Bilstien B6/B8 and the Koni- EXPLODED on me!!

Neema · 10-15-2007, 01:48 AM

So bilstien's PSS (heavy duty) B6 shocks are the only ones available for the 3 series so far. But I read this:

"B6 or B8 Sprint?

B6 - Ideal upgrade for standard dampers, all the benefits of B8, designed to work with standard ride height and up to 30mm lowering. Tell me more about B6 dampers...

B8 - Specially designed for lowered sport vehicles. It’s a must when sports springs are used
with lowering of 30-40 mm or more. Shortened unit gives less droop and more predictable control of over/undesteer and sharper responses. (In some cases only B6 will be listed.) Tell me more about B8 dampers."

The H&R sport springs lower the front by about 33mm and the rear by about 32mm. So does this mean we shouldnt use the Bilstien B6 shocks (which are the only ones available for the E92) with lowering springs since the website says that they CAN be used with lowering up to 30mm and the H&R sport springs go a tad bit lower then that? My question is this, with H&R sport springs are the Bilstien PSS B6 shocks ok to use for a good ride, or not. And if not, then it looks like i'll be going with the Koni sports. Oh and BTW, i needed something to catch your attention to get you to read this thread, so that explains the title......sorry, but how else would i have gotten you to read this and possibly help me.

Neema · 10-15-2007, 04:33 AM

ah come on

Fraggy · 10-15-2007, 10:17 AM

I think Chowbow just put Bilstein HD on his car and loves it.

Chowbow · 10-15-2007, 01:54 PM

I did, and I do love it. No love for thread title though.

Neema · 10-15-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chowbow

I did, and I do love it. No love for thread title though.

i know, its dumb as hell but whatever. Yes Chowbow i read that you do have the HD's BUT you have them with the Eibach springs.....not the H&R sports. My original post says that the HD's are for lowering up to a 30mm drop, but the H&R's are about a 32-33mm drop. Your eibach's are probably either at 30mm or just under so its ok. So that was my whole question, weather it'd be ok to use the HD's or not since my lowering is a tiny bit more then their recomended range.

Chowbow · 10-15-2007, 02:46 PM

And nobody has posted about running H&Rs + Bilsteins. Searched in all the forums and found nothing. As I said in the other thread, install them and let us know how it works.

Neema · 10-15-2007, 06:23 PM

yea ok but id rather have some info before i just go off and do that. I'll talk to a friend of mine that works at GMG.

j28s · 10-29-2007, 10:37 AM

As an FYI, the Koni Sports are net yet available for the 335i (SPORT PACKAGE). They are still in testing and should be completed within the next couple of months. The only Koni shock/strut available for the 335i (w/ Sport Package) is the FSD (the new one).

BzsBimmer · 10-29-2007, 08:24 PM

10-15-2007, 01:48 AM	#1
Neema Major General 825 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	Bilstien B6/B8 and the Koni So bilstien's PSS (heavy duty) B6 shocks are the only ones available for the 3 series so far. But I read this: "B6 or B8 Sprint? B6 - Ideal upgrade for standard dampers, all the benefits of B8, designed to work with standard ride height and up to 30mm lowering. Tell me more about B6 dampers... B8 - Specially designed for lowered sport vehicles. It’s a must when sports springs are used with lowering of 30-40 mm or more. Shortened unit gives less droop and more predictable control of over/undesteer and sharper responses. (In some cases only B6 will be listed.) Tell me more about B8 dampers." The H&R sport springs lower the front by about 33mm and the rear by about 32mm. So does this mean we shouldnt use the Bilstien B6 shocks (which are the only ones available for the E92) with lowering springs since the website says that they CAN be used with lowering up to 30mm and the H&R sport springs go a tad bit lower then that? My question is this, with H&R sport springs are the Bilstien PSS B6 shocks ok to use for a good ride, or not. And if not, then it looks like i'll be going with the Koni sports. Oh and BTW, i needed something to catch your attention to get you to read this thread, so that explains the title......sorry, but how else would i have gotten you to read this and possibly help me. __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals Last edited by Neema; 10-15-2007 at 02:47 PM..
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Neema Major General 825 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	ah come on __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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Fraggy Brigadier General 198 Rep 3,469 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (11)	I think Chowbow just put Bilstein HD on his car and loves it. __________________ 2016 Alpine White M3 (gone) 2019 Alfa Romeo Guilia (Totaled) 2020 Car-less 😁 (no more) 2020 M340
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10-15-2007, 01:54 PM	#4
Chowbow pew pew 169 Rep 6,781 Posts Drives: 三三五i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2015 BMW 328i wagon [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i sedan [10.00] 1997 BMW 328i track ... [10.00]	I did, and I do love it. No love for thread title though. __________________ CSL replicas are now CSL counterfeits. Jesus saves, like Valentine1.
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Chowbow pew pew 169 Rep 6,781 Posts Drives: 三三五i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2015 BMW 328i wagon [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i sedan [10.00] 1997 BMW 328i track ... [10.00]	And nobody has posted about running H&Rs + Bilsteins. Searched in all the forums and found nothing. As I said in the other thread, install them and let us know how it works. __________________ CSL replicas are now CSL counterfeits. Jesus saves, like Valentine1.
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10-15-2007, 06:23 PM	#7
Neema Major General 825 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	yea ok but id rather have some info before i just go off and do that. I'll talk to a friend of mine that works at GMG. __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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j28s Private First Class 17 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2008 335i - 6mt - Sedan Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: US iTrader: (0)	As an FYI, the Koni Sports are net yet available for the 335i (SPORT PACKAGE). They are still in testing and should be completed within the next couple of months. The only Koni shock/strut available for the 335i (w/ Sport Package) is the FSD (the new one).
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