[TJBentley]

Today I got a 2016 528 xdrive to replace my 2012 528 xdrive while its in for recall and service work. Both non sport suspension. The car drives nice and tight as a new car should, noticeable different than mine. What do I need to do to my car or change to make it drive new again?

[bake]

That is probably mostly suspension related. I would say depending on your mileage, look at replacing components like the dampers, control arms, etc. etc. Walnut blasting can help with regaining some lost power from carbon build-up in the engine.

[TJBentley]

Originally Posted by bake

That is probably mostly suspension related. I would say depending on your mileage, look at replacing components like the dampers, control arms, etc. etc. Walnut blasting can help with regaining some lost power from carbon build-up in the engine.

Thanks for replying bake. Yeah it's definitely the suspension. My car has got 60,000 miles on it. Never changed any suspension parts. The new car drove very nice and tight over bumps and potholes, mine isn't that way anymore. Do you know if the standard suspension is the same between pre lci and lci models? I'll look into the parts you mentioned

[lsturbointeg]

Probably your suspension has gone through normal wear and tear? Changing out the shocks should improve handling.

[bake]

Originally Posted by TJBentley

Thanks for replying bake. Yeah it's definitely the suspension. My car has got 60,000 miles on it. Never changed any suspension parts. The new car drove very nice and tight over bumps and potholes, mine isn't that way anymore. Do you know if the standard suspension is the same between pre lci and lci models? I'll look into the parts you mentioned

At 60k miles, I would say your shocks are definitely coming to a point where you will see a noticeable improvement in ride quality by replacing them. Those parts just get beat up and need replacement eventually. There are also things like trailing arm bushings and things of that nature that wear out as well and a refresh could really tighten things up for you.

[lsturbointeg]

Maybe look into some performance shocks!

[TJBentley]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Maybe look into some performance shocks!

Good idea! Any idea where to start looking? Any vendors you know of?

[TJBentley]

Originally Posted by bake

At 60k miles, I would say your shocks are definitely coming to a point where you will see a noticeable improvement in ride quality by replacing them. Those parts just get beat up and need replacement eventually. There are also things like trailing arm bushings and things of that nature that wear out as well and a refresh could really tighten things up for you.

Thanks. So changing the shocks will prove to be the most noticeable improvement out of everything to else change ? Ive also been thinking of putting on h&r springs too I'm sure that should do something to support better handling

[bake]

Look into Bilstein shocks. You can order them from Bav Auto. Ifyou want to go for performance oriented springs, I would recommend AC Schnitzer. The drop is not as much as H&R, but it gives you a firmer ride than stock, but doesn't make your car look too "aftermarket"

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by bake

Look into Bilstein shocks. You can order them from Bav Auto if you want Togo for performance oriented springs, I would recommend AC Schnitzer. The drop is not as much as H&R, but it gives you a firmer ride than stock, but doesn't make your car look too "aftermarket"

did some research on the Bilsteins since i ran those on my lifted Titan and those are some really well built shocks!