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samjvella
09-06-2016, 06:40 AM
Hey everyone!

This isn't really a question, but I thought I'd share my experience replacing my front and rear suspension on my E34 540i just so it's here if anyone in the future needs help.
I installed the Bilstein and Eibach B12 kit last week and it all went smoothly. The suspension is very nice - it's a small drop in height but the ride is much firmer yet still comfortable.

The video for the front suspension is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJAupTAPHXw

and for the rear suspension:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH5lXb3A2nc

I'll keep posting in the future when I solve/have questions for other issues!
Enjoy,

Samuel.
Dave M
09-06-2016, 09:51 PM
Well done, watched some of the front end video. Not sure what a B12 is, but I installed Eibach pro kit and boge automatics >10 years ago, very happy with it, but time for new shocks/struts and mounts on all four corners. Boy, have prices gone up a bit :(

Thanks and welcome!

Dave M
Coyote_ar
09-07-2016, 06:05 PM
Nice videos you got on your channel.
bennyg
09-07-2016, 08:40 PM
Sports suspension makes the 540 500% more awesome.

I have bilstein hd and h&r sport springs, love it. Drop is just right without being too low for kerbs and humps, a bit too much feedback on bad surfaces, it brings out those minor niggles (glovebox and woman haha), but handles like a gokart in comparison with the stock boges.
samjvella
09-13-2016, 05:38 AM
Sports suspension makes the 540 500% more awesome.

I have bilstein hd and h&r sport springs, love it. Drop is just right without being too low for kerbs and humps, a bit too much feedback on bad surfaces, it brings out those minor niggles (glovebox and woman haha), but handles like a gokart in comparison with the stock boges.

It handles waaaaaay better now! I also agree with the minor niggles though - I've found myself at least 4 more interior squeaks and rattles after the job was done haha. Small price to pay for the better road feel though.


Nice videos you got on your channel.

Thanks mate! I'll try and make as many as I can as I go along.
The next few jobs I'm looking at (soonish) are:
- Repainting my wheels (the last owner painted them with a brush?) and maybe the calipers.
- Fixing an oil leak at the front (timing chain covers I think)
- Doing the almighty manual swap. Need to find a transmission first!