**Suspension setup ideas for 335i and pics??**

alrvd83 · 06-12-2010, 09:25 PM

Hello Everyone,

I am new to this board, and I just ordered a 2011 335i m-sport le mans blue coupe 3 weeks ago. I am VERY excited to be getting it soon.

I do plan to at least do some suspension mods to it as I modded out my past car pretty heavily. It is a nissan maxima show car and I have JIC coilovers

What are the different type of suspension options for 335i's? I have ridden on full JIC coilovers, ground control coilovers and eibach springs/tokico shock, so I am open to any kind of setup.

Also if anybody has any quick pictures of their drops id appreciate it. I have been reading around the forum and checking out pics as well..

Albert

mycoupe · 06-12-2010, 09:49 PM

Go for the Ohlins road and track setup...One of the best, if not the best, options for the 335's

alrvd83 · 06-12-2010, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycoupe

Go for the Ohlins road and track setup...One of the best, if not the best, options for the 335's

What does that consist of? Having had 4 different suspension setups in the past, I was looking for a nice clean drop with good ride quality.

LOLrance · 06-13-2010, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycoupe

Go for the Ohlins road and track setup...One of the best, if not the best, options for the 335's

based on what? I dont know anyone that has Ohlins on their e9x yet.

gizmo335i · 06-13-2010, 10:28 AM

I say KWV2's if not V3's

Wlew · 06-13-2010, 03:56 PM

I will be installing Eibach Pro's as soon as they come in... so once I do I will tell you my thoughts.

badass335 · 06-13-2010, 07:29 PM

I have ohlins road and track and it's great!!

alrvd83 · 06-14-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wlew

I will be installing Eibach Pro's as soon as they come in... so once I do I will tell you my thoughts.

are you putting them on with an aftermarket shock?

alrvd83 · 06-14-2010, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badass335

I have ohlins road and track and it's great!!

what exactly does that consist of?

ModBargains.com · 06-14-2010, 05:47 PM

The answer is simple, you get what you pay for when it comes to vehicle suspension. As such a crucial component of your vehicle, suspension is definitely something you do not want to cheap out on. KW is known for their reinforced and durable suspension components. KW's coilovers have been carefully crafted and designed by studying the flaws of competitors and improving on them. In addition KW coilovers can go lower than just about any other brand and allow you to set your car to a "slammed look", "sporty look", or anywhere in between. In the unfortunate event that anything should happen to your coilovers, KW's warranty backs all their products from manufacturer's defect.

A coilover suspension basically gives you a matched lowering spring and shock absorber combination with the added benefit of adjustable ride height and spring rates through a moveable spring perch or perches. Coilovers are to your car's advantage by reducing unsprung mass, increasing suspension travel, and allowing the car to be corner balanced. '

Here are a few pics of past customers cars lowered on KW Coilovers !

[IMG]https://st15.flashecom.com/**********/images/Products/KW_Coilovers/KWV2_E92_2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]https://st15.flashecom.com/**********/images/Products/KW_Coilovers/KWV2_E92_6.jpg[/IMG]

alrvd83 · 06-14-2010, 06:17 PM

Thanks for the info.

Not to be a jerk, but like I mentioned in my original post, I have had plenty of experience with all types of suspensions including coilovers. I would "prefer" though a shock/spring combo because overtime coilovers require lots of cleaning and maintenance IF you drive the car often on regular/bumpy roads. Noises, springs binding when turning

BTW I have top of the line JIC magic on my nissan..

So whats the best spring/shock combo for the e92 that give a "sort of slammed/nicely clean lowered look"? I just want that wheel gap filled nicely

I am not sure if they would even fit the 2011...I imagine since its the same frame..

preDoc 328 · 06-14-2010, 07:02 PM

If you are looking for springs, then H&R sport and race give relatively aggressive drops, where Eibach and BMW performance give a more conservative (but still nice) drop. Check out some photos and see what your personal preference is.

Wlew · 06-14-2010, 07:20 PM

I will be adding just the springs. I dont have aftermarket shocks yet. but with the pro kit, form the sports package, it isnt much of a drop. I am doing it more for the handling portion, I dont care too much about a drop.

onefastman · 06-14-2010, 07:37 PM

It just depends what you want out of them and what you want to pay
Best performance would be KW club sports or TC Kline
Best suspension that rides smoother would be kw street comforts or pss9/10's

I just got JIC/Cross suspension in my living room

Also you want to do m3 subframe bushings, front control arms, and front bar.

Not sure what your ideas about what the car is yet but it is a beast, especially compared to a nissian.
With $1K you could be close to 400rwhp:
1. Used jb3 pnp $400
2. Cheap dp's $250
3. Meth kit $350

or you could easily spend $2K+ on suspension

Wlew · 06-14-2010, 07:50 PM

heck, for even cheaper you could be. Get a JB3 and an AFE intake... thatll give you 410 hp or so.

however, if you want warranty, get the dinan chip. but thats 2K

Wlew · 06-14-2010, 08:02 PM

What I would do for even 300hp....

onefastman · 06-14-2010, 09:57 PM

lol, time for an upgrade?

smack · 06-15-2010, 04:41 AM

If you want a spring/shock combo you could try out H&R cup kits. They are a matched shock and spring kit designed to work together. However I cant comment on the ride quality as I am looking to go this route with mine.

lonestar22 · 06-15-2010, 02:53 PM

JIC's are good coilovers IMO, id reccommend them over kw's simply because kw's are not as great as people say when it comes to quality. and do not have any adjustability compared to similarly priced coilovers. id go with a nice set of teins

alrvd83 · 06-19-2010, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smack

If you want a spring/shock combo you could try out H&R cup kits. They are a matched shock and spring kit designed to work together. However I cant comment on the ride quality as I am looking to go this route with mine.

can you post a link to this kit? I just want to read up on them...

alrvd83 · 06-19-2010, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onefastman

It just depends what you want out of them and what you want to pay
Best performance would be KW club sports or TC Kline
Best suspension that rides smoother would be kw street comforts or pss9/10's

I just got JIC/Cross suspension in my living room

Also you want to do m3 subframe bushings, front control arms, and front bar.

Not sure what your ideas about what the car is yet but it is a beast, especially compared to a nissian.
With $1K you could be close to 400rwhp:
1. Used jb3 pnp $400
2. Cheap dp's $250
3. Meth kit $350

or you could easily spend $2K+ on suspension

what is a jb3, dp and meth kit? I sound stupid i know...lol

Trijicon · 06-19-2010, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alrvd83

what is a jb3, dp and meth kit? I sound stupid i know...lol

Dude you've got to try harder than that.

06-12-2010, 09:25 PM	#1
alrvd83 New BMW owner 22 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i M-sport coupe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (1)	Suspension setup ideas for 335i and pics?? Hello Everyone, I am new to this board, and I just ordered a 2011 335i m-sport le mans blue coupe 3 weeks ago. I am VERY excited to be getting it soon. I do plan to at least do some suspension mods to it as I modded out my past car pretty heavily. It is a nissan maxima show car and I have JIC coilovers What are the different type of suspension options for 335i's? I have ridden on full JIC coilovers, ground control coilovers and eibach springs/tokico shock, so I am open to any kind of setup. Also if anybody has any quick pictures of their drops id appreciate it. I have been reading around the forum and checking out pics as well.. Albert
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mycoupe Banned 55 Rep 1,495 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6spd Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cincinnati, Ohio iTrader: (5)	Go for the Ohlins road and track setup...One of the best, if not the best, options for the 335's
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	I will be installing Eibach Pro's as soon as they come in... so once I do I will tell you my thoughts. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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badass335 Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,948 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surrey, BC iTrader: (10)	I have ohlins road and track and it's great!!
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ModBargains.com Banned 475 Rep 13,583 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	The answer is simple, you get what you pay for when it comes to vehicle suspension. As such a crucial component of your vehicle, suspension is definitely something you do not want to cheap out on. KW is known for their reinforced and durable suspension components. KW's coilovers have been carefully crafted and designed by studying the flaws of competitors and improving on them. In addition KW coilovers can go lower than just about any other brand and allow you to set your car to a "slammed look", "sporty look", or anywhere in between. In the unfortunate event that anything should happen to your coilovers, KW's warranty backs all their products from manufacturer's defect. A coilover suspension basically gives you a matched lowering spring and shock absorber combination with the added benefit of adjustable ride height and spring rates through a moveable spring perch or perches. Coilovers are to your car's advantage by reducing unsprung mass, increasing suspension travel, and allowing the car to be corner balanced. ' Here are a few pics of past customers cars lowered on KW Coilovers ! [IMG]https://st15.flashecom.com/********/images/Products/KW_Coilovers/KWV2_E92_2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://st15.flashecom.com/********/images/Products/KW_Coilovers/KWV2_E92_6.jpg[/IMG]
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alrvd83 New BMW owner 22 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i M-sport coupe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the info. Not to be a jerk, but like I mentioned in my original post, I have had plenty of experience with all types of suspensions including coilovers. I would "prefer" though a shock/spring combo because overtime coilovers require lots of cleaning and maintenance IF you drive the car often on regular/bumpy roads. Noises, springs binding when turning BTW I have top of the line JIC magic on my nissan.. So whats the best spring/shock combo for the e92 that give a "sort of slammed/nicely clean lowered look"? I just want that wheel gap filled nicely I am not sure if they would even fit the 2011...I imagine since its the same frame.. __________________ Albert 2011 335i M-Sport Le mans blue Coupe
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preDoc 328 Private First Class 3 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i 6MT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI iTrader: (0)	If you are looking for springs, then H&R sport and race give relatively aggressive drops, where Eibach and BMW performance give a more conservative (but still nice) drop. Check out some photos and see what your personal preference is.
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	I will be adding just the springs. I dont have aftermarket shocks yet. but with the pro kit, form the sports package, it isnt much of a drop. I am doing it more for the handling portion, I dont care too much about a drop. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	It just depends what you want out of them and what you want to pay Best performance would be KW club sports or TC Kline Best suspension that rides smoother would be kw street comforts or pss9/10's I just got JIC/Cross suspension in my living room Also you want to do m3 subframe bushings, front control arms, and front bar. Not sure what your ideas about what the car is yet but it is a beast, especially compared to a nissian. With $1K you could be close to 400rwhp: 1. Used jb3 pnp $400 2. Cheap dp's $250 3. Meth kit $350 or you could easily spend $2K+ on suspension __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	heck, for even cheaper you could be. Get a JB3 and an AFE intake... thatll give you 410 hp or so. however, if you want warranty, get the dinan chip. but thats 2K __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	What I would do for even 300hp.... __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	lol, time for an upgrade? __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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smack Lieutenant Colonel 34 Rep 1,569 Posts Drives: BMW's/Flex Polishers Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spangdahlem Germany iTrader: (0)	If you want a spring/shock combo you could try out H&R cup kits. They are a matched shock and spring kit designed to work together. However I cant comment on the ride quality as I am looking to go this route with mine.
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lonestar22 Ground Clearance? 235 Rep 1,654 Posts Drives: 540i & X5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW iTrader: (-1)	JIC's are good coilovers IMO, id reccommend them over kw's simply because kw's are not as great as people say when it comes to quality. and do not have any adjustability compared to similarly priced coilovers. id go with a nice set of teins __________________ E90 330i - E90 335i - E92 335i
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