Anyone with Bilsteins?

213e90n51 · 05-30-2020, 01:23 AM

Does anyone in the LA area have a e90 with Hds or B8s i can drive or sit in to get a feel of it before i buy em?

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-30-2020, 08:27 AM

All I can describe them is as harder. IMO I wouldn't get them again. They handle like a dream but aren't very comfortable. It's not unbearable but is noticeably harsher. I would go with FSDs or stock if I did it again.

213e90n51 · 05-30-2020, 09:35 AM

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All I can describe them is as harder. IMO I wouldn't get them again. They handle like a dream but aren't very comfortable. It's not unbearable but is noticeably harsher. I would go with FSDs or stock if I did it again.

Sigh theres so much reviews and everyone as mixed opinions

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-30-2020, 09:39 AM

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Sigh theres so much reviews and everyone as mixed opinions

Yep. There's really no other way than driving one or going all-in. It all depends on your personal goals, preferences, and tolerances. Since mine is a DD I learned that I would like something a little softer. 90% of the time I'm driving on straight roads to and from work.

I can at least tell you the handling is awesome. It's flat and direct.

tlow98 · 05-30-2020, 10:13 AM

If you’re on the fence about comfort then the bilsteins are not what you want. Koni yellows all day.

213e90n51 · 05-30-2020, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

All I can describe them is as harder. IMO I wouldn't get them again. They handle like a dream but aren't very comfortable. It's not unbearable but is noticeably harsher. I would go with FSDs or stock if I did it again.

What springs do you have with the b8s?

JingChai · 05-30-2020, 07:09 PM

This is similar to what I have, although I got my set for quite a bit less because they had 10k miles on them:

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1721325

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-30-2020, 07:15 PM

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What springs do you have with the b8s?

Stock sport

colorado.e9x · 05-30-2020, 10:19 PM

What NBA said. Wish I went with FSDs over my B8s. They handle amazingly when I need it but they're not very comfortable. It's my daily and the western CO roads are pretty rough so it'd be nice if they were a little softer.

avocet · 05-30-2020, 10:26 PM

I know this sounds counterintuitive, but when I was running HD's with my stock sport springs the ride was very crash-y. Bumps were harsh and violent. Things like old bridge expansion joints would feel like my dash was about to hit the windshield.

I recently changed over to Swift spec R springs, and have found the impact absorption much less violent. Said expansion joints are still a hit, but with way less crash. Yet the ride is more firm. I chalk that up to better matched damping to spring rates.

Don't think I am suggesting my car drives like a Camry! Lol. My wife hates driving in it.

Fritzer · 05-31-2020, 12:50 PM

I need to revamp my suspension too, not going for anything crazy. After all the research I've done it seems the best would be to get a set of Bilstein B4 shocks, Eibach Pro-Kit springs, and the Z4/E36 M3 bumpstomps.

213e90n51 · 05-31-2020, 02:03 PM

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I need to revamp my suspension too, not going for anything crazy. After all the research I've done it seems the best would be to get a set of Bilstein B4 shocks, Eibach Pro-Kit springs, and the Z4/E36 M3 bumpstomps.

LOL i have bilstein B4s on stock springs 😂😂 and i want it to be comfier and lower but also handle better. Dont get me wrong my car handles like a dream but i do want it to be flatter in corners! And a tad bit lower thats why i want B8s sigh this is hard. Some say its good and others say its harsh. I really wanna test drive one

Nando_e90 · 05-31-2020, 03:16 PM

When I bought my 2006 330i it came with Bilstein's HD with 20k of use. On flat surfaces they were amazing, great stability and handling. But in town they were terrible. I ended up selling them and installing four new OEM Sachs since I prefer comfort and drive 90 per cent of the time on town roads. Sometimes, on highways and on very good condition roads and corners, I miss them.

Fritzer · 05-31-2020, 03:17 PM

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but i do want it to be flatter in corners!

Get the Eibach Pro-Plus Kit. Comes with Springs and two anti-roll bars. I think it's $550 on tirerack right now.

jwalker87 · 06-01-2020, 10:08 AM

I'm currently refreshing the suspension on my 2008 335i with sport package, using Bilstein B8's. I'll let you know in a couple of weeks when I'm up and running

tlow98 · 06-01-2020, 11:32 AM

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LOL i have bilstein B4s on stock springs 😂😂 and i want it to be comfier and lower but also handle better. Dont get me wrong my car handles like a dream but i do want it to be flatter in corners! And a tad bit lower thats why i want B8s sigh this is hard. Some say its good and others say its harsh. I really wanna test drive one

Why not just get the shocks that everyone universally loves and accomplished all of the things on your wish list?

Koni yellows. What you want is a set up that’s OEM like but better. It was designed 13 years ago by Dinan and utilizes the Koni Yellows. Just source all the bit NOT through Dinan and save a ton of money and be happy.

lookalikehuuh · 06-01-2020, 05:23 PM

I have Bilsteins on my car, but the only issue is im also on H&R race springs and then on 19 inch wheels... so the ride is a bit stiff of course. In all reality the bilsteins control the ride very well and are great at cornering and maintaining body control.

335xirookie · 06-01-2020, 07:48 PM

I have b8 kit and Eibich springs... on 18s... Rides like a dream... I'm an old man and just wanted better ride without roll and not form at all...

213e90n51 · 06-02-2020, 10:07 AM

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I have b8 kit and Eibich springs... on 18s... Rides like a dream... I'm an old man and just wanted better ride without roll and not form at all...

Whats your tire sizes and do you rub?

iqraceworks · 06-03-2020, 02:07 PM

I'm not in your area...but I have the B8's on my car. The ride is pretty firm...not harsh, but very firm. On smooth roads I love them....but on roads with pot holes and other rough areas, it's a pretty rough ride sometimes.

I've never driven the car with anything else on it....so I don't really know how to compare them, other than to my worn out oem shocks.

213e90n51 · 06-03-2020, 02:10 PM

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I'm not in your area...but I have the B8's on my car. The ride is pretty firm...not harsh, but very firm. On smooth roads I love them....but on roads with pot holes and other rough areas, it's a pretty rough ride sometimes.

I've never driven the car with anything else on it....so I don't really know how to compare them, other than to my worn out oem shocks.

What springs you have?

tlow98 · 06-03-2020, 02:33 PM

Buy the cheapest mono tubes (bilsteins) or the best mass marketed and available twin tubes (koni yellows).

Choice is yours.

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Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3884 Rep 5,112 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	All I can describe them is as harder. IMO I wouldn't get them again. They handle like a dream but aren't very comfortable. It's not unbearable but is noticeably harsher. I would go with FSDs or stock if I did it again.
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tlow98 Major General 2191 Rep 5,007 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	If you’re on the fence about comfort then the bilsteins are not what you want. Koni yellows all day.
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JingChai Lieutenant 156 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	This is similar to what I have, although I got my set for quite a bit less because they had 10k miles on them: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1721325
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colorado.e9x eBay Special 3076 Rep 3,031 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Western Slope, Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 328xi [9.50] 2006 BMW 330xi [10.00]	What NBA said. Wish I went with FSDs over my B8s. They handle amazingly when I need it but they're not very comfortable. It's my daily and the western CO roads are pretty rough so it'd be nice if they were a little softer. __________________ Common sense is a flower that does not bloom in everyone's garden
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avocet Major 252 Rep 1,157 Posts Drives: 2007 328i 2011 X5d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vancouver bc iTrader: (0)	I know this sounds counterintuitive, but when I was running HD's with my stock sport springs the ride was very crash-y. Bumps were harsh and violent. Things like old bridge expansion joints would feel like my dash was about to hit the windshield. I recently changed over to Swift spec R springs, and have found the impact absorption much less violent. Said expansion joints are still a hit, but with way less crash. Yet the ride is more firm. I chalk that up to better matched damping to spring rates. Don't think I am suggesting my car drives like a Camry! Lol. My wife hates driving in it.
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Fritzer No one sleep in Tokyo 945 Rep 1,507 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i//1995 E34 530i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: San Diego, California -> Austin, Texas iTrader: (3)	I need to revamp my suspension too, not going for anything crazy. After all the research I've done it seems the best would be to get a set of Bilstein B4 shocks, Eibach Pro-Kit springs, and the Z4/E36 M3 bumpstomps. __________________ 2011 E90 328i, 1995 E34 530i, 1992 E32 740i, 1991 E34 525i
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Nando_e90 Second Lieutenant 110 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: El Salvador iTrader: (0)	When I bought my 2006 330i it came with Bilstein's HD with 20k of use. On flat surfaces they were amazing, great stability and handling. But in town they were terrible. I ended up selling them and installing four new OEM Sachs since I prefer comfort and drive 90 per cent of the time on town roads. Sometimes, on highways and on very good condition roads and corners, I miss them.
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jwalker87 Major 319 Rep 1,023 Posts Drives: '08 335i, '11 335xi, '01 Z3M Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (2)	I'm currently refreshing the suspension on my 2008 335i with sport package, using Bilstein B8's. I'll let you know in a couple of weeks when I'm up and running __________________ 2001 e36/7 M Roadster 5spd 2008 e90 335i 6spd 2011 e90 335xi 6spd 2011 e70 x5 diesel 2010 Ducati Monster 696
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lookalikehuuh Major 700 Rep 1,227 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	I have Bilsteins on my car, but the only issue is im also on H&R race springs and then on 19 inch wheels... so the ride is a bit stiff of course. In all reality the bilsteins control the ride very well and are great at cornering and maintaining body control.
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335xirookie Private 12 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 08 335xi E92 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: 06010 iTrader: (0)	b8 and Eibich I have b8 kit and Eibich springs... on 18s... Rides like a dream... I'm an old man and just wanted better ride without roll and not form at all...
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iqraceworks Brigadier General 2002 Rep 3,731 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	I'm not in your area...but I have the B8's on my car. The ride is pretty firm...not harsh, but very firm. On smooth roads I love them....but on roads with pot holes and other rough areas, it's a pretty rough ride sometimes. I've never driven the car with anything else on it....so I don't really know how to compare them, other than to my worn out oem shocks. __________________ 2007 335i, BMS DCI, BMS Chargepipe w/Tial BOV, ARM Catless Downpipes, silicone inlets, Bilstein B12 Prokit Suspension, Whiteline subframe bushings, Front/Rear M3 control arms, G-Plus FMIC, Stage 2 LPFP, Custom E40 tune by Justin (V8Bait), xHP stage 3 transmission flash, RB Two Turbos....10.90 @ 128mph
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tlow98 Major General 2191 Rep 5,007 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Buy the cheapest mono tubes (bilsteins) or the best mass marketed and available twin tubes (koni yellows). Choice is yours.
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