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02-12-2019, 04:30 AM | #1 |
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BMWPS and Bilsteins??
Getting ready to pull the trigger on new suspension. I've read many B12 pro kit posts, a few BMWPS and koni posts, and a couple Eibach pros / koni posts. Has anyone tried running the BMWPS on bilsteins though (one yellow-ass setup ha)? I remember reading a post comparing the Eibach rates to those of the BMWPS, and the two being similar.
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02-12-2019, 07:05 AM | #2 |
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I'm running that set up on my 335is complete with M3 front and rear arms and Bimmerworld adjustable rear toe arms.
The set up is a little firm for me, I think I might like the Konis better but not a bad set up as is. |
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My point being that springs can't just be thrown on a suspension of our choice or shouldn't be anyways. You should match springs, shocks & struts together. The BMW Performance Suspension Kit with M3 front sway bar is a nice setup but PRICEY 💰💰💰. I'd probably opt to get the M3 rear swaybar as well. Newton's 3rd law comes to mind if you left the stock rear sway bar there!!! That would put you at $1500-1600.00 https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5...SABEgKCNvD_BwE You could get the B12 kit & Eibach swaybars for about $1100.00, and the B12 Kit is every bit as good if not better than the BMW PS kit. I will grant you that the M3 sway bars are better than the Eibach swaybars, but at $500.00 better !? Only thing is, you will need a set of adjustable swaybar links when dropping your suspension an 1" or so! |
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Also, the sway bar won't be in a relaxed position anymore, if you choose not to get adjustable links. Therefore, you won't get the most out of your suspension. |
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02-13-2019, 07:32 PM | #11 |
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don't bother with sway bar links. Absolutely not needed for lowering of 1 inch. Search info on ride heights: base (non sport) vs sport vs performace (BMW yellow springs) Then search the sway bar links. All same part. I personally have BMWPS with Koni yellow. Ride is better (according to me) with Koni Orange which are probably very similar to the Bilsteins you inquire about.
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Ya I've got that setup..
BMWPS, B8, M3 control arms all around, Dinan adjustable sway bar, Dinan CF front strut bar, Dinan camber plates, Whiteline RSFB Inserts... I'm happy
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Next will be M3 control arms, M3 front strut bar + braces and Bilstein B8s with H&R lowering springs. |
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02-26-2019, 07:10 AM | #16 |
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Actually decided to go with Koni yellows and BMWPS (yellow springs). Konis ordered! Anyone got a good source for the springs? I've ran a few part numbers, which say they are the correct ones, just to find out later in the ordering process that they're not.
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