Lowered suspension

farb · 08-26-2011, 12:02 PM

Hey guys,

I'm pretty new so I was wondering if someone can

me decide on the right suspension setup for my 08 335xi e92.

From what I've learned through

is that the best economic choice for obtaining a decent ride height + near to stock ride comfort is H&R springs + Bilstein shocks.

Is this true?

what other options are out there? my car is a DD and I'm not looking for an aggressive setup.

Thanks.

reprod · 08-26-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by farb

Hey guys,

I'm pretty new so I was wondering if someone can

me decide on the right suspension setup for my 08 335xi e92.

From what I've learned through

is that the best economic choice for obtaining a decent ride height + near to stock ride comfort is H&R springs + Bilstein shocks.

Is this true?

what other options are out there? my car is a DD and I'm not looking for an aggressive setup.

Thanks.

This is true if you are looking for the cheapest possible setup where you dont sacrifice ride-comfort. Outside of this, look towards coil-overs.

H&R Coil-overs (plug/tweak/play)
KW v1 (plug/tweak/play)
KW v3 (plug/tweak/tweak/tweak/play)
AST Coil-overs (Some modifications needed for install)

MJR63 · 08-26-2011, 09:55 PM

I have AST 4100's and did not have to make any modifications to make these fit!

tibra1 · 08-26-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MJR63

I have AST 4100's and did not have to make any modifications to make these fit!

+1 Swift springs + ASTs...great setup contact Harold at www.hpashop.com

rido08xi · 08-26-2011, 11:12 PM

I just installed a set of H&R Sport springs and used the stock struts.I ordered springs for an "328i" because it helped lower the front more. I like the way the car rides and I find it fine.. In time I will upgrade to an aftermarket strut. Did it myself in the driveway took two hours front and rear.

reprod · 08-27-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

+1 Swift springs + ASTs...great setup contact Harold at www.hpashop.com

I thought you guys had to modify the bump-stops , etc. I also thought most swapped to the M3 front-sway bar because the top adjustment knob on the AST got in the way.

tibra1 · 08-27-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by reprod

I thought you guys had to modify the bump-stops , etc. I also thought most swapped to the M3 front-sway bar because the top adjustment knob on the AST got in the way.

Nope no such issues..hpashop.com sells the set up for xi models with the correct bumpstops..I belive you mean the front strut brace which sits up top not the sway which is under the car..no need to use the M3 front strut braces..but it is a very good mod to do as well.

MJR63 · 08-28-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by reprod

I thought you guys had to modify the bump-stops , etc. I also thought most swapped to the M3 front-sway bar because the top adjustment knob on the AST got in the way.

When I installed my AST4100's I had to cut the bump stops. It was a 5 minute job with a hack saw. You could shim the front sway bar with washers to raise it but I decided to go with the M3 front-sway bar. I would not consider either of these things a big mod to make these work. I love the ability to have the flexibility to raise or lower the car!

reprod · 08-28-2011, 02:27 PM

I am just waiting for my humble KW v1s to come back from CA.

Feels like an entirely different car without my coils...

Fozzy · 08-30-2011, 09:02 AM

Love my KW v1. Fairly cheap and the handling is great. I've adjusted ride height once already to avoid scraping which is a nice option.

farb · 08-31-2011, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Fozzy

Love my KW v1. Fairly cheap and the handling is great. I've adjusted ride height once already to avoid scraping which is a nice option.

Cool. Are you happy with the ride comfort of v1s? Are they near stock comfort?

CobraMarty · 08-31-2011, 07:08 AM

Bilstein sport shocks and Eibach springs.

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 08-31-2011, 09:53 PM

Definitely go with KW V1s. Couple of my customers who bought XI from us were very satisfied. If you have any questions, please message us. Thanks

toddgold · 09-01-2011, 12:21 AM

The UUC Tuned Spring Set is designed to work with the car's original equipment (OE) shocks and struts. It helps in lowering of ride height and better control of body roll from suspension compression.

TL · 09-01-2011, 01:19 AM

I've got H&R coilovers and love them for my Xi

farb · 09-07-2011, 12:33 PM

how is the ride quality on the H&Rs? What settings do you have them on?

TL · 09-07-2011, 12:43 PM

Ride
And feel is def better than stock. Click on my link below and u'll see my settings and other info.

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MJR63 Lieutenant 21 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 2011 335i X-Drive Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tolland, CT iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i x-drvie [0.00]	I have AST 4100's and did not have to make any modifications to make these fit! __________________ 2011 335 X-Drive E90 MTECH 6MT • AST4100's • Vishnu 3.5" DP • Helix FMIC • Procede V5 • M3 Strut Brace • M3 Trunk Lip • LUX H8 • 19" Alufelgen SF-71: 8.5' front, 9.5' rear • Continental ExtremeContact DW Tires
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rido08xi Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 08 e92xi Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Yorktown, Va iTrader: (0)	I just installed a set of H&R Sport springs and used the stock struts.I ordered springs for an "328i" because it helped lower the front more. I like the way the car rides and I find it fine.. In time I will upgrade to an aftermarket strut. Did it myself in the driveway took two hours front and rear.
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reprod Lieutenant Colonel 148 Rep 1,728 Posts Drives: '16 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	I am just waiting for my humble KW v1s to come back from CA. Feels like an entirely different car without my coils... __________________ '11 Space Grey E92 335xi M-Sport (KWv1 Coils \| Saddle Brown \| Bamboo) (Returned) '14 Mineral Grey F32 335i M-Sport (Dinan DHP \| LED Lights \| Coral Red \| Hexagonal Aluminum) (Returned) '16 Mineral Grey F80 M3 ZCP
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Fozzy Waaka Waaka 41 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 xdrive & 2015 F15 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Downtown Toronto iTrader: (3)	Love my KW v1. Fairly cheap and the handling is great. I've adjusted ride height once already to avoid scraping which is a nice option.
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CobraMarty Major 619 Rep 1,402 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi e90 + e92 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: BimmerMILVs.com iTrader: (7)	Bilstein sport shocks and Eibach springs.
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Sean@PYSpeed.com Major General 306 Rep 8,952 Posts Drives: 2009 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (22)	Definitely go with KW V1s. Couple of my customers who bought XI from us were very satisfied. If you have any questions, please message us. Thanks
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toddgold Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Nice car Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	The UUC Tuned Spring Set is designed to work with the car's original equipment (OE) shocks and struts. It helps in lowering of ride height and better control of body roll from suspension compression. __________________ POS
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TL Brigadier General 283 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	I've got H&R coilovers and love them for my Xi __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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farb teh Rider! 12 Rep 488 Posts Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	how is the ride quality on the H&Rs? What settings do you have them on?
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TL Brigadier General 283 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	Ride And feel is def better than stock. Click on my link below and u'll see my settings and other info. __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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