How long has your aftermarket suspension lasted?

u170who · 02-15-2013, 10:14 AM

Mostly, i'm looking for opinions on aftermarket shocks durability but since i'm going through the trouble of creating a post, i figured might as well ask how long anyone's aftermarket suspension has lasted. Mostly, i'm thinking about Koni FSD vs Bilstein HD's.

C'mon, i know you all aren't doing any real work anyways. Post away!

gm325xi · 02-20-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by u170who

Mostly, i'm looking for opinions on aftermarket shocks durability but since i'm going through the trouble of creating a post, i figured might as well ask how long anyone's aftermarket suspension has lasted. Mostly, i'm thinking about Koni FSD vs Bilstein HD's.

C'mon, i know you all aren't doing any real work anyways. Post away!

BILSTEINS!! i just recently installed them on my car and im in love. plus they have a lifetime warranty so you cant go wrong!

MikeR1994 · 02-20-2013, 10:24 AM

H&R Streetperformance coilovers lasted me about 4 months if that and I've had them on my car for I think 7 or 8 months now. I don't have anything else to put on my car during their (minimum) 1 month that they take to review products for warranty, so I'm kinda stuck. I would highly suggest you guys avoid them.

Phil325i · 02-20-2013, 10:31 AM

Had FSDs on my last car (Skoda Octavia vRS) and the fronts had to be changed twice in 50K. Both replaced FOC under 'warranty' but I still had to pay the labor...

335dFan · 02-20-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by u170who

Mostly, i'm looking for opinions on aftermarket shocks durability but since i'm going through the trouble of creating a post, i figured might as well ask how long anyone's aftermarket suspension has lasted. Mostly, i'm thinking about Koni FSD vs Bilstein HD's.

C'mon, i know you all aren't doing any real work anyways. Post away!

Well, my Bilstein B6 have lasted 5k so far, mounted with OEM base model springs, but will be selling them shortly after they get replaced by other stuff. They worked as advertised and I was completely satisfied. Just raising the bar now a bit.

cdgatti · 02-20-2013, 10:45 AM

I had Bilstein B6 on another car (not a BMW) and they lasted over 100K before I got rid of the car and it was still performing great. I don't think you can beat the Bilstein HD/Sport shocks for longevity.

Techevo · 02-20-2013, 12:15 PM

I've used Koni Yellows on previous cars and done 100k miles plus with absolutely no issues or further adjustments necessary.

Atsnow · 02-20-2013, 12:25 PM

Koni yellows on the E36 M3 , 5K Kilometers so far

Bilstein Sports on the 335xi one shock busted last month with about 60K Kilometers on it , it is covered under warranty but I still have to pay for labor and shipping (I've put my OEM back for now)

mlifxs · 02-20-2013, 05:51 PM

BMW perf v1 with oem sport springs, 13k miles.

jwong77 · 02-20-2013, 06:53 PM

Koni FSD here, have about 5000 miles so far. Feels the same as the day I installed them.

u170who · 02-20-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 335dFan

Well, my Bilstein B6 have lasted 5k so far, mounted with OEM base model springs, but will be selling them shortly after they get replaced by other stuff. They worked as advertised and I was completely satisfied. Just raising the bar now a bit.

Hey, want to trade them for my oem springs + plus cash or sell them when you upgrade? I wonder if they fit? I have a 2006 330i non sport. I'm in NYC but you can drop it of at my cousin in New Market, MD.

335dFan · 02-20-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by u170who

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Originally Posted by 335dFan

Well, my Bilstein B6 have lasted 5k so far, mounted with OEM base model springs, but will be selling them shortly after they get replaced by other stuff. They worked as advertised and I was completely satisfied. Just raising the bar now a bit.

Hey, want to trade them for my oem springs + plus cash or sell them when you upgrade? I wonder if they fit? I have a 2006 330i non sport. I'm in NYC but you can drop it of at my cousin in New Market, MD.

I think I already have a buyer for the Bilstein B6. I'm putting on higher end springs plus dampers. But thanks for inquiring.

u170who · 02-21-2013, 08:03 PM

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I think I already have a buyer for the Bilstein B6. I'm putting on higher end springs plus dampers. But thanks for inquiring.

i just realized yours is a coupe anyways, wouldn't fit. I've be en having some problems in the past week, so i might go in a different direction and change the car now. Seems my 06 e90's parts have a lot of problems.

335dFan · 02-21-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 335dFan

I think I already have a buyer for the Bilstein B6. I'm putting on higher end springs plus dampers. But thanks for inquiring.

i just realized yours is a coupe anyways, wouldn't fit. I've be en having some problems in the past week, so i might go in a different direction and change the car now. Seems my 06 e90's parts have a lot of problems.

My 335d is a sedan.

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u170who Private 5 Rep 62 Posts Drives: e90 330I Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	How long has your aftermarket suspension lasted? Mostly, i'm looking for opinions on aftermarket shocks durability but since i'm going through the trouble of creating a post, i figured might as well ask how long anyone's aftermarket suspension has lasted. Mostly, i'm thinking about Koni FSD vs Bilstein HD's. C'mon, i know you all aren't doing any real work anyways. Post away!
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MikeR1994 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 277 Posts Drives: 06 e90 325i, 05 325Ci (RIP) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	H&R Streetperformance coilovers lasted me about 4 months if that and I've had them on my car for I think 7 or 8 months now. I don't have anything else to put on my car during their (minimum) 1 month that they take to review products for warranty, so I'm kinda stuck. I would highly suggest you guys avoid them.
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Phil325i Brigadier General 615 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Had FSDs on my last car (Skoda Octavia vRS) and the fronts had to be changed twice in 50K. Both replaced FOC under 'warranty' but I still had to pay the labor... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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cdgatti Colonel 255 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: KY iTrader: (4)	I had Bilstein B6 on another car (not a BMW) and they lasted over 100K before I got rid of the car and it was still performing great. I don't think you can beat the Bilstein HD/Sport shocks for longevity.
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Techevo Evo Junkie 35 Rep 157 Posts Drives: E91 325D M-Sport, Evo 6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bedford, UK iTrader: (0)	I've used Koni Yellows on previous cars and done 100k miles plus with absolutely no issues or further adjustments necessary.
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Atsnow Captain 80 Rep 967 Posts Drives: E92 335xi, 2010 Boxster S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal /Plattsburgh,NY iTrader: (1)	Koni yellows on the E36 M3 , 5K Kilometers so far Bilstein Sports on the 335xi one shock busted last month with about 60K Kilometers on it , it is covered under warranty but I still have to pay for labor and shipping (I've put my OEM back for now) __________________
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	BMW perf v1 with oem sport springs, 13k miles.
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jwong77 Captain 321 Rep 720 Posts Drives: 2018 530e Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pleasanton iTrader: (7) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2018 BMW 530e [10.00] 2007 BMW 328i Coupe ... [10.00]	Koni FSD here, have about 5000 miles so far. Feels the same as the day I installed them. __________________ 2018 BMW 530e Alpine White \| Black Napa Leather \| Bone Stock
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