[ExpensiveTaste]

So I got a really good deal on some KW V3 coilovers and I took the plunge. I'm probably going to install them soon and I was wondering what other "wear" parts should be replaced at the same time. My car currently has 86k miles on it. On other platforms, I've always replaced the strut mounts, but BMW is always different so I'm asking for opinions. Also, are there any wear parts in the rear?

PS, I'll eventually upgrade to an M3 rear bar and the Swift spring conversion.

[Kevin@AKMotorwerk]

sent you a pm with some tips

[Ph0zenstone]

you didn't buy those rebuilt ones did you? between the leaks, squeeking and mount-breaking issues with the V3's, i can't imagine rebuilding previously blown shocks could be a good idea..

You should probably do the bushings while you have everything off, and maybe rotors/pads?

[ExpensiveTaste]

Originally Posted by phozenstone

you didn't buy those rebuilt ones did you? between the leaks, squeeking and mount-breaking issues with the V3's, i can't imagine rebuilding previously blown shocks could be a good idea..

You should probably do the bushings while you have everything off, and maybe rotors/pads?

I got a REALLY good deal and yes I got the rebuilt ones. Which bushings? I already have a set of Zimmerman crossdrilled rotors and akebono pads I'm installing at the same time.

[Ph0zenstone]

sway bar bushings..in my old cars they tend to last only 100k miles (which was pushing it) so i'm sure with 82K it can't hurt to replace them with new ones. If you have to do it later on it'll be a huge PITA

[ExpensiveTaste]

Ok, so where is the best place to get bushings? Do they make any upgrades like polyeurethane?

[Alpineweiss e90]

For the rear, upgrade to M3 suspension bits...wishbones, trailing arms, guide links, etc.

I don't believe there are any polyurethane bushings for the xi