WHAT TO GET FOR SUSPENSION? 07' 328i PRE-LCI

bimmerl0ve · 06-20-2016, 09:10 PM

Really need some help on this..

I have an 07 328i - the vin decoder shows "m sport suspension" but i'm pretty sure this is the standard suspension regardless..

I have been looking at both coilover and cup kits.. most recently looking at the Koni Sport Cup Kit - includes Koni Sport Shocks & H&R Lowering Springs...

Apparently lowers the vehicle 1.4'' front and 0.8'' rear which seems plausible as the back end does appear much lower than front ugh..

What do you guys think? Anyone have experience with this kit?What did you guys buy for suspension??

FYI: running 235/40/R18 front and 245/40/18 rear

mlifxs · 06-20-2016, 09:24 PM

I believe e92 came standard with sport suspension, at least in the US.

Larrye90 · 06-22-2016, 03:51 PM

I have a 2010 e90 328i M-Sport. I'm looking into replacing the suspension down the line but would like to get some info

SackOHammers · 06-22-2016, 05:33 PM

I just installed the Koni kit last week on my 2010 335i Coupe. Car originally had the sport suspension. The kit came with Koni yellow shocks and struts plus the H&R lowering springs. It was fantastic. I could feel the difference immediately. Even before out of the parking lot. My face wore a grin. Steering response is tighter. Less roll in the turns. It slightly lowers the car and the one person that noticed that thought it looked better.
Now the problem is I can't just slide my AC jack under the car to lift it up. I have to drive on boards, haha.
Great upgrade, glad I did it.

bimmerl0ve · 06-22-2016, 10:26 PM

so it only slightly lowered your car? do you have any pics?

agustincuenca · 06-23-2016, 12:47 AM

I installed Bilstein PSS B14s (coilovers) about a month and 1/2 ago and I can't be happier with the choice. After doing the install myself and taking it for proper alignment, the feels so good now, is pretty forgiving for daily driving it while very sporty and steering resposive when you want it. I didn't went for the full drop, I'm kinda in the middle of the height adjustment and I think but cannot prove that the drop was of about 1 1/2" front and 1" rear. Wheels does not go behind the fenders and I'm running 18" 225 F & 255 R (width).

agustincuenca · 06-23-2016, 12:56 AM

some pics.....

fravel · 06-23-2016, 01:42 PM

I love my Bilstein B12 kit.

johanh13 · 06-23-2016, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by agustincuenca

some pics.....

I love the low-key factory look!

bimmerl0ve · 06-23-2016, 08:52 PM

that looks great man! thanks for the pics

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bimmerl0ve New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	WHAT TO GET FOR SUSPENSION? 07' 328i PRE-LCI Really need some help on this.. I have an 07 328i - the vin decoder shows "m sport suspension" but i'm pretty sure this is the standard suspension regardless.. I have been looking at both coilover and cup kits.. most recently looking at the Koni Sport Cup Kit - includes Koni Sport Shocks & H&R Lowering Springs... Apparently lowers the vehicle 1.4'' front and 0.8'' rear which seems plausible as the back end does appear much lower than front ugh.. What do you guys think? Anyone have experience with this kit?What did you guys buy for suspension?? FYI: running 235/40/R18 front and 245/40/18 rear Attached Images
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06-20-2016, 09:24 PM	#2
mlifxs Diamond Geezer 223 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	I believe e92 came standard with sport suspension, at least in the US.
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06-22-2016, 03:51 PM	#3
Larrye90 Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2010bmwe90 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Hollywood iTrader: (0)	I have a 2010 e90 328i M-Sport. I'm looking into replacing the suspension down the line but would like to get some info
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SackOHammers Private First Class 34 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2020 440i Coupe F32 B58 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW 440i Coupe [0.00] 2010 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	I just installed the Koni kit last week on my 2010 335i Coupe. Car originally had the sport suspension. The kit came with Koni yellow shocks and struts plus the H&R lowering springs. It was fantastic. I could feel the difference immediately. Even before out of the parking lot. My face wore a grin. Steering response is tighter. Less roll in the turns. It slightly lowers the car and the one person that noticed that thought it looked better. Now the problem is I can't just slide my AC jack under the car to lift it up. I have to drive on boards, haha. Great upgrade, glad I did it. __________________ 2020 440i Coupe F32 B58. M Performance and Track Package. MHD Tune with dynamic ethanol, Dorch HP Fuel Pump, inline Ethanol Content Analyzer, high flow catted downpipe
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06-22-2016, 10:26 PM	#5
bimmerl0ve New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	so it only slightly lowered your car? do you have any pics?
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06-23-2016, 12:47 AM	#6
agustincuenca First Lieutenant 154 Rep 343 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i; 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S Louis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	I installed Bilstein PSS B14s (coilovers) about a month and 1/2 ago and I can't be happier with the choice. After doing the install myself and taking it for proper alignment, the feels so good now, is pretty forgiving for daily driving it while very sporty and steering resposive when you want it. I didn't went for the full drop, I'm kinda in the middle of the height adjustment and I think but cannot prove that the drop was of about 1 1/2" front and 1" rear. Wheels does not go behind the fenders and I'm running 18" 225 F & 255 R (width).
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agustincuenca First Lieutenant 154 Rep 343 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i; 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S Louis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	some pics..... Attached Images
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fravel Colonel 1648 Rep 2,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Nasti 'Nati iTrader: (1)	I love my Bilstein B12 kit. __________________
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bimmerl0ve New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	that looks great man! thanks for the pics
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