Before/After springs,shocks,sways.. 93 525ia 159k sharked

[smcgowan]

Ok I'd first have to say thanks to 632 Regal for all the help, and the new used lowering springs.

Now to the upgrades

Bavarian Auto springs all around.
New Boge Turbo Gas on all corners
New M-tech sways 25mm front 19mm rear.
Replaced the fog lights and a couple cracked Headlight lenses.

On backorder awaiting to install
::: Bavarian Autosport Clear Urethane Headlight, Parking Light and Foglight Shields. If these save one light they will pay for themselves.


First impressions after a day's riding. Weeee!.. Car handles like on rails!! With each new upgrade brings shortfalls.. Now the tires need to be replaced. I can feel the tire flex in the corners now. Next spring I'll take care of that.

[632 Regal]

you like?

[smcgowan]

So very much so

[632 Regal]

I knew you would, I like the way the front sits, much higher than mine did with them. perfect for the 6 cylinders!

[Ted K]

Ok I'd first have to say thanks to 632 Regal for all the help, and the new used lowering springs.

Now to the upgrades

Bavarian Auto springs all around.
New Boge Turbo Gas on all corners
New M-tech sways 25mm front 19mm rear.
Replaced the fog lights and a couple cracked Headlight lenses.

On backorder awaiting to install
::: Bavarian Autosport Clear Urethane Headlight, Parking Light and Foglight Shields. If these save one light they will pay for themselves.


First impressions after a day's riding. Weeee!.. Car handles like on rails!! With each new upgrade brings shortfalls.. Now the tires need to be replaced. I can feel the tire flex in the corners now. Next spring I'll take care of that.

smcgowan, Looks good. How does the ride feel. I am thinking of doing the same thing but have not decided on what springs and shocks to use. Approx how much did it lower in the front and rear?

[AZ_Jason_S]

I'm surprised your front is that high. I have the same setup and my front dropped to the tire. There is no fender gap at all, in fact it probably overlaps the tire a little. Perhaps yours hasn't completely settled.

[smcgowan]

It's does look like it is starting to settle a little the car hasn't even been driven 50 miles since the new shocks and springs. The M5 sways make the car very flat in the corners. As i stated I can feel to the tires flex now. The overall feel on the ride as greatly improved and not to stiff of a ride. I didn't go any stiffer springs or stocks, because I want to keep the ride close to stock. Wife wouldn't like to feel every bump in the rode.

I forgot to thanks Bruno for all his great work on his website.. LOve it and for the Sway bar numbers.

AND BMA for the parts.

Next upgrade new tire and bigger brakes..

[AZ_Jason_S]

How much did the sway bars run?

[smcgowan]

2 x 31 35 1 131 622 Frt support bracket
2 x 31 35 1 134 582 Frt Link
2 x 31 35 2 226 334 Rubber mount
1 x 31 35 2 227 276 Frt Stabilizer bar
2 x 31 35 1 124 995 Rear support bracket
2 x 33 55 1 135 307 Rear link
2 x 33 55 2 227 240 Rubber mount
1 x 33 55 2 227 416 Rear Stabilizer bar

Total was about 420 including shipping

[632 Regal]

2 x 31 35 1 131 622 Frt support bracket
2 x 31 35 1 134 582 Frt Link
2 x 31 35 2 226 334 Rubber mount
1 x 31 35 2 227 276 Frt Stabilizer bar
2 x 31 35 1 124 995 Rear support bracket
2 x 33 55 1 135 307 Rear link
2 x 33 55 2 227 240 Rubber mount
1 x 33 55 2 227 416 Rear Stabilizer bar

Total was about 420 including shipping