Wheel/suspension setup to maintain good ride quality?

neenjafus · 03-14-2008, 03:31 PM

Hey Guys,

I'm going to be ordering a 335i Coupe today and I'm already trying to plan out some mods.

I'm going to drive quite a bit, mostly street but I will take the car to the track 2 or 3 times a year. I like to drive fairly aggressively but I do need to keep a good ride quality. I will have business associates in the car so I don't want it to be uncomfortable at all. If I can get a bit better ride than the sport setup, that would be great but keeping it at that level will work as well.

I live in Southern California so I don't have much weather to worry about.

Right now I'm considering CSL wheels. I'm a bit torn between 18 and 19 but I've read that going with 19's with non-run flat tires ends up with a bit better ride than the stock sport setup with rfts.

I would also like to lower the car a bit. I definitely want to maintain (or improve) ride quality but I don't want to sacrifice performance. I'm thinking that H&R sport springs with the stock shocks will take care of this for me.

Would you recommend the 18 or the 19" wheels? Which tires would you recommend?

Do you guys think that the spring setup is the way to go or should I get Koni yellows or even a coilover setup?

Price isn't my main concern but it's certainly a concern

Thanks!

BMW///Motorsport · 03-14-2008, 04:38 PM

coilovers IMO, PSS9/(PSS10 whenever thet are released for our cars) or KW V2's are what I am considering going for soon. That way you can dial the suspension in to your specific liking, especially for the track.

Vickyy · 03-15-2008, 01:42 AM

+1 on the pss9/10 or kw v2 coilovers, since you said you would be tracking your car and you said you want comfort as well. the coilovers will let you adjust for an agressive ride at the track, then back on the streets you can adjust it back to comfort. plus height is adjustable as well but just with a little bit of hassle.

i went with '18 csl, because i was thinking of tracking my car as well, and there are more tires you can choose for '18 and much cheaper also

neenjafus · 03-15-2008, 01:57 AM

Cool, thanks!

Do you have any more pics of your car with the 18's?

Vickyy · 03-15-2008, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by neenjafus

Cool, thanks!

Do you have any more pics of your car with the 18's?

here you go, you can find more pics here

neenjafus · 03-15-2008, 02:52 AM

thanks

SV Concepts III · 03-15-2008, 10:54 PM

I'd recommend going with the 19s. Most of our customers find the 18s are too small and do not fill out the wheel well. The 19s are a bit stiffer but not anything that you couldn't drive on every day.

For a comfortable non-coilover suspension setup, I would do the Koni FSDs with either the H&R Sports or Eibach Pro Kit. Both will give your car a nice drop but not make it impractical or bouncy. The FSDs are dual valved so they will ride comfortably under normal conditions and stiffen under cornering.

For coilovers, I'd recommend doing either the PSS9s/10s or the KW V2s. Both are great setups but it is not necessarily crucial to get a coilover setup if you won't be adjusting it regularly.

neenjafus · 03-16-2008, 12:27 AM

Thanks for the feedback Nick! That really helps.

Do you guys do installs down here in the OC/LA area?

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neenjafus Private First Class 10 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe ordered 3/14/08! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	Wheel/suspension setup to maintain good ride quality? Hey Guys, I'm going to be ordering a 335i Coupe today and I'm already trying to plan out some mods. I'm going to drive quite a bit, mostly street but I will take the car to the track 2 or 3 times a year. I like to drive fairly aggressively but I do need to keep a good ride quality. I will have business associates in the car so I don't want it to be uncomfortable at all. If I can get a bit better ride than the sport setup, that would be great but keeping it at that level will work as well. I live in Southern California so I don't have much weather to worry about. Right now I'm considering CSL wheels. I'm a bit torn between 18 and 19 but I've read that going with 19's with non-run flat tires ends up with a bit better ride than the stock sport setup with rfts. I would also like to lower the car a bit. I definitely want to maintain (or improve) ride quality but I don't want to sacrifice performance. I'm thinking that H&R sport springs with the stock shocks will take care of this for me. Would you recommend the 18 or the 19" wheels? Which tires would you recommend? Do you guys think that the spring setup is the way to go or should I get Koni yellows or even a coilover setup? Price isn't my main concern but it's certainly a concern Thanks!
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BMW///Motorsport First Lieutenant 6 Rep 382 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Venice, CA iTrader: (1)	coilovers IMO, PSS9/(PSS10 whenever thet are released for our cars) or KW V2's are what I am considering going for soon. That way you can dial the suspension in to your specific liking, especially for the track. __________________ 2007 e92 335i / 6MT / ZSP / ZPP / Black Sapphire / JB+ / Vorsteiner Wheels / Brembo BBK / Borla Exhaust /
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Vickyy Colonel 69 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 2006 AW 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: walnut, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	+1 on the pss9/10 or kw v2 coilovers, since you said you would be tracking your car and you said you want comfort as well. the coilovers will let you adjust for an agressive ride at the track, then back on the streets you can adjust it back to comfort. plus height is adjustable as well but just with a little bit of hassle. i went with '18 csl, because i was thinking of tracking my car as well, and there are more tires you can choose for '18 and much cheaper also __________________ E90 06 325. AW. BEIGE. CF WRAP. SMG KNOB. BLACKLINES. MTECH. HARTGE JAPAN REP LIP. ACS CF ROOF SPOILER. CSL TRUNK. KWV2. LE37.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 379 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I'd recommend going with the 19s. Most of our customers find the 18s are too small and do not fill out the wheel well. The 19s are a bit stiffer but not anything that you couldn't drive on every day. For a comfortable non-coilover suspension setup, I would do the Koni FSDs with either the H&R Sports or Eibach Pro Kit. Both will give your car a nice drop but not make it impractical or bouncy. The FSDs are dual valved so they will ride comfortably under normal conditions and stiffen under cornering. For coilovers, I'd recommend doing either the PSS9s/10s or the KW V2s. Both are great setups but it is not necessarily crucial to get a coilover setup if you won't be adjusting it regularly.
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neenjafus Private First Class 10 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe ordered 3/14/08! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the feedback Nick! That really helps. Do you guys do installs down here in the OC/LA area?
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