SBM 135i Suspension latest updates

andrew@southernBM · 01-01-2010, 04:00 AM

I thought i would share with you what is the latest with our 135i in respect to the suspension set up. We have installed the E9x M3 rear link arms, the M3 Subframe bushings, M3 Lower front caontrol arms and the M3 castor rod arms, the H&R Sway bar kit and this is in conjunction with our Quaife LSD with the 3.46 ratio change and the AST Vorshlag coil over package with the vorshlag front camber plates. The ride is firm as you would expect and has obviously increased the road holding ability of the car. It is a large change over what the standard car is and all these changes have come over time, this is the current set up and i thought it time to share what we are up to with it. Suspension set up is personal and we have installed many different combinations in 2009 and i have devised what i think is the best everyday setup but that is for another topic another day.
Both rear link arms and H&R rear sway bar

Enjoy,

More images here

AussieRacer · 01-01-2010, 11:44 PM

If you don't mind me asking, Andrew how much did you "pay" to obtain the M3 parts and get them installed to your 135i? Meaning, if a person wanted to have similar parts as you got installed on your personal car, what would they expect to pay? Also how long does the install take?

And what do you think they did alone to the handling?

aus135i · 01-02-2010, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AussieRacer

If you don't mind me asking, Andrew how much did you "pay" to obtain the M3 parts and get them installed to your 135i? Meaning, if a person wanted to have similar parts as you got installed on your personal car, what would they expect to pay? Also how long does the install take?

And what do you think they did alone to the handling?

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Liub · 01-02-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by andrew@southernBM

i have devised what i think is the best everyday setup but that is for another topic another day.

Eagerly awaiting your post regarding the above Andrew

. Would be exactly what I will be after later on in the year.

andrew@southernBM · 01-03-2010, 05:39 AM

I can't do costs anymore or i'll be off this forum forever.

Just to sumarise the front castor rod arms and lower control arms are straight forward replacements as are the rear link arms, the real time consuming parts are the rear subframe bushings, so you may wish to consider the Quaife LSD upgrade at the same time.

I have a few customers who have done the M3 upgrades, maybe they can post there opinions when they get back to the forum.

aus135i · 01-03-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by andrew@southernBM

I can't do costs anymore or i'll be off this forum forever.

does that mean no PM as well? or PM is still fine..?

BMWRX · 01-03-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by aus135i

does that mean no PM as well? or PM is still fine..?

Going by what a previous thread noted, PM may not be fine. However, a quick look at Andrew's username might be a hint for another way to contact him.

andrew@southernBM · 01-04-2010, 04:56 AM

Pm is worse, its a No No.

I have in the past been a vendor but you cannot do this for 1 addicts, only e90post or m3 post, i asked for 1 addicts or even regional stauts but no go.

When i get back to work after the holidays i'll have a discussion with the others and see what they think.

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andrew@southernBM 169 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: M2 G87, M4 G82 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0)	SBM 135i Suspension latest updates I thought i would share with you what is the latest with our 135i in respect to the suspension set up. We have installed the E9x M3 rear link arms, the M3 Subframe bushings, M3 Lower front caontrol arms and the M3 castor rod arms, the H&R Sway bar kit and this is in conjunction with our Quaife LSD with the 3.46 ratio change and the AST Vorshlag coil over package with the vorshlag front camber plates. The ride is firm as you would expect and has obviously increased the road holding ability of the car. It is a large change over what the standard car is and all these changes have come over time, this is the current set up and i thought it time to share what we are up to with it. Suspension set up is personal and we have installed many different combinations in 2009 and i have devised what i think is the best everyday setup but that is for another topic another day. Both rear link arms and H&R rear sway bar Enjoy, More images here
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	If you don't mind me asking, Andrew how much did you "pay" to obtain the M3 parts and get them installed to your 135i? Meaning, if a person wanted to have similar parts as you got installed on your personal car, what would they expect to pay? Also how long does the install take? And what do you think they did alone to the handling? __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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andrew@southernBM 169 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: M2 G87, M4 G82 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0)	I can't do costs anymore or i'll be off this forum forever. Just to sumarise the front castor rod arms and lower control arms are straight forward replacements as are the rear link arms, the real time consuming parts are the rear subframe bushings, so you may wish to consider the Quaife LSD upgrade at the same time. I have a few customers who have done the M3 upgrades, maybe they can post there opinions when they get back to the forum.
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andrew@southernBM 169 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: M2 G87, M4 G82 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0)	Pm is worse, its a No No. I have in the past been a vendor but you cannot do this for 1 addicts, only e90post or m3 post, i asked for 1 addicts or even regional stauts but no go. When i get back to work after the holidays i'll have a discussion with the others and see what they think.
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