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Hi all
I would love to reduce body roll in the car (I'm sure the relatively heavy engine isn't helping) without spending the earth or having any knock on effects elsewhere. It has MSport suspension and so I dont need it lower and I definitely don't want any harder suspension.
What are my options and, crucially, the pros and cons as you see it? I would love to hear from guys who have been down this road. Cheers!
Eibach anti roll bars + eibach pro kit would give you exactly what you need, drop will be very small
Thanks, forgive the question, what does the pro kit do? I don't want to harden or need to drop the suspension, unless they improve the ride? I would guess the springs help reduce the roll, can the ARB not do that alone?
#suspensionforidiots :-)
The springs will help stiffen it up a bit and eliminate some of the roll, cog is lowered slightly and paired with the updated arbs I doubt you will have any issues with roll again [emoji3] the spring I mentioned is probably one of the most comfortable springs for bmws it's not to aggressive and will give you a nice balance its only a little stiffer then msport and the drop while enough to give a noticeable difference in handling shouldn't have you crawling over speed bumps or heading to the dentist every time you hit a potholeQuote:
Originally Posted by fraser5454
Edit: just to add you could always go for the arb alone and see if that suits you before making a decision on the springs
Ok cool, that's great advice, thanks!
Would that set up improve/worsen the ride over bumps/cats eyes etc? The e92 MSport suspension is crap TBH, I don't mind slightly stiffer suspension if the ride is good. I drove (hammered) a new M6 earlier this week in Germany and it was like a Rolls Royce in comparison to the 335d's ride.
Worsen I'm afraid will be impossible to stiffen it up and alter the car without compromising some were but it is the softest spring that I recommended ,are you on runflats ?
Iv had two coupes e36 and e46 on them springs and the ride was always more then acceptable
First thing I did was put them in the bin Gar, thanks so much for the help!!
Msport suspension is crap? Even on E92 ? Maybe u need coilovers ? Everything on our own choice and taste ,but what's sounds strange.Quote:
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I just think it doesn't offer a smooth ride over bumps/road repairs, etc, which would be fine if it controlled body roll and gave confidence in the bends. It's like I can't have my cake or eat it! :-)
So I'm confused now ,is it not soft enough for comfy drive and road bumps ,but it's too soft on corners ?? So with lower springs it will be more harsh on these bumps .Quote:
Originally Posted by fraser5454
Either ,suspension needs attention or tires are wrong or lot other circumstances
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Thanks man, Im not sure Im explaining myself correctly, sorry. The car rolls a lot in bends but is also not great at absorbing cats eyes, potholes etc, it goes over these quite harshly. I have non RFTs and 19s (which dont help I know but I have driven plenty of other cars with 19s and know harsh ride isnt always standard). Im guessing its the dampers perhaps.
So I would like to explore options to improve the handling/reduce roll but without adding undue harshness (it may actually improve it) and ideally without lowering the car, just for practicality & to retain the standard OEM look.
The Eibach Springs seem well recommended, not sure if Pro or Sport would be better and what the lowering heights are, could these be zero.
And Koni and Bilstein seem to be popular too, again nor sure what the best combo may be.
Plus, what should I expect to pay?
Thanks! :-)
Apparently Koni FSDs are the best at absorbing bumps, potholes and uneven roads. They however are designed for stock springs, Koni did give them the OK to be used with conservative lowering springs such as bilstien sport lines and such but may reduce the life time of the shocks.
@[blanc] has them fitted to his E92 and loves them.
I'm still debating on what to do myself on the new year.
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Thanks, have done more reading on the Koni FSDs, they sound brilliant. Would new dampers need new mountings or bushes? Maybe no need for new springs or ARB if the FSDs do the trick? Thoughts?
I'd be inclined to change everything while getting the shocks replaced, everything is probably original and due a refresh. I'm leaning towards FSDs and Eibach Pro-kit, the Pro-kit is actually the one with the more subtle drop, only 25 - 35mm on the E92, 6-pot engine will be heavier giving a bit more of a drop.
The Koni FSD from Germany coming in at €716 and Pro-kit €154
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/KONI-Stosdampfer-FSD-Kit-BMW-3er-E90-91-92-93-Cabrio-E93-320i-335i-320d-/131535837234?hash=item1ea0259832:g:pWwAAOSwBahVfVP T
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/EIBACH-ProKit-Federn-35mm-BMW-3er-E92-Coupe-2006-325d-335d-i-E10-20-014-13-22-/311308743165?hash=item487b7271fd:g:v3QAAOSwECZUooK W
You're a gent, thanks!Quote:
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No problem man, keep us posted if you do take the plunge.
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Im really tempted. If I could do it without lowering it I would go ahead I reckonQuote:
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Stick with the oem springs so and you'll have no issue
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Hi how did you get on with the koni fsd and springs? Would be good to hear how it drives after the install
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I went ahead and got koni fsd and eibach pro springs changed all the mounts too and the ride is now fantastic compared to the m sport suspension that was in the 335i
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Brilliant, thanks for the update. I'm going to order the same this month. Decided to get my wheels refurbed first.
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Pictures man!!! :D Must look great with the subtle drop, always wanted to do it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazbie
Excellent! How is the handling and, in particular, body roll?Quote:
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This! :-)Quote:
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My Koni FSD and eibach prokit have arrived. :)
Looking forward to having them fitted
Detailed review when you get them fitted! :)