E93 suspension?? Help!

Zebra99 · 03-19-2012, 05:47 PM

Hey guys,

It's tax season so I have some refund money to burn lol

I've been doing some research on forums and just different products with the different vendors and need some final input to finalize the decision.

Because I drive a 2008 335i E93 w/ sport suspension on 19" 269M wheels, will the extra weight for example be an issue when using the spring/strut combos? I don't want a coil over kit cuz its too much $$ IMO for my purposes.

I had my eye set on Ebachi prokit, but wanted to make sure that I'd get a big enough drop all while still maintaining some comfort to the ride. Will the prokit shocks handle the weight and some spirited driving with pot hole ridden roads (here and there) or should I really be pairing the springs with a Koni yellow sport strut? (believe new ones have been recently released??)

Any input would be nice I just need some advise/current customer feelings.

Please keep in mind:
1. I want a 1.5" drop in front and 1" drop in rear. (small tuck to remove wheel gap)
2. Good for handling, reducing roll, adding grip, and maintaining some of the ride comfort feel.
3. Full kit with everything I need so I'm not screwing around looking for missing pieces.
4. Can handle the weight of the vert.
5. Good for occasional 1/4 mile use. or track use.

Any other input is great.

Thx!

Zebra99 · 03-19-2012, 07:33 PM

Lol seriously no insight? I think I was pretty descriptive too..geez lol

Zebra99 · 03-21-2012, 05:40 PM

Need some insight here guys...

Zebra99 · 03-21-2012, 05:41 PM

?????

O HELLA BMW · 03-21-2012, 07:26 PM

if i were you id save and get a set of coilovers.
i purchased a set of KW V2 coils for $1,500 shipped..
with coils you dont have to worry about, not being to low b/c
you can adjust the height and dampening.

obviously with shock/strut combo if your not satisfied with the drop on it you cand adjust it...which sucks lol..coilvers FTW

Zebra99 · 03-21-2012, 07:34 PM

I had coilovers on my civic so I know what to expect. So now I just need to figure out the exact drop on the coils and that can be determined. What I'm more concerned with is the dampening and how the car will feel after the drop. I don't want to experience any bottoming out that's all.

03-19-2012, 05:47 PM	#1
Zebra99 Colonel 112 Rep 2,856 Posts Drives: 2011 335is E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [10.00]	E93 suspension?? Help! Hey guys, It's tax season so I have some refund money to burn lol I've been doing some research on forums and just different products with the different vendors and need some final input to finalize the decision. Because I drive a 2008 335i E93 w/ sport suspension on 19" 269M wheels, will the extra weight for example be an issue when using the spring/strut combos? I don't want a coil over kit cuz its too much $$ IMO for my purposes. I had my eye set on Ebachi prokit, but wanted to make sure that I'd get a big enough drop all while still maintaining some comfort to the ride. Will the prokit shocks handle the weight and some spirited driving with pot hole ridden roads (here and there) or should I really be pairing the springs with a Koni yellow sport strut? (believe new ones have been recently released??) Any input would be nice I just need some advise/current customer feelings. Please keep in mind: 1. I want a 1.5" drop in front and 1" drop in rear. (small tuck to remove wheel gap) 2. Good for handling, reducing roll, adding grip, and maintaining some of the ride comfort feel. 3. Full kit with everything I need so I'm not screwing around looking for missing pieces. 4. Can handle the weight of the vert. 5. Good for occasional 1/4 mile use. or track use. Any other input is great. Thx!
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03-19-2012, 07:33 PM	#2
Zebra99 Colonel 112 Rep 2,856 Posts Drives: 2011 335is E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [10.00]	Lol seriously no insight? I think I was pretty descriptive too..geez lol
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Zebra99 Colonel 112 Rep 2,856 Posts Drives: 2011 335is E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [10.00]	Need some insight here guys...
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Zebra99 Colonel 112 Rep 2,856 Posts Drives: 2011 335is E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [10.00]	?????
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03-21-2012, 07:26 PM	#5
O HELLA BMW I <3 My E93 180 Rep 3,259 Posts Drives: 12” 335is vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (21)	if i were you id save and get a set of coilovers. i purchased a set of KW V2 coils for $1,500 shipped.. with coils you dont have to worry about, not being to low b/c you can adjust the height and dampening. obviously with shock/strut combo if your not satisfied with the drop on it you cand adjust it...which sucks lol..coilvers FTW __________________ Bagged and Wrapped E93 335i
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Zebra99 Colonel 112 Rep 2,856 Posts Drives: 2011 335is E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [10.00]	I had coilovers on my civic so I know what to expect. So now I just need to figure out the exact drop on the coils and that can be determined. What I'm more concerned with is the dampening and how the car will feel after the drop. I don't want to experience any bottoming out that's all.
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