Let's have a coilovers - springs - shocks discussion! - Page 5 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

tibra1 · 09-24-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Nr!qUe

I also have a similar scenario. I have an E90 LCI with non sport suspension and would like to lower it. I think lowering it down to sport suspension height would be fine. Could i just swap out my springs and shocks to the Sport ones? or just the springs? Or would i need to swap out something else in addition?
Thanks in advance
-Enrique

I have a 335i and am working with Harold..planning to do all the M3 suspension bits front and rear, M3 sways front and rear, rear subframe bushings, OS Giken LSD, and Swift/AST coilovers..Harold recommends the spring rates you are running 400/800, but i was thinking taking a step down to 350/700 only b/c I live in NY with crappy roads and the cars is gonna be primarly street driven.

Can anyone comment on whether 400/800 to be a decent ride comfort wise..I dont mind a stiffness but worried about how its gonna feel when hitting bumps/potholes?

Any feedback would be great..THX

Bpower · 12-07-2010, 01:35 PM

Any of you tried Dinan springs on (old) BMW performance suspension. He does say that the front is going to be lower to complement the rear height so its something i am curious about. Thanks

cssnms · 01-25-2011, 09:13 AM

Is the LCI 335d base (non perf pack) suspension the same suspension as the gasoline version?

jg3360 · 02-04-2011, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nr!qUe

I also have a similar scenario. I have an E90 LCI with non sport suspension and would like to lower it. I think lowering it down to sport suspension height would be fine. Could i just swap out my springs and shocks to the Sport ones? or just the springs? Or would i need to swap out something else in addition?
Thanks in advance
-Enrique

Bump for this q... I am curious to see any answers.

martinlag · 02-06-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jg3360

Bump for this q... I am curious to see any answers.

Just had Sport Shocks/Springs installed on my base E90 yesterday. So yeah, all you need are the shocks and springs. If you want to go full ZSP, I think the sway bars need to be changed too. Not 100% on that though.

jg3360 · 02-06-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by martinlag

Just had Sport Shocks/Springs installed on my base E90 yesterday. So yeah, all you need are the shocks and springs. If you want to go full ZSP, I think the sway bars need to be changed too. Not 100% on that though.

Is it possible to use that suspension setup on an LCI E90 XI?

mattyjman · 02-15-2011, 06:53 PM

any thoughts on the best suspension set up for an 2008 e93?

DJ Apex · 03-07-2011, 09:40 PM

ya

Fozzy · 03-13-2011, 08:16 PM

Looking for testimonials from those with KW v1, v3 or H&R coilcovers on an E92xi.

I want to lower the xi an inch or so while improving performance of my daily driver, wihout making the ride any rougher.

Anyone?

mJ335 · 03-19-2011, 04:23 AM

Subscribed. Which coilovers would not only lower the car, but provide the best ride quality? After searching, I've narrowed it down to the PSS9s or the KW Street Comfort.. anyone else have any opinions? I commute average 36 miles a day and I'm getting sick of my bumpy OEM sport suspension.. want something more comfortable.

JJGriss · 03-30-2011, 03:34 PM

subscribed. sport e92i and want some more comfort!

e92addict · 03-30-2011, 04:35 PM

Anybody try these? $999.00 and free shipping

http://www.bcracingsuperstore.com/pr...-05-up-bmw-e90

My friend has it on his 09' WRX and he says it's hands down the best bang for the buck and is comparable to top level competitors.

UltraRacer13 · 03-31-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fozzy

Looking for testimonials from those with KW v1, v3 or H&R coilcovers on an E92xi.

I want to lower the xi an inch or so while improving performance of my daily driver, wihout making the ride any rougher.

Anyone?

I recently installed the AST 4100's. If you are not considering these you are missing out. They are now available for the xi. The ride is very close to stock just a bit firmer on the softest setting. then you can firm them up for the track. Amazing quality and they can be re-valved if you have issues. Probably the best coils on the market.

gunnerxq · 04-08-2011, 02:59 PM

I have Bilstein's HD and Eibach pro-kit springs. The ride is a little harsher but performance is 2 times better so its definitely worth it. I think this combination makes your car handle better than with Bilstein sports because they have the same compression ratio but HD's are longer so they are compressed more with lowering springs. And yes i checked this combination is acceptable and doesn't wear out the shocks faster.

d8rknight · 04-13-2011, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e92addict

Anybody try these? $999.00 and free shipping

http://www.bcracingsuperstore.com/pr...-05-up-bmw-e90

My friend has it on his 09' WRX and he says it's hands down the best bang for the buck and is comparable to top level competitors.

my friend has the BR type on his STI wagon and IS250...very comfy ride hands down... doesnt track so perfect for daily driving... a lot of m3/m5 guys have ran the BC racing setup..

hajduk · 04-13-2011, 10:57 AM

Everyone complains about these springs. Don't know why people continue to buy them.

Mx736 · 04-13-2011, 12:56 PM

Cant make my mind up on which coils to get. FK's, KW's, Sonic Tuning, or ST's ??? I want to go low but still have comfort. Cant find too many reviews on the FK's but seems that not all wheels fit.

rogerdiaz · 04-13-2011, 09:57 PM

Ne comments on the bmw performance suspension about $ 1300 from tischer for e90 lci, price equivalent to kw v1

allpj1 · 04-13-2011, 10:32 PM

Does anyone know how much lower the factory bmw sports suspension is compared to just the regular factory suspension is ? i hope i worded that correctly lol

vasillalov · 07-07-2011, 05:01 PM

Just a word of experience here:

The ride comfort is determined by about 80% from the rear and only 20% from the front.

As a side note: I love the ZCP on my E90 for a daily driver and occasional auto-x event. The car rides comfortably on the pothole ridden streets of Chicago and yet remains planted and predictable on autox events.

xnjtranx · 07-11-2011, 09:20 PM

Whats perfer more if i want a smooth and gentle ride??

And to lower my ride..

vasillalov · 07-11-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by xnjtranx

Whats perfer more if i want a smooth and gentle ride??

Buick or a Towncar....

12-07-2010, 01:35 PM	#90
Bpower Banned Drives: E-90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Garage :) Posts: 431 iTrader: (7)	Dinan springs on (Old) BMW performance Suspension Any of you tried Dinan springs on (old) BMW performance suspension. He does say that the front is going to be lower to complement the rear height so its something i am curious about. Thanks

03-19-2011, 04:23 AM	#98
mJ335 Amateur Post Whore Drives: 07 E90 SparkLiN G. 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SocaL Posts: 3,034 iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	Subscribed. Which coilovers would not only lower the car, but provide the best ride quality? After searching, I've narrowed it down to the PSS9s or the KW Street Comfort.. anyone else have any opinions? I commute average 36 miles a day and I'm getting sick of my bumpy OEM sport suspension.. want something more comfortable. __________________ Go WiTh ThE FLoW. \|BL\|RS\|PIAA\|CFE\|CFMC\|SSM\|CFG\|CFDP\|ABG\|M6\|AFE\|MTECH \|RPI\|JB+\|CSLT\|KWSC\|

03-30-2011, 03:34 PM	#99
JJGriss Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 335i e92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Englewood, NJ Posts: 42 iTrader: (1)	subscribed. sport e92i and want some more comfort! __________________ 2008 e92/6mt/sport/prem/active steering/nav Mods: LUX H8 v3/BM CDV/Gloss Black Grills/V1 hardwire Next: Coilovers, Cobb, Morr Wheels

03-30-2011, 04:35 PM	#100
e92addict Second Lieutenant Drives: A Spaceship Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 285 iTrader: (3)	BC Racing coilovers Anybody try these? $999.00 and free shipping http://www.bcracingsuperstore.com/pr...-05-up-bmw-e90 My friend has it on his 09' WRX and he says it's hands down the best bang for the buck and is comparable to top level competitors.

04-08-2011, 02:59 PM	#102
gunnerxq Captain Drives: e90 "325i" Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Staten Island and Albany Posts: 940 iTrader: (0)	I have Bilstein's HD and Eibach pro-kit springs. The ride is a little harsher but performance is 2 times better so its definitely worth it. I think this combination makes your car handle better than with Bilstein sports because they have the same compression ratio but HD's are longer so they are compressed more with lowering springs. And yes i checked this combination is acceptable and doesn't wear out the shocks faster. __________________ Bilstein shocks, eibach pro-kit springs, Remus exhaust, stage 3 intake manifold,Stage 2 AA tune, BMW Short shift kit.

01-25-2011, 09:13 AM	#91
cssnms Brigadier General Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Murland Posts: 3,091 iTrader: (4)	Is the LCI 335d base (non perf pack) suspension the same suspension as the gasoline version?

02-15-2011, 06:53 PM	#95
mattyjman First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E93 Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PHX Posts: 375 iTrader: (4)	any thoughts on the best suspension set up for an 2008 e93?

03-07-2011, 09:40 PM	#96
DJ Apex Lieutenant Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston TX Posts: 479 iTrader: (1)	ya

03-13-2011, 08:16 PM	#97
Fozzy Waaka Waaka Drives: 2009 E92 328xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Downtown Toronto Posts: 390 iTrader: (3)	Looking for testimonials from those with KW v1, v3 or H&R coilcovers on an E92xi. I want to lower the xi an inch or so while improving performance of my daily driver, wihout making the ride any rougher. Anyone?

04-13-2011, 10:57 AM	#104
hajduk Captain Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chic/ago Posts: 724 iTrader: (0)	Everyone complains about these springs. Don't know why people continue to buy them.

04-13-2011, 12:56 PM	#105
Mx736 Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 954 Posts: 249 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [4.50]	Cant make my mind up on which coils to get. FK's, KW's, Sonic Tuning, or ST's ??? I want to go low but still have comfort. Cant find too many reviews on the FK's but seems that not all wheels fit.

04-13-2011, 09:57 PM	#106
rogerdiaz First Lieutenant Drives: '11 AW 335d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 335 iTrader: (2)	Ne comments on the bmw performance suspension about $ 1300 from tischer for e90 lci, price equivalent to kw v1

04-13-2011, 10:32 PM	#107
allpj1 allpj1 Drives: 335ci mineral white Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	h & r Does anyone know how much lower the factory bmw sports suspension is compared to just the regular factory suspension is ? i hope i worded that correctly lol

07-07-2011, 05:01 PM	#108
vasillalov Mad Linux Guru On The Loose Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,993 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335i E90 [4.00]	Just a word of experience here: The ride comfort is determined by about 80% from the rear and only 20% from the front. As a side note: I love the ZCP on my E90 for a daily driver and occasional auto-x event. The car rides comfortably on the pothole ridden streets of Chicago and yet remains planted and predictable on autox events. __________________ Equal Opportunity Harasser! 6MT \| COBB \| AR \| AE \| Forge DV \| HPF \| P3 Gauge \| Hybrid Intake \| O.S.Giken TCD \| M3 bits BMWCCA #447439 Last edited by vasillalov; 07-07-2011 at 08:35 PM.

07-11-2011, 09:20 PM	#109
xnjtranx Registered Drives: 2007 e90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ca Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Whats perfer more if i want a smooth and gentle ride?? And to lower my ride..

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