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      02-12-2014, 09:46 AM   #1
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Can I fit non-sport Springs on Sport E90

So I'm just tired of chicago roads due to extreme winter this year they're buckling up everywhere... question if I replace the sport springs with non sport ones for E90 will it make it comfortable ? I dont think I need to change shocks, just springs right ? I dont know much abt suspensions so pls be kind
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If you're not doing it to solve ground clearance issues, get new shocks for your current springs instead. The stock sport shocks are horrid; under-dampened, etc. I would do that before swapping springs, for sure.
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If you're not doing it to solve ground clearance issues, get new shocks for your current springs instead. The stock sport shocks are horrid; under-dampened, etc. I would do that before swapping springs, for sure.
I'm not planning to change the ride height - which shocks ? Koni FSDs I heard resolve the thrashing over bumps
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If you're not planning on changing the ride height then why are you thinking about going with non-sport springs to begin with?

Anyway Koni FSDs, Sports, or Bilstein HD should all work well. You just gotta read reviews and figure out which you think will work better for your wants/needs.
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If you're not planning on changing the ride height then why are you thinking about going with non-sport springs to begin with?

Anyway Koni FSDs, Sports, or Bilstein HD should all work well. You just gotta read reviews and figure out which you think will work better for your wants/needs.
coz they're less stiff I thought, but I'm hearing Koni FSD's got best of both worlds - cushiony on bumps and firm while cornering ...
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coz they're less stiff I thought, but I'm hearing Koni FSD's got best of both worlds - cushiony on bumps and firm while cornering ...
Non sport springs will give you taller ride height.
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Non sport springs will give you taller ride height.
Does that mean non-sport shocks needed also ?
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do you still have runflats? if yes, switching to non runflat would help a lot.
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I'm not planning to change the ride height - which shocks ? Koni FSDs I heard resolve the thrashing over bumps

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