E90Post
 


Coby Wheel
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Technical Forums > All-Wheel-Drive (Xi / xDrive) Talk > Quick xi Suspension Review - Bilstein + Eibach



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-16-2012, 11:54 PM   #67
SlantedEyeXI
Cookied
United_States
2
Rep
64
Posts

Drives: 08 335xi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: NY Bx/westchester

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by JTWCT View Post
I'm highly considering B&G S2 springs. They don't have that much of a rake issue, I believe that it's almost near perfect what what I'm seing and being told. It's for the 328i and 335i but works for the 328xi and 335xi. I've been in contact with this guy ( hajduk ) and he used it on his 328xi E90 for over an year. He runs a 275 rear tire with no rubbing. 19" ET 33. See his reviews:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=521402
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=521437

Another guy has it for over 5,000 miles with no issues.

Anyways, I plan to pair these with Koni Yellows for the xi.

Yea his drop looks pretty good...better than the H&R's or eibachs I've seen. Interesting to see your setup. I'm on 19" 275's as well with no rub 15mm spacers. My rears are 1/4" higher than his right now and my fronts are 1/2" lower than his. I never understood this, if the "I" springs fit then whats the difference lol? I even heard H&R race "I" springs fit
__________________
Procede///PWM///Cobb///KWv1///Helix custom 5 style/// BMS DCI/ //Helix fmic///AWE DV's///... simple daily
Appreciate 0
      04-17-2012, 05:31 AM   #68
douglasberardi
Registered
0
Rep
4
Posts

Drives: 2010 328i xDrive
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: MA

iTrader: (0)

Quick completely unrelated question? Where did you take those pictures. Is that the bay in Duxbury?
Appreciate 0
      04-17-2012, 10:54 AM   #69
AWD Addict
Chief Executive
AWD Addict's Avatar
287
Rep
2,870
Posts

Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Boston

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2008 335xi  [0.00]
Damon's Point. That's the North River.

Last edited by AWD Addict; 04-17-2012 at 11:02 AM..
Appreciate 0
      06-03-2012, 09:25 PM   #70
zipstic
Major
United_States
483
Rep
1,188
Posts

Drives: 2008 e92 335xi
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Minneapolis

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2008 335xi Coupe  [10.00]
AWD Addict - Do you have an updated pics from after your car has settled? Or do you know what your fender to center of the wheel measurements are front and back?
__________________
Appreciate 0
      06-04-2012, 09:51 AM   #71
Jeffman
Lieutenant
Jeffman's Avatar
28
Rep
488
Posts

Drives: 2008 335xi E90
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Somewhere in America

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by SlantedEyeXI View Post
That $400 would be well spent or could even get it for cheaper... but knowing that the wicked witch of "rake city" is dead, PRICELESS!!!
Love the V1's and ride quality isn't even harsh... Just fft
FWIW: I've had my KW-V1 coilovers on my 335xi for two years now and still love the much-improved planted handling ,especially with my lightweight 18" Apex wheels **and** non-runflat tires (Dunlop Direzza). I've driven several stock 328i cars during this time and am surprised that BMW can continue to sell new cars that handle this poorly. It wasn't that way when I learned to drive my father's 1980 320i.
Appreciate 0
      06-04-2012, 10:57 PM   #72
AWD Addict
Chief Executive
AWD Addict's Avatar
287
Rep
2,870
Posts

Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Boston

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2008 335xi  [0.00]
I'll get some sbots up this weekend if the weather improves. Been in a weeklong washout.
Appreciate 0
      06-17-2012, 11:10 AM   #73
zipstic
Major
United_States
483
Rep
1,188
Posts

Drives: 2008 e92 335xi
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Minneapolis

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2008 335xi Coupe  [10.00]
Bump for pics
__________________
Appreciate 0
      06-19-2012, 09:01 AM   #74
AWD Addict
Chief Executive
AWD Addict's Avatar
287
Rep
2,870
Posts

Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Boston

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2008 335xi  [0.00]
I took some crappy phone pics this weekend. Let me see if I can get them up today.


Last edited by AWD Addict; 06-22-2012 at 10:42 AM..
Appreciate 0
      06-22-2012, 10:45 AM   #75
AWD Addict
Chief Executive
AWD Addict's Avatar
287
Rep
2,870
Posts

Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Boston

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2008 335xi  [0.00]
For the record, the car still feels fantastic. I'm really pleased with the look and ride of this setup. I'd reccomend it to anyone looking for an daily driver level upgrade that still delivers a great sporty level of performance.
Appreciate 0
      06-22-2012, 12:37 PM   #76
deezofchuck
Lieutenant
19
Rep
511
Posts

Drives: OVER SLOW LEFT LANE DRIVERS!
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: NOVA

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by AWD Addict View Post
For the record, the car still feels fantastic. I'm really pleased with the look and ride of this setup. I'd reccomend it to anyone looking for an daily driver level upgrade that still delivers a great sporty level of performance.
Looks good! - cant really see the front gap but since its black i guess it hides it better.

I have some m3 sides that are already painted JB if you are interested

they are brand new and freshly painted. pm me!
__________________
2008 E92 335xi | Cobb AP Stage2+ | AR DP | ETS FMIC | ALUFELGEN SF-71 DC Blk | HANKOOK V12 | UUC SSK | H&R Coilovers | AE Exhaust |
Are YOU Ready to Buy/Sell/Rent Property In The DMV? LET ME HELP YOU!
Appreciate 0
      06-22-2012, 02:59 PM   #77
AWD Addict
Chief Executive
AWD Addict's Avatar
287
Rep
2,870
Posts

Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Boston

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2008 335xi  [0.00]
Front gap is pretty darn close to the rears now that its all settled in. See if this helps. Sorry for the crap picture. Car is due for a wax and a real photo shoot to upgrade my garage.



And thanks for the offer, but my car is BSM, not JB.
Appreciate 0
      06-23-2012, 10:05 AM   #78
zipstic
Major
United_States
483
Rep
1,188
Posts

Drives: 2008 e92 335xi
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Minneapolis

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2008 335xi Coupe  [10.00]
Thanks for posting the pics. I'm glad you're still liking the ride!
__________________
Appreciate 0
      09-14-2012, 07:48 AM   #79
avenger2540
Lieutenant
avenger2540's Avatar
United_States
38
Rep
432
Posts

Drives: 2014 F30 335i Xdrive
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: boston

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by Amused View Post
I rode in a 335xi with Bilstein sport shocks/struts with H&R springs and the ride was horrible. You could feel every little bump in the road and if you rode in the back seat your head would be bounce off the roof going over bumps or down a wavy road. The Eibach Pro Spring set up, even though they are not for the xi, is far superior for ride quality.

So that mean u change to eibach? that pic is with eibach or h&r? and if it is with eibach can u post more pics of different angles pls?
__________________
09 e92 335xi Alpine White, Saddle Interior, Sport pkg, Cold pkg, Comfort pkg, Premium pkg, Adactive Headlights, Black Kidney Grill, M3front, Mtech rear, M3side skirts, CF Performance spoiler, Kw v1, 19" M6 Replicas Hankook Ventus v12 evo...
Appreciate 0
      09-14-2012, 08:16 AM   #80
avenger2540
Lieutenant
avenger2540's Avatar
United_States
38
Rep
432
Posts

Drives: 2014 F30 335i Xdrive
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: boston

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by AWD Addict View Post
I took some crappy phone pics this weekend. Let me see if I can get them up today.

Hey man do u have a pic same angle but outside,and question am just about to buy a combo,now for what I see on the description of web sale,the only different between h&r and eibach is 3inch in front I guess for what I see eibach is 1.0 low in front and h&r is 1.3 can u confirm this pls? thanks in advance...
__________________
09 e92 335xi Alpine White, Saddle Interior, Sport pkg, Cold pkg, Comfort pkg, Premium pkg, Adactive Headlights, Black Kidney Grill, M3front, Mtech rear, M3side skirts, CF Performance spoiler, Kw v1, 19" M6 Replicas Hankook Ventus v12 evo...
Appreciate 0
      09-14-2012, 03:08 PM   #81
avenger2540
Lieutenant
avenger2540's Avatar
United_States
38
Rep
432
Posts

Drives: 2014 F30 335i Xdrive
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: boston

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by JTWCT View Post
I'm highly considering B&G S2 springs. They don't have that much of a rake issue, I believe that it's almost near perfect what what I'm seing and being told. It's for the 328i and 335i but works for the 328xi and 335xi. I've been in contact with this guy ( hajduk ) and he used it on his 328xi E90 for over an year. He runs a 275 rear tire with no rubbing. 19" ET 33. See his reviews:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=521402
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=521437

Another guy has it for over 5,000 miles with no issues.

Anyways, I plan to pair these with Koni Yellows for the xi.
I thinking about it too,I hear some people say they have the look of h&r and the comfort of eibach and am thinking going this route,but I dont know yet if I pull the triger or not,I will do more research and see what happend,but thanks for the input.
__________________
09 e92 335xi Alpine White, Saddle Interior, Sport pkg, Cold pkg, Comfort pkg, Premium pkg, Adactive Headlights, Black Kidney Grill, M3front, Mtech rear, M3side skirts, CF Performance spoiler, Kw v1, 19" M6 Replicas Hankook Ventus v12 evo...

Last edited by avenger2540; 09-14-2012 at 03:55 PM..
Appreciate 0
      09-14-2012, 03:43 PM   #82
Amused
Second Lieutenant
31
Rep
204
Posts

Drives: 17' F32 440i M-Sport AW
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Midwest

iTrader: (6)

Pic is Eibach pro springs and Bilstein sport shocks. I will post more pics this weekend.

Quote:
Originally Posted by avenger2540 View Post
So that mean u change to eibach? that pic is with eibach or h&r? and if it is with eibach can u post more pics of different angles pls?
Appreciate 0
      09-14-2012, 07:56 PM   #83
avenger2540
Lieutenant
avenger2540's Avatar
United_States
38
Rep
432
Posts

Drives: 2014 F30 335i Xdrive
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: boston

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by Amused View Post
Pic is Eibach pro springs and Bilstein sport shocks. I will post more pics this weekend.
Thanks man,I will waiting for the pics...
__________________
09 e92 335xi Alpine White, Saddle Interior, Sport pkg, Cold pkg, Comfort pkg, Premium pkg, Adactive Headlights, Black Kidney Grill, M3front, Mtech rear, M3side skirts, CF Performance spoiler, Kw v1, 19" M6 Replicas Hankook Ventus v12 evo...
Appreciate 0
      09-17-2012, 09:56 AM   #84
AWD Addict
Chief Executive
AWD Addict's Avatar
287
Rep
2,870
Posts

Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Boston

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2008 335xi  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by avenger2540 View Post
Hey man do u have a pic same angle but outside,and question am just about to buy a combo,now for what I see on the description of web sale,the only different between h&r and eibach is 3inch in front I guess for what I see eibach is 1.0 low in front and h&r is 1.3 can u confirm this pls? thanks in advance...
I'll be putting a coat of wax on the car in the next week or two. I'll snap some more pics and upload them.
Appreciate 0
      09-17-2012, 11:44 AM   #85
avenger2540
Lieutenant
avenger2540's Avatar
United_States
38
Rep
432
Posts

Drives: 2014 F30 335i Xdrive
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: boston

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by AWD Addict View Post
I'll be putting a coat of wax on the car in the next week or two. I'll snap some more pics and upload them.
Nice,I think I decide to go with kw v1,am working now to see what vendor came out with the lowest price...Hey thanks man for reply.
__________________
09 e92 335xi Alpine White, Saddle Interior, Sport pkg, Cold pkg, Comfort pkg, Premium pkg, Adactive Headlights, Black Kidney Grill, M3front, Mtech rear, M3side skirts, CF Performance spoiler, Kw v1, 19" M6 Replicas Hankook Ventus v12 evo...
Appreciate 0
      09-17-2012, 01:32 PM   #86
AWD Addict
Chief Executive
AWD Addict's Avatar
287
Rep
2,870
Posts

Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Boston

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2008 335xi  [0.00]
No sweat. Good luck on these roads with coils!

Def get some pics up in a review thread for us as soon as you're upgraded.
Appreciate 0
      09-17-2012, 04:25 PM   #87
MMOTION
Lieutenant Colonel
MMOTION's Avatar
109
Rep
1,801
Posts

Drives: like you'll never drive again
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: uptown

iTrader: (26)

I'm gonna chime in here and say, coming from a E90 330xi w/ Bilstein sport shocks paired with H&R sport springs combo (i specific) the ride is definitely harsher and you lose ride quality. However, the stance looks amazingly better and definite improvement in the handling department but your wife and inlaws will not enjoy the ride.
Appreciate 0
      09-18-2012, 01:24 PM   #88
AWD Addict
Chief Executive
AWD Addict's Avatar
287
Rep
2,870
Posts

Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Boston

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2008 335xi  [0.00]
^ Same setup with Eibach's does pass the wife test, but not by a terribly wide margin.

Perhaps the inlaws pieces is good justification for the H&Rs
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:03 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST