[fazman]

Originally Posted by mattoak

I drive my 2006 325i on a lot of bumpy dirt roads in Colorado. I definitely push its bumpy, non paved road capabilities way harder than most people. Its not a baby, its a finely engineered driving machine, and I drive mine on a lot of types of roads that most people would pee themselves if they took their precious BMW on. In the summer I hike, camp, whitewater kayak, and a lot of those activities require driving on rutted, pot hole filled, dirt roads.

That said, I have the sport suspension so its already lower. I'm planning on doing everything I can to raise it up a bit (spacers, larger tires, maybe non sport springs, etc). I am planning on doing a full suspension overhaul, and know everyone recommends doing the M3 upgraded parts for better performance. However, for the types of roads I frequently find myself on, I can't figure out if the M3 parts, which I assume are stiffer, would be an upgrade or just make a harsher ride and end up wearing out other components faster.

What are your opinions? Should I just stick to the stock suspension parts?

Just buy the M3 car