General mods queries pls..

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Theivz

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Hi all apologies if this has been asked before. I have been spending hours of my life on google "e89" etc recently. I'm taking delivery of my 2011 2.3i msport manual next week ... I will be using the car for general road use but also once or twice per year on novice track days..

1. Has anyone got any experience with BCR coilovers on their e89. I had them on my e91 and loved them but wanted any personal experience. Also did people buy the damper adjustment extenders for the rears or how do you adjust?

2. BBK - I was interested in my budget for a set of performance BMW brakes for the front and i understand there are compatibility issues of the rear due to ebrake. Firstly does anyone have any other ideas for upgrading the brakes apart from discs/pads? Is anyone selling a used set of pbmw brakes? Also a friend has upgraded his brakes on his 08 135 and thinks they may fit mine. Can anyone advise pls? I have seen some f30 kits going on e89s across the pond.. not sure which way to go?

3. I am interested in improving handling. One option as far as I could tell is the H+R kit which includes bushes. Can anyone advise on any other options to improve the handling pls?

TIA
 
I've read the performance brake upgrade for the 1/3 series fits the E89. Few links over at BimmerPost in the E89 section.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-BMW-PERFORMANCE-Bremse-Bremsen-1er-E81-E87-3er-brake-brakes-disc-plates-/140732369397?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item20c44d89f5

Might want to double check that it doesn't require removal of the e-brake.

Or you could buy some 35is brakes and fit those.
 
K-sport 8 pots with a 356mm disc," come with braided lines and yellow stuff pads around £1000 but alot of bang for you buck :)
 
Interesting, brakes are still playing on my mind, not sure if it's cos I've always had bigger brakes than standard so I am used to braking late, or these truly are poor brakes but I defo need new ones.

The above kit looks promising, just can't find anything saying they'll fit an E89?
 
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