e90 and was an incredible kit

I am looking forward to this as well...did you have to get them installed by bmw service? And if so , it must cost a fortune.

nano10 · 09-08-2012, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

I am looking forward to this as well...did you have to get them installed by bmw service? And if so , it must cost a fortune.

If you are worried about warranty and rely on dealer for all your services, then i would go through dealer. High initial cost but they cant blame you for install or negligence issues.

pkim1079 · 09-09-2012, 12:59 AM

I have no problem doing thm at a friends shop. So long as they are BMW parts and he install is spot on there should be no problem. My buddy works onbmw and has a race 135

c3r2z8f30i · 09-09-2012, 12:32 PM

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/accessories/accessoryfinder/finder.html

Check this out it's in BMW international website

bmrm396 · 09-09-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rossifumi

Quote:

Originally Posted by pkim1079

have you seen the pricing on the 135i springs? $1500+ for a set of springs. ridiculous.

The kit isn't just springs it also includes:

2 Front struts and mounts
2 Rear shock absorbers
Front sway bar, 26.5mm in diameter (replacement of the rear sway bar is not required for cars w/ Sports or M package)
Rubber sway bar mounts for front/rear
Mounting hardware

http://www.unitedbmwonline.com/bmw-p...t-128-135.html

That link is for a 1series though ...

08-20-2012, 02:09 PM	#1
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08-20-2012, 03:50 PM	#2
scott@bmwhn Major Drives: Msport 328i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 1,097 iTrader: (2)	They are developing a system for the for non-adaptive cars and its supposed to be released towards the end of the year. I have not been able to get confirmation on whether they are developing a system for the adaptive suspension, the only thing BMW told me was that it was "under consideration" -Scott __________________ 13' Msport 328i _Mperformance - Modulare - H&R_ Previous: 09' Msport 335i, 07' Msport 335i

08-20-2012, 04:22 PM	#3
nano10 Captain Drives: 2013 335i aka Kal-El Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 973 iTrader: (3)	+1 i really want to know this also!!! __________________ 2013 335i Estoril Blue M Sport/ Coral Red Interior/ M Performance Red Brakes/ Enhanced Bluetooth/ Premium Audio/Performance Grills/BBS CX-R

08-20-2012, 09:10 PM	#6
E46M54325Ci Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,534 iTrader: (4)	will there be a PPK for the 4 cylinder? __________________ 987.2 Cayman, Aqua Blue on Black

08-20-2012, 11:01 PM	#7
nano10 Captain Drives: 2013 335i aka Kal-El Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 973 iTrader: (3)	for those who may have insight, i have read the drop for sport suspension to m performance suspension will only be 10mm. anyone hear the same thing or see this to be pretty accurate? __________________ 2013 335i Estoril Blue M Sport/ Coral Red Interior/ M Performance Red Brakes/ Enhanced Bluetooth/ Premium Audio/Performance Grills/BBS CX-R

08-20-2012, 11:16 PM	#8
E46M54325Ci Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,534 iTrader: (4)	sounds right, about 20mm from the base suspension __________________ 987.2 Cayman, Aqua Blue on Black

08-21-2012, 12:07 AM	#9
pkim1079 Major Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,471 iTrader: (0)	and for about $1500. no thanks. LOL __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER?

08-21-2012, 12:24 AM	#10
E46M54325Ci Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,534 iTrader: (4)	I'm hoping the kit for the adaptive suspension will only need springs to lower the car further and will thus be less expensive. __________________ 987.2 Cayman, Aqua Blue on Black

08-21-2012, 01:25 AM	#11
pkim1079 Major Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,471 iTrader: (0)	have you seen the pricing on the 135i springs? $1500+ for a set of springs. ridiculous. __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER?

08-21-2012, 10:04 AM	#13
E46M54325Ci Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,534 iTrader: (4)	I think it's like $1579 for the whole set up- springs, shocks/struts and front sway bar. __________________ 987.2 Cayman, Aqua Blue on Black

09-04-2012, 02:52 PM	#15
pkim1079 Major Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,471 iTrader: (0)	sorry folks read the detail a whle back and I stand corrected. But what does this do? Get a base suspension set up to an msport suspension? __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER?

09-04-2012, 08:02 PM	#17
bmrm396 Major Drives: '08 335i Sedan 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sD, CA Posts: 1,144 iTrader: (2)	its supposed to be release this month so i assume well get more info soon - im excited for this as it was on my e90 and was an incredible kit __________________ Formerly addicted to e46fanatics

09-09-2012, 12:59 AM	#20
pkim1079 Major Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,471 iTrader: (0)	I have no problem doing thm at a friends shop. So long as they are BMW parts and he install is spot on there should be no problem. My buddy works onbmw and has a race 135 __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER?

09-09-2012, 12:32 PM	#21
c3r2z8f30i New Member Drives: 328i Mineral Grey Luxury Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/accessories/accessoryfinder/finder.html Check this out it's in BMW international website

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