Would you get Koni yellows with eibach pro or ST coilovers

TxBeem · 04-01-2014, 10:29 AM

I already have the eibach springs and was debating over whether to install them or do coilovers. I was waiting for a sale on Konis the last year and guess what? They're in sale for 25% off. So now the tough decision...go for the sale since I already have EPK or get ST coils. I'm not even looking at KWs since I live in Texas and I known they are similar. By the way, I'm planning on selling my 335 in the next 18 -24 months. So I don't need to spend a ton. Moving on to new M3 or 1-2 year old M5

TheSt|G · 04-01-2014, 10:46 AM

What do you want from a suspension setup?

TxBeem · 04-01-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

What do you want from a suspension setup?

Comfort but with some sportiness to it. I currently have performance suspension that's 4 years old. With a all m3 bits for front.

oregondonor · 04-01-2014, 12:54 PM

I ended up returning by EPK before installing it and going with ST coilovers. My reasoning was all about the wheel gap. The Pro-kit will not get the car down to where I want it. And I don't even want it that low. .5 - 1 inch above the top of the tire is where I'm happy.

mlifxs · 04-01-2014, 03:37 PM

selling in 18-24 months? maybe do nothing?

putting the sale aside, what's important? lowering? sportier ride then what you have? damping adjustment?

if you're keeping your epk, what about bilsteins? (make your own b12 setup).

i'm in the sportier ride + adjustment camp, curious about your preferences and what the gurus say about it.

TxBeem · 04-01-2014, 04:53 PM

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Yep, I thot about not doing anything too. But you know the mod bug bites and you just want something different to get attach to your car again. I stopped modding for past year. I can't have anything bumpier than what I have now which is old performance suspension both springs and dampers. What I have with M3 parts is pretty athletic. But my wife hates it cause it makes her nauseous when she is in it. Of course I would love to have a 1/2 inch lower than where it's at. ( I think if it was lower I would be completely satisfied with current setup). I don't track but before I sell I was going to take it to the tracks for fun. It's been 50k on current setup so I'm not sure if dampers starting to fade. Anyways, if I don't do suspension I was gonna work on brakes cause that needs to be replaced in next few months. Maybe upgrade Jb4 to g5 ISO. Play with my exhaust to make it more aggressive sounding without drone.

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TxBeem Captain 93 Rep 651 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (6)	Would you get Koni yellows with eibach pro or ST coilovers I already have the eibach springs and was debating over whether to install them or do coilovers. I was waiting for a sale on Konis the last year and guess what? They're in sale for 25% off. So now the tough decision...go for the sale since I already have EPK or get ST coils. I'm not even looking at KWs since I live in Texas and I known they are similar. By the way, I'm planning on selling my 335 in the next 18 -24 months. So I don't need to spend a ton. Moving on to new M3 or 1-2 year old M5
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oregondonor Lieutenant 88 Rep 509 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pacific NW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 435i ZHP [10.00] 2023 BMW X3 xDrive 30i [0.00]	I ended up returning by EPK before installing it and going with ST coilovers. My reasoning was all about the wheel gap. The Pro-kit will not get the car down to where I want it. And I don't even want it that low. .5 - 1 inch above the top of the tire is where I'm happy. __________________ 2016 435i MSport ZHP #85
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	selling in 18-24 months? maybe do nothing? putting the sale aside, what's important? lowering? sportier ride then what you have? damping adjustment? if you're keeping your epk, what about bilsteins? (make your own b12 setup). i'm in the sportier ride + adjustment camp, curious about your preferences and what the gurus say about it.
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TxBeem Captain 93 Rep 651 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (6)	^ Yep, I thot about not doing anything too. But you know the mod bug bites and you just want something different to get attach to your car again. I stopped modding for past year. I can't have anything bumpier than what I have now which is old performance suspension both springs and dampers. What I have with M3 parts is pretty athletic. But my wife hates it cause it makes her nauseous when she is in it. Of course I would love to have a 1/2 inch lower than where it's at. ( I think if it was lower I would be completely satisfied with current setup). I don't track but before I sell I was going to take it to the tracks for fun. It's been 50k on current setup so I'm not sure if dampers starting to fade. Anyways, if I don't do suspension I was gonna work on brakes cause that needs to be replaced in next few months. Maybe upgrade Jb4 to g5 ISO. Play with my exhaust to make it more aggressive sounding without drone.
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