[Northwest335i]

I daily my car in the winter and summer and my oem m sport suspension is at 100k I am looking to replace it. I am not trying to drop my car and go so low where I have trouble with entering driveways and such I would like to keep the car as close to stock height as possible so I can continue driving it in the winter and you all know the big clumps of ice that are left in the lanes during winter.

Can you post details of your setup and a picture.
Thanks.

Any suggestions of what to buy will be very helpful.

[blackhawkk22]

I'm looking for the exact same thing. Subscribed.

This is what I've heard from my friends though - I've been suggested Billy HD's for my car but there is a change that my car will be HIGHER than it is now, because the Sachs shocks that we have in our cars tend to sag when they're old. So it could be possible that if you got shocks that are supposed to give you 1-1.5 inches of drop wil match your current setup. I don't really know much about it but I think its something to consider moving forward.

My current setup: all stock with 219M wheels. No rubbing except the front right that rubs against the oil cooler when the steering is in full lock turned to the left.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1453096152

[Northwest335i]

Yours is lower than mine man! I have no rubbing

I just found BMW performance suspension for e92.

Another options is koni yellow sport with swig springs but that might be as low as yours or a little lower. And it's most comfortable ride from what I read.

[Northwest335i]

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=912259

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1227851&page=2

[moopdoop]

I just put on Dinan springs with Koni yellows about 500mi ago, and they've been great. I came from the stock suspension on a sport package 335i xDrive and one of my main concerns was not dropping the height too far which would impact curbs/snow clearance. I'd say the drop is pretty similar to the sport/m-sport suspension height, so if you're coming from those the drop should be minimal. The ride is much improved from stock- firmed up/tightened the handling while staying compliant enough for comfort.

[mkPOTO]

Here is my old 335i. It was on KW V3, pretty slammed. Had no problems getting over speed bumps and driveways

It was nice to have adjustments, I could go higher or lower.

[Antetokounmpo]

Eibach pro kit w/ bilstein b8. I have an xi though so the front doesn't go as low as an i with the same setup.

It's really not that low. I've never had a problem with ground clearance in the snow.

[IMG]IMG_1060 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/138019453@N07/], on Flickr[/IMG]

[Cloud9blue]

First off, quit calling it m-sport suspension, there is no such thing and you don't even have m-sport on a 07 car. Kind of tired of people trying to sell the standard sport shocks for extra by calling it something else it isn't.

That said, if you want go something non-adjustable, just get the BMW PS... That's what was I on my car before I moved on to TCK DA.



But if you want to go lower, it is doable. Just be careful with the approach angle on some of the roads, and you will be fine. Here is what I run all year long now, but I wouldn't go any lower than this for a daily driver.

[Northwest335i]

M-Sport it is

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Cloud9blue

First off, quit calling it m-sport suspension, there is no such thing and you don't even have m-sport on a 07 car. Kind of tired of people trying to sell the standard sport shocks for extra by calling it something else it isn't.

What I have not read nor been told is why two equally equipped e9x one regular sport and the other m-sport would have different ride height with the second being tad lower. Is it possible that if one runs the vin and part number (not thru realoem) will find that M option come with different sprigs? Shock and struts might be the same as you say. This has been the case in the past. Even with 7-series. Why would be the e9x any different?

[Northwest335i]

The difference between sport and m-sport on e9x platforms is only a difference in spring height. It varies by model but is usually only a 10-20mm difference.

[Cloud9blue]

Originally Posted by Northwest335i

The difference between sport and m-sport on e9x platforms is only a difference in spring height. It varies by model but is usually only a 10-20mm difference.

Not true. Back when I was ordering my car for the MY09 and deciding between the standard sport and m-sport package, the ordering guide clearly indicates the m-sport package is just cosmetic. There is only one type of suspension for e92 RWD cars in US, which is the ZSP/sport package shocks and springs. X-drive models, however, comes with only standard springs and shocks, which sit considerably higher.

There are m-sport shocks and springs for these cars, FYI, but just not in the US market.

As I stated, it is also impossible for you to have m-sport package. That was only available after 09 model and yours is a 07. If there is nothing wrong with your suspension, your car will sit just as high as any other RWD e92 (including late models 335is).

Those online VIN decoding is often wrong, just FYI. You are welcome to check on the facts I just stated, but I can assure you I am right since I did my research back when I was placing the custom order for this car. You will see when you check the p/n of your springs and shocks after you took those parts off.

[Northwest335i]

Originally Posted by Cloud9blue

Not true. Back when I was ordering my car for the MY09 and deciding between the standard sport and m-sport package, the ordering guide clearly indicates the m-sport package is just cosmetic. There is only one type of suspension for e92 RWD cars in US, which is the ZSP/sport package shocks and springs. X-drive models, however, comes with only standard springs and shocks, which sit considerably higher.

There are m-sport shocks and springs for these cars, FYI, but just not in the US market.

As I stated, it is also impossible for you to have m-sport package. That was only available after 09 model and yours is a 07. If there is nothing wrong with your suspension, your car will sit just as high as any other RWD e92 (including late models 335is).

Those online VIN decoding is often wrong, just FYI. You are welcome to check on the facts I just stated, but I can assure you I am right since I did my research back when I was placing the custom order for this car. You will see when you check the p/n of your springs and shocks after you took those parts off.

I think you are correct on the basis between the sports package and m sport package suspension. My car has the m-sport suspension option now whether that is a true m-sport or just sports I don't know. I do not have the cosmetic parts of those packages though (bumpers and other crap). I guess they had a option back in 07 where you could just get the suspension without the other crap.

[Cloud9blue]

Originally Posted by Northwest335i

I guess they had a option back in 07 where you could just get the suspension without the other crap.

I wish they did, but all US bound E92s don't come with any other suspension other than the standard ZSP... There are multiple threads on this matter if you think I am pulling your legs. And I know this first hand because I played around with the online configurator since early 2007, back when these cars were brand new.

As I have told you, those VIN decoders are often wrong and include some pretty strange options that are clearly aren't available (for example, a 2008 non-IS car showed up having IS sport exhaust, even though the exhaust are clearly standard stock mufflers and tips).

But anyway, you can believe in w/e makes you happy at the end of the day :/

[Northwest335i]

Originally Posted by Cloud9blue

I wish they did, but all US bound E92s don't come with any other suspension other than the standard ZSP... There are multiple threads on this matter if you think I am pulling your legs. And I know this first hand because I played around with the online configurator since early 2007, back when these cars were brand new.

As I have told you, those VIN decoders are often wrong and include some pretty strange options that are clearly aren't available (for example, a 2008 non-IS car showed up having IS sport exhaust, even though the exhaust are clearly standard stock mufflers and tips).

But anyway, you can believe in w/e makes you happy at the end of the day :/

I guess you are right. I looked at the options list from 07 and such a option does not exist. I believe you

[OzCoE92]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned new control arms and bushings. Midwest roads aren't the greatest, so has anyone had upgraded M3 control arms put on with their new shocks/springs?

[Northwest335i]

Good call! I already did the control arms though. Found a nice set from a 335is which are the same as mine at least they fit the same.

[Cloud9blue]

Originally Posted by Northwest335i

Good call! I already did the control arms though. Found a nice set from a 335is which are the same as mine at least they fit the same.

Why replacing them with the exact same parts if your own isn't defective? Seems like a total waste of money to me.

TRW M3 control arms aren't really that expensive considering the labor that goes into installing these.

[Cloud9blue]

Originally Posted by Northwest335i

Good call! I already did the control arms though. Found a nice set from a 335is which are the same as mine at least they fit the same.

Why replacing them with the exact same parts if your own isn't defective? Seems like a total waste of money to me.

TRW M3 control arms aren't really that expensive considering the labor that goes into installing these.

NVM, you already replaced them.

[Northwest335i]

Originally Posted by Cloud9blue

Why replacing them with the exact same parts if your own isn't defective? Seems like a total waste of money to me.

TRW M3 control arms aren't really that expensive considering the labor that goes into installing these.

NVM, you already replaced them.

Mine were worn out at 111k miles. Labor was a couple of beers on a Saturday

[Fundguy1]

Originally Posted by Northwest335i

I daily my car in the winter and summer and my oem m sport suspension is at 100k I am looking to replace it. I am not trying to drop my car and go so low where I have trouble with entering driveways and such I would like to keep the car as close to stock height as possible so I can continue driving it in the winter and you all know the big clumps of ice that are left in the lanes during winter.

Can you post details of your setup and a picture.
Thanks.

Any suggestions of what to buy will be very helpful.

I'm the same way. At the same time I wanted an improvement. So I did this.
Kwv2 coilivers
M3 front control arms
AKE black subframe bushings
Wavetrac LSD
Replaced transmission mounts with rogue engineering mounts
New engine mounts
LSD lock down kit
Michelin PSS 235/40-19, 275/35-19.


I've been driving it without the subframe bushings, which are firmer than M3, for 20k miles. It's better handling than stock, firm but not harsh, and lowered 1/2" rear and 1" front over stock sport suspension. Since sport is 1/2" lower rear than front it's now even and level. Also the tires are 1/2" greater diameter so the net affect is 1/4" lower overall. Traction is vastly improved.

[Fundguy1]

If I were you I'd go with a summer setup and winter. Do it right with similar to what I did. The heights are adjustable so you can lower if you want in the summer. Then have a set ol winter and summer tires and wheels. Get 26" winter ones, 25" summer ones. You'll have good for snow tires xnd 1/2" higher ride winter, and great handling summer.