XI Newbie Suspension Questions Here

dcf_atl · 08-05-2009, 10:14 AM

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Ok - I just got a 2006 330xi with 128k on it and it needs some front suspension work done. The dealer just replaced the lower control arms and it is still clunking / rattling in the front left -- The dealer is looking into that now.

But my question is -- what are my best "sport suspension" options? Not going to the track just spirited driving around town. How about one of these 335i Sport package suspension? withh they work on my xi?

Most likely I am looking for Springs and Struts/Shocks - or just shocks. Any nothing crazy hard or low -- just some bilstein sports would be great -- but if I could save some $$$ by buying somebody's used OEM stuff that would be great.

Any and all help/advice is apreciated. -- Also looking for a reasonably price shop to do it in SoCal.

Thanks
David

FoShizzle · 08-06-2009, 06:52 PM

Welcometo the forum. Congrats on the car.
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jpsum · 08-06-2009, 08:47 PM

holy smokes. 128k??? damn.

UdubBadger · 08-07-2009, 12:56 AM

i dont even think blisten makes shocks for the XI

I'd just get some H&R coilovers and be done with it.

MMOTION · 08-21-2009, 01:46 PM

should check out the XI forums and you'll realize you don't have too many options unfortunately. you can either go with just springs (h&r/eibach/Tein) and stock shocks or go full coilovers (KW/H&R/Tein).

Bilstein currently doesn't sell the B6/B8 shocks in NA as of yet, but they do sell them in Europe. You can use the rear oem sport suspension off an "I" but you'll have to retain the front XI shocks. The Dinan suspension upgrage for XI follows this methodology, but good luck finding someone who will just part out their rear zsp shocks.

dcf_atl · 08-21-2009, 06:55 PM

Rides real nice -- but obviously I need some time to give it a true evaluation.

Opinions on the height? (42yr old father of 3)

jpsum · 08-21-2009, 07:13 PM

looks great! perhaps 1/2" too low?

Where did you get it from? and how much?

RevC · 08-22-2009, 01:05 AM

nice!

08-05-2009, 10:14 AM	#1
dcf_atl Enlisted Member 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 1990 325i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	XI Newbie Suspension Questions Here - Thanks in Advance! BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: None Item Interest Ok - I just got a 2006 330xi with 128k on it and it needs some front suspension work done. The dealer just replaced the lower control arms and it is still clunking / rattling in the front left -- The dealer is looking into that now. But my question is -- what are my best "sport suspension" options? Not going to the track just spirited driving around town. How about one of these 335i Sport package suspension? withh they work on my xi? Most likely I am looking for Springs and Struts/Shocks - or just shocks. Any nothing crazy hard or low -- just some bilstein sports would be great -- but if I could save some $$$ by buying somebody's used OEM stuff that would be great. Any and all help/advice is apreciated. -- Also looking for a reasonably price shop to do it in SoCal. Thanks David
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08-06-2009, 06:52 PM	#2
FoShizzle aka Mike 106 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: AW E92 335is Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LA/Ventura, CA iTrader: (11)	Welcometo the forum. Congrats on the car. Send Longtran a PM. MANY people here have used him and are very happy with his work and prices.
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08-06-2009, 08:47 PM	#3
jpsum Major 274 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	holy smokes. 128k??? damn.
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08-07-2009, 12:56 AM	#4
UdubBadger Banned 633 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	i dont even think blisten makes shocks for the XI I'd just get some H&R coilovers and be done with it.
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08-21-2009, 01:46 PM	#5
MMOTION Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,801 Posts Drives: like you'll never drive again Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: uptown iTrader: (26)	should check out the XI forums and you'll realize you don't have too many options unfortunately. you can either go with just springs (h&r/eibach/Tein) and stock shocks or go full coilovers (KW/H&R/Tein). Bilstein currently doesn't sell the B6/B8 shocks in NA as of yet, but they do sell them in Europe. You can use the rear oem sport suspension off an "I" but you'll have to retain the front XI shocks. The Dinan suspension upgrage for XI follows this methodology, but good luck finding someone who will just part out their rear zsp shocks. Last edited by MMOTION; 08-21-2009 at 02:01 PM..
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08-21-2009, 06:55 PM	#6
dcf_atl Enlisted Member 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 1990 325i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Got the KW Varient 1's installed on my XI today Rides real nice -- but obviously I need some time to give it a true evaluation. Opinions on the height? (42yr old father of 3) Attached Images
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08-21-2009, 07:13 PM	#7
jpsum Major 274 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	looks great! perhaps 1/2" too low? Where did you get it from? and how much?
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08-22-2009, 01:05 AM	#8
RevC Lieutenant General 178 Rep 11,768 Posts Drives: a couple fast toys Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Voorhees+cherry hill,NJ iTrader: (26)	nice! __________________ -Rev SGM e92 335xi\|Helix\|AFE\|AWE\|PROCEDE\|SYNAPSE\|ER\|OSS\|BMW PERFORMANCE\|P3\|always growing..
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