Goldhammer

Need your suggestions on the best spring/shock combination for a 2003 GS300 that gives a better than factory ride as I don't think the factory ride is that good. It rides like a truck in comparison to my 2001 530i. I am not trying to start a feud by comparing the two, but I drive both of these regularly and want to try to get the ride on the GS more like the BMW.

The stock springs seem extremely firm and I want to find something that is more progressive, gives that 1-2" soft cushion thing really tightens up.

It has 161K on the factory suspension and I want to lower it ~1.5" in Front and 1" in back. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

BayAreaLex

First, if your 2001 530i is riding so much better than your GS, then chances are something is a miss with your suspension, i.e. worn dampers, worn bushings, etc.

These GS cars ride like a dream in stock form when everything is functioning normally.

Next, the NF210 springs have a rate very close to stock and will drop you about as much as you require. I had them and was pretty happy overall, but eventually went coilover since I wanted to really drop the car.

Goldhammer

Thanks! I appreciate the information. When I do the classic "bounce the car to check the shocks", all the shocks appear intact, maybe it is the bushings or other suspension components. Again thanks for the reply.