Stock Sport Suspension

[wulley1]

I really like my 328iS sport suspension and how the car sits. The car has 115K miles and I think it's time it gets replaced. I've started kicking around the idea of just replacing the suspension with a new factory sport suspension. But, I haven't been able to find those parts for sale anywhere.



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Anyone have any suggestions?

[Cruzin 323is]

You Should check out Bavauto.com.... there prices are reasonable...

[Kevin325i]

Go for some Bilstein HDs from tirerack, should give you a little improvement in the handling too.

[RIBEMR26]

What's the difference between the HD's and the sport?

[Kevin325i]

Sports have a shorter tube for lowering springs. I got mixed reviews about using them with stock ride height when I was looking to do that. HDs are just heavy duty ones made for use iwth the stock coils.

[LivinFast67]

do factory sport kits perform well? the 325is i'm looking at tomorow has the sport package on it

[wulley1]

Does anyone know where I can get replacement OE sport suspension parts?

[Kevin325i]

Unless the springs are broken you don't need to replace them. Bilstein touring or HD are what you want to get for shocks/struts. The HDs are a little bit beefier and add to handling.

[wulley1]

are those what the factory sport suspension came with?

[Kevin325i]

The bilsteins should be what was OE on it. If they're not they'll be just as good, if not better than the ones currently on there.

[wulley1]

it would be great if I didn't have to replace the springs too. How can you tell if you have a broken spring?

[Kevin325i]

Ussually they won't be broken. Just take a look at them when you change the shocks. There's not much of a chance of them being broken.