help with choosing suspension - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

330xtrai · 11-09-2012, 10:04 AM

my front passenger strut is messed up so i decided to just change my suspension to a softer one oem is too hard dont want too much lowering .want to pay about same price as oem thanks alot guys
edit: im looking for a full suspension kit

330xtrai · 11-09-2012, 02:54 PM

anyone? lol

cvc 22349a · 11-09-2012, 03:09 PM

Koni FSD struts and shocks with your oe springs or Ohlins coilovers

mike-y · 11-09-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

Koni FSD struts and shocks with your oe springs

OP, This will be the most cost efficient way to achieve what you want.

330xtrai · 11-09-2012, 05:18 PM

around how much does it run for if you have it personally

Meeni · 11-09-2012, 06:53 PM

~800 for the FSD set.

330xtrai · 11-11-2012, 03:08 PM

Any other kinds I willing to go a little more for something better somethings alittle low is fine

330xtrai · 11-13-2012, 07:14 PM

I I changed my mind lol I'm probably gonna get koni yellows and eibach springs but before I do what's the difference between koni yellows and fsd

mike-y · 11-14-2012, 12:39 PM

yellows are going to be a firmer shock than the FSD. The FSD are specially designed to soak up hard bumps, but still maintain sporty ride characteristics.

Yellows are good shocks, and have adjustable rebound, but they won't ride softer than OEM (which is what you said you wanted).

andrew_b · 11-14-2012, 01:10 PM

Koni doesn't list the FSD for use with the Eibach springs - I suspect it's because of the limited travel of the lower springs.

I contacted them directly and they suggested Koni Yellow for use with the Eibach prokit springs.

Another option that will lower you about 1" is Bilstein B12 setup - uses specially valved Bilstein dampers and Eibach prokit springs, made to work together.

Meeni · 11-14-2012, 01:34 PM

Koni sells a package with FSD+eibach. Don't know if valving or spring is different in a set than when bought independently, but you can always get that set.

330xtrai · 11-14-2012, 01:42 PM

Lol its so hard to decide I'm probably gonna go with yellows and eibach I asked people and they said it was actually better than stock at lower settings. Andrew if you had them how Is the bilstein kit compared to stock

CHECKERED · 11-14-2012, 02:08 PM

Bilstein PSS10 coilovers can be adjusted to be softer then stock,
I have the PSS9 on my Audi, best mod for sure, because the stock suspension is unbelievably stiff, stiffer then M3’s / Z06’s

330xtrai · 11-14-2012, 07:24 PM

Thanks I might just go for the pss10 if they're in my price range

Edit: don't fit my budget too much just gonna go for koni yellows and eibach springs hopefully
Thanks again guys you're awesome lol

carlosalbertogui · 01-03-2013, 01:13 PM

koni fsd better choice i think ..... or kw v1 inox coilovers ---- never ever care about suspension anymore

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330xtrai Private First Class Drives: 330xi 2006 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 166 iTrader: (0)	my front passenger strut is messed up so i decided to just change my suspension to a softer one oem is too hard dont want too much lowering .want to pay about same price as oem thanks alot guys edit: im looking for a full suspension kit
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11-09-2012, 03:09 PM	#3
cvc 22349a Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay Posts: 1,710 iTrader: (7)	Koni FSD struts and shocks with your oe springs or Ohlins coilovers __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC tune, Dinan intake/exhaust, KW/M3/Meyle susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS

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andrew_b Private First Class Drives: 2007 E93 N54 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 169 iTrader: (0)	Koni doesn't list the FSD for use with the Eibach springs - I suspect it's because of the limited travel of the lower springs. I contacted them directly and they suggested Koni Yellow for use with the Eibach prokit springs. Another option that will lower you about 1" is Bilstein B12 setup - uses specially valved Bilstein dampers and Eibach prokit springs, made to work together. __________________ 2007 E93 N54

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CHECKERED Racing is Life, Everything Else is Just Waiting. Drives: 335i E92, 05 Audi S4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: a Treacherous Canyon Road in SoCal Posts: 139 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 Audi S4 [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Bilstein PSS10 coilovers can be adjusted to be softer then stock, I have the PSS9 on my Audi, best mod for sure, because the stock suspension is unbelievably stiff, stiffer then M3’s / Z06’s __________________ Garage Queen: 2005 Audi S4 4.2L V8, Vortech Supercharger, PSS9 coilovers, Sway-bars, RS4 brakes, Cat-less Exhaust, 550hp Daily Driver: E92 335i Space Gray on Gray: JB4 G5, quaife LSD, Euro Light Switch (for rear fogs), LEDs everywhere. 12.4@114 Company Car: 997 GT3 RSR

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11-09-2012, 02:54 PM	#2
330xtrai Private First Class Drives: 330xi 2006 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 166 iTrader: (0)	anyone? lol

11-09-2012, 05:18 PM	#5
330xtrai Private First Class Drives: 330xi 2006 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 166 iTrader: (0)	around how much does it run for if you have it personally

11-09-2012, 06:53 PM	#6
Meeni Gateropode Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN Posts: 734 iTrader: (0)	~800 for the FSD set.

11-11-2012, 03:08 PM	#7
330xtrai Private First Class Drives: 330xi 2006 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 166 iTrader: (0)	Any other kinds I willing to go a little more for something better somethings alittle low is fine

11-13-2012, 07:14 PM	#8
330xtrai Private First Class Drives: 330xi 2006 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 166 iTrader: (0)	I I changed my mind lol I'm probably gonna get koni yellows and eibach springs but before I do what's the difference between koni yellows and fsd

11-14-2012, 12:39 PM	#9
mike-y just another bmw douche bag Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,794 iTrader: (4)	yellows are going to be a firmer shock than the FSD. The FSD are specially designed to soak up hard bumps, but still maintain sporty ride characteristics. Yellows are good shocks, and have adjustable rebound, but they won't ride softer than OEM (which is what you said you wanted).

11-14-2012, 01:34 PM	#11
Meeni Gateropode Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN Posts: 734 iTrader: (0)	Koni sells a package with FSD+eibach. Don't know if valving or spring is different in a set than when bought independently, but you can always get that set.

11-14-2012, 01:42 PM	#12
330xtrai Private First Class Drives: 330xi 2006 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 166 iTrader: (0)	Lol its so hard to decide I'm probably gonna go with yellows and eibach I asked people and they said it was actually better than stock at lower settings. Andrew if you had them how Is the bilstein kit compared to stock

11-14-2012, 07:24 PM	#14
330xtrai Private First Class Drives: 330xi 2006 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 166 iTrader: (0)	Thanks I might just go for the pss10 if they're in my price range Edit: don't fit my budget too much just gonna go for koni yellows and eibach springs hopefully Thanks again guys you're awesome lol

01-03-2013, 01:13 PM	#15
carlosalbertogui Second Lieutenant Drives: bmw E91 facelifted by me Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portugal Posts: 234 iTrader: (0)	koni fsd better choice i think ..... or kw v1 inox coilovers ---- never ever care about suspension anymore