Suspension From Scratch. Your Choice?

So here's the latest. Bilstein was expected to ship them out on the 27th, but due to recent events has closed down. From the time I ordered to that date is about 2 months.

I suspect anybody interested in a Damptronic kit right now would experience a similar wait period, pending current factors.

TechE wrote

So here's the latest. Bilstein was expected to ship them out on the 27th, but due to recent events has closed down. From the time I ordered to that date is about 2 months.

I suspect anybody interested in a Damptronic kit right now would experience a similar wait period, pending current factors.

Did you ever get them installed? How was your experience? How’s the ride? I’m looking to get them now on my new to me e92 m3.

Yianni-MCB-M3 wrote

Did you ever get them installed? How was your experience? How’s the ride? I’m looking to get them now on my new to me e92 m3.

I did. I sold my M3 with them on a bit over a year ago, but they were solid. Nothing but good things to say from spirited weekend driving. If retaining EDC is your goal then they're an easy buy.

Other EDC-compatible setups are the TracTive Touring, Track and Race semiactive EDC plug-n-play kits (optional standalone controller which gives you the ability to setup your own low-speed bump, pitch and roll control) or the Nitron elec-TRON Roadsport, R1 and R3 semiactive EDC plug-n-play kits (also has optional DCU standalone controller). KW DDC kit is another option but based on its price, I’d go with either TracTive or Nitron.

If you decide to eliminate EDC and go with passive dampers, the Ohlins R&T OTS or 3DM custom kits or Nitron Roadsport, R1 or R3 kits or MCS 1WNR, 2WNR, 2WR or 3WR kits or Intrax 1k2 or 2k2 (with optional features Anti-Roll Control and Black Titan) are all nice passive options, depending on budget and goal for the suspension setup.

Would I be insane to simply replace the OEM (Sachs) EDC struts and shocks? I plan to do some light track days with this car, but I specifically don't want to track it seriously. No big brake kits or anything like that. Just brake pads and maybe some 200tw tires.

My criteria is to be able to lap around Sebring without getting annoyed at the understeer. I already took it once on the OEM dampers (completely shot) and thought it was fine. If OEM has the best comfort ride quality, then I'm happy to trade performance for it.

tjames975 wrote

Would I be insane to simply replace the OEM (Sachs) EDC struts and shocks? I plan to do some light track days with this car, but I specifically don't want to track it seriously. No big brake kits or anything like that. Just brake pads and maybe some 200tw tires.

My criteria is to be able to lap around Sebring without getting annoyed at the understeer. I already took it once on the OEM dampers (completely shot) and thought it was fine. If OEM has the best comfort ride quality, then I'm happy to trade performance for it.

If you aren't chasing lap times, this is perfectly fine. I have tracked my bone stock car with just wheels/tires and pads/fluid many times. Its quite capable and a blast to drive.

I would suggest some form of camber correction. (more than what pulling the pins give) Just so your tires last longer than a few sessions.

BigTee wrote

If you aren't chasing lap times, this is perfectly fine. I have tracked my bone stock car with just wheels/tires and pads/fluid many times. Its quite capable and a blast to drive.

I would suggest some form of camber correction. (more than what pulling the pins give) Just so your tires last longer than a few sessions.

Thanks for your thoughts. I do have the Dinan camber plates and springs. It's only -2.5 degrees of camber, but that should be barely enough. Although I'm a little curious about lap times to compare against my old car, I figure I can always push the tires harder a few laps if needed.