X3 suspension any suggestions please.

[rob05]

I recently bought my wife a 07 plate m sport x3 which she loves apart from the suspension which she says is to hard.
Personally i don't mind it but...
Anyway I'm wanting to know if there is anything that can be done to soften things up without spending a fortune?

[rob05]

Thanks.
The BMW dealer reckons that if my car has run flats changing these would make a difference?
Would it be possible just to change maybe the springs and bump stops to se spec only and if so where could i get these from apart from a bmw dealer?
Many thanks
Rob

[rob05]

Pickled Piper said:

It may sound overly simplistic, but have you tried dropping the tyre pressures between half to one psi? Letting a bit of air out can often give you just the extra compliance you need to make the ride tolerable.

I would certainly try this before spending money elsewhere.

pp

Good idea worth a shot
Thanks to all

[rob05]

Pickled Piper said:

It may sound overly simplistic, but have you tried dropping the tyre pressures between half to one psi? Letting a bit of air out can often give you just the extra compliance you need to make the ride tolerable.

I would certainly try this before spending money elsewhere.

pp

After dropping from 38psi rear and 36psi front to 30psi all round the ride has improved to such a level it really feels like a different car quite unbelievable!
Nice and firm with 90% of the bumper car ride gone

Edited by rob05 on Thursday 15th May 20:19