I have a stock 2002 M3 convertible. I drive into the city(NYC) every day. I was wondering if there was an alternative shock/strut combination to soften the bumps without changing the handling characteristics too much? Every crack in the pavement/small pothole is starting to kill me.

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Koni adjustable dampers, and run them really soft.

Yes, unfortunately they come attached to a mercedes!