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Suspension
No matter what you drive, your
vehicle’s development engineers were faced with
considerations that ultimately
affected its performance – bumper heights, snow chain
clearance and the number
of people the vehicle was designed to carry. To accommodate all of
those
variables, your car’s suspension had to be tuned for average
conditions,
acceleration, braking and cornering. But if you’re not
average, you may want
to tune your vehicle to better match your driving style.
When it comes down to improving your vehicle's handling capabilities,
investing
in suspension upgrades is the best way to go. Whether it's
shock absorbers, lowering springs, anti-roll bar kits, or strut braces,
all
vehicles leave the factory with room for improvement.
UUC
Tuned Suspension Systems (return to top)
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From
the manufacturer chosen by BMW Motorsport as original equipment for the
M3 comes the suspension chosen by UUC Motorwerks as the Ultimate for
all 3-series BMWs. SACHS Performance dampers are simply the best
combination of Sporting performance and reliability for the 1992-2004
3-series.
Where other "sport" or "race" suspensions fail is where many
enthusiasts use their BMW: on the street, resulting in harsh ride
characteristics and even a decrease in road holding from excessive
lowering or poor damper/spring calibration. The typical harsh ride of
many aftermarket options is specifically caused by incorrect
compression/rebound settings in the dampers (shocks and struts) and
inappropriate rate/height design of the springs.
SACHS Performance Suspension give your BMW a strong injection of
motorsport racing technology while maintaining street comfort.
OEM design sophistication results in performance without the
bone-jarring ride of some other "street" suspensions.
The Tuned Suspension System is TUV-approved, assuring 100%
compatibility with your vehicle.
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Eibach
Pro-System (return to top)
Their
logo may read Eibach Springs, but they’ve become
“The Suspension Company.” For years, Eibach has
been known as a leading developer and manufacturer of sport springs for
driving enthusiasts. But more recently, Eibach has expanded its product
line to include Pro-Damper Sets (high performance struts &
shock absorbers matched to the characteristics of their Pro-Kit sport
spring sets) and Anti-Roll Kits (high performance anti-sway bars).
Once you’ve decided you want sport springs, the Eibach
Pro-System is the next logical step in achieving additional suspension
performance. The Pro-System kits are designed by Eibach’s
team of suspension engineers and ride control experts to offer great
street performance without sacrificing much ride quality. With the
Eibach Pro-System installed, the vehicle is lowered (typically around
1-1/2 inches) as you improve the vehicle’s turn-in response,
reduce its understeer and experience more ride control without
sacrificing much ride quality.
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H&R
Sport Springs (return to top)
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H&R's
simple philosophy, "build the best, and the rest will follow," has
resulted in world-wide success. Their racing experience —
supplying the World Championship-winning Porsche and AMG Mercedes teams
— gives them an edge in suspension tuning and design.
H&R Sport Springs are designed and engineered for each
particular application and are the correct spring rate for low
aggressive looks, high performance handling and no ride harshness.
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KW
Coilover Suspension Systems (return to top)
Evolving
from a history of worldwide racing dominance, KW has developed the
ultimate automotive performance suspension systems. The only system to survive New England
winters, the highest quality materials are used to produce individual
suspension solutions that enable customers to adjust vehicle height
according to their wishes and needs. Within the TÜV-tested
adjustment parameters, this can be easily achieved using the
purple-colored aluminum spring collars by adjusting the position of the
yellow coated springs upwards or downwards via a specially designed
exterior thread. In doing so, the vehicle height can be precisely
adjusted, and customers receive exactly the result they want and/or
need. The stainless steel strut housings are fitted the specific
vehicle, and are available in three different damping technologies.
With this variety, KW Coilover suspensions in Variants 1, 2 and 3 can
meet the exact requirements of every customer.
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UUC
StrutBarbarian (return to top)
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Several
features make the UUC Motorwerks Barbarian strut tower brace unique:
Magnesium alloy construction with grade 12.9 stainless steel bolts;
Strength: the StrutBarbarian bar section is tubular for strength
comparable or greater than solid bars;
Light weight: the entire StrutBarbarian weighs approximately 2lbs
(compare to other bars upwards of 10lbs.+);
The Barbarian uses no pivots or heim joints and is therefore a truly
functional structural device. To resist bending and torsion that reduce
effectiveness, pivots and heim joints are avoided.
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BMW
Motorsport X-Brace (return to top)
The BMW Motorsport X-Brace attaches to the underbody of your vehicle,
locking the front end down and reducing chassis flex to a great degree.
Very easy modification to perform with excellent results. Comes with
all required installation hardware.
Factory-installed part on all e36 Convertible and M3 LTW cars. |
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Active Autowerke
Rear Strut Tower Brace (return
to top)
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Put
an end to torsional body flexing with Active
Autowerke Rear Strut Tower Brace. Constructed from Aluminum and Steel,
guarantees durability and strength and will be the final piece in your
performance suspension setup.
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