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Hello. I've convinced myself that it's time to upgrade my suspension (currently all stock components) and need to make some decisions. I've read many of the suspension posts here with interest but I thought I'd simply ask for some direct advice so here goes. Thanks for taking the time to read and reply.
Background: I've got an 02 w/ 74K miles. No real problems to-date. Have tracked the car pretty hard the past 3 years and am an instructor for BMW and PCA driver schools. Mods include Stoptech front BBK (many thanks to Dave Z), Dinan CAI, exhaust and differential, UUC short shift kit, Rogue tranny mounts, as well as competition tires and wheels for track days. I drive hard on the track but am usually pretty tame on the street. It's my daily driver and I don't need any traffic tickets.
I've investigated Dinan, GC, and H&R. Liked the handling of a GC setup on an E46 a lot but unsure how much would translate to the E39. Thinking about a set of GC coilovers with a Dinan rear sway bar and possibly strut tower braces. I don't want a washboard suspension but I'd like to reduce the amount of roll in corners I get at speed. Also experiencing significant track tire wear on the outer edge of the fronts and assume this is due to less than optimum camber.
Question: I know there is a significant personal preference factor that eliminates a universal right answer but I'd appreciate any comments from those of you with experience in this area. Do you think this is probably a good setup? Are there other manufacturers I should consider? Is corner weighting a necessary part of the installation process or just nice to do?
Thanks again
Background: I've got an 02 w/ 74K miles. No real problems to-date. Have tracked the car pretty hard the past 3 years and am an instructor for BMW and PCA driver schools. Mods include Stoptech front BBK (many thanks to Dave Z), Dinan CAI, exhaust and differential, UUC short shift kit, Rogue tranny mounts, as well as competition tires and wheels for track days. I drive hard on the track but am usually pretty tame on the street. It's my daily driver and I don't need any traffic tickets.
I've investigated Dinan, GC, and H&R. Liked the handling of a GC setup on an E46 a lot but unsure how much would translate to the E39. Thinking about a set of GC coilovers with a Dinan rear sway bar and possibly strut tower braces. I don't want a washboard suspension but I'd like to reduce the amount of roll in corners I get at speed. Also experiencing significant track tire wear on the outer edge of the fronts and assume this is due to less than optimum camber.
Question: I know there is a significant personal preference factor that eliminates a universal right answer but I'd appreciate any comments from those of you with experience in this area. Do you think this is probably a good setup? Are there other manufacturers I should consider? Is corner weighting a necessary part of the installation process or just nice to do?
Thanks again