First steps in firming up suspension on base EB

[Mr981]

Having owned a base EB manual for 4 months now I like the car a a lot--it replaced a E90 BMW--but the suspension seems a bit soft.

I don't think I'm read to get into complete FR suspension overhaul at this point but would like to firm things up a bit to get back to that "buttoned down" feeling that even the base BMW has from the factory.

thanks for any help in advance.

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[wildcatgoal]

Assuming from your picture that you don't have a Performance Package, I would get these and these and these and this and be done with it (assuming all of the above fits an Ecoboost).

Point being, springs, sways, tighten up the rear end with some bushings/lockouts.

 

[Glenn G]

CJPP Springs, Transformed the car, Didn't even have 1000 miles on mine before I changed them.

Other Options are Steeda, and Eibach (pro, sports may be to harsh for a DD), I have not heard any negatives about either I just like the slight Rake the CJPP spings gave the car.

 

[Glenn G]

Assuming from your picture that you don't have a Performance Package, I would get these and these and these and this and be done with it (assuming all of the above fits an Ecoboost).

Point being, springs, sways, tighten up the rear end with some bushings/lockouts.

I agree with you on all your points but if you are not hardcore drag racing or autocrossing the Diff bushings, and lock out kits are overkill and add some nvh to what my be a DD.

 

[jbailer]

I agree with you on all your points but if you are not hardcore drag racing or autocrossing the Diff bushings, and lock out kits are overkill and add some nvh to what my be a DD.

I disagree. The diff bushings from Steeda don't add any NVH. Check out my sig, I don't track my car but wanted to get rid of wheel hop and give the car a lot more control in corners and got no NVH from it. I chose the Steeda progressive springs over the ultra light because I'll never track it. Although from the description, it sounds like that might be what the OP would like.

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