End-All xi Performance Suspension Thread - Page 5 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

mthomas · 07-31-2011, 12:08 AM

Cool pics, car looks great, what is your measured ground clearance?

SaviorXi · 07-31-2011, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mthomas

Cool pics, car looks great, what is your measured ground clearance?

Thanks
Im not really sure the ground clearence but I live in NewJersey and we have the worst roads (pot holes, cracks, steep curbs) and I have yet to hit or scrape anything.

mthomas · 07-31-2011, 11:50 PM

Perhaps you could get a quick measurement with a tape measure at the front bumper and at the rear bumper

akotten · 08-01-2011, 10:43 PM

Wow, this thread is great. Right now I have just H&R sport springs on stock dampers. Hopefully next year I can afford to get the Bilstein Sport dampers. Also, my dad is building a shop with a hoist, so hopefully I can swap out the rear sway bar myself, and replace it with an M3 sway bar and bushings. (I prefer to do all of my own work)

SaviorXi · 08-08-2011, 10:30 PM

Sorry for the delay. The front bumper ground clearence seems to be 6 1/2 inches and the rear appears to be 9 1/2 inches.

aakrusen · 08-08-2011, 11:19 PM

Subscribed to hear about CobraMarty's results.

merchomini · 08-09-2011, 10:41 AM

This is an amazing thread, waiting to hear if this "new" option is as great as it is sounding, but have learned alot just from reading what is already up here.

I am so pissed at the suspension differences between the awd and rwd........as much as i love having awd in the snow, and having ahd subarus before.......i also want to change out this suspension, have height and rebound adjustability, and have some great performance without spending 3 grand.

Subscribed.

kdiggz · 08-09-2011, 10:59 AM

yes, i am also ready to hear about these new options. still waiting though...

Doyle · 08-30-2011, 12:44 PM

Just paid for the coilovers. Pricing is very good and there have been some very smart people that have had their hand in the production of this kit (myself excluded

).

I'll do a full write up after the install and after I've had some time to form an opinion.

kdiggz · 08-30-2011, 02:40 PM

i can haz some? who what where when why. DETAILS!!!

Kruz · 08-30-2011, 02:51 PM

sub

viperssd · 09-01-2011, 12:31 PM

I'm interested as well!

CobraMarty · 09-01-2011, 12:43 PM

Just picked up the car. Just a quick note.
The front measures 25.75 (was 26.5) and rear 25.5 (was 26.0). I will give it a couple of weeks to settle.
So it is F 3/4 and R 1/2 inch drop.
Those bilsteins are pushing it up probably a half inch. More later.

mthomas · 09-02-2011, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CobraMarty

Just picked up the car. Just a quick note.
The front measures 25.75 (was 26.5) and rear 25.5 (was 26.0). I will give it a couple of weeks to settle.
So it is F 3/4 and R 1/2 inch drop.
Those bilsteins are pushing it up probably a half inch. More later.

Just to verify, this is from stock, correct.

CobraMarty · 09-02-2011, 01:55 PM

Yes, from stock.

kdiggz · 09-03-2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doyle

Just paid for the coilovers. Pricing is very good and there have been some very smart people that have had their hand in the production of this kit (myself excluded

).

I'll do a full write up after the install and after I've had some time to form an opinion.

updates?

Doyle · 09-04-2011, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdiggz

updates?

I promised the company that I wouldn't write anything up until the shop gets their opinion/comments on the install process and I can actually drive them. The install is scheduled for this Thursday. Expect something by this upcoming weekend.

kdiggz · 09-04-2011, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doyle

I promised the company that I wouldn't write anything up until the shop gets their opinion/comments on the install process and I can actually drive them. The install is scheduled for this Thursday. Expect something by this upcoming weekend.

ok sounds good. i'll check back in this time next week

Doyle · 09-09-2011, 07:06 PM

This is for all that have subscribed to this thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=583631

cabophisher · 09-10-2011, 07:22 PM

FYI - Just posted pics of my spring install before and after

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...4#post10396054

sterz85 · 09-25-2011, 10:12 PM

for the people with the bilstein/eibach or even h&r springs, what alignment specs did you use?

would they use the 328i sport alignment settings or the stock e90xi settings?

e85sbm · 11-03-2011, 10:12 AM

Would eibach pro springs with Koni FSD struts work on a 335xi (e90) to keep the OEM comfort over potholes and expansion joints while improving turn-in and handling?

I just want a better look to the car and don't want to be driving a super stiff vehicle. My wife also drives the car 40% of the time and she would not appreciate a rough or harsh ride.

08-30-2011, 02:51 PM	#99
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09-01-2011, 12:31 PM	#100
viperssd Private First Class Drives: 2012 AW ZCP M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 149 iTrader: (2)	I'm interested as well! __________________ 2011 335i xDrive E92 Montego Blue (Ret.) 2004 Z4 3.0i E85 Black Black Sapphire (Ret.)

09-01-2011, 12:43 PM	#101
CobraMarty Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 488 iTrader: (5)	Just picked up the car. Just a quick note. The front measures 25.75 (was 26.5) and rear 25.5 (was 26.0). I will give it a couple of weeks to settle. So it is F 3/4 and R 1/2 inch drop. Those bilsteins are pushing it up probably a half inch. More later. __________________ 2007 328xi E92 Coupe // 6 MT-Crimson Red, Black Interior, Brushed Silver Trim//Sport Seats//BMW Perf. SW Alcantara//CF Roof, Front Lip, Trunk Lip Spoilers//18" 197, F-5mm, R-15mm Spacers//Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads//MGP Red Caliper Covers//BMW Alarm System//BMW CF Perf. Strut Brace//LUX H8 v3.0 AE//6k HID Fogs//BMW PE//Macht Schnell Intake Scoops//BMW EURO Intake//AA Tune//188AWHP-->196AWHP-->216AWHP//SOON- 3 Stage Intake Manifold!

09-02-2011, 01:55 PM	#103
CobraMarty Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 488 iTrader: (5)	Yes, from stock. __________________ 2007 328xi E92 Coupe // 6 MT-Crimson Red, Black Interior, Brushed Silver Trim//Sport Seats//BMW Perf. SW Alcantara//CF Roof, Front Lip, Trunk Lip Spoilers//18" 197, F-5mm, R-15mm Spacers//Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads//MGP Red Caliper Covers//BMW Alarm System//BMW CF Perf. Strut Brace//LUX H8 v3.0 AE//6k HID Fogs//BMW PE//Macht Schnell Intake Scoops//BMW EURO Intake//AA Tune//188AWHP-->196AWHP-->216AWHP//SOON- 3 Stage Intake Manifold!

09-10-2011, 07:22 PM	#108
cabophisher Private Drives: LCI 335xi, JB4, STETT FMIC, Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	FYI - Just posted pics of my spring install before and after http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...4#post10396054 __________________

07-31-2011, 12:08 AM	#89
mthomas Private First Class Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: lNorth Shore, Lake Tahoe Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	Cool pics, car looks great, what is your measured ground clearance?

07-31-2011, 11:50 PM	#91
mthomas Private First Class Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: lNorth Shore, Lake Tahoe Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	Perhaps you could get a quick measurement with a tape measure at the front bumper and at the rear bumper

08-01-2011, 10:43 PM	#92
akotten Captain Drives: 2007 335xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 663 iTrader: (2)	Wow, this thread is great. Right now I have just H&R sport springs on stock dampers. Hopefully next year I can afford to get the Bilstein Sport dampers. Also, my dad is building a shop with a hoist, so hopefully I can swap out the rear sway bar myself, and replace it with an M3 sway bar and bushings. (I prefer to do all of my own work)

08-08-2011, 10:30 PM	#93
SaviorXi Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 335 Xdrive coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 202 iTrader: (0)	Sorry for the delay. The front bumper ground clearence seems to be 6 1/2 inches and the rear appears to be 9 1/2 inches.

08-08-2011, 11:19 PM	#94
aakrusen To Punish and Enslave Drives: with both hands on the wheel Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Under the hood Posts: 201 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [4.50]	Subscribed to hear about CobraMarty's results.

08-09-2011, 10:41 AM	#95
merchomini Captain Drives: 2005 Evolution 8 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA alldaway Posts: 786 iTrader: (0)	This is an amazing thread, waiting to hear if this "new" option is as great as it is sounding, but have learned alot just from reading what is already up here. I am so pissed at the suspension differences between the awd and rwd........as much as i love having awd in the snow, and having ahd subarus before.......i also want to change out this suspension, have height and rebound adjustability, and have some great performance without spending 3 grand. Subscribed.

08-09-2011, 10:59 AM	#96
kdiggz Lieutenant Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 560 iTrader: (9)	yes, i am also ready to hear about these new options. still waiting though...

08-30-2011, 12:44 PM	#97
Doyle Hellafunctional Drives: 335xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 368 iTrader: (0)	Just paid for the coilovers. Pricing is very good and there have been some very smart people that have had their hand in the production of this kit (myself excluded ). I'll do a full write up after the install and after I've had some time to form an opinion.

08-30-2011, 02:40 PM	#98
kdiggz Lieutenant Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 560 iTrader: (9)	i can haz some? who what where when why. DETAILS!!!

09-09-2011, 07:06 PM	#107
Doyle Hellafunctional Drives: 335xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 368 iTrader: (0)	This is for all that have subscribed to this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=583631

09-25-2011, 10:12 PM	#109
sterz85 Second Lieutenant Drives: '07 328xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Troy, MI Posts: 223 iTrader: (1)	for the people with the bilstein/eibach or even h&r springs, what alignment specs did you use? would they use the 328i sport alignment settings or the stock e90xi settings?

11-03-2011, 10:12 AM	#110
e85sbm Snow Wizard Drives: '11 Z4 35iS; '12 MINI JCW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 336 iTrader: (2)	Would eibach pro springs with Koni FSD struts work on a 335xi (e90) to keep the OEM comfort over potholes and expansion joints while improving turn-in and handling? I just want a better look to the car and don't want to be driving a super stiff vehicle. My wife also drives the car 40% of the time and she would not appreciate a rough or harsh ride. __________________ '11 BMW Z4 35iS '12 Mini JCW

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