Suspension options

hybridel · 07-14-2014, 07:44 PM

Just wondering what some of you guys run for suspension?

Seems like the only viable options for what I'm looking for is Dinan Stage 2, and KW V1's.

I'm looking for a minor drop... maybe 1", and I don't track my car... which leads me to think the KW's would be overkill.

My car is daily driven year round, so quality suspension that doesn't bounce would be preferred.

Bilstein B12 prokit looked interesting, but it looks like there isn't any XI love

What are you running?

zipstic · 07-15-2014, 11:28 AM

KW V1's, KW V3's, H&R coilovers.

Dinan Kit

Eibach springs, HR sport or race springs, Koni shocks, Bilsten shocks.

There are plenty other options I've missed that are documented in the sticky.

I run KW V1's.

hybridel · 07-15-2014, 07:31 PM

ok... let's narrow things down a bit

but would you guys suggest for a daily driven car that sees some pretty harsh winter conditions?

MBP0202 · 07-16-2014, 08:02 AM

Koni FSDs. Although they don't lower the car any, it retains stock ride height since they are to be used with OEM springs, not lowering springs.

SM335i · 07-16-2014, 09:16 AM

I'm planing to go eibach+koni FSD, I already got the springs

MBP0202 · 07-17-2014, 12:03 PM

As far as I know (someone correct me if I'm wrong) you shouldn't use lowering springs with the Koni FSDs.

If you already have lowering springs then they should be paired with Koni Yellows (which are adjustable and the FSDs are not) or any other strut/shock that accepts lowering springs.

stashtrey · 07-17-2014, 12:37 PM

I've got V3's with vorshlag camber plates. Awesome setup!

Previous setup was koni yellows with h&r sports up front and swift springs in the rear with HP ride height adjusters, OEM spring bearings and thrust sheets. Helped even out the rake from the H&Rs.

stashtrey · 07-17-2014, 12:40 PM

TC Kline will modify a pair of koni yellows for the front as the koni front struts don't provide enough travel and you end up riding on the bump stops and get terrible front end 'crash'.

I'd recommend doing it right the first time....I figured it out the hard way.

stashtrey · 07-17-2014, 12:42 PM

Based on your OP I'd go for TC Kline front koni yellows with some 335 sport springs. Do some searching...that is the best way to get a solid ride height and retain a DD type ride.

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hybridel First Lieutenant 126 Rep 330 Posts Drives: Brooklyn Grey X3MC Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Calgary iTrader: (2)	Suspension options Just wondering what some of you guys run for suspension? Seems like the only viable options for what I'm looking for is Dinan Stage 2, and KW V1's. I'm looking for a minor drop... maybe 1", and I don't track my car... which leads me to think the KW's would be overkill. My car is daily driven year round, so quality suspension that doesn't bounce would be preferred. Bilstein B12 prokit looked interesting, but it looks like there isn't any XI love What are you running?
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zipstic Major 484 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi Coupe [10.00]	KW V1's, KW V3's, H&R coilovers. Dinan Kit Eibach springs, HR sport or race springs, Koni shocks, Bilsten shocks. There are plenty other options I've missed that are documented in the sticky. I run KW V1's. __________________ http://www.ishopwheels.com
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hybridel First Lieutenant 126 Rep 330 Posts Drives: Brooklyn Grey X3MC Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Calgary iTrader: (2)	ok... let's narrow things down a bit but would you guys suggest for a daily driven car that sees some pretty harsh winter conditions?
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MBP0202 Private First Class 28 Rep 159 Posts Drives: n52 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Around... iTrader: (1)	Koni FSDs. Although they don't lower the car any, it retains stock ride height since they are to be used with OEM springs, not lowering springs. __________________ 2007 E90 328xi l 6MT l Sparkling Graphite Metallic l ZSP l ZPP l ZCW l iDrive l Logic 7 l Mapleridge Headers l 3 Stage Intake Manifold l AA tune l BMW Performance Intake l Euphoria 6K LED interior l Blacklines l V3 Mtec l VMR VB3
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SM335i Banned 104 Rep 1,059 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Location iTrader: (0)	I'm planing to go eibach+koni FSD, I already got the springs
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MBP0202 Private First Class 28 Rep 159 Posts Drives: n52 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Around... iTrader: (1)	As far as I know (someone correct me if I'm wrong) you shouldn't use lowering springs with the Koni FSDs. If you already have lowering springs then they should be paired with Koni Yellows (which are adjustable and the FSDs are not) or any other strut/shock that accepts lowering springs. __________________ 2007 E90 328xi l 6MT l Sparkling Graphite Metallic l ZSP l ZPP l ZCW l iDrive l Logic 7 l Mapleridge Headers l 3 Stage Intake Manifold l AA tune l BMW Performance Intake l Euphoria 6K LED interior l Blacklines l V3 Mtec l VMR VB3
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stashtrey Lieutenant Colonel 294 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335xi TiAg Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E90 335xi Sedan [0.00]	I've got V3's with vorshlag camber plates. Awesome setup! Previous setup was koni yellows with h&r sports up front and swift springs in the rear with HP ride height adjusters, OEM spring bearings and thrust sheets. Helped even out the rake from the H&Rs.
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stashtrey Lieutenant Colonel 294 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335xi TiAg Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E90 335xi Sedan [0.00]	TC Kline will modify a pair of koni yellows for the front as the koni front struts don't provide enough travel and you end up riding on the bump stops and get terrible front end 'crash'. I'd recommend doing it right the first time....I figured it out the hard way.
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stashtrey Lieutenant Colonel 294 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335xi TiAg Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E90 335xi Sedan [0.00]	Based on your OP I'd go for TC Kline front koni yellows with some 335 sport springs. Do some searching...that is the best way to get a solid ride height and retain a DD type ride.
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