[D's Bimmer]

After months of reading and talking to various vendors and forum members, I have narrowed my new suspension setup to three choices and I need some help deciding which one to go with.

Options

1). Bilstein B12 Sport kit with Eibach Springs

2). Koni Yellow Sports matched with Swift Spec-R springs

3). KW StreetComfort Coilover package


The Bilstein B12 set up is the lowest cost option. The Koni setup is a couple of hundred more. The KW setup is priced under $2k all in including shipping, taxes and exchange rate. The price spread between the Bilstein and KW setup is $800.

As this setup will be for my high mileage daily driver and I do allot of highway driving, which way should I go?

Want to make my decision and get it ordered shortly.

On another note, I will also be refreshing/upgrading control arms and various bushings as needed based on inspection.

Look forward to the feedback!

Thanks,

[jjellyneck]

One of the vendors on this site is selling the Street Comfort for near $1400. If still available, that would be my first choice.
If only the b12 kit had linear springs instead of progressive.
All 3 are great choices.

[D's Bimmer]

Originally Posted by jjellyneck

One of the vendors on this site is selling the Street Comfort for near $1400. If still available, that would be my first choice.
If only the b12 kit had linear springs instead of progressive.
All 3 are great choices.

Thanks for the feedback. Do you recall which vendor as that is a great price for sure and would make my decision allot easier.

[cvc 22349a]

You're comparing spring/shock combos v. what is probably the best DD c/o for under $2k. KW sc has more compression travel prior to bumpstop contact than spring/shock combos not to mention superior dampers. I've tried a couple spring/shock combos and wish I'd have just gone with KW sc the first time.

[D's Bimmer]

Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

You're comparing spring/shock combos v. what is probably the best DD c/o for under $2k. KW sc has more compression travel prior to bumpstop contact than spring/shock combos not to mention superior dampers. I've tried a couple spring/shock combos and wish I'd have just gone with KW sc the first time.

Thanks for the input. I realize I am comparing different set ups but in order to get down to the right decision one should look at all options. Balancing features/costs/durability/performance among other things.

I am leaning towards the KW StreetComforts more and more for the reasons you mention.

Thanks,

[avocet]

If adjustability isn't a concern, then Billy's are the way to go. Bullet proof.

[D's Bimmer]

Originally Posted by avocet

If adjustability isn't a concern, then Billy's are the way to go. Bullet proof.

I am liking the Biltsein's over the Koni's for ride comfort.