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      07-18-2012, 08:05 AM   #1
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Need education on shocks and suspension

I have a 335d with everything but sport package.

From my research, BMW had to change the suspension on the 535d due to the weight.

Can anyone let me know what the differences are when adding the sport package for suspension (parts and performance).

I am asking as I noticed a little too much roll in my body when blasting through a pack of lexus' the other day at full acceleration, and am wondering what options I have to tighten it up, without making the ride too uncomfortable.
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I have purchased the Koni FSD shocks and suggest either eibach or other lowering spring call Alex at Tire Rack and tell them Axel sent you , they had a 20% discount a while ago, and NO I havent installed them yet I have been LAZY on this, but I have used the Koni FSD with my 02 MCS sport suspension, I left the OEM Springs and added the Konis and man did the car handle WAYYYY better than the OEM set up. Better comfort ride etc etc
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How much does it lower the car? I am not looking to go too low.
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they have either 1/4 I believe and 1/2 inch but just leave your OEM sprins and put the FSDs trust me your drivability will be noriced

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for a non sport model, can I add just a roll bar and would that help with lateral movement or do I need the shocks first?

P.S. tirerack doesn't list any koni springs for the 335d
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trust me I bought the FSDs from them call them and ask for Alex I think ext 294, aparently the way Alex told me is that the same Item number is used on both the 335i and 335d, I had spoken to the Koni Rep for USA and he told me they were same for both models, call Alex!1 ok. BTW my car is also a NON SPORT Model

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So you did just the FSD, kept the stock springs and all other parts and got better ride and stiffness without loss of height?

That might be perfect!
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I did that on 02 MCS i have yet to put it on my 335d as of yet I have been busy and lazy to get them installed but trust me you wont go wrong with them. I have heard of other 335d owners in other forums that swear by them I also swear by them based on past experiences
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Latest update the FSDs are on the car looks lifted 1/2 inch but I presume it'll lower down as I drive it, I havent been able to drive it but will do so either tomorrow or saturday morning and will give insight to this ok
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