help with choosing suspension

330xtrai · 11-09-2012, 09:04 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, 01:54 PM

anyone? lol

cvc 22349a · 11-09-2012, 02:09 PM

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

mike-y · 11-09-2012, 02:31 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, 04:18 PM

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

Meeni · 11-09-2012, 05:53 PM

~800 for the FSD set.

330xtrai · 11-11-2012, 02:08 PM

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

330xtrai · 11-13-2012, 06:14 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, 11:39 AM

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, 12:10 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, 12:34 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, 12:42 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, 01:08 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, 06:24 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, 12:13 PM

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

11-09-2012, 09:04 AM	#1
330xtrai Do you even post BRO? 218 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	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 __________________ E90\|330xi\|SGM\|Terra Cotta interior\|Forged1 Wheels(one side red the other city lights)\|M3 Rep Front Bumper\|Msport Rear Bumper\|KW V1 Coilovers\|K&N Air Filter\|OEM Black Grille\|Red Cyba Air scoops\|DIY Gloss Black Side Splitters\|Tee rear splitters\|Monkey Air Freshener\| DSC_0395-2
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11-09-2012, 01:54 PM	#2
330xtrai Do you even post BRO? 218 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	anyone? lol __________________ E90\|330xi\|SGM\|Terra Cotta interior\|Forged1 Wheels(one side red the other city lights)\|M3 Rep Front Bumper\|Msport Rear Bumper\|KW V1 Coilovers\|K&N Air Filter\|OEM Black Grille\|Red Cyba Air scoops\|DIY Gloss Black Side Splitters\|Tee rear splitters\|Monkey Air Freshener\| DSC_0395-2
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11-09-2012, 02:09 PM	#3
cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	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 s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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11-09-2012, 04:18 PM	#5
330xtrai Do you even post BRO? 218 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	around how much does it run for if you have it personally __________________ E90\|330xi\|SGM\|Terra Cotta interior\|Forged1 Wheels(one side red the other city lights)\|M3 Rep Front Bumper\|Msport Rear Bumper\|KW V1 Coilovers\|K&N Air Filter\|OEM Black Grille\|Red Cyba Air scoops\|DIY Gloss Black Side Splitters\|Tee rear splitters\|Monkey Air Freshener\| DSC_0395-2
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11-09-2012, 05:53 PM	#6
Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	~800 for the FSD set.
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11-11-2012, 02:08 PM	#7
330xtrai Do you even post BRO? 218 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	Any other kinds I willing to go a little more for something better somethings alittle low is fine __________________ E90\|330xi\|SGM\|Terra Cotta interior\|Forged1 Wheels(one side red the other city lights)\|M3 Rep Front Bumper\|Msport Rear Bumper\|KW V1 Coilovers\|K&N Air Filter\|OEM Black Grille\|Red Cyba Air scoops\|DIY Gloss Black Side Splitters\|Tee rear splitters\|Monkey Air Freshener\| DSC_0395-2
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11-13-2012, 06:14 PM	#8
330xtrai Do you even post BRO? 218 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	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 __________________ E90\|330xi\|SGM\|Terra Cotta interior\|Forged1 Wheels(one side red the other city lights)\|M3 Rep Front Bumper\|Msport Rear Bumper\|KW V1 Coilovers\|K&N Air Filter\|OEM Black Grille\|Red Cyba Air scoops\|DIY Gloss Black Side Splitters\|Tee rear splitters\|Monkey Air Freshener\| DSC_0395-2
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11-14-2012, 11:39 AM	#9
mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA 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).
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11-14-2012, 12:10 PM	#10
andrew_b Private First Class 9 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 N54 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lexington, KY 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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11-14-2012, 12:34 PM	#11
Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN 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.
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11-14-2012, 12:42 PM	#12
330xtrai Do you even post BRO? 218 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	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 __________________ E90\|330xi\|SGM\|Terra Cotta interior\|Forged1 Wheels(one side red the other city lights)\|M3 Rep Front Bumper\|Msport Rear Bumper\|KW V1 Coilovers\|K&N Air Filter\|OEM Black Grille\|Red Cyba Air scoops\|DIY Gloss Black Side Splitters\|Tee rear splitters\|Monkey Air Freshener\| DSC_0395-2
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11-14-2012, 01:08 PM	#13
CHECKERED ex deus machina 124 Rep 968 Posts Drives: G30, F15, Audi S4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern NH iTrader: (12)	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 __________________ Daily: G30 M550i, Bluestone, JB4, 1 step colder plugs, 6WB retrofit Winter Beast: Audi S4 4.2L V8, Supercharger, brakes, suspension & exhaust mods Wifes': F15 M50d clone, DUDMD tune, WMI, MPBK Gone: E92 335i N54 468rwtq
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11-14-2012, 06:24 PM	#14
330xtrai Do you even post BRO? 218 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	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 __________________ E90\|330xi\|SGM\|Terra Cotta interior\|Forged1 Wheels(one side red the other city lights)\|M3 Rep Front Bumper\|Msport Rear Bumper\|KW V1 Coilovers\|K&N Air Filter\|OEM Black Grille\|Red Cyba Air scoops\|DIY Gloss Black Side Splitters\|Tee rear splitters\|Monkey Air Freshener\| DSC_0395-2
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01-03-2013, 12:13 PM	#15
carlosalbertogui Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 238 Posts Drives: bmw E91 facelifted by me Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portugal iTrader: (0)	koni fsd better choice i think ..... or kw v1 inox coilovers ---- never ever care about suspension anymore
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