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Remember BMW Performance V1? What to replace with?
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01-07-2021, 10:28 AM | #1 |
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Remember BMW Performance V1? What to replace with?
I've enjoyed the Version 1 of this kit for 8 years. Now the shocks are worn. What would be an equivalent shock and strut for this kit?
I know Koni FSD is now Special Active, and that FSD were considered a bit less stiff than the BMWPS V1. I love the BMWPS V1! Remember, the V1 used the original ZSP springs, and I had to update my front mounts to the 2007 328i equivalent. So, there was no lowering going on. A shorter damper like the Bilstein B8s wouldn't work. Should I look at the B6? They seem to be unavailable and are quite pricey. See the thread below for pictures and a discussion of the BMWPS V1. Later the V2 came out and included the yellow springs and 14mm rear sway bar as well. https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172909
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01-07-2021, 11:34 AM | #2 |
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The B6 is what id go with over the B8 if you are keeping ZSP springs; They make one for the Sport suspension. that would be the only upgraded one I could think of. B4 would be stock.
Curious did your car have sport or non sport suspension factory; Wondering which mount you changed too. And its funny the perf suspension "upgraded" the rear sway from 13 to 14mm. Why not just make it the oem 15mm rear from the x-drive cars. |
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My car was originally ZSP. But, it was made prior to 6/2006. So, had to update the mounts since everything was made for the later cars. Below is the quote from the thread in the OP.
I'll be replacing all of the shock mounts too. So this will add up to around $1000 for the B6. Is there anything kit that includes all of those items for less? FCP Euro has a B4 kit. I wonder if they would price out a B6 kit... Quote:
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01-07-2021, 07:07 PM | #5 |
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I've been trying to find one of these kits. Long discontinued. I'd imagine the dealers must still have access to replacement parts. Or, do they recommend replacing everything if you blow a strut?
Either way, I'm interested in what the op does. I'd like to recreate this set up as closely as possible. Last edited by fredcase; 01-07-2021 at 07:47 PM.. |
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01-08-2021, 09:14 AM | #6 |
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Neither V1 nor V2 of the Performance Suspension are available anywhere. I was hoping to find the original maker of the shocks, which I believe is Sachs. However, BMW did custom valuing for these shocks.
Instead, I am proceeding with the Bilstein B6. I will compare the two once the install is complete next week. However, I’m also replacing all of the shock mounts as well, likely improving stiffness and not being able to conclude it is from the shocks or the mounts. We will see...
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01-09-2021, 10:32 PM | #8 |
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I would highly recommend BMW M Performance yellow springs and Koni Yellow sport shocks. It gave a decent increase in stiffness and almost no drop compared to stock Sport suspension.
You could also just do koni yellows set at full soft with sport springs if you don't want a stiffer ride. My koni yellows are set at 50-75% with bmw perf springs. Stock Sport: M perf and Koni Yellows: Last edited by bmw335ie90; 03-01-2022 at 11:37 AM.. |
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02-05-2021, 03:06 PM | #11 |
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So, I went with the B6s, and kept my ZSP springs. Car rides as well as before. This means I still feel the appropriate stiffness from the sports package with the upgraded shocks. Bilstein are known to ride a bit stiffer over mild bumps and undulations. Hard bumps are absorbed very well. Overall it is stiffer than stock ZSP, but not jarring. No perceptible ride height change.
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02-21-2021, 05:46 PM | #13 |
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B8 is for aftermarket lowering springs. ZSP/OEM Sport springs are not that much lower than Non-sport spring and are paired with B6. My BMW Performance Version 1 did not replace the springs, only the shocks. I have no ride height changes or adverse handling issues since going to B6. Actually everything feels just as good as before my change. My shocks were fine, and replaced because of time and slight rust.
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Part Numbers for M-Sport with manual transmission (my car): Front: 31336788893 Rear: 33536788901 |
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