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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
- Reamesy
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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
When my car was new it had M Sport suspension delete as an option back in 2011. My car is a 23i M Sport Highline.
There is nothing wrong with it but as it has covered 52K I thought the shocks could do with a refresh as they are also 14 years old.
Now I looked on Real OEM and the springs are no longer listed. So I was thinking of going down the Suplex M Sport springs route with Bilstein B8 shocks and new top mounts. £711 form Autodoc
Or do I just replace the shocks like for like (Sachs) and stick with a softer ride for around £350 plus new top mounts form Autodoc?
Anyone else done this or suggest an alternative as close to original as possible? I don't want coilovers.
There is nothing wrong with it but as it has covered 52K I thought the shocks could do with a refresh as they are also 14 years old.
Now I looked on Real OEM and the springs are no longer listed. So I was thinking of going down the Suplex M Sport springs route with Bilstein B8 shocks and new top mounts. £711 form Autodoc
Or do I just replace the shocks like for like (Sachs) and stick with a softer ride for around £350 plus new top mounts form Autodoc?
Anyone else done this or suggest an alternative as close to original as possible? I don't want coilovers.
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
New shocks won’t hurt..but..if you spend £350 and it’s not the revelation you’d hope for… 
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- Reamesy
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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
But do I go to M Sport stiffness or stay stock? Currently have no issues but sometimes you don't know how bad something is until it's renewed.
How bad or good is the M Sport over standard? I think that is my real question.
How bad or good is the M Sport over standard? I think that is my real question.
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
I think it depends on your wheels and tyres too. 18/19 normal or rft.
You should get a slight drop in ride height too I guess so it may look a bit better.
You should get a slight drop in ride height too I guess so it may look a bit better.
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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
Your current shocks and struts will be knackered by now so whatever you do will transform the car. Msport is about 15mm lower than standard as well.
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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
I’ve ridden now in several other E89s as well as my two…unless you’re tracking it or really hooning the stock ride height is nice..you could use B6s and stock springs for the best of all worldsReamesy wrote: Thu Jun 26, 2025 9:49 pm But do I go to M Sport stiffness or stay stock? Currently have no issues but sometimes you don't know how bad something is until it's renewed.
How bad or good is the M Sport over standard? I think that is my real question.
“We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard”….
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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
I went from SE suspension to B8's paired with Eibach pro springs, and I'd say the ride quality improved. My SE suspension was probably shot anyway.
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- Reamesy
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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
Cheers team. Food for thought

Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
The state of the roads round Whitchurch area I wouldn`t go M sport

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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
New Msport will feel like you are floating on a magic carpet compared to knackered standard springs and struts. Even my Mrs noticed the improvement when I did mine.
- Reamesy
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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
Yes I’m leaning towards current and full refresh
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
MSport on E85/E86 is very different to E89 MSport..the E89 MSport is much plusher
“We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard”….
One of 258 Atacama Yellow 35is…165 modifications and updates…and counting..
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- Reamesy
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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
Suplex springs appear to be the nearest option to M Sport which if I’m correct are no longer available.
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
Supplex v good choice..respect !
“We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard”….
One of 258 Atacama Yellow 35is…165 modifications and updates…and counting..
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- Reamesy
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Do I recommission my M Sport suspension?
Suplex it is then

Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9