E90 Coilover Recomendation

alexdavies3 · 06-12-2020, 05:12 PM

Hello
im looking for a set of coilovers for my E90 what do people recommend for the UK roads as dont want anything that is ridiculously stiff?
Thanks

Phil325i · 06-13-2020, 04:07 AM

My vote goes to Ohlins. Their Road & Track coilovers are expensive, but (contrary to the name) give excellent handling and a silky smooth ride. My guess is your budget will determine where you go on this...

E92only · 06-13-2020, 06:10 AM

What's your budget? I recommend KW V2 or V3. There are plenty of reviews on the board that you can check out.

alexdavies3 · 06-13-2020, 04:12 PM

My budget is about £500 don't want to spend more than that, they will be for road use and no track days, as it's only a 320d thanks for the recommendations so far

aaronblack · 06-13-2020, 08:56 PM

I think for £500 (might be more not sure) I would recommend AP coilovers. I had them on my S3 for 4 years 30k miles and they were excellent!

OliSharp · 07-06-2020, 03:27 PM

If you're not doing track days do you really need the adjustability of coilovers? At this price point you might be better off going for some good quality fixed rate dampers:

https://www.kwsuspensions.co.uk/shop...sions/23220266

This leaves you £50 to put towards some PowerFlex bushings in your front control arms too, which will make a huge difference.

You could also try removing the alignment pins in the top mounts and pushing
your struts in for a bit more negative camber. That's a free mod, and easy to do when you're replacing the front suspension.

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alexdavies3 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: E90 320D Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	E90 Coilover Recomendation Hello im looking for a set of coilovers for my E90 what do people recommend for the UK roads as dont want anything that is ridiculously stiff? Thanks
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Phil325i Brigadier General 639 Rep 3,215 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	My vote goes to Ohlins. Their Road & Track coilovers are expensive, but (contrary to the name) give excellent handling and a silky smooth ride. My guess is your budget will determine where you go on this... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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E92only Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i 6MT M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0)	What's your budget? I recommend KW V2 or V3. There are plenty of reviews on the board that you can check out. __________________ 2011 E92 335i 6MT \| MHD \| AA FMIC \| AR Design DP \| ER CP \| PE \| AutoSolutions SSK \| SouthBend Stg3 \| MFactory SMFW \| Bilstein B14 \| M3 Arms \| -2.75° camber \| 2020 Porsche Macan S PASM
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alexdavies3 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: E90 320D Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	My budget is about £500 don't want to spend more than that, they will be for road use and no track days, as it's only a 320d thanks for the recommendations so far
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aaronblack Private First Class 50 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I think for £500 (might be more not sure) I would recommend AP coilovers. I had them on my S3 for 4 years 30k miles and they were excellent!
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OliSharp Private 9 Rep 61 Posts Drives: E93 330i Highline MSport Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	If you're not doing track days do you really need the adjustability of coilovers? At this price point you might be better off going for some good quality fixed rate dampers: https://www.kwsuspensions.co.uk/shop...sions/23220266 This leaves you £50 to put towards some PowerFlex bushings in your front control arms too, which will make a huge difference. You could also try removing the alignment pins in the top mounts and pushing your struts in for a bit more negative camber. That's a free mod, and easy to do when you're replacing the front suspension.
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