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      05-04-2012, 05:08 PM   #59
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Originally Posted by YvesD View Post
So, reading this again, you are looking for more 'performance' from your springs rather than 'comfort'?

The BMW spring set is stiffer than Eibach PK so should be a bit less comfortable on the road too. Correct?
Depends... on many things.... On bad roads it feels less comfortable vs. ZSP. On normal roads the ride is more comfortable because you finally get some damping from the shocks, whereas the ZSP felt "empty". I would not swap my current spring/shock combo for the original ZSP even from a strict comfort standpoint (this is highly subjective, but true), and except for the few encounters of really bad roads (think rail crossings) overall the ride is better.

I did it for better handling but without losing too much comfort - and it's exceeded my expectations. Compared to my VW where I've put bilsteins sports + h&r sports, the BMW PS is light years better for both handling and comfort.
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