[platnumdesi01]

Just ordered a set online!! Can you please make sure it was the right set. Order # 6017

2009 335i

[Tam@SupremePower]

Originally Posted by platnumdesi01

Just ordered a set online!! Can you please make sure it was the right set. Order # 6017

2009 335i

thank you for the order! the spring perches are the same for all e9x non xi models.

[Teohenwhy]

How long would it take for me to receive them in the Sacramento area?

[Tam@SupremePower]

Teohenwhy: its usually a 1 day travel time.

[plokij]

Just placed an order for that pesky front wheel gap after lowering with shocks & springs!

[supremepower]

Originally Posted by plokij

Just placed an order for that pesky front wheel gap after lowering with shocks & springs!

Thanks! Shipping today!

[Tam@SupremePower]

Thanks for all the orders guys!

[Frsh-N-Klean]

Should get mine tomorrow. Can't wait!

[Tam@SupremePower]

Originally Posted by Frsh-N-Klean

Should get mine tomorrow. Can't wait!

NICEEEE

[plokij]

Hey SP,

Got these installed and am happy with the look. But I've got the metal groaning & creaking sounds coming from the front end at low speeds.

What should I tell the installers so that they can fix it when I take it back to the shop?

Also, I have Koni yellows and Eibach pro springs. I don't think I will need to trim or replace the bumpstops due to the design of the Koni's to accommodate all sorts of lowering springs. Perhaps I should adjust them to be a little stiffer up front, but that's about it. What do you think?

Thanks.

[08msportx3]

have verified why the XI lowering perches will not work. It all comes down to the strut tophat . Its a different piece than what comes on the any I suspension setup . If you buy a different mounting tophat for any other 3 series than a XI version it will work . SO to use the lowering perches you just need to purchase the I suspension Tophat and it should work unless they actually changed the mounting holes on the actual car well it will never work unless each pice is heavily modified . realoem has them for $65 each side

ALL I series cars
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All XI series cars
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This is where these can bought for cheaper than dealer
Lemfoerder Strut Mount - Front
Your Price: $32.85
Part Number: W0133-1779570
Notes: w/ Sport Suspension Packages or Poor Road Package
Position: Front
Condition: New
This Product Fits the Following: Warehouse: A
Vehicle Body
• 2009 BMW 328i Sedan
• 2009 BMW 328i Wagon

[plokij]

Supreme Power? Hello?

I'm taking the car back to the installers today to make sure the top nuts are tightened properly. Is there anything else I should mention to make sure the install is correct so that the noises go away? Could the little piece of rubber be causing this? Should it be removed?

Also, I spoke with Koni NA regarding the shortened stroke range of their sport (yellow) shocks due to the lowering perches and my EPK springs. Their response is that they will be fine. As a preventive measure (so that the bumpstops don't prematurely wear out) I will be replacing my OEM bumpstops with the shorter ones from the M cars.

[supremepower]

Originally Posted by plokij

Supreme Power? Hello?

I'm taking the car back to the installers today to make sure the top nuts are tightened properly. Is there anything else I should mention to make sure the install is correct so that the noises go away? Could the little piece of rubber be causing this? Should it be removed?

Also, I spoke with Koni NA regarding the shortened stroke range of their sport (yellow) shocks due to the lowering perches and my EPK springs. Their response is that they will be fine. As a preventive measure (so that the bumpstops don't prematurely wear out) I will be replacing my OEM bumpstops with the shorter ones from the M cars.

There should be no noises at all. Did the installer put in the dome washer w the rounded side pointing up between the spring top hat and the top strut mount?

#7 in the pic

and #9 rubber piece is not used w the aftermarket perch

[plokij]

thanks eric,

i will show them this info.

[supremepower]

Originally Posted by plokij

thanks eric,

i will show them this info.

If you or your installer has any questions do not hesitate to contact us. We can walk them through it.....

Shop# 714 632 1951

[plokij]

Problem solved:

Rubber part #9 in the diagram above was causing extra noise when the spring would compress, noticeable through the cabin with windows up, at low speeds, going up driveways, over speed bumps, etc. Noise was a low frequency rub/groan.

First we sprayed lubricant, took another drive and noted a reduction in noise.

Next, we removed the part altogether and all noise disappeared.

Thanks to Eric from SP who made himself available to help troubleshoot. Much appreciated

[Tam@SupremePower]

plokij : glad Eric was able to help you out!

[calowexis]

I ordered these a couple of months ago but never got a chance to get them installed. Does anyone know of a good shop in Chicago where I can get it installed?

[supremepower]

Originally Posted by calowexis

I ordered these a couple of months ago but never got a chance to get them installed. Does anyone know of a good shop in Chicago where I can get it installed?

http://www.bimmershops.com/bmwshops/illinois/

http://ind-distribution.com/

[E91_Dave]

Can you please pm me the cost for shipping to the UK, I'm interested a set for my E46 330 'vert

Thanks

[Tam@SupremePower]

E91_Dave: PM sent!

[neilvosko]

i am confused, are shorter bump stops necessary if installing these on BMW performance suspension??

Originally Posted by supremepower

Good thing these are not extreme cases and the perches work very well with stock or aftermarket springs. We have installed and test driven with most lowering springs, aftermarket shocks and various bump stops. No unpredictable handling or a ride that goes from plush to jarring at all