Best suspension for a daily car?

cookie munsta · 08-04-2013, 03:00 PM

How much should i lower my car if i get KWv1's or V2's?? 2-3"?? Keep in mind I'm on stock 16" wheels. Not looking for that "slam" look.

notnow · 08-04-2013, 04:31 PM

IMO, tiny wheels like 16 & 17's look extremely weird on a lowered car.

330xtrai · 08-04-2013, 04:56 PM

Measure the distance from fender to top of tire then lower it that much remember is you buy new it's gonna settle so adjust it before you get your alignment after about 600 miles or so. I have 17" and it looks perfectly fine my rears are about halfway covering my tire and front is just on the edge of the tire I can send you pics If you want

jwong77 · 08-05-2013, 11:20 AM

I'm gonna echo the sentiments on the Koni FSD's for comfort, I'm really happy with them paired with my BMW PS Springs. The car looks stock, is more comfortable than stock, but has performance when needed. Very happy.

cookie munsta · 08-05-2013, 06:55 PM

should I get an alignment if I buy a set of coilovers used?

cookie munsta · 08-05-2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wonton1017

IMO, tiny wheels like 16 & 17's look extremely weird on a lowered car.

yea I know but will get new wheels next year, hopefully 18's. 19s were kinda bad.

cookie munsta · 08-07-2013, 03:47 PM

should I get an alignment if I buy a set of coilovers used?

330xtrai · 08-07-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cookie munsta

should I get an alignment if I buy a set of coilovers used?

Yes

blk 335i · 08-08-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Autosport

For your application I would recommend the Koni FSDs and maybe some different springs. Great combination for spirited daily driving without the 'harshness' of coils!

-Mike

Koni FSD's with Swift on 335i E90 for comfort?

Thanks in advanced

spiike32 · 08-08-2013, 09:37 PM

I upgraded from KWv1 to KWv2's and would definitely recommend the V2's. Everyone's comment of too stiff or too harsh is relative to their own taste. If you want to do it right the first time just get the KWv2's and set the rebound to how you want it.

For me:
Track setting = 3 from stiffest on all corners
DD = 7 from stiffest in the front and 10 from stiffest in the rear out of 15 clicks. It is softer than the sport suspension yet feels planted with reduced body roll.

And yes you should get an alignment because if you drop the control arms during the install your steering most likely will not be center.

HellsBells · 08-09-2013, 08:30 AM

Koni's - adjust them to your liking - I love them

jippii ensio · 08-09-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by blk 335i

Koni FSD's with Swift on 335i E90 for comfort?

Thanks in advanced

FSDs are comfortable for sure and Swift springs are high tech. Yellow vs FSD seems to be a matter of preference and you can find many first hand opinions of both.

lorpatho · 08-09-2013, 09:46 AM

Looking bk, you are not looking for lowering yr car. I will say upgrade the shocks to Koni Yellows and you can adjust them to your liking

HP Autosport · 08-11-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lorpatho

Looking bk, you are not looking for lowering yr car. I will say upgrade the shocks to Koni Yellows and you can adjust them to your liking

Koni Yellows are a good choice!

tony20009 · 08-11-2013, 11:46 PM

How do you define "comfortable?"

If you mean softer, I'd say you may want to buy a different car.

cookie munsta · 08-12-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tony20009

How do you define "comfortable?"

If you mean softer, I'd say you may want to buy a different car.

CSB

tony20009 · 08-12-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cookie munsta

CSB

???

captainaudio · 08-12-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cookie munsta

I have about 70k miles with stock suspension. What is my best option to upgrade to a more comfortable ride? I already have new tires coming in soon. This is my daily car so I'm not racing, plus it's only a 328

I am running Koni FSDs and 18" Conti DWS non RFTs on my 2007 335i with sport package.

I feel that both ride and handling are both improved. The suspension is firm but not harsh.

CA

cookie munsta · 08-12-2013, 10:57 PM

I got KWV2's

My god does my car look a lot better. Not only am i extremely happy with the low look of the car but i'm already noticing a difference in handling

i should've made this my first mod!! now time to start saving for wheels, mtech rear bumper, trunk spoiler, front diffuser and front lip, and maybe get my roof vinyl

...and this is why im paur

lorpatho · 08-15-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autosport

Koni Yellows are a good choice!

Coming from a super bone stock car (don’t even hv sunroof & heated seats), is an excellent choice. Before it was way too soft and bouncy. After pairing it with Eibach and tweaking the Koni dampen is such a good street combo.

HP Autosport · 08-15-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lorpatho

Coming from a super bone stock car (don’t even hv sunroof & heated seats), is an excellent choice. Before it was way too soft and bouncy. After pairing it with Eibach and tweaking the Koni dampen is such a good street combo.

Should upgrade those Eibachs to Swift.

-Mike

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spiike32 Major 78 Rep 1,127 Posts Drives: Mineral White F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IL iTrader: (9)	I upgraded from KWv1 to KWv2's and would definitely recommend the V2's. Everyone's comment of too stiff or too harsh is relative to their own taste. If you want to do it right the first time just get the KWv2's and set the rebound to how you want it. For me: Track setting = 3 from stiffest on all corners DD = 7 from stiffest in the front and 10 from stiffest in the rear out of 15 clicks. It is softer than the sport suspension yet feels planted with reduced body roll. And yes you should get an alignment because if you drop the control arms during the install your steering most likely will not be center. __________________ Current: Tesla Model 3 Performance Retired: F80 M3, FBO 335i, 318ti, C7 Stingray
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