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      10-25-2013, 03:20 AM   #1
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Koni Yellows + Eibach Prokit

With this combination, how much stiffer is the ride compared to OE suspension? Is it unbearable or not too bad, this will be my daily driver so i would prefer a suspension that won't beat me up, but i do understand it will be a little stiffer than stock. Also if someone can post some pictures of their car with this setup i'd really appreciate it, i have seen some e90's with this setup but i would like to see different angles and hear some opinions on this combination. Please, any input will be greatly appreciated!
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If you give me a week I will have this setup installed. I just got a shipment from ECS with front M3 control arms, all new suspension bushings, koni yellows with Eibach sport springs. After a long time of review my options I went with this setup for my DD. So far everything I have read says this setup will be actually much more comfortable while being sportier than the stock sport setup.

If you want some pics of this setup check out http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=869356
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If you give me a week I will have this setup installed. I just got a shipment from ECS with front M3 control arms, all new suspension bushings, koni yellows with Eibach sport springs. After a long time of review my options I went with this setup for my DD. So far everything I have read says this setup will be actually much more comfortable while being sportier than the stock sport setup.

If you want some pics of this setup check out http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=869356
Thank you so much for your response, please do get back on me with how this feels for you, i have been reading reviews for months and everyone seems to be split on how comfortable this set up is, some say if's perfect and others say it is way too harsh. When i am ready to buy these springs and struts though i am going to pair it with m3 control arms like you
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Nothing wrong with Eibachs as they are my second favorite spring for the e90 chassis. My favorite is the Swift Spec-R. I choose these over Eibach because Swift has a linear spring rate vs. Eibachs progressive rate, which could lead to sagging over time. Before you make your final decision please take a look at a couple of these reviews!

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=884842

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=873692

Either way, the konis/springs will dramatically change the handling of your car for the better!

-Mike
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Nothing wrong with Eibachs as they are my second favorite spring for the e90 chassis. My favorite is the Swift Spec-R. I choose these over Eibach because Swift has a linear spring rate vs. Eibachs progressive rate, which could lead to sagging over time.
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Curious what leads you to say this about linear springs sagging. Also aren't rear eibachs linear?
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Nothing wrong with Eibachs as they are my second favorite spring for the e90 chassis. My favorite is the Swift Spec-R. I choose these over Eibach because Swift has a linear spring rate vs. Eibachs progressive rate, which could lead to sagging over time. Before you make your final decision please take a look at a couple of these reviews!

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=884842

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=873692

Either way, the konis/springs will dramatically change the handling of your car for the better!

-Mike
Thanks for your response mike! i have never even looked at swift r springs before, can you enlighten me on why these are your first choice? how compliant are the ride on these springs?
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Curious what leads you to say this about linear springs sagging. Also aren't rear eibachs linear?
It has more to do with the quality of the material used than the progressive or linear nature of the spring.
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How does the quality of the material translate to product benefit on a car?
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I hav a h&r sport and the ride is not bad at all....
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i have this combo. the result is greater in every dimension vs stock. I find the ride to be just as comfortable as stock if not more comfortable (no passenger will ever beleive its an aftermarket suspension). The handling is much much better as well. Its a perfect combination.
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i have this combo. the result is greater in every dimension vs stock. I find the ride to be just as comfortable as stock if not more comfortable (no passenger will ever beleive its an aftermarket suspension). The handling is much much better as well. Its a perfect combination.
This is promising!!
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How does the quality of the material translate to product benefit on a car?
Less likely to sag over time and much more consistent spring rates just to name a couple.
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Thank you so much for your response, please do get back on me with how this feels for you, i have been reading reviews for months and everyone seems to be split on how comfortable this set up is, some say if's perfect and others say it is way too harsh. When i am ready to buy these springs and struts though i am going to pair it with m3 control arms like you
I just got my setup installed and my initial impressions are very favorable. The M3 control arm bushings do add a bit more harshness to this setup but so far it is more than comfortable enough to live with everyday. Though I am having a hard time noticing a drop vs my OEM sport springs. Hopefully they sag a bit more but in terms of ride comfort it is very good. I would say it is one step up in stiffness but it seems to handle the big pot holes better! If you have any concern with this being too stiff/or harsh I would stop worrying.
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Curious what leads you to say this about linear springs sagging. Also aren't rear eibachs linear?
Actually, he said the progressive springs have more of a tendency to sag, not the linear ones.
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Actually, he said the progressive springs have more of a tendency to sag, not the linear ones.
Rear Eibachs are not progressive. No well made springs sag, ever, progressive or linear. It is a basic property of decent spring steel.
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I am almost at the point of making a purchase. Still torn between the following:

1). Koni Yellows and Swift Spec R's

2). BMW Performance Suspension Kit

3). TCKline Single Valve Coilovers

Basically all three options are similiar in price(within a couple of hundred dollars max).

I haven't considered Eihbach but their kit looks good.
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I am almost at the point of making a purchase. Still torn between the following:

1). Koni Yellows and Swift Spec R's

2). BMW Performance Suspension Kit

3). TCKline Single Valve Coilovers

Basically all three options are similiar in price(within a couple of hundred dollars max).

I haven't considered Eihbach but their kit looks good.
Have you also considered the Bilstein B12 kit?
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I am almost at the point of making a purchase. Still torn between the following:

1). Koni Yellows and Swift Spec R's

2). BMW Performance Suspension Kit

3). TCKline Single Valve Coilovers

Basically all three options are similiar in price(within a couple of hundred dollars max).

I haven't considered Eihbach but their kit looks good.

Linears + matched Yellows pretty good. I use Eibach Sport - linear....pick your spring rate for ride quality / performance.
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I just got my setup installed and my initial impressions are very favorable. The M3 control arm bushings do add a bit more harshness to this setup but so far it is more than comfortable enough to live with everyday. Though I am having a hard time noticing a drop vs my OEM sport springs. Hopefully they sag a bit more but in terms of ride comfort it is very good. I would say it is one step up in stiffness but it seems to handle the big pot holes better! If you have any concern with this being too stiff/or harsh I would stop worrying.
Thank You! I'm definitely set with what I would want now, I'm going for the koni yellows with eibach prokits and 18 inch avant grade M359 rims
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Thanks for keeping this thread going guys! All of your input is much appreciated from all of us reading.
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Looks great! what is the size of your rims? i love the drop you get from H&R however I know the comfort isn't as great for a daily.
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