[tomasp001]

Greetings all,

As I was doing my oil pan gasket, waterpump and thermostat, engine mount, radiator hose replacements. I noticed that my front passenger strut was leaking. In light of this, I will now be looking to upgrade to coilovers, in which i have no knowledge of.

I have an e90 as a DD which would be the best "Bang for your buck" coilover setup I could install to go lower, but the ride will not feel too stiff. Thank you for your time.

I have been looking at "BC Racing BR's"..

Edit: Admin Please delete, Wrong subforum.

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by tomasp001

Greetings all,

As I was doing my oil pan gasket, waterpump and thermostat, engine mount, radiator hose replacements. I noticed that my front passenger strut was leaking. In light of this, I will now be looking to upgrade to coilovers, in which i have no knowledge of.

I have an e90 as a DD which would be the best "Bang for your buck" coilover setup I could install to go lower, but the ride will not feel too stiff. Thank you for your time.

I have been looking at "BC Racing BR's"..

This belongs in the suspension section.

My best suggestion for you would be the Bilstein B12 Kit coupled with the M3 control arm kit & hotchkiss swaybar links for both front & rear.

[tomasp001]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

This belongs in the suspension section.

My best suggestion for you would be the Bilstein B12 Kit coupled with the M3 control arm kit & hotchkiss swaybar links for both front & rear.

Thank you I will edit the post so when an admin can see it, they will delete it. I will PM you with further questions about this topic.

[nicky dj]

ST coilover kit. Best kit on a budget.

[tomasp001]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

This belongs in the suspension section.

My best suggestion for you would be the Bilstein B12 Kit coupled with the M3 control arm kit & hotchkiss swaybar links for both front & rear.

I couldnt PM you. so i will ask questions here.

1. Is it possible just to get by with just purchasing the coilovers for now?

2.What are the effects of just buying the coilover kit? (Will my ride be Stiff af, puts extra stress on other suspension components?)

I am not looking to upgrade my whole suspension right now, I am just looking to replace that leaking strut. While being able to lower the car. Thank you for your time. (kinda hitting 2 birds with 1 stone) i have OEM 17" rims on rn, just bought the car. so I still have to catch up on maintenance.

[tomasp001]

Originally Posted by nicky dj

ST coilover kit. Best kit on a budget.

For some reason the BC Racing BR's is cheaper here in Toronto, Canada. 1.5k with rear extenders, while the ST Kit alone is 1.8k lol

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by tomasp001

I couldnt PM you. so i will ask questions here.

1. Is it possible just to get by with just purchasing the coilovers for now?

2.What are the effects of just buying the coilover kit? (Will my ride be Stiff af, puts extra stress on other suspension components?)

I am not looking to upgrade my whole suspension right now, I am just looking to replace that leaking strut. While being able to lower the car. Thank you for your time. (kinda hitting 2 birds with 1 stone) i have OEM 17" rims on rn, just bought the car. so I still have to catch up on maintenance.

You absolutely can just do the Bilstein B12 Kit coupled with the hotchkiss swaybar links.

I'd add the M3 control arm kit down to road.

The B12 kit is made for aggressive street driving and track use. It will be stiffer than OEM that's for sure. I have it. It will take 3 to 4,000 miles to settle in.

I don't know a lot about BC racing coil overs.

Most of the people on this forum upgrade with either Koni Yellow's or Bilstein B6 or B8's on their 335.

The b12 kit combines Eibach lowering springs & B8's.

You should invest about $200.00 into surrounding hardware. With the B12 kit, you don't need bump-stops. On the struts, they are built in & on age shocks they come with them.

I'd also set aside another $100.00 for tools like a spring compressor & two strut sockets. ECS tuning sells the strut sockets. FCP Euro is the way to go for everything else since they have a lifetime warranty.

When I did mine, it costs me around $1100 US. Total between the kit, tools & surrounding hardware.

[tomasp001]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

You absolutely can just do the Bilstein B12 Kit coupled with the hotchkiss swaybar links.

I'd add the M3 control arm kit down to road.

The B12 kit is made for aggressive street driving and track use. It will be stiffer than OEM that's for sure. I have it. It will take 3 to 4,000 miles to settle in.

I don't know a lot about BC racing coil overs.

Most of the people on this forum upgrade with either Koni Yellow's or Bilstein B6 or B8's on their 335.

The b12 kit combines Eibach lowering springs & B8's.

You should invest about $200.00 into surrounding hardware. With the B12 kit, you don't need bump-stops. On the struts, they are built in & on age shocks they come with them.

I'd also set aside another $100.00 for tools like a spring compressor & two strut sockets. ECS tuning sells the strut sockets. FCP Euro is the way to go for everything else since they have a lifetime warranty.

When I did mine, it costs me around $1100 US. Total between the kit, tools & surrounding hardware.

Great will order the kit tonight, which Bilstein B12's would you recommend? there are different variants of the B12... at least here in Canada.

As for $200 for surrounding hardware.. can you emphasize what other hardware I need?

and about the $100 for tools, I don't really need tools, my friend's family owns a shop, they just let me go in there and use their hoist and tools.. but what size of strut sockets would I need just in case, so I can ask my friend if they have that specific size. lol

[nicky dj]

Originally Posted by tomasp001

For some reason the BC Racing BR's is cheaper here in Toronto, Canada. 1.5k with rear extenders, while the ST Kit alone is 1.8k lol

That's a ripoff, you can get them here under 1k. I'd rather have ST's which are made by KW than the Bilsteins but can't go wrong with either.

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by nicky dj

That's a ripoff, you can get them here under 1k. I'd rather have ST's which are made by KW than the Bilsteins but can't go wrong with either.

The B12 kit is about 800 or so. The surrounding hardware is $200.00

How's that a Rip off???

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by tomasp001

Great will order the kit tonight, which Bilstein B12's would you recommend? there are different variants of the B12... at least here in Canada.

As for $200 for surrounding hardware.. can you emphasize what other hardware I need?

and about the $100 for tools, I don't really need tools, my friend's family owns a shop, they just let me go in there and use their hoist and tools.. but what size of strut sockets would I need just in case, so I can ask my friend if they have that specific size. lol

What car exactly do you have?

[tomasp001]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

What car exactly do you have?

2008 e90 335i (pre-LCI)

For the endlinks.. this is what you are talking about right?
https://www.tdotperformance.ca/hotch...dlink-kit.html

[nicky dj]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

The B12 kit is about 800 or so. The surrounding hardware is $200.00

How's that a Rip off???

Getting the ST's for 1.8k or whatever he mentioned is a rip-off...

[vester86]

KW Street Comfort! does exactly what the name suggests

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by tomasp001

2008 e90 335i (pre-LCI)

For the endlinks.. this is what you are talking about right?
https://www.tdotperformance.ca/hotch...dlink-kit.html

Yes

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by tomasp001

2008 e90 335i (pre-LCI)

For the endlinks.. this is what you are talking about right?
https://www.tdotperformance.ca/hotch...dlink-kit.html

Sedan or coupe?

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Sedan or coupe?

Surrounding Hardware -

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-lemforde...sportmountkit/

Strut sockets -

I think you need a 19 & 21mm

Perhaps buy the set

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben...e/003046schkt/

B12 Kit -

2008 BMW 335I Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Series Suspension Kits 46-180568

This is for sedans


Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Suspension System - E92 335i Coupe
Bilstein
T#: 22136 | Part#: 46-180650

Coupe

[tomasp001]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Surrounding Hardware -

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-lemforde...sportmountkit/

Strut sockets -

I think you need a 19 & 21mm

Perhaps buy the set

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben...e/003046schkt/

B12 Kit -

2008 BMW 335I Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Series Suspension Kits 46-180568

This is for sedans


Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Suspension System - E92 335i Coupe
Bilstein
T#: 22136 | Part#: 46-180650

Coupe

Sedan

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by tomasp001

Sedan

Then you need this kit

2008 BMW 335I Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Series Suspension Kits 46-180568

[tomasp001]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Then you need this kit

2008 BMW 335I Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Series Suspension Kits 46-180568

Do i have to buy gaskets too?

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by tomasp001

Do i have to buy gaskets too?

No you shouldn't have too.

You can peruse the ECS tuning site. They have several different levels of surrounding hardware you can look at.

[335xiMsport]

Just got a set of b14 off fcpeuro for 900 shipped