suspension and brake time! need advice

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Looking for some ideas guys. Also, best places to buy the stuff.

this is what i have in mind:

bilstein sports
h&r springs

control arms
urethane bushings

ate brakes or OEM
axxis pads

thanks,

sal

[MaloventEvil]

shox.com?

-Aurash

[525iT_Feen]

when was the last time your thrust arm bushings were replaced?

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thats a good question.....i'm assuming they havent been


sal

[MaloventEvil]

i havnt replaced mine either... should i? runnin since '91 =]

-Aurash
:boobies

[Rob Levinson]

If you are not getting any shimmy under braking or looseness in the front end (and if you are not going to track the car), then your thrust arm/control arm bushings are okay. You will know when they go bad!

Bilsteins are great, but will be noticeably harsher until they break in. Konis are a good alternate that remain constant. Either one is a good choice.

UUC now offers springs for all E34 models as used on my own M5 Touring. Figure about a 1.4" - 1.6" lowering and very comfortable for street use due to the progressive-rate design. You can use them with OE or replacement shocks/struts. Price is $285 for the complete set. Please call to order as they are not yet on our website.

Lowering looks like this:
http://www.robertlevinson.com/M5_Touring/images/M5_UBBK_E39_WHEELS/4.jpg

As this is a new product for us, I am offering a satisfaction guarantee on them for 30 days. You don't like them, send them back for a full refund.

ATE rotors are good, or you can find Balo (the best OE replacement) or Brembo (the least expensive - www.tirerack.com). Do NOT get cross-drilled rotors.

Axxis pads are decent for street use, but I would recommend putting up with a little extra dust to have much better braking with Hawk HP-S or HP-Plus pads (also from TireRack). The HP-Plus may squeal slightly as it is a crossover street/track pad.

[525iT_Feen]

Damn. Rob just has it covered.

I was gonna say when you start hearing this loud ass clunking sound. Feeling it also. You'll know the thrust arm bushings need to be replaced.

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Rob do u have to show off your car when ever you get the chance?

it hurts to think that i'll never own one.
:bawl :bawl :bawl

[Rob Levinson]

Originally posted by 525iT_Feen
Rob do u have to show off your car when ever you get the chance?

:D

Nope. It just happens to be very useful for demonstrating certain things.

When asked what I drive by non-BMW-community acquaintances, I answer "a Nissan pickup." And it's da troof.

- Rob
http://www.robertlevinson.com/images/side_small.jpg

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hey rob,

does UUC make a SSK for the e34 530i?? If so, how much?



Sal

[Rob Levinson]

Originally posted by Acbimmer
hey rob,

does UUC make a SSK for the e34 530i?? If so, how much?

Sal

Full info about UUC SSKs:

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_product/bmw_shifters/shifter_nav.htm

Pricing page from the above section:

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_product/bmw_shifters/bmwshifterapp.htm

- Rob

[shragon]

also check out bmaautoparts.com. give patrick a call. they're able to get parts like koni, ate, balo, etc. at good prices.

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Originally posted by shragon
also check out bmaautoparts.com. give patrick a call. they're able to get parts like koni, ate, balo, etc. at good prices.



yeah without a doubt! BMA is at the top of the list right now, mostly because they have everything i need plus the prices are great!


sal


u guys think i should do shock mounts and spring pads as well?

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anybody heard anything about the Sachs lowering kit?

thanks


sal


also, would it be necessary to replace both upper and lower control arms? Or just lower

[shragon]

i've heard good things about the sachs kit. post a message on bimmer.info. quote a few posters there have the kit installed. also, bma sells that kit for a good price.

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Originally posted by shragon
i've heard good things about the sachs kit. post a message on bimmer.info. quote a few posters there have the kit installed. also, bma sells that kit for a good price.


yeah, thats the reason I asked.......Patrick gave me a good quote on all the stuff I want/ need but just didnt know the recommendations on the suspension setup.

sal