Looking for more comfort yes COMFORT!

thecadman99 · 03-12-2013, 03:00 PM

My 330i has Eibach pro kit springs, staggared wheels with Nitto Motivo all seasons, and bmw performance dampers.

If I wanted a a slightly softer ride could I just switch dampers and keep the Eibachs? (really like the ride height)

Recommendations?
Thanks!

casualsurfer · 03-12-2013, 03:50 PM

I think by all accounts on this board the Eibachs are, outside of BMW performance springs (~0.5" lower?), the most comfy lowering springs you can get.

longliven54 · 03-12-2013, 05:03 PM

hmm i almost want to suggest koni FSD but they are not recommended to be used with lowering springs. some use it and enjoy them

BillionPa · 03-12-2013, 08:29 PM

Koni/Eibach is a fairly standard combo, in fact, the full kit Koni sells comes with Eiback prokit springs

HP Autosport · 03-13-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thecadman99

My 330i has Eibach pro kit springs, staggared wheels with Nitto Motivo all seasons, and bmw performance dampers.

If I wanted a a slightly softer ride could I just switch dampers and keep the Eibachs? (really like the ride height)

Recommendations?
Thanks!

Koni Yellows are what you want. They are also on sale right now!

srcstc · 06-23-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

Koni Yellows are what you want. They are also on sale right now!

I had Koni Yellows on my E46 and they didn't improve comfort one bit over stock SP. Unless the E9X Koni Yellows are vastly superior, I'd look elsewhere. Just my .02

Rich

Techevo · 06-23-2013, 11:09 AM

I used Koni Yellows on my E91 with Eibach springs and set at 50% from hard they were a vast improvement over the standard M-sport dampers in regards to comfort.

Suntzu · 06-24-2013, 08:04 AM

Use bilstein b4 sport. Peeps here have used them to good effect with pro kit at low cost and good comfort.

ashmostro · 06-24-2013, 12:37 PM

If the Eibachs have a lower spring rate than the BMW perf springs the shocks are tuned for, you may be overdamped and that can feel like a harsh ride.

Adjustable Konis might help if that's the case.

spiike32 · 06-24-2013, 01:05 PM

I had the same thoughts as you and switched from KW V1's to KW V2's. I've ridden in cars with various setups and I feel like my V2's on 7 clicks from hard on the front and 9 clicks from hard on the rear offer a substantially softer ride than stock sport suspension without the body roll.

I'd recommend adjustable Koni's but they're softest setting is like medium on my V2's.

If I were you just get V2's and call it a day.

HP Autosport · 06-24-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by srcstc

I had Koni Yellows on my E46 and they didn't improve comfort one bit over stock SP. Unless the E9X Koni Yellows are vastly superior, I'd look elsewhere. Just my .02

Rich

E9x struts and dampers were so poorly valved from the factory, the Koni Yellows will make a huge different, not only in ride quality, but also in handling performance.

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Suntzu Private 1 Rep 88 Posts Drives: E90 330i 2005 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canberra Australia iTrader: (0)	Use bilstein b4 sport. Peeps here have used them to good effect with pro kit at low cost and good comfort.
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1316 Rep 4,177 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (28)	If the Eibachs have a lower spring rate than the BMW perf springs the shocks are tuned for, you may be overdamped and that can feel like a harsh ride. Adjustable Konis might help if that's the case.
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spiike32 Major 88 Rep 1,127 Posts Drives: Mineral White F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IL iTrader: (9)	I had the same thoughts as you and switched from KW V1's to KW V2's. I've ridden in cars with various setups and I feel like my V2's on 7 clicks from hard on the front and 9 clicks from hard on the rear offer a substantially softer ride than stock sport suspension without the body roll. I'd recommend adjustable Koni's but they're softest setting is like medium on my V2's. If I were you just get V2's and call it a day. __________________ Current: Tesla Model 3 Performance Retired: F80 M3, FBO 335i, 318ti, C7 Stingray
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