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coastdog · 12-11-2009, 09:31 AM

I'm planning some upgrades to my '91 535 and I'm looking for some opinions on the suspension. My goal is a nice balance between handling and comfort, a bit lower than stock but not ground-scraping.

So far I'm thinking Eibach prokit or Bavarian Autosport springs (about 1.2" front & 1.0" rear) and Bilstein HD Shocks, Racing Dynamics sway bar kit and front strut brace. Car is currently rinding on Michelin Pilots 225/55/16.
Does it sound like this setup will meet my expectations or will my fillings come loose? Last thought - with the drop should I be looking at a camber kit as well?

KYue · 12-11-2009, 06:42 PM

Here's a bit of info:

BMW E34 Website
BMW E34 Shocks Springs Guide

On my 535i, I'm doing Bilstein sport shocks with H&R springs.

I wouldn't do the Bavauto springs..they have a reputation for bottoming out and being soft. Eibach is a better option. H&R springs are the hardest for the E34, I plan on a set of those.

coastdog · 12-12-2009, 08:36 AM

It's one of those questions that has no simple answer as much of it is about personal preference, and my experience on these matters leaves me without one, yet. Let me know how you like that setup when it's done. Thanks for the reply.

12-11-2009, 09:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
coastdog newbie Name: Thomas Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 0 Times in 0 Posts coastdog's pictures	Another suspension question ... I'm planning some upgrades to my '91 535 and I'm looking for some opinions on the suspension. My goal is a nice balance between handling and comfort, a bit lower than stock but not ground-scraping. So far I'm thinking Eibach prokit or Bavarian Autosport springs (about 1.2" front & 1.0" rear) and Bilstein HD Shocks, Racing Dynamics sway bar kit and front strut brace. Car is currently rinding on Michelin Pilots 225/55/16. Does it sound like this setup will meet my expectations or will my fillings come loose? Last thought - with the drop should I be looking at a camber kit as well?

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12-11-2009, 06:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
KYue newbie Name: Kevin Joined: Mar 2009 From: Lower Rainland Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 1 1 Time in 1 Post	Here's a bit of info: BMW E34 Website BMW E34 Shocks Springs Guide On my 535i, I'm doing Bilstein sport shocks with H&R springs. I wouldn't do the Bavauto springs..they have a reputation for bottoming out and being soft. Eibach is a better option. H&R springs are the hardest for the E34, I plan on a set of those.

12-12-2009, 08:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
coastdog newbie Name: Thomas Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 0 Times in 0 Posts coastdog's pictures	It's one of those questions that has no simple answer as much of it is about personal preference, and my experience on these matters leaves me without one, yet. Let me know how you like that setup when it's done. Thanks for the reply.

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