04-27-2018, 03:08 PM | #1 |
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Tired of Bouncy Suspension
Love my 230i M Sport overall—which I chose over the base model for the tighter feel, steering wheel and slightly more connected steering—but I’m getting tired of the bouncy suspension. I’m on conventional tires, which helps some, but the car just feels under-damped. I’ve driven 230i m sport convertibles that felt much better damped, as well as M Sport 430is. This seems to be an issue with the 330i m sport and the 230i. What are my options? Are there parts from the 230i M Sport Vert I can swap in to my car?
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04-27-2018, 03:30 PM | #3 |
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No, static 704 suspension. I noticed it on the test drive but thought it'd be more livable in the long run, especially after I swapped tires. And to be fair, it has been livable - I've had the car for over a year - I just think it could be better. Driving a 230i vert with a static sport suspension was an eye-opener.
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04-27-2018, 03:43 PM | #5 |
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Yeah, it feels like there's too much spring and too little damping. I think stiffer springs might help a bit, but I'm thinking just doing the springs won't fix everything.
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04-27-2018, 03:56 PM | #6 |
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Interesting, I don't have bounce on my 228i standard M-sport suspension. Wonder if they changed something on the 230i? Or maybe you just have a bad shock?
Also the convertible weighs considerably more than the coupe. I can see how that would effect the ride. I will say that my car rides smoother with a couple of cases of water and groceries in the trunk. |
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