M3 GTS Suspension

MDCTFTW · 11-07-2009, 08:59 PM

Assuming we can get the GTS suspension do you think it'll be better than other brands?

I like how the GTS sits.

Fanta · 11-07-2009, 09:01 PM

Are GTS suspension mount total differently than regular M3?

disruptv · 11-07-2009, 09:40 PM

also gts suspension is not compatible w/ edc, no?

Ben335 · 11-07-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by disruptv

also gts suspension is not compatible w/ edc, no?

The GTS does not have EDC. It is a fully adjutable coilver system by Sachs.

Gearhead999s · 11-07-2009, 10:29 PM

Our cars are also 350-400 lbs heavier than the GTS so the spring rates & shock valving would need to be changed to be optimum.

TRZ06 · 11-08-2009, 07:30 PM

I don't understand why the regular M3 didn't get a coil-over system as standard.

Even if it was a non-adjustable system, it would be better than any strut based system and probably not cost much (if any) more. Would improved the M's handling, which is supposed to be their flagship performance car.

jml · 11-08-2009, 08:33 PM

Wouldn't your suggestion be the same thing as the stock system? A shock with fixed length springs and position is sorta what's already on there, no? Even the coilover systems, except for the highest end race setups, still have the rear spring not inline with the shock.

Prit@Euro Autowerx · 11-08-2009, 09:53 PM

hmm it looks like they used the KW clubsport systm.. The rear perch is identical.

Ben335 · 11-08-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryM3

hmm it looks like they used the KW clubsport systm.. The rear perch is identical.

The suspension is made by Sachs, not KW.

Fanta · 11-09-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben335

The suspension is made by Sachs, not KW.

Is Sachs a better choice than KW for replacing suspension?

Ben335 · 11-09-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Fanta

Is Sachs a better choice than KW for replacing suspension?

Not sure which is better but Sachs has a long standing relationship OEM supplier relationship with BMW so it would make sense for BMW to choose Sachs than say KW.

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Fanta C 50 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 740iL, M3, Carrera Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (1)	Are GTS suspension mount total differently than regular M3?
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disruptv Major 86 Rep 1,139 Posts Drives: 3M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ny iTrader: (10) Garage List 09 3m [0.00]	also gts suspension is not compatible w/ edc, no?
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Gearhead999s Major General 814 Rep 7,888 Posts Drives: RR Velar R=Dynamic M2C R1200GS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Our cars are also 350-400 lbs heavier than the GTS so the spring rates & shock valving would need to be changed to be optimum.
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TRZ06 Lieutenant Colonel 629 Rep 1,755 Posts Drives: 16' M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I don't understand why the regular M3 didn't get a coil-over system as standard. Even if it was a non-adjustable system, it would be better than any strut based system and probably not cost much (if any) more. Would improved the M's handling, which is supposed to be their flagship performance car. __________________ 18? Camaro 2SS 1LE 16' M3 MG Ext. /SO Int. (DCT, Ohlin R/T, 19" wheels) 15' Audi S4 13' Audi TTRS (APR stage 1, MSS springs) 09' C6 Z06 08' M3 Interlagos Blue: 6sp, Tech.
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jml Major 128 Rep 1,144 Posts Drives: X5M, GT3RS, GT4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (3)	Wouldn't your suggestion be the same thing as the stock system? A shock with fixed length springs and position is sorta what's already on there, no? Even the coilover systems, except for the highest end race setups, still have the rear spring not inline with the shock.
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Prit@Euro Autowerx Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 249 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary iTrader: (0)	hmm it looks like they used the KW clubsport systm.. The rear perch is identical.
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