Koni FSD/Eibach vs. H&R Touring Cup vs. ST V1

yakev724 · 11-18-2011, 02:26 PM

Currently considering these three options for a spring suspension overhaul on my 330i.

I'm looking for more driving feedback, overall chassis stability, and less body roll. ~1" drop. At the same time, I have to deal with potholes and construction for 1/3-1/4 of the year so I can't have my car crashing into every bump.

Leaning towards the touring kit as from what I can tell, it's a good bit more responsive than the FSD/Eibach combo and gives the perfect drop. And it's $200 cheaper than the ST V1s.

Anyone can provide comparison between the three? (especially interested to hear if ST V1s are worth the extra money. I understand they're essentially KW V1s with a different steel coating)

Thanks!

Hooy · 11-19-2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by yakev724

Currently considering these three options for a spring suspension overhaul on my 330i.

I'm looking for more driving feedback, overall chassis stability, and less body roll. ~1" drop. At the same time, I have to deal with potholes and construction for 1/3-1/4 of the year so I can't have my car crashing into every bump.

Leaning towards the touring kit as from what I can tell, it's a good bit more responsive than the FSD/Eibach combo and gives the perfect drop. And it's $200 cheaper than the ST V1s.

Anyone can provide comparison between the three? (especially interested to hear if ST V1s are worth the extra money. I understand they're essentially KW V1s with a different steel coating)

Thanks!

ST Coils are $850 shipped. There is something even cheaper?! Jeez

3X3=5 · 11-19-2011, 12:59 PM

I've owned several suspensions on the E90. OEM sport, H&R sports over stock shocks, ST V1 coilovers, Eibachs and Koni FSDs, B&G and FSDs, and finally stock sport springs over FSDs. In Seattle where we have pretty bad roads I've been unable to find a good lowering solution, at least on 19" wheels. If you have 19"s I don't know that you'll be very comfortable on any lowering set up other than maybe an adjustable dampening coilover. The E90 is engineered with very little suspension travel so lowering it reduces the available travel significantly. This can be OK if you drive on smooth roads where that travel isn't being up frequently, but on bumpy roads you'll be engaging the bump stops all the time and transferring the shock into the cabin. I just went back to stock sport springs over the FSD shocks and it's noticeably better than when lowered. I decided I'd rather keep my 19"s and raise the car back to stock height than go back to 18"s and keep it lowered.

Hooy - I don't know where you see ST coilovers for $850, but they're $1150 on **********s.com.

yakev724 · 11-20-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

ST Coils are shipped. There is something even cheaper?! Jeez

I was unaware of this when posting. I've since got a PM fro
Alan. obviously at that price there's no question.

Hooy · 11-20-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by yakev724

I was unaware of this when posting. I've since got a PM fro
Alan. obviously at that price there's no question.

enjoy

335 oClock · 11-20-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

ST Coils are $850 shipped. There is something even cheaper?! Jeez

link

mapleridge · 11-21-2011, 12:59 AM

pm jose from sonic tuning and he will give you that price. Limited supply though.

11-18-2011, 02:26 PM	#1
yakev724 Brigadier General 231 Rep 3,561 Posts Drives: 15 S3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (49)	Koni FSD/Eibach vs. H&R Touring Cup vs. ST V1 Currently considering these three options for a spring suspension overhaul on my 330i. I'm looking for more driving feedback, overall chassis stability, and less body roll. ~1" drop. At the same time, I have to deal with potholes and construction for 1/3-1/4 of the year so I can't have my car crashing into every bump. Leaning towards the touring kit as from what I can tell, it's a good bit more responsive than the FSD/Eibach combo and gives the perfect drop. And it's $200 cheaper than the ST V1s. Anyone can provide comparison between the three? (especially interested to hear if ST V1s are worth the extra money. I understand they're essentially KW V1s with a different steel coating) Thanks!
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3X3=5 Lieutenant 117 Rep 557 Posts Drives: in a lot of traffic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Seattle iTrader: (8)	I've owned several suspensions on the E90. OEM sport, H&R sports over stock shocks, ST V1 coilovers, Eibachs and Koni FSDs, B&G and FSDs, and finally stock sport springs over FSDs. In Seattle where we have pretty bad roads I've been unable to find a good lowering solution, at least on 19" wheels. If you have 19"s I don't know that you'll be very comfortable on any lowering set up other than maybe an adjustable dampening coilover. The E90 is engineered with very little suspension travel so lowering it reduces the available travel significantly. This can be OK if you drive on smooth roads where that travel isn't being up frequently, but on bumpy roads you'll be engaging the bump stops all the time and transferring the shock into the cabin. I just went back to stock sport springs over the FSD shocks and it's noticeably better than when lowered. I decided I'd rather keep my 19"s and raise the car back to stock height than go back to 18"s and keep it lowered. Hooy - I don't know where you see ST coilovers for $850, but they're $1150 on **********s.com.
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mapleridge Banned 151 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	pm jose from sonic tuning and he will give you that price. Limited supply though.
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