E36 318iS Suspension Refresh

[Doug86]

Hi Guys,

I changed the ball joints and F ARB bushes about 18 months ago but I feel the suspension could do with a freshen up now as no doubt it is tired by now!

I want to retain comfort but improve the handling as a trip out to Germany in Sept is on the cards.

Would something like Bilstein Black shocks (That ECP sell) paired with either Eibach Pro-Kit or Sportline springs be a good set up?

Budget is around £300.

Are there any other bits that are worth doing to firm up the handling? I assume its worth doing the top mounts all round aswell?

[Shropshiremike]

Doug86 said:

Hi Guys,

I changed the ball joints and F ARB bushes about 18 months ago but I feel the suspension could do with a freshen up now as no doubt it is tired by now!

Are there any other bits that are worth doing to firm up the handling? I assume its worth doing the top mounts all round aswell?

Rear arm bushes, drop links, TREs, wishbone bushes etc etc

Basically any part of the suspension where there is a joint is a chance for extra compliance/slop to move in after some years. God is in the detail with this and also if you want to bring it back to as new or compromise and go a little further/tighter