Gunner's 335is Suspension Refresh

gunner1883 · 02-19-2019, 08:23 AM

I have recently purchased a 2011 335is that needed some refresh work. Once I got started, I had a little too much fun(ds) put into suspension work.

Goal was to stiffen up the rear.
1. Dinan springs and bilstein shocks.

Might as well do the front at the same time.

Got started and next thing I have a new front strut brace and new sway bars.

In the end, I'm happy with the overall result. Ride height didn't change at all (secondary goal, as I drive this daily, and drive it everywhere). Road feel is substantially firmer, but retains a good ride quality.

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Supra2k6 · 02-19-2019, 08:26 AM

how was the shock/strut install? did you replace the hats?

gunner1883 · 02-19-2019, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Supra2k6

how was the shock/strut install? did you replace the hats?

Easy as pie. I did not. Looked them over and they looked to be OK.

=C= · 02-20-2019, 10:36 PM

Are those B8 Bilstein's?
Also what made you decide to go with Dinan springs?

gunner1883 · 02-20-2019, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by =C=

Are those B8 Bilstein's?
Also what made you decide to go with Dinan springs?

Correct - B8
Dinan to maintain ride height but slightly firmer, especially in rear.

BSM n54iS · 02-22-2019, 06:08 PM

Good combo! I've got BMW PS with B8's for dd and really like it

gunner1883 · 02-24-2019, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BdSM n54iS

Good combo! I've got BMW PS with B8's for dd and really like it

Thanks. I'm happy with it. I would consider slightly lower up front (maybe 1/4"), but absolutely no change in rear.

BSM n54iS · 02-25-2019, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gunner1883

Thanks. I'm happy with it. I would consider slightly lower up front (maybe 1/4"), but absolutely no change in rear.

Same here! I could use an extra few mm off up front but not gonna go chase after it for a dd.

02-19-2019, 08:23 AM	#1
gunner1883 Certified Car Nut 14 Rep 33 Posts Drives: BMW 335is Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Macon GA iTrader: (0)	Gunner's 335is Suspension Refresh I have recently purchased a 2011 335is that needed some refresh work. Once I got started, I had a little too much fun(ds) put into suspension work. Goal was to stiffen up the rear. 1. Dinan springs and bilstein shocks. Might as well do the front at the same time. Got started and next thing I have a new front strut brace and new sway bars. In the end, I'm happy with the overall result. Ride height didn't change at all (secondary goal, as I drive this daily, and drive it everywhere). Road feel is substantially firmer, but retains a good ride quality. 20181013_152010 by James Gunn, on Flickr 20181013_212505 by James Gunn, on Flickr 20181020_131539 by James Gunn, on Flickr 20181020_123238 by James Gunn, on Flickr 20190203_122517 by James Gunn, on Flickr 20180828_205734 by James Gunn, on Flickr __________________ ______________ Current Build - 2011 BMW 335is Last Build - Classic Mini VTEC Swap
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=C= First Lieutenant 69 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i M-Sport E90 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: land of the long white cloud iTrader: (0)	Are those B8 Bilstein's? Also what made you decide to go with Dinan springs?
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