[Ozzie335i]

2011 355i Coupe, M Sport Suspension. How much more of a drop with the Bilstein B12 Pro kit?

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by Ozzie335i

2011 355i Coupe, M Sport Suspension. How much more of a drop with the Bilstein B12 Pro kit?

Not much really. B12 might be a little lower by maybe 1/8", but you certainly won't get more than a 1/4".

[Ozzie335i]

Thank you mw. I am hoping that the front end will drop down slightly, it would look better. I am trusting that since BMW didn't get it right, the aftermarket will. I'll report back with my feelings on how it rides and how it looks.

[chris@strutmonkey]

About 1" compared to factory new sport suspension. Only about .5" compared to the old, worn suspension you replace. Here is 335i with B12:

Originally Posted by Ozzie335i

2011 355i Coupe, M Sport Suspension. How much more of a drop with the Bilstein B12 Pro kit?

[Ozzie335i]

The B12 set was installed into my e92 last week, and earlier this week I had the alignment done. Perfect, just perfect. The ride is firm, but not harsh as someone on a another thread suggested. I am guessing that it is wrongly their belief that if a car is lowered that it must affect ride quality. They couldnt have been more wrong. The handling is way better than the original sport suspension. As Chris showed the car sits just right. Going over speed bumps gives you the assurance that everything is tight down below, but not at all bumpy. For someone that wants a refresh, wants a better handling and looking car stance, I have to say that the Bilstein B12 is just right. And to think that over time it'll feel even better.

[chris@strutmonkey]

100% agree. FWIW, yours will lower another .25" over the next month or so... still perfect height in my book.

Originally Posted by Ozzie335i

The B12 set was installed into my e92 last week, and earlier this week I had the alignment done. Perfect, just perfect. The ride is firm, but not harsh as someone on a another thread suggested. I am guessing that it is wrongly their belief that if a car is lowered that it must affect ride quality. They couldnt have been more wrong. The handling is way better than the original sport suspension. As Chris showed the car sits just right. Going over speed bumps gives you the assurance that everything is tight down below, but not at all bumpy. For someone that wants a refresh, wants a better handling and looking car stance, I have to say that the Bilstein B12 is just right. And to think that over time it'll feel even better.