OEM BMW Performance E90 Sedan Suspension Kit

FinerThingsinLife · 11-02-2010, 09:49 PM

Was thinking about getting this for my car. Question i have is from what i have read is the kit doesn't lower the car much more. Would this be a decent set up with ride comfort if i switched out the springs and put some H@R or eibach springs in there?

Thanks!

acerboo · 11-03-2010, 03:28 AM

the perf suspension kit is great as is lowers about half inch on sports suspension

ay7389 · 11-03-2010, 02:26 PM

I just ordered the old performance suspension kit and I'm trying to decide what springs to run in order to get more of a drop as well. I prefer the less raked look of H&R sport but I've noticed that Eibach Pro is much closer to the spring rates of the ZSP springs, which I have.

FinerThingsinLife · 11-03-2010, 05:33 PM

Completely agree with you Ay, just wondering if this is going to kill the ride on the car. Cant beat it for the price.

Fraggy · 11-03-2010, 05:46 PM

Id love to drive a Eibach/BMW Perf car to see how it compares.

ay7389 · 11-03-2010, 06:06 PM

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Id love to drive a Eibach/BMW Perf car to see how it compares.

Fraggy, are you running bmw perf. with H&R sport? If so, what are your thoughts on the ride quality and handling?

FinerThings, might I suggest making the the thread title more specific? e.g. "OEM BMW Performance E90 Sedan Suspension Kit + Aftermarket Lowering Springs". There are numerous threads on the BMW perf. suspension kit and maybe this way people who have have tried aftermarket springs can chime in.

Fraggy · 11-03-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ay7389

Fraggy, are you running bmw perf. with H&R sport? If so, what are your thoughts on the ride quality and handling?

No H&R here, BMW Perf springs as well, T3f/T4r thats why Id be interested in the Eibach since rates are similar to ZSP so handing should be pretty much the same but with way better looks.

FinerThingsinLife · 11-03-2010, 09:28 PM

Ya i should have named it that, not sure on how to change the thread name. Fraggy is it a much stiffer ride with the Bmw performance suspension than the stock suspension?

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Originally Posted by ay7389

Fraggy, are you running bmw perf. with H&R sport? If so, what are your thoughts on the ride quality and handling?

FinerThings, might I suggest making the the thread title more specific? e.g. "OEM BMW Performance E90 Sedan Suspension Kit + Aftermarket Lowering Springs". There are numerous threads on the BMW perf. suspension kit and maybe this way people who have have tried aftermarket springs can chime in.

Fraggy · 11-04-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FinerThingsinLife

Fraggy is it a much stiffer ride with the Bmw performance suspension than the stock suspension?

I dont think much stiff, but its nice and the ride is good too. I had PSS9s on before I got the perf pack so its hard to remember zsp ride and handling.

What I do remember is that the first month or so it seems pretty damn firm, but then breaks in and is really nice.

FinerThingsinLife · 11-06-2010, 04:19 PM

Fraggy do u have the yellow oem springs???

Scottycs · 11-06-2010, 09:50 PM

I installed the old kit today with 335 sport springs on my 328 non sport. There was a little bit drop and a huge improvement! The car is very tight and firm. The install took 4 hours (drinking beer and taking breaks) with no air tools and went quite well.

mcrazyrider · 11-06-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottycs

I installed the old kit today with 335 sport springs on my 328 non sport. There was a little bit drop and a huge improvement! The car is very tight and firm. The install took 4 hours (drinking beer and taking breaks) with no air tools and went quite well.

I have the old kit and waiting on the springs, I also have a non sport car, what other parts do I need to complete the job?

Fraggy · 11-06-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FinerThingsinLife

Fraggy do u have the yellow oem springs???

Yes, T3 front, and T4 rear.

Scottycs · 11-06-2010, 10:11 PM

Nothing!

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Originally Posted by mcrazyrider

I have the old kit and waiting on the springs, I also have a non sport car, what other parts do I need to complete the job?

mcrazyrider · 11-06-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottycs

Nothing!

tisher website states that non port cars needs stabilizers, are they talking about new sway bars?

Scottycs · 11-07-2010, 10:12 AM

You can install them if you like, but I did not. I wouldn't bother with them for the price, because 99.9% of the people would not be able to tell the difference. The car is stiff enough that there is very little body roll. My car tends to oversteer at the limits even running a 19" staggered setup, which I like.

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tisher website states that non port cars needs stabilizers, are they talking about new sway bars?

mcrazyrider · 11-07-2010, 06:26 PM

thanks for the info i will be installing the suspension pretty soon im working on the wheels looking for 18" or 19" staggered

rogerdiaz · 04-14-2011, 10:50 PM

Ne1 comment on zsp vs oem performanve(new kit).

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FinerThingsinLife Private First Class 8 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ iTrader: (1)	OEM BMW Performance E90 Sedan Suspension Kit Was thinking about getting this for my car. Question i have is from what i have read is the kit doesn't lower the car much more. Would this be a decent set up with ride comfort if i switched out the springs and put some H@R or eibach springs in there? Thanks!
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ay7389 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I just ordered the old performance suspension kit and I'm trying to decide what springs to run in order to get more of a drop as well. I prefer the less raked look of H&R sport but I've noticed that Eibach Pro is much closer to the spring rates of the ZSP springs, which I have.
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FinerThingsinLife Private First Class 8 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ iTrader: (1)	Completely agree with you Ay, just wondering if this is going to kill the ride on the car. Cant beat it for the price.
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FinerThingsinLife Private First Class 8 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ iTrader: (1)	Fraggy do u have the yellow oem springs???
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Scottycs Banned 54 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (6)	I installed the old kit today with 335 sport springs on my 328 non sport. There was a little bit drop and a huge improvement! The car is very tight and firm. The install took 4 hours (drinking beer and taking breaks) with no air tools and went quite well.
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mcrazyrider Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Riverview FL iTrader: (1) Garage List 08 E90 [0.00]	thanks for the info i will be installing the suspension pretty soon im working on the wheels looking for 18" or 19" staggered
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