Input on ride quality for Tein springs?

Chris749 · 04-21-2014, 01:09 PM

I am considering putting Tein springs on my 07' 335i to get rid of a small amount of wheel gap i have. A buddy of mine has a Mitsubishi Evo and put Tein springs on his factory struts and said his ride quality is great, no bouncing at all. Another buddy has Tein springs on his 10' Lexus GS and said the same thing.

The absolute last thing i want is bounce on my ride. My good friend has KW V3's on his 335i and i love the ride quality, but whether i want to spend $2k to obtain that is another question.

Can anyone offer any input as to whether Tein springs on the factory struts would be a terrible ride? Bouncey? On my old G35 i had H&R springs and the ride quality was CRAP. Bounced like a mexican low rider and i switched to coilovers shortly after, def dont want to run into that again. I know luxury cars have better quality struts and whatnot, so im just wondering.

Thanks!
Chris

David1 · 04-22-2014, 10:43 AM

It isn't the spring that makes a car bounce, it is the mismatch of the spring and damper. You will bounce.

Chris749 · 04-22-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by David1

It isn't the spring that makes a car bounce, it is the mismatch of the spring and damper. You will bounce.

Is it possible to avoid the bounce with a specific spring rate?

bahasad · 04-22-2014, 09:51 PM

I had Tein springs on my Acura TL. They rode great and pretty much maintained the same ride comfort I had before, but weren't as low as I would have liked. This was on stock dampers at 140K (no the shocks weren't blown).

Probably an apples to oranges comparison, but the Eibachs I have now on my E90 are lower than my Teins on my Acura. The ride comfort is marginally lower but the handling is much better. Stock dampers at 80K.

335Pete · 04-23-2014, 04:39 AM

I have these on my 335xi coupe.. stock struts have about 40k on them.. Ride is great, has no bounce at all..

The bouncing will happen with bad struts/shocks

autoanythingdotcom has them for $151 shipped

Chris749 · 04-23-2014, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 335Pete

I have these on my 335xi coupe.. stock struts have about 40k on them.. Ride is great, has no bounce at all..

The bouncing will happen with bad struts/shocks

autoanythingdotcom has them for $151 shipped

thats the answer i was looking for. do you know what spring rate you have?

Eat.Sleep.Race · 04-23-2014, 07:11 AM

they arent bad but you def will be a little bouncier!

335Pete · 04-25-2014, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris749

thats the answer i was looking for. do you know what spring rate you have?

front 3.4/191 rear 10.6/593

#Tee · 04-25-2014, 05:53 AM

just get a set of koni/hnr combo, youre basically set for the ownership of your car.

Black_Jesus · 04-25-2014, 08:07 AM

Just ordered a set, how hard of a DIY is it?

04-21-2014, 01:09 PM	#1
Chris749 New Member 4 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 07' 335i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tampa Bay, FL iTrader: (0)	Input on ride quality for Tein springs? I am considering putting Tein springs on my 07' 335i to get rid of a small amount of wheel gap i have. A buddy of mine has a Mitsubishi Evo and put Tein springs on his factory struts and said his ride quality is great, no bouncing at all. Another buddy has Tein springs on his 10' Lexus GS and said the same thing. The absolute last thing i want is bounce on my ride. My good friend has KW V3's on his 335i and i love the ride quality, but whether i want to spend $2k to obtain that is another question. Can anyone offer any input as to whether Tein springs on the factory struts would be a terrible ride? Bouncey? On my old G35 i had H&R springs and the ride quality was CRAP. Bounced like a mexican low rider and i switched to coilovers shortly after, def dont want to run into that again. I know luxury cars have better quality struts and whatnot, so im just wondering. Thanks! Chris Attached Images __________________ -JB4 G5/BMS back-end flash @ 17.5psi/BMS DCI/Spec 2+ Clutch & Steel SMFW/HKS SSQ BOV/Catless exhaust/Drilled & Slotted Rotors/20" Gianelle Lightweight rims
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David1 Brigadier General 814 Rep 3,953 Posts Drives: 09 E92 09 X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	It isn't the spring that makes a car bounce, it is the mismatch of the spring and damper. You will bounce. __________________ 2021 M2 Comp Sunset Orange \|Black with orange Stitching Dakota Leather\|Executive Pkg\|DCT
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bahasad Major 327 Rep 1,490 Posts Drives: F30, E90 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Somewhereinamerica iTrader: (4)	I had Tein springs on my Acura TL. They rode great and pretty much maintained the same ride comfort I had before, but weren't as low as I would have liked. This was on stock dampers at 140K (no the shocks weren't blown). Probably an apples to oranges comparison, but the Eibachs I have now on my E90 are lower than my Teins on my Acura. The ride comfort is marginally lower but the handling is much better. Stock dampers at 80K. __________________ Current: 17 Mustang GT no bmw Gone but not forgotten: 07 E90 335I, 04 UA6, 95 E36, 04 EP3, 16 S550 EB, 14 F30 328I Stg 1, 08 E90 328I
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335Pete New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: `10-335xi Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	I have these on my 335xi coupe.. stock struts have about 40k on them.. Ride is great, has no bounce at all.. The bouncing will happen with bad struts/shocks autoanythingdotcom has them for $151 shipped
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