Shock & Spring Recommendations

robrbn · 02-22-2011, 09:00 PM

Looking to lower my '09 335xi in the next few months. I'm looking to do it with a set of springs and shocks. I am leaning towards Eibach springs because the drop isn't too severe (I'm running a 19x10 et37 with a 275/30 on my rears) so I don't want to have any rubbing issues. What shocks would you guys recommend with the Eibach springs? I know Bilstein makes a set for xdrive, anyone have a setup they like on their car?

SV Concepts III · 02-22-2011, 09:37 PM

Eibach and Bilstein Sports are a solid combo, a few Xi owners have posted reviews on this site about the setup.

cssnms · 02-23-2011, 07:58 AM

I bought the BMW Performance shocks from Tischer for $133 to pair with Eibach Pro Kit.

robrbn · 02-23-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cssnms

I bought the BMW Performance shocks from Tischer for $133 to pair with Eibach Pro Kit.

Are the BMW performance shocks meant for xDrive?

cssnms · 02-23-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by robrbn

Are the BMW performance shocks meant for xDrive?

e90 not sure about the x drive part. You may want to PM Evan at Tischer to double check.

robrbn · 02-23-2011, 11:34 AM

Has anyone ever pair a set of Eibach Pro Kit with Koni Yellows or FSDs only in the rear? I believe this is what Dinan does - they change the rear shocks but leave OEM front shocks for xdrive cars.

henry418 · 02-23-2011, 12:09 PM

The only shock compatible with xi is the bilstein sport shocks.

robrbn · 02-23-2011, 02:07 PM

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The only shock compatible with xi is the bilstein sport shocks.

Well, that is true and untrue.

You are correct if I wanted to get matching shocks in all four corners for my 335xi. However, any shock that fits in the rear of a non-xi e90 will fit in the rear of an xi. It's the fronts that are different. Thus, the reason Dinan changes just the rear on an e90xi with a set of Koni's specially tuned for Dinan and leaves the OEM shock in the front.

I was just wondering if anyone runs this setup.

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robrbn Private 8 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jersey iTrader: (2)	Shock & Spring Recommendations Looking to lower my '09 335xi in the next few months. I'm looking to do it with a set of springs and shocks. I am leaning towards Eibach springs because the drop isn't too severe (I'm running a 19x10 et37 with a 275/30 on my rears) so I don't want to have any rubbing issues. What shocks would you guys recommend with the Eibach springs? I know Bilstein makes a set for xdrive, anyone have a setup they like on their car?
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Eibach and Bilstein Sports are a solid combo, a few Xi owners have posted reviews on this site about the setup.
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henry418 Captain 54 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (4)	The only shock compatible with xi is the bilstein sport shocks.
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