Sport suspension springs?

fefo25 · 01-20-2012, 09:46 PM

If I install BMW sport springs on the front of my XI, would it make a difference? Is it worth it? Im just lookin for a little drop in the front.

fefo25 · 01-21-2012, 10:36 AM

Installing zcp D7 springs in the front. Hoping this changes the xi floaty feel..

ExpensiveTaste · 01-21-2012, 10:38 AM

From what everyone says, the floaty feel comes from the struts which are improperly valved from the factory (ie too much rebound). I haven't changed mine yet, but that's what most say.

fefo25 · 01-21-2012, 02:11 PM

I just installed the ZCP springs with Bilstein HD in the front and it feels much tighter. Highly recommend! Just sucks that the ride height stayed the same.

335iPSI · 01-23-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fefo25

I just installed the ZCP springs with Bilstein HD in the front and it feels much tighter. Highly recommend! Just sucks that the ride height stayed the same.

I did the same thing as you first. Then I went to BMW performance springs --- MUCH better than the i-sport springs and even better matched to the HD struts. Here's a few pics...

gmazzu · 03-03-2012, 12:57 PM

Which BMW performance springs did you go with the car looks great. Do you have the model numbers?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by 335iPSI

I did the same thing as you first. Then I went to BMW performance springs --- MUCH better than the i-sport springs and even better matched to the HD struts. Here's a few pics...

MassBimmer · 03-03-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fefo25

I just installed the ZCP springs with Bilstein HD in the front and it feels much tighter. Highly recommend! Just sucks that the ride height stayed the same.

Anytime you go with a stiffer sport spring you should really pair it with a sport shock. The Bilstein HD's are not a sport shock, they're a direct replacement for your stock shocks meant to be used with stock springs.

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fefo25 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi wagon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I just installed the ZCP springs with Bilstein HD in the front and it feels much tighter. Highly recommend! Just sucks that the ride height stayed the same.
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