INDY CAR, IMSA GTP, SCCA TransAm, and Formula Car drivers testing or racing with our race suspension systems have often remarked that it "handles like a good formula car". Co-drivers such as John Andretti, Davy Jones, Robbie Buhl, Dorsey Schroeder, and David Hobbes have praised the handling of Korman Suspensions. Join the winners and the record breakers!

Complete Suspension Packages

logo1inkorman.gif (1982 bytes)Roadsport Suspension Systems

Our most popular packages. Designed to be comfortable yet firmly controlled for everyday commuting, while providing substantial improvements in handling for winding roads and club events.

Korman Roadsport Suspension System- E36 318, 325, 328

Kits include:

  • 4 progressive rate springs, 1.5" height reduction front, .75" height reduction rear
  • 2 Bilstein Heavy Duty Valved Front Strut Units
  • 2 Bilstein Heavy Duty Valved Rear Shocks
  • Front and Rear Sway Bars (28mm front, 21mm rear), mounting hardware and bushings included.

318i, iS  P/N 3110318H2, 318Ti P/N 31103318Ti, 318iC P/N 3110318iC, 325/328i, iS 3110325H6, 325/328 iC P/N 3110325iC

Roadsport Suspension System-M3 3.0 and 3.2 Liter

Same description as above. Kit includes:

  • Sport Bilstein Shocks

  • Sway Bars 27mm front, 22mm rear.

  • 4 progressive rate springs, 1.5" height reduction front, 1.0" height reduction rear.

P/N 31103M3B1 

 

logo1inkorman.gif (1982 bytes)Clubsport Suspension Systems

For the more competitive enthusiast who is willing to accept a very firm ride. Stronger spring rates are utilized for outstanding performance in driver's schools, autocrosses, and CCA Club Racing events. Kit includes:

Korman Clubsport Suspension System- E36 318, 325, 328

  • 4 linear rate springs, 2.0" height reduction front, 1 3/8" height reduction rear
  • Bilstein Sport Valved front struts and rear shocks
  • Front and Rear Sway Bars (28mm front, 21mm rear), mounting hardware and bushings included.

318i, iS (all) P/N 3110318H4, 318Ti P/N 3110318TI2, 325/325i, iS (all) P/N 3110325H8

 Clubsport Suspension System-M3 3.0 and 3.2 Liter

Kit includes:

  • 4 linear rate springs, 2.2" height reduction front, 1.3" height reduction rear
  • Bilstein Sport Valved front struts and rear shocks
  • Front and Rear Sway Bars (27mm front, 22mm rear), mounting hardware and bushings included

P/N 31103M3B2

 

logo1inkorman.gif (1982 bytes)Tracksport Suspension Systems

Designed for drivers who intend to WIN at club events. The streets and highways are just for getting there. This package is not suggested for commuting due to low ground clearance, racing spring rates and race valved shocks. Superb handling with neutral, controlled drifts under hard throttle, faultless tracking through chicanes and slaloms. This system is forgiving and quick to recover from excesses. Brings out the best in you and your BMW. R&D for these components has been fine tuned on the track for professional racing series, even down to subtle spring rate changes we make for add on aerodynamic components. Ride height is easily adjustable for setting corner weights. Kit includes:

  • Korman Specification race valved Bilstein front shocks
  • Group N Bilstein rear shocks, revalved to Korman Specification
  • Threaded, adjustable front struts
  • Extremely progressive, lightweight 2 1/4" diameter front racing springs with tender spring
  • Special progressive Group N rear race springs
  • Aluminum spring plates
  • Competition adjustable sway bar end links

    The E36 328 and 325 kits also include offset hard rubber front upper support bearings and offset lower control arm bushings for improved camber and caster.

    E36 328, 325 Tracksport Suspension System P/N 31103M3H5

    E36 M3 Tracksport Suspension System P/N 31103M3H7

 

logo1inkorman.gif (1982 bytes)Full Race Suspension Systems

All the components of our Tracksport Suspension System plus:

  • Adjustable front camber assembly with solid spherical bearings
  • Solid Delrin bushings for the front lower control arms
  • Stronger spring rates to handle additional horsepower and cornering load

This system lets you outhandle just about anything on the track. We and our customers often beat competitors in classes above our entry on handling alone.

E36 Full Race Suspension System P/N 31103M3H6

 

logo1inkorman.gif (1982 bytes)SCCA ITS E36 325i/iS Suspension

Engineered to put you up front

This fully adjustable, full race suspension system is designed to the maximum legal limits allowed in SCCA ITS.  Modified front struts with threaded sleeves, adjustable rear spring perches, our Korman Race Valved Bilsteins, special rate race springs, competition adjustable front camber plates, delrin control arm bushings, and   performance anti-sway bars are included.  Price also includes labor for modifying your original strut housings, available on a core exchange basis.

P/N 31103325ITS

Suspension Components

Steif Bar

An X-shaped tubular steel cross frame that bolts to the frame rails and front subframe beneath the engine. Alone or combined with an upper strut bar, this unit provides a substantial increase in chassis stiffness. Recommended for use with wider wheel/tire combinations, upgraded suspension, or participation in driver's schools/club events. An additional advantage is added protection for your oil pan. Late M3's have provisions for bolting this unit on directly. All other E36's require the use of our Steif Bar Tool, which we will supply at no additional charge with purchase (tool deposit required, however).

Steif Bar P/N 51712E36

Steif Bar Tool Deposit P/N 88886113200

BMW Motorsport Adjustable Front Strut Brace

All aluminum, black finish with threaded ends for "pre-loading" your front end. Motorsport stripe logo on each end piece. Fits M3, 328, 325 through '95 except models with ASC+T.

P/N 313600M

Korman Front Upper Stress Bar

Functional and reasonably priced. Constructed of highly polished aluminum tubing. Lightweight. Fits M3, 328, & 325.

Without traction control P/N 3136100, With traction control P/N 3136101

Korman Rear Stress Bar-Matches above stress bar, fits all E36 except Ti.  

P/N 33523641

Lightweight Tubular M3 Anti-Sway Bars

29mm front, 26 mm rear adjustable bars weigh substantially less than solid bars and have less flex for improved performance. Essential for serious competition. (Solid bars are up to 50% heavier).

P/N 311030E36LW

Performance Anti-Sway Bars

Complete front and rear kits with performance polyurethane bushings. 

E36 M3 3.0 & 3.2 27mm adjustable front bar, 22mm adjustable rear bar.   P/N 33100RDE36M3

E36 328/325/318 28mm front bar, 21mm rear bar P/N  311030E36

M3 Competition Adjustable Sway Bar End Links

Allows for custom tuning of front sway bar pre-load to suit specific track layouts. Lightweight aluminum center with left and right hand threaded rod and joints for quick adjustment. Can be used singly or in pairs.

P/N 3102847

Offset Lower Control Arm Bushings

Installation of these bushings yield more precise steering, improved handling and quicker cornering. Improved caster and camber angles also reduce tire wear on the outside edges and improve front end traction. Sold in pairs.

Hard Rubber-All E36 P/N 3112222

Delrin-Race/Autocross use only-P/N 311202325

Upper Decamber Plates

Hardened aluminum plates complete with studs and bolts improve negative camber by approximately 1°. Can be used alone or combined with our Camber Kit (below).

M3 P/N 31062061

E36 3 Series >6/92 P/N 3106062

E36 3 Series 7/92> P/N 31062063

Korman E36 Camber Kit

For lowered cars only. Improves front strut angle for increased negative camber. Includes special length bolts and hardened washers. Fits all E36 models.

P/N 31062036

Polyurethane Adjustable Upper Support Bearing

Easy camber adjustment to meet a wide range of conditions from street to track.  Polyurethane center section improves response and handling while offering more compliance than a solid mount.  Sold in pairs, fits stock strut assemblies. 

P/N  31330036

Polyurethane Adjustable Rear Camber Eccentrics

Allows rear camber adjustment in addition to factory range.  Kit includes polyurethane eccentric bushings and hardware.  Fits all E36 except TI.

P/N 332202207

Hard Rubber Offset Upper Support Bearing

Produces improved caster and camber angles for better handling and more precise turn in. Provides more even tire wear during aggressive driving.

E36 328, 325, 318iS and Ti P/N 31333325

Rear Trailing Arm Camber/Toe Assembly-318Ti

Getting excessive tire wear on the inside tread? Once installed, our eccentrics allow adjustment of rear wheel camber and toe in just a matter of minutes. Enables the restoration of factory alignment specifications.

P/N 33203567 (camber or toe only, x 2 for both)

Bolt-in Roll Bars

A four point mounting design with a full width main hoop, two rearward braces, and a diagonal cross brace in the main hoop. MIG welded 1 3/4" x .120 tubing. All backing plates and hardware included. This bar is approved for BMWCCA Club Racing in the stock class. It is also approved for SCCA solo events.

P/N 50006091

 

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