Suspension Refresh

[Stumpy]

Thinking of doing a bit of a refresh...
Currently on OEM suspension. Will leave coilovers for the time being, but thinking of either new OEM rubber or possibly new polybushes and/or mounts.

Recommendations please from those that may have done this already?

[billyboysm3]

Before I sold mine it had new suspension. Some bushes and new springs and was amazing to drive.

[GregorFuk]

Originally Posted by Stumpy

Thinking of doing a bit of a refresh...
Currently on OEM suspension. Will leave coilovers for the time being, but thinking of either new OEM rubber or possibly new polybushes and/or mounts.

Recommendations please from those that may have done this already?

I tried to do this earlier in the year but gave up waiting for front struts. None in the UK, None in Germany and an ever shifting promised delivery date from the OEM manufacturer. After the third missed delivery date I gave up and bought a set of Bilstein Coilovers. That was where I left things around April, perhaps the struts have eventually shown up. But if BMW tell you that they are waiting in stock from the supplier I'd not hold your breath.

[Stumpy]

Originally Posted by GregorFuk

I tried to do this earlier in the year but gave up waiting for front struts. None in the UK, None in Germany and an ever shifting promised delivery date from the OEM manufacturer. After the third missed delivery date I gave up and bought a set of Bilstein Coilovers. That was where I left things around April, perhaps the struts have eventually shown up. But if BMW tell you that they are waiting in stock from the supplier I'd not hold your breath.

Which coilovers did you go for?

[mistergav]

Originally Posted by GregorFuk

I tried to do this earlier in the year but gave up waiting for front struts. None in the UK, None in Germany and an ever shifting promised delivery date from the OEM manufacturer. After the third missed delivery date I gave up and bought a set of Bilstein Coilovers. That was where I left things around April, perhaps the struts have eventually shown up. But if BMW tell you that they are waiting in stock from the supplier I'd not hold your breath.

I just received a full set of new struts 2 weeks ago, they had to come from Germany. Had to wait about a month but they arrived.

[Stumpy]

Originally Posted by mistergav

I just received a full set of new struts 2 weeks ago, they had to come from Germany. Had to wait about a month but they arrived.

How much were they please? Be useful to understand the various different costs.

And yes before people comment, I do understand the differences between OEM and aftermarket (re making comparisons).

[GregorFuk]

Originally Posted by Stumpy

Which coilovers did you go for?

Bilstein B16 PSS10s, they are very good. Nice to have the adjustability for the odd track day.

[mistergav]

Originally Posted by Stumpy

How much were they please? Be useful to understand the various different costs.

And yes before people comment, I do understand the differences between OEM and aftermarket (re making comparisons).

These are probably the key parts you are looking for and the prices I paid:

Front Spring Strut Left - 221.92
Front Spring Strut Right - 221.92
Front Spring (each) - 98.40
Shock Absorber, Rear (each) - 141.06
Rear Spring (each) - 99.21

[GregorFuk]

Originally Posted by mistergav

These are probably the key parts you are looking for and the prices I paid:

Front Spring Strut Left - 221.92
Front Spring Strut Right - 221.92
Front Spring (each) - 98.40
Shock Absorber, Rear (each) - 141.06
Rear Spring (each) - 99.21

But to do it proper IMO you need.

New bump stops x 4
New Front Spring pads
New rear top mounts
New front top mount bearings
New mounting hardware all round (bolts)

[mistergav]

Originally Posted by GregorFuk

But to do it proper IMO you need.

New bump stops x 4
New Front Spring pads
New rear top mounts
New front top mount bearings
New mounting hardware all round (bolts)

Yes you are right, here is everything I ordered. The top mounts I got from Turner which I am only using them because I got them at cost.

Should give you an idea using OEM parts.

Front spring strut Left - 31312282505 - x1 - £221.92
Front spring strut Right - 31312282506 - x1 - £221.92
ABS/BVA tube bracket Left - 34526780591 x1 - £10.30
ABS/BVA tube bracket Right - 34526780592 x1 - £10.30
Hex bolt with washer - 31306779487 - x2 - £8.09
Fillister-head screw - 7129905386 - x2 - £1.68
Plate - 31332229427 - x2 -£9.70
Self-locking hex nut - 31106774714- x2 - £3.06
Self-locking collar nut - 31316769731 - x6 - £5.29
Upper spring pocket w/axial cage bearing - 31331090612 - x2 - £17.68
Spring pad upper - 31331091233 - x2 - £8.86
Support - 31332283038 - x2 - £35.20
Additional shock absorber, front - 31332282508 - x2 - £26.36
Rubber boot - 31331093344 - x2 - £41.32
Spring pad lower - 31331096664 - x2 - £6.82
Inner hex bolt (x4) - 34111123072 - x4 - £2.58
Protection Plate Left - 34112282109 - x1 - £42.43
Protection Plate Right - 34112282110 - x1 - £42.43
Hex bolt with washer (x6) - 34103451068 - x6 - £9.18
Shock absorber, rear - 33522282507 - x2 - £282.11
Hex Bolt - 7119900402 - x2 - £5.56
Protection Tube - 33521136283 x2 - £7.22
Additional shock absorber, rear - 33532282509 - x2 - £29.78
Rubber adapter with disk - 33532282503 - x2 - £21.04
Guide support - 33526779670 - x2 - £51.00
Washer-gasket - 33526772864 - x2 - £5.14
Self-locking collar nut - 7119905374 - x4 - £1.76
Plate - 33526788999 - x2 - £4.10
Self-locking hex nut - 33526773882 - x2 - £2.64
Protection cap - 33522282233 - x2 - £26.26
Spring pad lower - 33531094518 - x2 - £8.64
Spring Pad 33531136385 - x2 - £8.74
Front Spring - x2 - £196.80
Rear Spring - x2 - £198.42

£1,574.33