Koni sports and H&R sport springs going in tomorrow. What should I set them at?

stashtrey · 03-25-2013, 06:51 PM

Finally getting my koni/h&r setup installed tomorrow.

Curious what settings people are using with this setup? 50%? Full stiff?

Its my DD. I want a good balance.

cvc 22349a · 03-25-2013, 08:11 PM

Hope you got shorter bumpstops or you'll be bouncing off your oe's
I like 3/4 turn from soft on the rear and 1.25 turns from soft in the front with PS springs. My tech says not to set the Koni's right at 50%

lawwailok · 03-27-2013, 01:17 AM

depends on the spring rates. i believe stock yellow koni has a 600 lbs max load before any revalve needed. so according to the feel of your car and your spring rates, you can rough up some estimate calculation and dial in to try out.

notnow · 04-03-2013, 06:59 PM

I just installed a set of koni yellow + H&R sports, the ride is so damn soft at the stiffest settings. My OEM m-sport suspension (same as sport package i think) was stiffer 90% of the time.

The shop said I should run the shocks at stiffest settings since they are brand new.

Atomicteal_M3 · 04-03-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by wonton1017

I just installed a set of koni yellow + H&R sports, the ride is so damn soft at the stiffest settings. My OEM m-sport suspension (same as sport package i think) was stiffer 90% of the time.

The shop said I should run the shocks at stiffest settings since they are brand new.

Same here. What wonton1017 says!

NJ330i · 04-09-2013, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stashtrey

Finally getting my koni/h&r setup installed tomorrow.

Curious what settings people are using with this setup? 50%? Full stiff?

Its my DD. I want a good balance.

Did you get these installed? How do you like this combination?
Thanks

VMRWheels · 04-09-2013, 02:32 PM

Everyone's perception of what is stiff or soft will vary, so you should just play around with the settings to find something you like.

Dbaby83 · 04-11-2013, 11:47 PM

I'm running Eibach springs with koni yellows. I got all four set 1/2 turn from full soft.
So far they ride great. Firmer than the original base suspension, but not to bouncy. I couldn't be happier.

notnow · 04-15-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKLYZ

Same here. What wonton1017 says!

your car looks like my car

black with msport front and m3 sides

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Dbaby83 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I'm running Eibach springs with koni yellows. I got all four set 1/2 turn from full soft. So far they ride great. Firmer than the original base suspension, but not to bouncy. I couldn't be happier.
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