[D's Bimmer]

I recently changed over my struts from Bilstein B8's to Koni Sport Yellow's. I kept the same springs which are the Eibach Pro Linear's.

Just moved from my winter tires to summer tired today and find a little rubbing in the rear which I did not have with the Bilstein setup.

My question is, is there anything on the market that would allow me to raise the rear end ever so slightly without impacting the rear suspension performance?

[feuer]

yes, e30 rear spring pads that come in 5,7 and 10mm
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...07&postcount=3

[D's Bimmer]

Originally Posted by feuer

yes, e30 rear spring pads that come in 5,7 and 10mm
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...07&postcount=3

Thanks for this! Are there any negative effects of using up to the 10mm pads?

[feuer]

Originally Posted by D's Bimmer

Thanks for this! Are there any negative effects of using up to the 10mm pads?

No, I have 10mm on my car for about 2y now. It would increase wheel travel which helps with ride quality and rear shock life. Just go for it my friend.

Sounds like your rubbing may go away after setting the Konis stiffer...I would start there first.

[D's Bimmer]

Originally Posted by FCobra94

Sounds like your rubbing may go away after setting the Konis stiffer...I would start there first.

They are set at almost full soft at the moment. Want to stiffen them up a pinch so will start there and then look at the pads. Might be a combination of both.

[The HACK]

Originally Posted by FCobra94

Sounds like your rubbing may go away after setting the Konis stiffer...I would start there first.

How would setting rebound stiffer prevent the springs from compressing too far?

[D's Bimmer]

Originally Posted by feuer

yes, e30 rear spring pads that come in 5,7 and 10mm
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...07&postcount=3

It looks like I am going to go with the 15 mm e46 Xi pads. Do these need to be modified in any way?

Originally Posted by The HACK

How would setting rebound stiffer prevent the springs from compressing too far?

Adjustment only effects rebound on these? Oy

[The HACK]

Originally Posted by FCobra94

Adjustment only effects rebound on these? Oy

I dunno. Not 100% certain. When I had my Koni Yellows rebuilt by a local vendor, I asked about changing compression settings, they looked at me like I'm nuts. Hence I was a little skeptical as to whether it will help.

Not sure about Koni Yellows for E9X, but on pre-E9x shocks the compression settings do not change according to the company I used to rebuild my shocks.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by D's Bimmer

It looks like I am going to go with the 15 mm e46 Xi pads. Do these need to be modified in any way?

Yes, to cut off the middle flange and trim it along the chassis when is already installed to prevent possible rubbinf issue with the dust booth on the shock, all easy to do.

Originally Posted by The HACK

I dunno. Not 100% certain. When I had my Koni Yellows rebuilt by a local vendor, I asked about changing compression settings, they looked at me like I'm nuts. Hence I was a little skeptical as to whether it will help.

Not sure about Koni Yellows for E9X, but on pre-E9x shocks the compression settings do not change according to the company I used to rebuild my shocks.

Yeah, I'm sure you're correct. Quickly looked at this guide and it does appear that, at least the rears, are rebound only:
http://www.koni-na.com/en-US/NorthAm...stment-Guides/

Only tool a quick peak though...not sure if the Dinan's or other "custom" sets would be any different.