Have H&R sport springs. Which shocks should i go with? 335xi

stashtrey · 02-25-2013, 08:17 PM

Just got a brand new set of H&R sport springs. I'm tempted to throw them on my stock suspension like others have but know in the back of my head I should pair them with some bilstein or koni.

If I play it smart which shocks should I go with?

I also just saw the eibach spring and shock setup which appears to be a new option for the xi.

Any suggestions? I want it lowered but not 'slammed'. Would like a nice compromise.

He H&R'S were an impulse buy so I'm not married to them....can always sell them. I know the consensus is KW's. Trying to control my cost as I've been going nuts lately on this car.
Oh....I'm on 17" stock and rims with brand new BFG G-Force Comp 2 tires. Love them so far.
I like the stock/OEM look.

Ark10bimmer · 02-25-2013, 11:28 PM

I'm curious about the same thing I want to lower my 335i xdrive as well same set up as the op.

double diesel · 02-26-2013, 12:40 AM

I have bilstein b8's with eibch springs. Huge difference! Incredibly flat and stable very high speeds. A little stiffer but not too harsh.

slammy_daniels · 02-26-2013, 04:51 PM

Do you have to pair springs with aftermarket shocks on an xdrive model? Or will the stock shocks hold up?

cdgatti · 02-26-2013, 06:38 PM

Bilstein B8.

BMDoublYou · 02-26-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by double diesel

I have bilstein b8's with eibch springs. Huge difference! Incredibly flat and stable very high speeds. A little stiffer but not too harsh.

pics? how is the rake, and gap for that matter, would love a small drop without having to spend almost 2k on kws

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stashtrey Lieutenant Colonel 294 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335xi TiAg Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E90 335xi Sedan [0.00]	Have H&R sport springs. Which shocks should i go with? 335xi Just got a brand new set of H&R sport springs. I'm tempted to throw them on my stock suspension like others have but know in the back of my head I should pair them with some bilstein or koni. If I play it smart which shocks should I go with? I also just saw the eibach spring and shock setup which appears to be a new option for the xi. Any suggestions? I want it lowered but not 'slammed'. Would like a nice compromise. He H&R'S were an impulse buy so I'm not married to them....can always sell them. I know the consensus is KW's. Trying to control my cost as I've been going nuts lately on this car. Oh....I'm on 17" stock and rims with brand new BFG G-Force Comp 2 tires. Love them so far. I like the stock/OEM look. __________________ E90 2008 335xi - TiAg - AMS FMIC - BMW PE - BMS OCC - ER CP - KW V3 - Vorshlag Camber Plates - AG M359 18" PSS - Alpina Flash - RB PCV Valvle - AFE Intake - Walbro LPFP
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Ark10bimmer Private First Class 4 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2010 335i xdrive Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hot springs Arkansas. iTrader: (0)	I'm curious about the same thing I want to lower my 335i xdrive as well same set up as the op.
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double diesel Private 0 Rep 63 Posts Drives: e92 335xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: sandy, ut iTrader: (0)	I have bilstein b8's with eibch springs. Huge difference! Incredibly flat and stable very high speeds. A little stiffer but not too harsh.
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slammy_daniels New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Do you have to pair springs with aftermarket shocks on an xdrive model? Or will the stock shocks hold up?
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