Refreshed the chassis

[Jony722si]

Finally have time to refresh chassis that I have been dreaming for

may be some of you would say why not get the upgrade parts since you are replacing all these stuff?

I like how the OEM parts provide firm/comfort at same time, my miata race bushing make my butt hurts.... Also the OEM parts design to last long!


lemforder is the OEM supplier that I don't need to pay premium for BMW logo


Ohlins B8 with 10 years old H&R sport spring (yea... its not sagging at all!)


Rear


old parts off,


there are much more bushings that I didn't take photo... whatever you can think about its been replaced

happy with the result !



I thought the ride quality will be so good at first... it stiffing up the whole car and we are basically sitting on the rear wheel. or may be I'm getting old that I can't barely drive stiff cars...

but one thing that I know I am smiling doing every turn in the city/ track after the chassis got refreshed

next project

[rsutoratosu]

Nice.. saw your had rear lower control arm.. diy or shop ?

[Jony722si]

Originally Posted by rsutoratosu

Nice.. saw your had rear lower control arm.. diy or shop ?

I let the shop handle everything, some surprise for the hand brake that need to be replace. too much rust that cannot be release

[grannyknot]

I couldn't agree more, fresh rubber bushings are quite firm but still soak up the vibrations.
Not interested in driving a track car on the street anymore.
I have a big order from ECS and Bimmerworld coming in the next couple weeks and as you say, if it's a wearable item it's on my list.
Really looking forward to the brand new feel.
Who did you buy most of your stuff from? Local or the US?

[Jony722si]

Originally Posted by grannyknot

I couldn't agree more, fresh rubber bushings are quite firm but still soak up the vibrations.
Not interested in driving a track car on the street anymore.
I have a big order from ECS and Bimmerworld coming in the next couple weeks and as you say, if it's a wearable item it's on my list.
Really looking forward to the brand new feel.
Who did you buy most of your stuff from? Local or the US?

I sourced everything in Canada at my friends shop, compare to the pricing. It's cheaper and no headache for duty, shipping, currency exchanged. Trust me. I did research on ecs. Rockauto and some US sites. The local supplier is easier for later. Return, warranty or other stuff. Oh. I also change these to M version, slightly different same price . Why not. 😆


Enjoy your " new ride" soon !

[rsutoratosu]

Originally Posted by Jony722si

I let the shop handle everything, some surprise for the hand brake that need to be replace. too much rust that cannot be release

That lower rear control arm is a btch.. I might go the same if I want more adjustment in the rear..

Actually did you just replace it with oem or adjustable one.

[Jony722si]

Originally Posted by rsutoratosu

That lower rear control arm is a btch.. I might go the same if I want more adjustment in the rear..

Actually did you just replace it with oem or adjustable one.

I just replaced the OEM one, cost me about 45 CAD each side, 1 hour labour for both side