E90 Best Riding Suspension

sle39lvr · 08-09-2015, 12:15 PM

First of all, please don't get mislead by the thread title. This is not my first time researching this topic. I already have coil-overs, which I want to change from to a more compliant setup.

Car

E90 Pre-LCI
18" OEM wheels.

Current Suspension

FK coil-overs with Koni shocks
Lowered 10mm below M-sport height

Current issues

Harsh ride
Not enough front shock travel due to bad coil-over design (addressed here)

I am deciding to change in to a nice Cup-Kit. I do like my height with these coil-overs; however, the ride could improve a lot from my understanding. I know they have advanced coil-over systems that are over $2000.00, which would fix my problems completely. I have lots of miles on my car and I want to stay around $1000 mark for this change. I feel like the Koni coil-overs I have right now have stiffer springs than I want. I just want a setup that would be comfortable on highway. More like a OEM M-SPORT PLUS type of a setup....

What's the best riding cup-kit (spring + shock setup) for our cars, while giving a drop similar to what I have right now?

1. H&R & Koni Performance Suspension Cup Kit - Sport ?

2. H&R Performance Suspension Cup Kit - Sport ?

2. Eibach & Koni FSD Kit ?

david in germany · 08-09-2015, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sle39lvr

First of all, please don't get mislead by the thread title. This is not my first time researching this topic. I already have coil-overs, which I want to change from to a more compliant setup.

Car

E90 Pre-LCI
18" OEM wheels.

Current Suspension

FK coil-overs with Koni shocks
Lowered 10mm below M-sport height

Current issues

Harsh ride
Not enough front shock travel due to bad coil-over design (addressed here)

I am deciding to change in to a nice Cup-Kit. I do like my height with these coil-overs; however, the ride could improve a lot from my understanding. I know they have advanced coil-over systems that are over $2000.00, which would fix my problems completely. I have lots of miles on my car and I want to stay around $1000 mark for this change. I feel like the Koni coil-overs I have right now have stiffer springs than I want. I just want a setup that would be comfortable on highway. More like a OEM M-SPORT PLUS type of a setup....

What's the best riding cup-kit (spring + shock setup) for our cars, while giving a drop similar to what I have right now?

1. H&R & Koni Performance Suspension Cup Kit - Sport ?

2. H&R Performance Suspension Cup Kit - Sport ?

2. Eibach & Koni FSD Kit ?

I have to say I am very biased towards the Oem BMW performance suspension on my 335i. It is just under 1" lower than the stock M-sport suspension on my wife's 328i and a very nice ride and gets busy in the curves without any issues. My e87 is set up a bit similar but with Bilstien B8's matched up with BMW Performance springs. I can assure you they handle as good if not better than setups that cost 2-3 times more.

Phil325i · 08-10-2015, 02:49 AM

If its a compliant ride you're after, nothing beats Ohlins Road and Track in my opinion. Pricey, but a fantastic product...

Tom Droze · 08-10-2015, 07:18 AM

I have the Eibach / Koni FSD setup and the ride is very similar to stock, but with improved handling and damping. It dropped the car about one inch, which was all I wanted. I know a lot of people are down on the Koni FSD shocks but I really like them, as they are a good "plug and play" shock. I found the Eibach pro kit with the Koni FSD shocks on sale for like $860.

sle39lvr · 08-10-2015, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Droze

I have the Eibach / Koni FSD setup and the ride is very similar to stock, but with improved handling and damping. It dropped the car about one inch, which was all I wanted. I know a lot of people are down on the Koni FSD shocks but I really like them, as they are a good "plug and play" shock. I found the Eibach pro kit with the Koni FSD shocks on sale for like $860.

Where did you find it for $860?

1" drop from Sport height?

At the moment, I am leaning on BMW Performance kit with BMW yellow springs. I feel like they have everything matching.

Tom Droze · 08-10-2015, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sle39lvr

Where did you find it for $860?

1" drop from Sport height?

At the moment, I am leaning on BMW Performance kit with BMW yellow springs. I feel like they have everything matching.

http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp

Look under springs for spring and shock kits.

Volasko · 08-10-2015, 03:01 PM

Koni yellows + Eibach prokits is what I went with. The drop is perfect IMHO and the ride is fantastic. See my garage for a roller pic that shows the drop with the above kit installed.

Tom Droze · 08-10-2015, 07:03 PM

Here is a picture of my car with the Eibach Pro Kit springs with 18-inch wheels.

brocklanders · 08-10-2015, 08:42 PM

bilstein or nothing, that's what I say. Put any koni next to a bilstein and the choice is obvious. No one makes dampers like bilstein. With whatever springs you choose.

AWDBooSTIn90 · 08-10-2015, 09:59 PM

Bilstein B12 pro-kit.

End thread!

mike-y · 08-11-2015, 11:21 AM

I was under the impression that the bilsteins had a firmer ride, not exactly what the OP is looking for. Or are they adjustable?

cvc 22349a · 08-11-2015, 12:25 PM

KW street comfort
Now you can end the thread

Just saw op doesn't want coilovers. Eibach pro kit springs with koni sport dampers or that bilstein kit that has the pro kit springs

Akleifg · 08-11-2015, 09:14 PM

Ohlins going on mine tomorrow so +1. Money well spent and you won't have to worry about it ever again. Caveat. Many coilovers cannot be rebuilt. A handful can so 20+ years from now... Same suspension.

08-09-2015, 12:15 PM	#1
sle39lvr Captain 125 Rep 654 Posts Drives: 08 328i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	E90 Best Riding Suspension First of all, please don't get mislead by the thread title. This is not my first time researching this topic. I already have coil-overs, which I want to change from to a more compliant setup. Car E90 Pre-LCI 18" OEM wheels. Current Suspension FK coil-overs with Koni shocks Lowered 10mm below M-sport height Current issues Harsh ride Not enough front shock travel due to bad coil-over design (addressed here) I am deciding to change in to a nice Cup-Kit. I do like my height with these coil-overs; however, the ride could improve a lot from my understanding. I know they have advanced coil-over systems that are over $2000.00, which would fix my problems completely. I have lots of miles on my car and I want to stay around $1000 mark for this change. I feel like the Koni coil-overs I have right now have stiffer springs than I want. I just want a setup that would be comfortable on highway. More like a OEM M-SPORT PLUS type of a setup.... What's the best riding cup-kit (spring + shock setup) for our cars, while giving a drop similar to what I have right now? 1. H&R & Koni Performance Suspension Cup Kit - Sport ? 2. H&R Performance Suspension Cup Kit - Sport ? 2. Eibach & Koni FSD Kit ?
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08-10-2015, 02:49 AM	#3
Phil325i Brigadier General 616 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	If its a compliant ride you're after, nothing beats Ohlins Road and Track in my opinion. Pricey, but a fantastic product... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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Tom Droze Major 413 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i (e92) Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona iTrader: (0)	I have the Eibach / Koni FSD setup and the ride is very similar to stock, but with improved handling and damping. It dropped the car about one inch, which was all I wanted. I know a lot of people are down on the Koni FSD shocks but I really like them, as they are a good "plug and play" shock. I found the Eibach pro kit with the Koni FSD shocks on sale for like $860. __________________ 2012 Jet Black 328i Coupe / ESS Tuning Gen. 2 Supercharger / Evolution Racewerks Oil Cooler / BMS Oil Catch Can / BMW Performance Exhaust with Dinan Y Pipe / Eibach Pro Kit Springs / Koni FSD Shocks / MFactory LSD & Differential Bushings / Performance Rear Trailing Arms / BMW Performance Strut Brace / Stop Tech Slotted Rotors / Hawk HPS 5.0 / SS Brake Lines / Brass Guide Pins / M3 Front Control Arms, 28 MM FSB, Engine Cowl, and DCT Paddle Shifters / Michelin PSS / APEX ARC-8
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Volasko Colonel 705 Rep 2,605 Posts Drives: 06 330i E90, 18 530xe G30 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 BMW 530e M Sport [9.00] 2006 BMW E90 330i [8.28]	Koni yellows + Eibach prokits is what I went with. The drop is perfect IMHO and the ride is fantastic. See my garage for a roller pic that shows the drop with the above kit installed.
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08-10-2015, 07:03 PM	#8
Tom Droze Major 413 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i (e92) Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona iTrader: (0)	Here is a picture of my car with the Eibach Pro Kit springs with 18-inch wheels. Attached Images __________________ 2012 Jet Black 328i Coupe / ESS Tuning Gen. 2 Supercharger / Evolution Racewerks Oil Cooler / BMS Oil Catch Can / BMW Performance Exhaust with Dinan Y Pipe / Eibach Pro Kit Springs / Koni FSD Shocks / MFactory LSD & Differential Bushings / Performance Rear Trailing Arms / BMW Performance Strut Brace / Stop Tech Slotted Rotors / Hawk HPS 5.0 / SS Brake Lines / Brass Guide Pins / M3 Front Control Arms, 28 MM FSB, Engine Cowl, and DCT Paddle Shifters / Michelin PSS / APEX ARC-8
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brocklanders Major 106 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: the uno, mineral white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 325 [0.00]	bilstein or nothing, that's what I say. Put any koni next to a bilstein and the choice is obvious. No one makes dampers like bilstein. With whatever springs you choose.
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08-10-2015, 09:59 PM	#10
AWDBooSTIn90 Nomore 149 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	Bilstein B12 pro-kit. End thread!
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08-11-2015, 11:21 AM	#11
mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	I was under the impression that the bilsteins had a firmer ride, not exactly what the OP is looking for. Or are they adjustable?
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08-11-2015, 12:25 PM	#12
cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	KW street comfort Now you can end the thread Just saw op doesn't want coilovers. Eibach pro kit springs with koni sport dampers or that bilstein kit that has the pro kit springs __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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Akleifg Private First Class 18 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW [0.00]	Ohlins going on mine tomorrow so +1. Money well spent and you won't have to worry about it ever again. Caveat. Many coilovers cannot be rebuilt. A handful can so 20+ years from now... Same suspension. __________________ 2011 335i e90 MT Cobb AP3 Tuner, FMIC, CP, DP & Exhaust Afe Stg 2 Intake - Factory PPK v2 Ohlins R&T - M3 suspension bits Spec Stg 2 Clutch Kit & Alum Flywheel, Qualfe LSD
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