08-25-2016, 12:49 AM | #1 |
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Stock suspension: F20 vs E87
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I have an F20 (non facelift 116i) with stock suspension and 16" wheels (non runflat - 205/55 R16) and I've been wondering about how the car behaves. It is too soft (everyone knows by now, for sure), but the E87 with stock suspension had waaaaaaay better behaviour. It felt a lot more responsive handling-wise. Has anyone changed things to make it handle more like the stock E87? Initial thoughts are Bilstein B6's and/or antiroll bars, but it's a wild guess. Maybe 17" rims? Everything? ĄThanks! |
08-25-2016, 02:32 AM | #2 |
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I agree that the E87 was significantly stiffer set up, but I think the F20 handles just as well, or even better. You are right that it feels more sluggish, but I don't think it is. The steering feel is a bit vague during normal driving, but provides plenty of feedback on the limit. When driving against E87 on tracks, the turn-in and cornering grip is actually pretty good on the F20, making it easy to keep up with the older sibling.
The tyre type has a lot of influence on steering response. I think you would prefer low profile 18" tyres. |
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AFAIK (reportedly, no experience) F20's M-Sport suspension feels quite close to E87's stock (there was an M-Sport option too, thus quite "Mmer" than what we have, presumably) and F20 stock suspension is really too soft for handling seekers. And, of course, electric power steering versus hydraulic - no contest. And different generations of runflat tyres (if applicable). |
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