Which dampers? 330i SE 2005

hazkirby · 07-13-2016, 07:46 AM

Hi guys

I have some Apex lowering springs (35mm all round) that fit OE spec shocks.

However I want to either refresh my OE shocks as they are on 130k now, or better still fit some shocks that will compliment the springs better, without spending more that £300 on dampers

From searching around I see that Bilstein do OE spec B4 and "Sport" spec which are shorter than the OE spec.

Which ones should I get to match my springs? And if sport will I need new bump stops?

Thanks in advance

bishbosh · 07-13-2016, 09:17 AM

Springs will work with OE spec B4 dampers. You'd use the existing bump stops.

hazkirby · 07-13-2016, 10:11 AM

How would this compare with M Sport suspension in terms of handling and comfort do you think?

bishbosh · 07-13-2016, 12:29 PM

Handling will be improved with stiffer springs and they usually retain comfort when driving normally if the springs are progressive which most tend to be.

I have the Bilstein b12 kit and the comfort is excellent but the car also handles a lot better than the previous SE suspension. The understeer has disappeared

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hazkirby First Lieutenant 38 Rep 318 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lichfield iTrader: (1)	Which dampers? 330i SE 2005 Hi guys I have some Apex lowering springs (35mm all round) that fit OE spec shocks. However I want to either refresh my OE shocks as they are on 130k now, or better still fit some shocks that will compliment the springs better, without spending more that £300 on dampers From searching around I see that Bilstein do OE spec B4 and "Sport" spec which are shorter than the OE spec. Which ones should I get to match my springs? And if sport will I need new bump stops? Thanks in advance
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bishbosh Colonel 1035 Rep 2,216 Posts Drives: F30 335d Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW 335d [0.00]	Springs will work with OE spec B4 dampers. You'd use the existing bump stops. __________________ if I've helped - an Appreciate would be, er, very appreciated!
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hazkirby First Lieutenant 38 Rep 318 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lichfield iTrader: (1)	How would this compare with M Sport suspension in terms of handling and comfort do you think?
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bishbosh Colonel 1035 Rep 2,216 Posts Drives: F30 335d Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW 335d [0.00]	Handling will be improved with stiffer springs and they usually retain comfort when driving normally if the springs are progressive which most tend to be. I have the Bilstein b12 kit and the comfort is excellent but the car also handles a lot better than the previous SE suspension. The understeer has disappeared
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