Suspension Question **Noob

platnumdesi01 · 10-05-2011, 12:45 PM

So I bought a 2009 335i BSM w/ 22K miles 2 months ago and have been lurking around ever since. So far I've got the Black Perf. Grills, painted reflectors (need to find a heat gun), cyba red scoops, 35% tint and just placed an order from BavarianX for matte black Miro111's.

Kind of on a budget as I'm doing my Masters/own a house, What is a good suspension? Id rather ask my fellow locals first!!

What do you all feel is the right way to proceed? Sonic S1's look like a great deal anyone local have them? KW V1 are just a tad pricey. Lawrence of BavarianX was nice enough NOT to sell me the ST Coils due to our crappy winter weather. Or should I just go w/ eibach/konis fsd which come out to be the same price as Sonic S1's. The front is kinda higher then the back, which is just bothers me. But Great car I love it!! Warranty till 2014

Also if anyone is selling any type of front CF/BSM LIP hit me up!

dcorn · 10-05-2011, 01:24 PM

My friend is selling his Sonic Tuning S3's for a good price, brand new. Look up 01lowboy, he should have a FS thread somewhere around here.

platnumdesi01 · 10-05-2011, 01:28 PM

will do bro, thanks!

bigdaddycane · 10-05-2011, 01:54 PM

used KW V1s are affordable and work great on this car.

cssnms · 10-05-2011, 03:08 PM

I would do the Eibach/Koni combo all day long over the Sonic coilovers.

EngineCo52 · 10-05-2011, 03:45 PM

i love my KW V1's...ask the vendors what u can get them for usually cheaper then on website

boom · 10-05-2011, 06:51 PM

You don't need heat gun for the reflectors. Get a razor, take your time, and some goo gone and you'll be good to go. WOrked for me. As for suspension, I'm going with eibach springs and bilsteins. I've never met a coilover that didn't squeak or fail....

bigdaddycane · 10-05-2011, 07:11 PM

squeaking? not with my KWs....failure? we'll see....I can always send it back for a replacement. KWs are lifetime warrantied. All good....

Tuner1984 · 10-06-2011, 06:03 AM

Kw's are great. I have a couple friends running sonic tunings S1 coilovers and they say they are great. I know its going to be a natter of opinion.

10-05-2011, 12:45 PM	#1
platnumdesi01 Lieutenant 52 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lorton, Virginia iTrader: (2)	Suspension Question Noob** So I bought a 2009 335i BSM w/ 22K miles 2 months ago and have been lurking around ever since. So far I've got the Black Perf. Grills, painted reflectors (need to find a heat gun), cyba red scoops, 35% tint and just placed an order from BavarianX for matte black Miro111's. Kind of on a budget as I'm doing my Masters/own a house, What is a good suspension? Id rather ask my fellow locals first!! What do you all feel is the right way to proceed? Sonic S1's look like a great deal anyone local have them? KW V1 are just a tad pricey. Lawrence of BavarianX was nice enough NOT to sell me the ST Coils due to our crappy winter weather. Or should I just go w/ eibach/konis fsd which come out to be the same price as Sonic S1's. The front is kinda higher then the back, which is just bothers me. But Great car I love it!! Warranty till 2014 Also if anyone is selling any type of front CF/BSM LIP hit me up!
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10-05-2011, 01:24 PM	#2
dcorn Captain 77 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2)	My friend is selling his Sonic Tuning S3's for a good price, brand new. Look up 01lowboy, he should have a FS thread somewhere around here.
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10-05-2011, 01:28 PM	#3
platnumdesi01 Lieutenant 52 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lorton, Virginia iTrader: (2)	will do bro, thanks!
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cssnms Brigadier General 208 Rep 3,175 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Murland iTrader: (4)	I would do the Eibach/Koni combo all day long over the Sonic coilovers.
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boom My X5d tows my spec miata to the track. 74 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 35d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	You don't need heat gun for the reflectors. Get a razor, take your time, and some goo gone and you'll be good to go. WOrked for me. As for suspension, I'm going with eibach springs and bilsteins. I've never met a coilover that didn't squeak or fail....
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