Suspension setup

[vdamore4]

i own a 1991 M5 i am looking to replace my springs and shocks. i want better then OE performance but i am not interested in a setup that cant handle potholes. any suggestions?

[DCR]

I Have just gone with H&R springs and Koni Adjustable shocks upon recommendation of many others using this setup. I have fitted it yet and will post up when I have.

Dave

[Jeron]

vdamore4,
Handle pot holes in what way?

You probably want springs that are slightly stiffer than stock and a basic Bilstein or Koni shock.

[vdamore4]

when i got the car a year ago it came with a very stiff suspension on it. it was almost track worthy. well not surprisingly i broke a spring driving through Manhattan. i love the responsiveness of the old setup (which appears to be billstien shocks throughout with h&r racing sprinds on the front, not sure what is on the back). in short i want to loose as little handeling as possible while making the car mor realistic for a daily driver.

[Jeron]

Broke spring? wow

If you still have the old race shocks find out the softest spring they are compatible with and see if that is to your liking.

You might consider going with a stiff sway bar. I find that gives a good handling feel without sacrificing pothole compliance.