E92 suspension

[fraser5454]

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 .
Either ,suspension needs attention or tires are wrong or lot other circumstances

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! :-)

[Cisk]

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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[fraser5454]

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?

[Cisk]

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:gWwAAOSwBahVfVPT

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

[fraser5454]

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:gWwAAOSwBahVfVPT

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!

[Cisk]

No problem man, keep us posted if you do take the plunge.


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[fraser5454]

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 reckon

[Cisk]

Stick with the oem springs so and you'll have no issue


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[Gazbie]

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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[Gazbie]

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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