*Photo Request: E90 on Koni + Eibach Pro-Kit OR H&R Sport.

6ixSpd · 11-26-2016, 11:39 PM

I'm surprised I'm having a hard time of finding photos of this combo, most are on stock shocks...

I'm torn between these two springs. I absolutely love my current M-Sport ride height (which looks surprisingly low) and looking to drop it a tiny amount but really want a stiffer spring rate. H&R Sport is supposedly a sportier ride than the Pro Kit, but it's a little lower than I'd like.

Please post a side-shot photo of your car if you have either of the above setups.

hongsc · 11-27-2016, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by the6M3

I'm surprised I'm having a hard time of finding photos of this combo, most are on stock shocks...

I'm torn between these two springs. I absolutely love my current M-Sport ride height (which looks surprisingly low) and looking to drop it a tiny amount but really want a stiffer spring rate. H&R Sport is supposedly a sportier ride than the Pro Kit, but it's a little lower than I'd like.

Please post a side-shot photo of your car if you have either of the above setups.

I read Swift is good as well. For what you want, I'd recommend Eibach Pro Kit. Very minimal drop.

mojobmw_e90 · 11-29-2016, 11:03 AM

Koni str struts (orange ones) and gray hr springs. Wheels are 18'' on stock tire size. Also m3 control arms with upgrade sway bars

feuer · 11-29-2016, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mojobmw_e90

Koni str struts (orange ones) and gray hr springs. Wheels are 18'' on stock tire size. Also m3 control arms with upgrade sway bars

You desperately need those reinforcement rings Mojo! ...and I'm thirsty for some Modelo

mojobmw_e90 · 11-29-2016, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

You desperately need those reinforcement rings Mojo! ...and I'm thirsty for some Modelo

Hahaha, texting coming your way lol

6ixSpd · 11-29-2016, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mojobmw_e90

Koni str struts (orange ones) and gray hr springs. Wheels are 18'' on stock tire size. Also m3 control arms with upgrade sway bars

What the hell happened to your front!?

satyadermawan · 11-29-2016, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Washington335i

Be very careful comparing pics of cars with springs. Cars with stock shocks and/or worn strut mounts and pads will sit lower than the same exact car with the same springs with all-new components. Go look at the pic of the worn strut mount on my website and you'll see! In addition, you'd be surprised how many cars are riding with mixed springs - 328i springs on a 335i, coupe springs on a sedan, etc. Finally, the springs themselves can sag over time. I am glad to discuss your lowering goals if you need assistance.
Best regards, Chris
www.strutmonkey.com

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly the difference between a shock breaker and struts? did some reading but more detail explanation would be appreciated, planning on getting new shock replacement myself, thanks in advance!

mojobmw_e90 · 11-29-2016, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by the6M3

What the hell happened to your front!?

Nothing. That's how they sat since day 1

feuer · 11-30-2016, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by the6M3

What the hell happened to your front!?

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Originally Posted by mojobmw_e90

Nothing. That's how they sat since day 1

Is from added weight from over sized twin turbos.

mojobmw_e90 · 11-30-2016, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by feuer

Is from added weight from over sized twin turbos.

More from the driver eating alot of cevape.. But really tho that's how they look. I'm assuming it's because the koni struts looked smaller than the oem ones and combined with the lowering springs it drops it more.

feuer · 11-30-2016, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mojobmw_e90

More from the driver eating alot of cevape.. But really tho that's how they look. I'm assuming it's because the koni struts looked smaller than the oem ones and combined with the lowering springs it drops it more.

No, Koni strut is correct length. We just installed a set, 2 weeks ago, on George's e92 335i. The Koni shaft is shorter but the body itself is same as OEM in size. I assume those front coils are better suited for lesser engine e9x. Have you checked the part numbers?

mojobmw_e90 · 11-30-2016, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by feuer

No, Koni strut is correct length. We just installed a set, 2 weeks ago, on George's e92 335i. The Koni shaft is shorter but the body itself is same as OEM in size. I assume those front coils are better suited for lesser engine e9x. Have you checked the part numbers?

Its been Close To 2yrs With Them On The Car So Cant Rememeber. I Will Raise It And Check, hopefully The nunber Is Still There.

This is 2wks after I got the car. Oem m sport suspension with 66k and spacers

feuer · 11-30-2016, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mojobmw_e90

Its been Close To 2yrs With Them On The Car So Cant Rememeber. I Will Raise It And Check, hopefully The nunber Is Still There.
This is 2wks after I got the car. Oem m sport suspension with 66k and spacers

That is only Sport, not M Sport. Mine is M Sport. Play nice now.

Volasko · 11-30-2016, 09:45 AM

Koni yellows with Eibach prokits. Pics well after the kit had a chance to settle:

Side Shot:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8p...ew?usp=sharing

Rolling Shot:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8p...ew?usp=sharing

feuer · 11-30-2016, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Volasko

Koni yellows with Eibach prokits. Pics well after the kit had a chance to settle:

Side Shot:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8p...ew?usp=sharing

Rolling Shot:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8p...ew?usp=sharing

Very nice rolling shot!

6ixSpd · 11-30-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Volasko

Koni yellows with Eibach prokits. Pics well after the kit had a chance to settle:

Side Shot:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8p...ew?usp=sharing

Rolling Shot:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8p...ew?usp=sharing

That looks absolutely perfect! And you're local too with a 3 stage manifold from Factory, lol.

D's Bimmer · 11-30-2016, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Volasko

Koni yellows with Eibach prokits. Pics well after the kit had a chance to settle:

Side Shot:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8p...ew?usp=sharing

Rolling Shot:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8p...ew?usp=sharing

Great shots. Car looks perfect.

Are those 18" or 19" wheels by chance?

Volasko · 12-02-2016, 03:10 PM

19" wheel specs in my garage details.

asquared · 12-06-2016, 09:10 AM

@mojobmw_e90 I had the same problem after I installed my H&R cup kit. Front was quite a bit lower. It had turned out that my strut mounts were badly worn out. Once I replaced them with new ones, it raised the front just a little bit to make it look more leveled. Looked a lot better afterwards. Just a thought.

mojobmw_e90 · 12-06-2016, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by asquared

@mojobmw_e90 I had the same problem after I installed my H&R cup kit. Front was quite a bit lower. It had turned out that my strut mounts were badly worn out. Once I replaced them with new ones, it raised the front just a little bit to make it look more leveled. Looked a lot better afterwards. Just a thought.

With the strut mounts being bad , did u get any noises and such? Mine is completely quiet. No noise at all. Been like this for close to 20k

6ixSpd · 12-06-2016, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mojobmw_e90

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Originally Posted by asquared

@mojobmw_e90 I had the same problem after I installed my H&R cup kit. Front was quite a bit lower. It had turned out that my strut mounts were badly worn out. Once I replaced them with new ones, it raised the front just a little bit to make it look more leveled. Looked a lot better afterwards. Just a thought.

With the strut mounts being bad , did u get any noises and such? Mine is completely quiet. No noise at all. Been like this for close to 20k

Mine are extremely quiet as well but they're definitely shot. My car sits about 0.5" lower up front than my previous 328i with the same factory suspension.

asquared · 12-06-2016, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mojobmw_e90

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Originally Posted by asquared

@mojobmw_e90 I had the same problem after I installed my H&R cup kit. Front was quite a bit lower. It had turned out that my strut mounts were badly worn out. Once I replaced them with new ones, it raised the front just a little bit to make it look more leveled. Looked a lot better afterwards. Just a thought.

With the strut mounts being bad , did u get any noises and such? Mine is completely quiet. No noise at all. Been like this for close to 20k

Nothing man. No noise, no clunking. It wasn't until I got an alignment that I realized something wasn't right bc I started getting memory steer and all signs pointed to strut mounts. Here's a picture. Should have taken it from the side but gets the point across between the old one and the new one

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