eibach springs on an xi

Ph0zenstone · 09-22-2009, 07:45 AM

quoted $725 shipped to NY

silylanjie · 09-24-2009, 11:37 PM

Just Pm'ed Supremepower to see if they're willing to do a groupbuy on the bilsteins shocks.. hopefully they're willing to do something and give a XI members a good deal..

tolkino · 09-29-2009, 02:16 PM

Has anyone tried 335i Eibach springs on 328xi? I'm wondering how the outcome would be compared to 328i Eibach's on 328xi..

silylanjie · 09-29-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tolkino

Has anyone tried 335i Eibach springs on 328xi? I'm wondering how the outcome would be compared to 328i Eibach's on 328xi..

I had this question in my mind for awhile too..

MMOTION · 09-30-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by silylanjie

I had this question in my mind for awhile too..

It has been discussed many times in the forums that the Eibach and H&R "i" specific springs work with "xi" cars.

No one really knows what the differences are, but it has been proven the front rake has been decreased a bit by using the "i" specific springs.

tolkino · 09-30-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MMOTION

It has been discussed many times in the forums that the Eibach and H&R "i" specific springs work with "xi" cars.

No one really knows what the differences are, but it has been proven the front rake has been decreased a bit by using the "i" specific springs.

True, but thats not what I asked

I want to know if there is a difference between using 335i Eibach springs rather than 328i Eibach springs on a 328xi because of the weight difference..

silylanjie · 09-30-2009, 11:07 PM

I'm thinking using the 335i springs on a 328xi might not drop the car as low as using the 328i springs...

deletedelete · 09-30-2009, 11:17 PM

The link in my sig should have a listing of whats available to xi owners.

MMOTION · 10-01-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tolkino

True, but thats not what I asked

I want to know if there is a difference between using 335i Eibach springs rather than 328i Eibach springs on a 328xi because of the weight difference..

Sorry my bad. =) That's an interesting question actually b/c i got 335i H&R sport springs for my 330xi. Haven't installed them yet so i couldn't tell you how it would look.

blue92coupe · 10-02-2009, 12:17 AM

whats the prices on b8s?

tolkino · 10-02-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MMOTION

Sorry my bad. =) That's an interesting question actually b/c i got 335i H&R sport springs for my 330xi. Haven't installed them yet so i couldn't tell you how it would look.

Rather than the look, I want to know if there is a difference between ride quality, bouncing, etc.. the look would probably be the same

philsteroni · 10-14-2009, 05:13 PM

i got h&r springs for my 325xi and my wheels are 19inch 25/235front and 275/30 in the rear. the ride is not that bad until i go over bridge gaps then my
car bounces like a basketball. the other day i went over a bridge gap and my friend in the back (who didnt have his seatbelt) smacked his head on the ceiling. other than big sudden gaps/slumps in the road i find the springs actually handle cracks in the road and tiny bumps better than stock. i am slowly looking for shocks to match my lowering springs because i am getting
fed up of the bouncing in those certain situations. i believe the springs drop
1.3 front and 1.2 back. -phil

ultimate · 10-15-2009, 01:14 PM

other then the ride quality, is it really that bad to have the lowering springs with stock struts? how much shorter will the life span of the struts go. (assuming i'm getting the h&r for xi).

i would definately like to get coils but like many said, i can't really justify the price of it right now and this is my dd, no need for top of the line suspension.

philsteroni · 10-21-2009, 05:25 PM

Keep in mind I live in Montreal which probably has the worst roads in the world, so I hit lots of bumps which equals to a lot of bounce. If you live somewhere hot with nice roads like Florida etc and don't track your car, springs on stock shocks are the way to go.
As for stock shocks wearing more rapidly with lowering springs...I would'nt worry too much about that. I have a handful of friends who have put lowering springs on stock shocks on both new and old cars and none within the life of their car have noticed their shocks deteriorate. There probably is a tiny bit more of a percentage of wear on the shocks but nothing noticable.

ultimate · 10-21-2009, 11:56 PM

thanks. just actually got offered a really great deal for kwv1. so we'll see how that goes. it's just that pay a lot now, or pay more later.

howiedds · 10-22-2009, 09:57 AM

just installed the Eibachs...whooo...ride is a bit more rough..and the potholes and bumps are more pronounced..handling is waaay better than before. but the car shakes hard when hitting a bump (18" RFT prolly contributing to it too)... the car looks sexy now...no more gap...it should of came from the factory at this height...

skyblue2002 · 10-22-2009, 08:42 PM

Pictures please - and do yourself a favor by getting rid of the RFTs. Did you get 335i Eibach springs or the ones specifically for the "x"?

silylanjie · 10-22-2009, 09:08 PM

Eibach doesn't have springs for XI...

skyblue2002 · 10-22-2009, 09:54 PM

Then what's up with part #2096.140???

silylanjie · 10-22-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by skyblue2002

Then what's up with part #2096.140???

On page 5 in this thread a member mention about that...

I seen that part # listed on some sites for E90 335XI 07-08 but when I go to the Eibach.com, I couldn't find it...

nyc3r · 10-23-2009, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by howiedds

just installed the Eibachs...whooo...ride is a bit more rough..and the potholes and bumps are more pronounced..handling is waaay better than before. but the car shakes hard when hitting a bump (18" RFT prolly contributing to it too)... the car looks sexy now...no more gap...it should of came from the factory at this height...

where did you get them installed at? I want my xi to handle better but am afraid of nyc roads

howiedds · 10-23-2009, 11:22 AM

installed it at my local shop in brooklyn they are the "i" springs..Eibach doesnt have "X" springs here in the US.....the ride...its borderline pretty harsh in NYC...those huge bumps on the highways...be prepared for a loud SMACK when you go over them..be prepared for a lot of loud SMACKS when you hit undulating dips and bumps......i can't get rid of the RFTs cause i have the tire/wheel insurance....pics will be up later...but it looks the same as everyone else's car...the positives are the car looks much much better, and the handling is slightly tighter too...less floatyboat. I wouldnt go any lower than the eibachs...dunno how the people who have H&R sport springs handle NYC streets...

09-22-2009, 07:45 AM	#243
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10-02-2009, 12:17 AM	#252
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10-14-2009, 05:13 PM	#254
philsteroni Private First Class 12 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	i got h&r springs for my 325xi and my wheels are 19inch 25/235front and 275/30 in the rear. the ride is not that bad until i go over bridge gaps then my car bounces like a basketball. the other day i went over a bridge gap and my friend in the back (who didnt have his seatbelt) smacked his head on the ceiling. other than big sudden gaps/slumps in the road i find the springs actually handle cracks in the road and tiny bumps better than stock. i am slowly looking for shocks to match my lowering springs because i am getting fed up of the bouncing in those certain situations. i believe the springs drop 1.3 front and 1.2 back. -phil
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10-15-2009, 01:14 PM	#255
ultimate Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	other then the ride quality, is it really that bad to have the lowering springs with stock struts? how much shorter will the life span of the struts go. (assuming i'm getting the h&r for xi). i would definately like to get coils but like many said, i can't really justify the price of it right now and this is my dd, no need for top of the line suspension.
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10-21-2009, 05:25 PM	#256
philsteroni Private First Class 12 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	Keep in mind I live in Montreal which probably has the worst roads in the world, so I hit lots of bumps which equals to a lot of bounce. If you live somewhere hot with nice roads like Florida etc and don't track your car, springs on stock shocks are the way to go. As for stock shocks wearing more rapidly with lowering springs...I would'nt worry too much about that. I have a handful of friends who have put lowering springs on stock shocks on both new and old cars and none within the life of their car have noticed their shocks deteriorate. There probably is a tiny bit more of a percentage of wear on the shocks but nothing noticable.
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ultimate Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	thanks. just actually got offered a really great deal for kwv1. so we'll see how that goes. it's just that pay a lot now, or pay more later.
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howiedds D.D.S. 31 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 12 AW E70 X5d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (5)	just installed the Eibachs...whooo...ride is a bit more rough..and the potholes and bumps are more pronounced..handling is waaay better than before. but the car shakes hard when hitting a bump (18" RFT prolly contributing to it too)... the car looks sexy now...no more gap...it should of came from the factory at this height...
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skyblue2002 Private 20 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Pictures please - and do yourself a favor by getting rid of the RFTs. Did you get 335i Eibach springs or the ones specifically for the "x"?
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10-22-2009, 09:08 PM	#260
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10-22-2009, 09:54 PM	#261
skyblue2002 Private 20 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Then what's up with part #2096.140???
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howiedds D.D.S. 31 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 12 AW E70 X5d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (5)	installed it at my local shop in brooklyn they are the "i" springs..Eibach doesnt have "X" springs here in the US.....the ride...its borderline pretty harsh in NYC...those huge bumps on the highways...be prepared for a loud SMACK when you go over them..be prepared for a lot of loud SMACKS when you hit undulating dips and bumps......i can't get rid of the RFTs cause i have the tire/wheel insurance....pics will be up later...but it looks the same as everyone else's car...the positives are the car looks much much better, and the handling is slightly tighter too...less floatyboat. I wouldnt go any lower than the eibachs...dunno how the people who have H&R sport springs handle NYC streets...
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