Shocks/Struts for use with stock sports springs

AviatorBimmerFL · 07-05-2016, 07:44 PM

Hi guys,

I have a 2007 BMW 335 E92 with 135K miles on original shocks/struts! ?

My car has the stock sports package and I would like to keep the springs, so basically I need to know what you guys recommend for struts and shocks.

I have a budget around $400-$500 but of course, less would be even better.

Thanks in advance!

AviatorBimmerFL · 07-05-2016, 08:43 PM

Is this kit a good option for stock sports springs? I will be using Michelin PSS tires.

Gohan335i7 · 07-05-2016, 08:50 PM

Good Choice! However, I believe it is recommended you do both springs and shocks at the same time.

AviatorBimmerFL · 07-05-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gohan335i7

Good Choice! However, I believe it is recommended you do both springs and shocks at the same time.

Really? ? Back to the drawing board then...

sunny · 07-05-2016, 10:12 PM

no need to replace springs.
just replace shocks.
there is a cheaper koni str for replacement shocks also.

HP Autosport · 07-05-2016, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gohan335i7

Good Choice! However, I believe it is recommended you do both springs and shocks at the same time.

Why are the springs recommended?

weehe126 · 07-06-2016, 05:40 AM

No need to replace the springs. I replaced all the mounts, pads, gaskets and got koni oranges all for $500. They are pretty much the same as sport springs but with better dampering. If i did it again I would have gotten the yellows though.

AviatorBimmerFL · 07-06-2016, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by weehe126

No need to replace the springs. I replaced all the mounts, pads, gaskets and got koni oranges all for $500. They are pretty much the same as sport springs but with better dampering. If i did it again I would have gotten the yellows though.

So I should just order the Koni Yellows and seeing that my car has over 135K miles, also go ahead and order a set of cups and all that goes on top of the strut?

That way there are no surprises when the old struts are taken off and notice all that needs to be replaced too.

What about the Koni FSD? Are they better than the Yellows?

AtlasM · 07-06-2016, 09:10 AM

Of the 3 Koni shock options, STR.T (a.k.a. orange) are fixed damping and a little bit stiffer than stock but not much. FSD adjust themselves in response to bumps and turns. Sport (a.k.a. yellow) are firmer and let you set a specific firmness manually. Which you choose depend on what you're trying to accomplish.

If you want to refresh all the other little ancillary parts (but not springs), you will need the following:

Front upper shock mounts (a.k.a. "guide support")
Front upper spring pads
Front lower spring pads
Front dust boots
Front bump stops
Rear bump stops
Rear upper shock mounts
Rear lower shock mounts
Rear upper spring pads
Rear lower spring pads

If you want a mild upgrade over the stock rear shock mounts, you can go with Monroe rear shock mounts, which are a firmer rubber. They are part #s 907984 for upper and 907985 for lower.

RMNB · 07-06-2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AtlasM

Of the 3 Koni shock options, STR.T (a.k.a. orange) are fixed damping and a little bit stiffer than stock but not much. FSD adjust themselves in response to bumps and turns. Sport (a.k.a. yellow) are firmer and let you set a specific firmness manually. Which you choose depend on what you're trying to accomplish.

If you want to refresh all the other little ancillary parts (but not springs), you will need the following:

Front upper shock mounts (a.k.a. "guide support")
Front upper spring pads
Front lower spring pads
Front dust boots
Front bump stops
Rear bump stops
Rear upper shock mounts
Rear lower shock mounts
Rear upper spring pads
Rear lower spring pads

If you want a mild upgrade over the stock rear shock mounts, you can go with Monroe rear shock mounts, which are a firmer rubber. They are part #s 907984 for upper and 907985 for lower.

Can I hire you as my suspension consultant?

cvc 22349a · 07-06-2016, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AviatorBimmerFL

Is this kit a good option for stock sports springs? I will be using Michelin PSS tires.

NO! FSD's suck! I ran them with oem sport springs for over a year. They are inconsistent and blow through the stroke with little damping at certain bumps. Oem shocks are better. Check oembimmerparts.com for strut/shock replacements. I think they're bilstein b4. Get new strut top mounts, spring pads and rear upper and lower shock mounts too.

Adding If anyone has experience with bilstein b6 or b8 with oem sport springs please share.

redline2001 · 07-06-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

NO! FSD's suck! I ran them with oem sport springs for over a year. They are inconsistent and blow through the stroke with little damping at certain bumps. Oem shocks are better. Check oembimmerparts.com for strut/shock replacements. I think they're bilstein b4. Get new strut top mounts, spring pads and rear upper and lower shock mounts too.

Adding If anyone has experience with bilstein b6 or b8 with oem sport springs please share.

I have the koni yellows with oem sport springs on my e92. Couldn't be happier with the ride. Just refresh your hardware with the parts mentioned

cvc 22349a · 07-06-2016, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by redline2001

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

NO! FSD's suck! I ran them with oem sport springs for over a year. They are inconsistent and blow through the stroke with little damping at certain bumps. Oem shocks are better. Check oembimmerparts.com for strut/shock replacements. I think they're bilstein b4. Get new strut top mounts, spring pads and rear upper and lower shock mounts too.

Adding If anyone has experience with bilstein b6 or b8 with oem sport springs please share.

I have the koni yellows with oem sport springs on my e92. Couldn't be happier with the ride. Just refresh your hardware with the parts mentioned

Yeah I had that set up too and it was a good street suspension. Probably will go back to that. I was inquiring about bilstein sport and HD with oem sport springs and mentioned the mounting hardware for the op.

avocet · 07-07-2016, 09:48 AM

I have bils hd's with oem sport springs on my 328 and find the combo pretty damn good!
I find suspension kinda like whack-a-mole... as you upgrade something it only allows another weakness to rear it's head!!! Lol.

AviatorBimmerFL · 07-10-2016, 07:51 PM

Is this a good buy? I am currently on stock sports package springs and shocks. 2007 E92...

Wondering if these are a good set at that price...

Spitfire007 · 07-12-2016, 01:30 PM

I also have Bilstein HD (B6) on my sport package 328i, stock sport springs.
Stiff, firm. GREAT control. Would do it again.
Takes about 1500-2000 miles to break in and smooth out.

This suspension is happiest the faster you go. It just seems to work better.
Bad quality roads around 25-55 mph and it's a little stiff, but definitely composed, an improvement over stock, for sure.

I live in NYC, and our roads are third-world-abysmal. The e90 is NOT a good NYC car to begin with...

philgli · 07-13-2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AviatorBimmerFL

Is this a good buy? I am currently on stock sports package springs and shocks. 2007 E92...

Wondering if these are a good set at that price...

These are a good choice, they are basically the KW V1 coilover but slightly different dampening and they have galvanized bodies instead of stainless. If you aren't in the salt belt, I would get them. that way you can adjust your ride height. but at your mileage, I agree that you need to replace the mounts and the other bits and pieces.

Boland01 · 07-15-2016, 02:48 PM

I put Bilstein sports on the front and Bilstein B6's on the back. At 82K miles the original shocks and struts were completely gone. At 135K your's are doing nothing.

jwebb335xi · 07-15-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire007

I also have Bilstein HD (B6) on my sport package 328i, stock sport springs.
Stiff, firm. GREAT control. Would do it again.
Takes about 1500-2000 miles to break in and smooth out.

This suspension is happiest the faster you go. It just seems to work better.
Bad quality roads around 25-55 mph and it's a little stiff, but definitely composed, an improvement over stock, for sure.

I live in NYC, and our roads are third-world-abysmal. The e90 is NOT a good NYC car to begin with...

Could not agree more. My B6s have about 3.5K now and I just bumped my tire pressure to 36 from 34 PSI. When I first installed the struts, 36 felt too stiff for a DD on suburban, crap roads in Illinois. Now, broken in, 36 PSI with B6 and stock springs (all else newly refreshed) feels good as a DD.

This is NOT a track car and I'd have a much different set-up if it was. Moreover, i'd get help dialing in the suspension for the track I ran most if it were

AviatorBimmerFL · 08-29-2016, 08:10 PM

Hi guys,

I ended up buying Koni Yellows and also all hardware components for a complete suspension refresh! All hardware components have been delievered and the Koni Yellows will arrive tomorrow. ??

Looking forward for this weekend and getting them all installed! Will I need to get a full 4 wheel alignment afterwards?

Thanks for all the help, folks!

PS. For some reason, I have a feeling I will end up purchasing H&R Sport Springs soon... lol

gavronm · 08-30-2016, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AviatorBimmerFL

Looking forward for this weekend and getting them all installed! Will I need to get a full 4 wheel alignment afterwards?

Yes, get an alignment. They're cheap. You probably need one even without all the changes.

Gohan335i7 · 08-31-2016, 11:03 AM

How's the ride !?•*^,^*•!?

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AviatorBimmerFL Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i E92 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (2)	Shocks/Struts for use with stock sports springs Hi guys, I have a 2007 BMW 335 E92 with 135K miles on original shocks/struts! ? My car has the stock sports package and I would like to keep the springs, so basically I need to know what you guys recommend for struts and shocks. I have a budget around $400-$500 but of course, less would be even better. Thanks in advance! __________________ 2007 335i E92 FBO \| MHD Stage 2+ 93 octane \| xHP Stage 3 \| Fuel-It! Stage 2 LPFP \| VRSF 7" FMIC \| VRSF Catless Downpipes \| ER Chargepipe \| HKS SSQV4 BOV \| Ultimate Racing CAI
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Gohan335i7 Captain 312 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335i [10.00]	Good Choice! However, I believe it is recommended you do both springs and shocks at the same time.
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sunny Lieutenant 44 Rep 472 Posts Drives: E92 M3, e90 330i Join Date: May 2008 Location: central CA iTrader: (1)	no need to replace springs. just replace shocks. there is a cheaper koni str for replacement shocks also.
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weehe126 Brigadier General 1161 Rep 3,185 Posts Drives: 2017 340i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2)	No need to replace the springs. I replaced all the mounts, pads, gaskets and got koni oranges all for $500. They are pretty much the same as sport springs but with better dampering. If i did it again I would have gotten the yellows though.
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AtlasM Captain 285 Rep 615 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335xi 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDrive [8.00]	Of the 3 Koni shock options, STR.T (a.k.a. orange) are fixed damping and a little bit stiffer than stock but not much. FSD adjust themselves in response to bumps and turns. Sport (a.k.a. yellow) are firmer and let you set a specific firmness manually. Which you choose depend on what you're trying to accomplish. If you want to refresh all the other little ancillary parts (but not springs), you will need the following: Front upper shock mounts (a.k.a. "guide support") Front upper spring pads Front lower spring pads Front dust boots Front bump stops Rear bump stops Rear upper shock mounts Rear lower shock mounts Rear upper spring pads Rear lower spring pads If you want a mild upgrade over the stock rear shock mounts, you can go with Monroe rear shock mounts, which are a firmer rubber. They are part #s 907984 for upper and 907985 for lower.
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avocet Major 252 Rep 1,157 Posts Drives: 2007 328i 2011 X5d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vancouver bc iTrader: (0)	I have bils hd's with oem sport springs on my 328 and find the combo pretty damn good! I find suspension kinda like whack-a-mole... as you upgrade something it only allows another weakness to rear it's head!!! Lol.
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AviatorBimmerFL Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i E92 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (2)	Is this a good buy? I am currently on stock sports package springs and shocks. 2007 E92... Wondering if these are a good set at that price... Attached Images __________________ 2007 335i E92 FBO \| MHD Stage 2+ 93 octane \| xHP Stage 3 \| Fuel-It! Stage 2 LPFP \| VRSF 7" FMIC \| VRSF Catless Downpipes \| ER Chargepipe \| HKS SSQV4 BOV \| Ultimate Racing CAI
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Spitfire007 Captain 189 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 09 328i Sport 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	I also have Bilstein HD (B6) on my sport package 328i, stock sport springs. Stiff, firm. GREAT control. Would do it again. Takes about 1500-2000 miles to break in and smooth out. This suspension is happiest the faster you go. It just seems to work better. Bad quality roads around 25-55 mph and it's a little stiff, but definitely composed, an improvement over stock, for sure. I live in NYC, and our roads are third-world-abysmal. The e90 is NOT a good NYC car to begin with...
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Boland01 Lieutenant 149 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 2010 535ix, 2008, 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Magnolia, TX iTrader: (0)	I put Bilstein sports on the front and Bilstein B6's on the back. At 82K miles the original shocks and struts were completely gone. At 135K your's are doing nothing.
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AviatorBimmerFL Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i E92 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (2)	Hi guys, I ended up buying Koni Yellows and also all hardware components for a complete suspension refresh! All hardware components have been delievered and the Koni Yellows will arrive tomorrow. ?? Looking forward for this weekend and getting them all installed! Will I need to get a full 4 wheel alignment afterwards? Thanks for all the help, folks! PS. For some reason, I have a feeling I will end up purchasing H&R Sport Springs soon... lol __________________ 2007 335i E92 FBO \| MHD Stage 2+ 93 octane \| xHP Stage 3 \| Fuel-It! Stage 2 LPFP \| VRSF 7" FMIC \| VRSF Catless Downpipes \| ER Chargepipe \| HKS SSQV4 BOV \| Ultimate Racing CAI
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