Best choice for lower suspension with OEM ride and handling?

[Jay 535i]

My shocks are going, and I want to lower my car.

I want to preserve the stock ride and handling as much as possible. My main concerns are aesthetics, refinement and value -- not creating a track weapon.

Discuss. :)

[DanH]

I think MTech springs and Boge shocks would be best for that.

I have Eibach springs and Boge shocks and its not harsh for as far as I can tell.

[helm]

My shocks are going, and I want to lower my car.

I want to preserve the stock ride and handling as much as possible. My main concerns are aesthetics, refinement and value -- not creating a track weapon.

Discuss. :)

Discuss:

I like the lowered look if you go to larger rims and tires, otherwise for aesthetics, I like the "hair cut" of stock with 15 inch rims.
I agree with the M-Tech suggestion.
Regards,
Helm

[Jay 535i]

I think MTech springs and Boge shocks would be best for that.

I have Eibach springs and Boge shocks and its not harsh for as far as I can tell.

Thanks.

I should have said this earlier: with your recommendation, please tell me where I could get it and the approximate cost.

[Kalevera]

http://www.bmw4life.com/shocksSpringsGuide.htm

Whatever you do, don't get suckered into buying BavAuto springs.

best, whit

[talltorontoguy]

Many swear by the Sachs kit. I have this kit and love it.

R

[Jay 535i]

http://www.bmw4life.com/shocksSpringsGuide.htm

Whatever you do, don't get suckered into buying BavAuto springs.

best, whit

Thanks, man. You're always there with the answer! :)

[632 Regal]

what car do you have anyways??

mystery cars wont get a good suggestion.

[Jay 535i]

what car do you have anyways??

mystery cars wont get a good suggestion.

A 1990 535i.

Any good place to get this stuff in Canada -- particularly the Sachs kit?

[Ted K]

BMA for the Sach's kit
http://catalog.bmaparts.com/index.html

[Jay 535i]

I don't see the Sachs stuff there. What parts am I looking for, exactly?

[Kalevera]

Jay, call Patrick @ BMA, mention the forum/.info. I don't think the discount applies to the kit, but who knows. Either way, it's best to call BMA -- the web site isn't indicative of their service or prices.

best, whit

[Jay 535i]

Jay, call Patrick @ BMA, mention the forum/.info. I don't think the discount applies to the kit, but who knows. Either way, it's best to call BMA -- the web site isn't indicative of their service or prices.

best, whit

Okay, cool. I'll call when I'm ready. Wheels first. :)

[632 Regal]

if you call you get the discount over the web prices, when ordering from them on the net you need to add .info to get the discount. Anyways they will hook you up with the right stuff and their shipping is outstanding compared to the "other" places I have tried.

[Craig Wright]

They (BMA) drop ship from Sachs in Cleveland, OH. Got mine in 2 days.

Make sure you buy all the misc. parts and pcs for the complete installation. Patrick or Ives will know what you need. By the way, the ride and handling are excellent!

Craig in Cleveland