Lowering springs

[philbo909]

If I went for the B4 M-Sport option would it be worth upgrading the anti-roll bars for the track? The track will be reasonably smooth, so the spring damper arrangement is less important except for roll in the corners, but the softer setup would be better for the commute where the anti-roll bars have less effect.

If you're tracking it, you might as well get some coilovers

Except I'm tracking it 4 times a year and commuting in it every day. Also decent coilovers are £2,500 and the Bilstein B12 set is £700.

Then I recommend bilstein b4 and msport springs (basically an oem refresh) for £200-£300, mime was night and day compared to old shocks

 

[Silverzedtom]

I’m running eibach’s and couldn’t go a mm lower. I dread the thought of any speed bump or steep driveway as it is. I would have preferred h&r’s based on the feedback people have given about the ride. I didn’t find the eibachs to be worse than the Sport springs to be honest although they aren’t an improvement in terms of damping.

The above pic is with two heavy suitcases in the boot but you can see why I wouldn’t want to go much lower.

All in all it sounds like you might be better off putting it off for a year or so and saving the pennies for coilovers if possible, a lot of money but the only real solution for spot on damping and a lower car imo.

 

[Sideways Steve]

For reference, I have the Eibach Pro Kit springs on my Z4 with MSport shocks, 18" Rims with NON Runflats and the ride is really nice.

I also have the Eibach's and MSport shocks on my E91 Touring with similar tyre & wheel combo and again the ride is spot on.

The Mini has the JCW shocks with the Eibach pro kit, 18" JCW rims with non-runflat tyres and is a little bit harsh on really bad roads but even using it daily its perfectly comfortable.

I guess my point is, 3 different cars but essentially the same spring/shock/tyre & wheel combination on them all and don't have any issue with ride quality.

 

[Capa]

Because you have a back made of steel.

And quite a nice coloured car.

 

[JonLeeper]

For reference, I have the Eibach Pro Kit springs on my Z4 with MSport shocks, 18" Rims with NON Runflats and the ride is really nice.

I also have the Eibach's and MSport shocks on my E91 Touring with similar tyre & wheel combo and again the ride is spot on.

The Mini has the JCW shocks with the Eibach pro kit, 18" JCW rims with non-runflat tyres and is a little bit harsh on really bad roads but even using it daily its perfectly comfortable.

I guess my point is, 3 different cars but essentially the same spring/shock/tyre & wheel combination on them all and don't have any issue with ride quality.

So it's either stock M-Sport springs and B4s or Eibach springs and B4s!

I guess if I go for the Eibachs I can always revert to my current tired M-Sports or upgrade to B8s if I want to change!

 

[JonLeeper]

So resurrecting this thread rather than starting again. Will the Z4M suspension fit my e85? Looking at this for mine;

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=111295

 

[philbo909]

So resurrecting this thread rather than starting again. Will the Z4M suspension fit my e85? Looking at this for mine;

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=111295

No, the Z4M has a different set up

 

[JonLeeper]

So resurrecting this thread rather than starting again. Will the Z4M suspension fit my e85? Looking at this for mine;

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=111295

No, the Z4M has a different set up

Thanks Philbo,

PK so back to the drawing board then.

Jon

 

[philbo909]

So resurrecting this thread rather than starting again. Will the Z4M suspension fit my e85? Looking at this for mine;

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=111295

No, the Z4M has a different set up

Thanks Philbo,

PK so back to the drawing board then.

Jon

what's your budget? used coilovers for the z4 never seem to pop up. Buying new is the only option i think!

 

[JonLeeper]

No, the Z4M has a different set up

Thanks Philbo,

PK so back to the drawing board then.

Jon

what's your budget? used coilovers for the z4 never seem to pop up. Buying new is the only option i think!

Well with all of the other work I'm considering I think it's going to be Bilstein B12. I'm kotntoonworried aboutnthenlowering it's got to be a daily driver.