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      02-07-2018, 11:38 AM   #1
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Anyone have an E91 with Bilsteins?

The shocks on the wagon are dead with 78k miles. I’m considering either B6 with the stock springs or going all the way with a B12 combo.

Does anyone have a wagon riding on either of these setups? Looking for a ride in exchange for some beer.
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Hmm figured it was kind of a long shot... how about an E90? Not sure how different they are though.
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NiNeTyOne Has Koni FSD's with Eibach pro springs on his wagon
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Yes, VERY happy with them. I would do different bump stops if I did it again, but I'm hugely sensitive to things like that, most wouldn't notice the difference.

On Xdrive e91 the spring set has to come from Germany, but with shipping it's about the same as buying locally here in the US, so no biggie, just takes 12-16 days.
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Yes, VERY happy with them. I would do different bump stops if I did it again, but I'm hugely sensitive to things like that, most wouldn't notice the difference.

On Xdrive e91 the spring set has to come from Germany, but with shipping it's about the same as buying locally here in the US, so no biggie, just takes 12-16 days.
Would you recommend the e91 335xi euro eibach springs or the 330xi euro eibach springs for a 2011 335i xdrive? E91 have slightly stiffer rear spring rate but front is the same from what I read. Planning to pair with koni yellows. Thanks!
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Yes, VERY happy with them. I would do different bump stops if I did it again, but I'm hugely sensitive to things like that, most wouldn't notice the difference.

On Xdrive e91 the spring set has to come from Germany, but with shipping it's about the same as buying locally here in the US, so no biggie, just takes 12-16 days.
What do you think of the FSDs as far as balancing ride quality with handling? I've read reviews all over the place on those.
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What do you think of the FSDs as far as balancing ride quality with handling? I've read reviews all over the place on those.
90% of the people who complain do not do the end links and they lose a bunch of front bar rate, which totally hoses their handling.

My reference point is a 997 GT3 Cup car with Ohlins TTX 4 way adjustable dampers on linear Eibach ERS springs (about $12k in kit). The FSD's are damn good shocks for the price, better than the Yellows or the Bilsteins for daily use. Get the bumps correct too and DO NOT FORGET TO GET THE STIFFER UPPER REAR SHOCK BUSHINGS. The OE foam ones are shite.

If you are going to spend B12 money, get Ohlins DFV's.
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Would you recommend the e91 335xi euro eibach springs or the 330xi euro eibach springs for a 2011 335i xdrive? E91 have slightly stiffer rear spring rate but front is the same from what I read. Planning to pair with koni yellows. Thanks!
Go to Koni's German or UK site and look up what you need. None of the US kits are right for Xdrive. You're gunna be ordering from across the pond.
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