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      03-12-2013, 02:00 PM   #1
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Looking for more comfort yes COMFORT!

My 330i has Eibach pro kit springs, staggared wheels with Nitto Motivo all seasons, and bmw performance dampers.

If I wanted a a slightly softer ride could I just switch dampers and keep the Eibachs? (really like the ride height)

Recommendations?
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I think by all accounts on this board the Eibachs are, outside of BMW performance springs (~0.5" lower?), the most comfy lowering springs you can get.
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hmm i almost want to suggest koni FSD but they are not recommended to be used with lowering springs. some use it and enjoy them
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Koni/Eibach is a fairly standard combo, in fact, the full kit Koni sells comes with Eiback prokit springs
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My 330i has Eibach pro kit springs, staggared wheels with Nitto Motivo all seasons, and bmw performance dampers.

If I wanted a a slightly softer ride could I just switch dampers and keep the Eibachs? (really like the ride height)

Recommendations?
Thanks!
Koni Yellows are what you want. They are also on sale right now!
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Koni Yellows are what you want. They are also on sale right now!
I had Koni Yellows on my E46 and they didn't improve comfort one bit over stock SP. Unless the E9X Koni Yellows are vastly superior, I'd look elsewhere. Just my .02



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I used Koni Yellows on my E91 with Eibach springs and set at 50% from hard they were a vast improvement over the standard M-sport dampers in regards to comfort.
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Use bilstein b4 sport. Peeps here have used them to good effect with pro kit at low cost and good comfort.
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If the Eibachs have a lower spring rate than the BMW perf springs the shocks are tuned for, you may be overdamped and that can feel like a harsh ride.

Adjustable Konis might help if that's the case.
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I had the same thoughts as you and switched from KW V1's to KW V2's. I've ridden in cars with various setups and I feel like my V2's on 7 clicks from hard on the front and 9 clicks from hard on the rear offer a substantially softer ride than stock sport suspension without the body roll.

I'd recommend adjustable Koni's but they're softest setting is like medium on my V2's.

If I were you just get V2's and call it a day.
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I had Koni Yellows on my E46 and they didn't improve comfort one bit over stock SP. Unless the E9X Koni Yellows are vastly superior, I'd look elsewhere. Just my .02



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E9x struts and dampers were so poorly valved from the factory, the Koni Yellows will make a huge different, not only in ride quality, but also in handling performance.
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