02-12-2013, 10:16 PM
Forgive me if this has been brought up in another thread... just looking to get some input on the future suspension refresh on my 96 BMW 328is. I want a basic, relatively stock setup that keeps about the same ride comfort and ride height- basically how I imagine the car was new. I've just crossed 100k so it needs some updating. Here are my potential plans, if these combinations are possible:
1. Ideal setup (I think)- Bilstein Sport front and rear shocks with H&R OE Sport springs. The sport shocks say they should be matched with stiffer springs and a lower suspension- how true is this? The OE sport springs I just came across tonight (maybe these are considered the BMW sport package type springs??). I only thought Bilstein made the more aggressive sport springs. The OE sport springs lower the front about 1 inch and the rear about .5 inches- not bad I suppose- realistic for daily driving?. The sport springs lower the car 1.5" front/1" rear- probably too much for my daily use.
Parts here:
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2. Another option is to go with Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks and either these OE sport springs or basic OEM springs. I don't want to keep my current (original) springs- they need to be replaced.
Anyone have experience with these for a daily driver? The only application I've done before are Bilstein sport shocks and H&R race springs on my e30. Thanks!!
1. Ideal setup (I think)- Bilstein Sport front and rear shocks with H&R OE Sport springs. The sport shocks say they should be matched with stiffer springs and a lower suspension- how true is this? The OE sport springs I just came across tonight (maybe these are considered the BMW sport package type springs??). I only thought Bilstein made the more aggressive sport springs. The OE sport springs lower the front about 1 inch and the rear about .5 inches- not bad I suppose- realistic for daily driving?. The sport springs lower the car 1.5" front/1" rear- probably too much for my daily use.
Parts here:
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2. Another option is to go with Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks and either these OE sport springs or basic OEM springs. I don't want to keep my current (original) springs- they need to be replaced.
Anyone have experience with these for a daily driver? The only application I've done before are Bilstein sport shocks and H&R race springs on my e30. Thanks!!
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