feedback on my setup

DSH7 · 09-10-2016, 12:21 AM

After a whole bunch of google, I've settled on Bilstein HDs, H&R OE sport springs, and H&R sway bars for my base model 2012 328i. Any feedback on my choices? What can I expect from this setup? I'm looking for a comfortable yet sporty ride with greatly improved body roll, and a mild drop.

cfm56d7b · 09-10-2016, 12:37 AM

What's your budget for suspension tuning? There are many threads discussing advantages and disadvantages of getting coilovers (with matched shocks and springs) or everything separately. Based on the parts described, the budget may be sufficient to consider coilovers such as KW Street Comfort.

DSH7 · 09-10-2016, 11:22 PM

HDs, OE springs, and sways are already more than I wanted to spend. Coilovers don't make much sense for me...I have no interest in adjusting anything, and I don't need crazy good performance. I would for the most part be happy with my base suspension if I could make it slightly lower with less body roll.

Anyone have any feedback or opinions on whether this setup will give me what I'm looking for? (comfortable yet sporty ride with greatly improved body roll, and a mild drop)

T4NZ4NIT3 335i · 09-11-2016, 11:44 AM

I would advise you to go with acs springs with bilstein HDs, HDS dont like the H&R and there have been countless cases of harsh ride and bottoming out

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DSH7 Private First Class 34 Rep 142 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	feedback on my setup After a whole bunch of google, I've settled on Bilstein HDs, H&R OE sport springs, and H&R sway bars for my base model 2012 328i. Any feedback on my choices? What can I expect from this setup? I'm looking for a comfortable yet sporty ride with greatly improved body roll, and a mild drop.
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cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5876 Rep 10,249 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	What's your budget for suspension tuning? There are many threads discussing advantages and disadvantages of getting coilovers (with matched shocks and springs) or everything separately. Based on the parts described, the budget may be sufficient to consider coilovers such as KW Street Comfort.
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DSH7 Private First Class 34 Rep 142 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	HDs, OE springs, and sways are already more than I wanted to spend. Coilovers don't make much sense for me...I have no interest in adjusting anything, and I don't need crazy good performance. I would for the most part be happy with my base suspension if I could make it slightly lower with less body roll. Anyone have any feedback or opinions on whether this setup will give me what I'm looking for? (comfortable yet sporty ride with greatly improved body roll, and a mild drop)
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T4NZ4NIT3 335i Second Lieutenant 90 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335i xdrive Sportline Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I would advise you to go with acs springs with bilstein HDs, HDS dont like the H&R and there have been countless cases of harsh ride and bottoming out
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