[hazkirby]

Hi Guys

I currently have a 2005 330i SE.

The car rolls way too much. I am looking to firm things up on a budget.

I already have some Apex springs, but these will lower the car 30mm. I don't want to go this low (understand its relatively a small drop).

So is it possible to purchase some m sport springs and use these with the SE dampers, is anything else required?

[JM85]

Id just go straight for Eibach pro kit mate

[bishbosh]

You could probably get the Eibach anti roll bars, they aren't cheap, but cheaper than a B12 kit. A guy was selling basically the same but a different brand on the classifieds here not long back. That would help control body roll more than the stock bars. Or you could find some M3 bars on eBay, etc.

The front is easy peasy to fit, the rear is a bugger as you have to drop the subframe and then get a re-alignment done.

[Russbmw]

Originally Posted by JM85

Id just go straight for Eibach pro kit mate

This ^^

Assuming your stock shocks aren't tired and clapped out.

I'd avoid the Apex springs on account of them being a bit pony.

Eibach Pro is a tried and tested solution.

[mob17]

Originally Posted by Russbmw

This ^^

Assuming your stock shocks aren't tired and clapped out.

I'd avoid the Apex springs on account of them being a bit pony.

Eibach Pro is a tried and tested solution.

Here we go again russ

I wouldn't put lowering springs or m sport springs on SE dampers. Too bouncy.

[Chappers 71]

Originally Posted by Russbmw

This ^^

Assuming your stock shocks aren't tired and clapped out.

I'd avoid the Apex springs on account of them being a bit pony.

Eibach Pro is a tried and tested solution.

There's Nothing wrong with Apex springs, I've had them on my 335i SE for over 2 years & 22k.

They are made in holland on the same computerised cold coiling machine as eibach & H&R.

In what way are they a bit pony Russ?

[Russbmw]

Yeah, let's not go there again mob17

Sorry, my mistake, I was thinking of Gmax being the cheap things ecp and the like used to sell.

On our bmw forum, most, if not all the lads have gone with eibach or the reportedly firmer H&R.

Personally, as Alpina use Eibach it seemed a good enough assurance they would be fine on my BMW's and hence I've always preferred them myself.

[E90325iM-SPORT]

Shocks and springs is what you need. Eibach or H&r, Koni all of them will be improvement.

[richk84]

Eibach for me too. H&R were a little too low for me and everyday driving

[hazkirby]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

There's Nothing wrong with Apex springs, I've had them on my 335i SE for over 2 years & 22k.

They are made in holland on the same computerised cold coiling machine as eibach & H&R.

In what way are they a bit pony Russ?

Tell me more I've found no info in terms of user reviews for Apex for any E9X. They are rated in the e46 and e60 world. The reason I bought them is because I got them really cheap and I read they are made like eibach and h&r, so it was a no brainer.

Regarding dampers I'm umming and arring. I need to buy a house you see and have just purchased mv3s so am already in the bad books.

How much does it lower compared to advertised ? I don't want to start crawling over speed bumps etc and what's the comfort like ? Worth it ?

[Chappers 71]

Originally Posted by hazkirby

Tell me more I've found no info in terms of user reviews for Apex for any E9X. They are rated in the e46 and e60 world. The reason I bought them is because I got them really cheap and I read they are made like eibach and h&r, so it was a no brainer.

Regarding dampers I'm umming and arring. I need to buy a house you see and have just purchased mv3s so am already in the bad books.

How much does it lower compared to advertised ? I don't want to start crawling over speed bumps etc and what's the comfort like ? Worth it ?

Do you have a e90 or 92? The SE coupe comes with m-tech suspension, I don't think the e90 SE does so not sure what the springs would be like with that set up.
Mine has 19" wheels & it's a bit harsh over bumps & I do have to slow down for speed humps.
Handles well, corners nice & flat with no body roll.
Pic below so you can get an idea of how it looks.

[hazkirby]

Great thanks for the info. Yeah I have non m sport dampers on the E90