e34 mods

[Wombat7762@xxxxxxx]

Lance,

Bilstein HDs are tighter than stock without being too tight.  I believe new 
springs would be well advised after 11 years, the elasticity of yours are 
probably pretty well gone.  I believe that Bilstein recommends sport springs 
for use with their HD shocks. Don't go with "short" or cut springs, 
though--RD, BAV, etc, with have springs that are tauter, but the same size.  
I've been running RD springs & sways along with Bilstein HDs on my 89 535 for 
five years, and although the car is far more sensitive to the road than my 
stock 93 525, it's a LOT more fun to drive.  I don't think the sport setup is 
a problem for long trips at all.

Good luck,
Blake
89 535 
93 525




In a message dated 11/19/2000 1:31:24 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
owner-bmw-digest@domain.elided writes:

> Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 10:48:00 -0600
>  From: Lance <lance@domain.elided>
>  Subject: <E34> Springs, Shocks and Brake pad Question
>  
>  My '89 535i is in bad need of replacement shocks.  I would like to 
>  upgrade to a bit stiffer than stock suspension.  I think the bilstein 
>  HD's would be the correct mix for my taste, but I don't know if they 
>  can be used with my stock springs or do I need to get a short spring 
>  kit?  Or do they work with both?  Has anyone installed the kits that 
>  BMP and Bavarian autosport offer?  I think they both use bilstein 
>  hd's and H&R Springs.
>  
>  Also, since my springs are now 11 years old, do they need to be 
>  replaced regardless or do they not really wear out?   I'm a somewhat 
>  aggressive driver, do an occasional driving school, but also take the 
>  car on long trips, so I don't want to feel every crack in the road.
>  
>  Concerning brake pads..what is the list opinion of PBR deluxe pads 
>  vs. PBR metallic pads?  Is it worth it to get the metallic pads?
>  
>  Thanks,
>  Lance Cameron
>  '89 535i, K&N Filter, Jim C. chip

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