Sport suspension? Coil overs?

NH335i · 03-14-2013, 03:51 PM

If I already have the sport suspension and all I want to do is slightly lower my car (335i), what is my best option?
Im not trying to go cheapo on this im just not gonna be bringing my car to the track or anything like that so I didnt know how hi tech/in depth I needed to get.

andrew.k · 03-14-2013, 08:22 PM

Search. This has been covered numerous times.

NH335i · 03-15-2013, 05:12 AM

Thanks.
Yah i did that. Just kinda trying to figure out peoples opinions on whats best for the money

andrew.k · 03-15-2013, 09:04 AM

If you just want to go a little lower than stock, I would suggest getting Koni yellows w/ H&R Sport spring set-up.

If you plan on a coil over, ST is a great option (essentially the same as KW V1’s w/o the stainless body). This is my favourite choice and what I decided to do.

If you go with the ST’s just remember to coat them before the winter with some rust check and once more half way through.

Hope this helps.

I would suggest buying the springs from ECStuning.com and the ST’s from fifteen52.

longliven54 · 03-16-2013, 01:07 PM

bigger rims will fill wheel gap
or get supreme power lowering perch. with that your front ride height will be closer to having eibach springs installed.
labor + parts for sp perches should be around 200-250

once you understand more about suspension and your intended use, buy something then.

WesleyC · 03-16-2013, 03:39 PM

If you just want a minimal drop, you can buy the Supreme Power lowering perches which will lower your car about 1/2 inch and not affect the performance.

NH335i · 03-16-2013, 07:04 PM

I have 19's so its not much. Just would like to not see any.

Hybrid For Life · 03-17-2013, 04:19 AM

Coils or leave it stock. ST are good for the money, BC also another great choice

Route 16 · 03-17-2013, 08:23 AM

I have ST coils, great set up after 11k miles in a year, if I could do it over again I would go bc coils, it gives you the option of choosing your spring rates and comes with front end links I believe, ST has no extras and its about the same price.

NH335i · 03-17-2013, 06:00 PM

Appreciate the input. Helping me out to make a decision.

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NH335i First Lieutenant 9 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Sport suspension? Coil overs? If I already have the sport suspension and all I want to do is slightly lower my car (335i), what is my best option? Im not trying to go cheapo on this im just not gonna be bringing my car to the track or anything like that so I didnt know how hi tech/in depth I needed to get.
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NH335i First Lieutenant 9 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Thanks. Yah i did that. Just kinda trying to figure out peoples opinions on whats best for the money
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03-15-2013, 09:04 AM	#4
andrew.k Private First Class 13 Rep 163 Posts Drives: E92 M3s Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oshawa, ON iTrader: (1)	If you just want to go a little lower than stock, I would suggest getting Koni yellows w/ H&R Sport spring set-up. If you plan on a coil over, ST is a great option (essentially the same as KW V1’s w/o the stainless body). This is my favourite choice and what I decided to do. If you go with the ST’s just remember to coat them before the winter with some rust check and once more half way through. Hope this helps. I would suggest buying the springs from ECStuning.com and the ST’s from fifteen52.
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longliven54 Lieutenant 14 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e90 auto Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: victoria iTrader: (6)	bigger rims will fill wheel gap or get supreme power lowering perch. with that your front ride height will be closer to having eibach springs installed. labor + parts for sp perches should be around 200-250 once you understand more about suspension and your intended use, buy something then. __________________ JB4 G5 / VRSF IC / STETT CAI / GREDDY / custom exhaust / iRotora cross drilled rotots / snow stage 3 meth / 19" iForged senekas / upgraded speakers n CF woofer box / M3 bits/ DINAN camber plates/ KONI/ megan racing toe arm/ supreme power lowering perch
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WesleyC Colonel 54 Rep 2,907 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (20)	If you just want a minimal drop, you can buy the Supreme Power lowering perches which will lower your car about 1/2 inch and not affect the performance.
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NH335i First Lieutenant 9 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I have 19's so its not much. Just would like to not see any.
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Hybrid For Life Banned 79 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: Out of Spec Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (4)	Coils or leave it stock. ST are good for the money, BC also another great choice
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Route 16 I got lei'd 844 Rep 7,593 Posts Drives: '10 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dark Side of the Moon iTrader: (62)	I have ST coils, great set up after 11k miles in a year, if I could do it over again I would go bc coils, it gives you the option of choosing your spring rates and comes with front end links I believe, ST has no extras and its about the same price. Last edited by Route 16; 03-18-2013 at 01:52 AM..
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NH335i First Lieutenant 9 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Appreciate the input. Helping me out to make a decision.
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