anyone running stock zsp springs with koni yellows or fsd?

asian010 · 08-22-2010, 06:40 AM

is anyone running stock zsp springs with aftermarket shocks? im highly considering this. i would prefer not to get springs because they lower the car a little too much for my drive way (even prokits). i have about half a inch of clearance gettingin and out of my garage... so i dont want some scrapage on my piping and all. so i would like some feedback from anyone if anyone is even running this kind of set up. thanks

fisherbln · 08-22-2010, 09:34 AM

This is about the only suspension upgrade I'd consider so I'm also curious to hear from those that have done it. Lowering the car is really not an option for me either.

Go123 · 08-22-2010, 10:24 AM

I am getting koni fsd shocks installed this week and keeping the stock zsp (sport) springs. I will let you know how it is.

Garyv01 · 08-22-2010, 10:31 AM

would this setup be possible on the xdrive as well?

StealYourFace · 08-22-2010, 11:30 AM

I am putting the BMW Performance shocks on my stock zsp springs, I will do a review after the install. They are sitting in a box in my closet right now

For $133, cant beat the price.

Go123 · 08-26-2010, 10:04 PM

Koni FSD are installed on stock sport springs. Ride is a great blend of performance and comfort. Minimal body roll in turns. Car feels new again with 92k miles.

cvc 22349a · 08-27-2010, 12:21 AM

I installed the FSD's with my sport suspension over a year ago and if I had to do it again, which I will in the next year or 2, I would have installed the Koni Sports (yellows) instead. The FSD's are certainly more comfortable than the oe or Koni Sport dampers, but I can feel the transition from compliant to firming up in the curves. I've also driven a 335i zsp with the Koni Sports and the handling is more immediate and precise than the FSD's or oe dampers.

OP: If your roads aren't terrible and you're running non-rft tires, I'd go with the yellows; either are an upgrade over the crappy oe dampers imo.

ModBargains.com · 08-27-2010, 11:21 AM

Aftermarket shocks such as KONI FSD or Yellows will work perfectly with your ZSP setup as they're meant to be an upgrade for your stock shocks! I'll shoot you over a PM with more details!

- Alan

prototyp · 08-27-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by **********s.com

Aftermarket shocks such as KONI FSD or Yellows will work perfectly with your ZSP setup as they're meant to be an upgrade for your stock shocks! I'll shoot you over a PM with more details!

- Alan

Mind sending me some deets as well... 60K on my 330i and it's gonna be time for shocks soon, I'm definitely thinking FSD (Bay Area roads are not kind to the ZSP)

TIA.

ModBargains.com · 08-28-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by loudboxer

Mind sending me some deets as well... 60K on my 330i and it's gonna be time for shocks soon, I'm definitely thinking FSD (Bay Area roads are not kind to the ZSP)

TIA.

Sure thing pm coming your way

infinitigor · 08-28-2010, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by StealYourFace

I am putting the BMW Performance shocks on my stock zsp springs, I will do a review after the install. They are sitting in a box in my closet right now

For $133, cant beat the price.

Just put them on, initially i disliked them. But it definitely improved handling, and the road feels more firm. Can't beat the price, great cheap upgrade.

StealYourFace · 08-28-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitigor

Just put them on, initially i disliked them. But it definitely improved handling, and the road feels more firm. Can't beat the price, great cheap upgrade.

What was it that you disliked?

BRO · 08-28-2010, 10:25 PM

I also did the M3 rear control arms and complete Tischer M3 package. Finally tore out the trunk liner and got the yellows set right. 1.5 turn front, 1 turn rear. NOW the car feels right. Highly recommend. I am gonna drill a 1" hole in the trunk liner so I can adjust the rears as needed, maybe another 1/2 turn front and rear for the track. Making a koni adjuster by squeezing the end of a replaceable bit screwdriver into an oval. Good luck!

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asian010 Brigadier General 120 Rep 3,236 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bay area iTrader: (6)	anyone running stock zsp springs with koni yellows or fsd? is anyone running stock zsp springs with aftermarket shocks? im highly considering this. i would prefer not to get springs because they lower the car a little too much for my drive way (even prokits). i have about half a inch of clearance gettingin and out of my garage... so i dont want some scrapage on my piping and all. so i would like some feedback from anyone if anyone is even running this kind of set up. thanks
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fisherbln Captain 12 Rep 859 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	This is about the only suspension upgrade I'd consider so I'm also curious to hear from those that have done it. Lowering the car is really not an option for me either. __________________ 2007 335i SG Coupe 2009 128i AW
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Go123 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 14 F30 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I am getting koni fsd shocks installed this week and keeping the stock zsp (sport) springs. I will let you know how it is.
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StealYourFace Lieutenant Colonel 261 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: F30 328i M 6mt, E36 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shakedown Street, Buffalo NY iTrader: (1)	I am putting the BMW Performance shocks on my stock zsp springs, I will do a review after the install. They are sitting in a box in my closet right now For $133, cant beat the price.
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Go123 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 14 F30 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Koni FSD are installed on stock sport springs. Ride is a great blend of performance and comfort. Minimal body roll in turns. Car feels new again with 92k miles.
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cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	I installed the FSD's with my sport suspension over a year ago and if I had to do it again, which I will in the next year or 2, I would have installed the Koni Sports (yellows) instead. The FSD's are certainly more comfortable than the oe or Koni Sport dampers, but I can feel the transition from compliant to firming up in the curves. I've also driven a 335i zsp with the Koni Sports and the handling is more immediate and precise than the FSD's or oe dampers. OP: If your roads aren't terrible and you're running non-rft tires, I'd go with the yellows; either are an upgrade over the crappy oe dampers imo. __________________ 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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ModBargains.com Banned 475 Rep 13,583 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	Aftermarket shocks such as KONI FSD or Yellows will work perfectly with your ZSP setup as they're meant to be an upgrade for your stock shocks! I'll shoot you over a PM with more details! - Alan
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BRO Oldie Newbie 4 Rep 134 Posts Drives: E92 2007 Auto Sport Red Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Irvine CA USA iTrader: (0)	Koni Yellows over ZSP springs I also did the M3 rear control arms and complete Tischer M3 package. Finally tore out the trunk liner and got the yellows set right. 1.5 turn front, 1 turn rear. NOW the car feels right. Highly recommend. I am gonna drill a 1" hole in the trunk liner so I can adjust the rears as needed, maybe another 1/2 turn front and rear for the track. Making a koni adjuster by squeezing the end of a replaceable bit screwdriver into an oval. Good luck!
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