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06-25-2016, 11:43 AM | #1 |
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Just picked up my e90 M3 (non-zcp but equipped with EDC) and would like to lower it just a little. Car will never be tracked and serves as my daily driver. I've been reading thru several threads, sites, and PMs, but none seem to have actual height measurements or alignment specs.
From what I've gathered, here's what I conclude: Low---->Lowest Eibach>Dinan>H&R sport>H&R race>Swift>B&G Based on what I've read: Eibach - tad more drop than OEM ZCP and ride very well Dinan - similar drop to Eibachs, maybe the same and ride well H&R sport and race - ride harsh and bouncy at times Swift - aggressive drop and OEM ride B&G - most aggressive drop for springs, OEM ride but rear spring rates may not be stiff enough. I'm not looking to drop as much as the B&Gs, but I do want something a little more than the Eibachs. Any suggestions or ride height measurements would be helpful. I've flipped thru countless pics and its so difficult to see actual wheel gaps considering shadows and misc pic angles. Height/Stance/Look I'm going for below. Does anyone have more info on this e90? TIA!
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congrats on the pick-up! i loved your e46 so can't wait to see where the e90 goes....
i don't know specifics about the car pictured but looks like similar ride height to H&R's. i have the sport versions and they're great. not too harsh though i do get some bounciness. EDC helps with that. i've had them for 2 years now and no complaints, really, but i do prefer the full adjustability of coilovers and may be moving to bilsteins. if you're going to obsess over the height like i do, it may just be better to get a good coileover kit and be done with it. |
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I too prefer coilovers, but with EDC and this being my daily driver I can't seem to bring myself to spend $4k+ on EDC type coilovers at the moment. Maybe later? I'm leaning toward the swifts. The drop seems to be a little less than the B&Gs. I hear great things about both springs.
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Here's why I didn't -- at the time I was going to install the springs, my OEM suspension had 50k on it and was already beginning to feel sluggish. Slapping springs on with soft dampers was only going to finish off my OEM setup and quickly degrade ride quality to that of a bouncehouse. Here's what I did instead -- bought an Ohlins R/T coilover setup. While I hated the idea of losing EDC (as I pressing a button is far more convenient than twisting four knobs that are strewn about the car like Easter eggs), the reality is, for the ride quality I want (OEM compliance; increased chassis stiffness; reduced body roll / pitching) and the ride height I prefer, springs would have simply masked the problem and left me unhappy in 6-9 months. EDC is great, for a while. After finding that I drove on EDC1 95% of the time, I resolved myself to "set it and forget it" when it comes to adjusting the Ohlins. |
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I figure if/when my shocks needs replacing, i'll opt for the bilstein EDC replacements.
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Comparatively, the Ohlins R/T system is top notch in all categories. The Bilsteins simply cannot compare. I understand you sought out the EDC car, so you might as well give springs (preferably, Swift) a try. Just promise us you'll post back here to tell us about your new coilover system early next year. |
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must have been race or sport plus. the regular sport versions i have are not harsh at all. i agree with all the posts above... but the bilstein B16 will allow you to retain functional EDC. i hear they measure equal to or better than stock, but have height adjustability while retaining OEM qualities (i.e. EDC). unfortunately, there aren't too many people with them. there are, however, many that have experience with the shocks/struts + spring setup and they all seem to report that bilsteins are far better than OEM. the few that have the B16 plug-in coilovers love 'em and say they are better than OEM in all settings - more comfort in comfort setting and more track ready in the stiffest setting. at least that's what i got from a search on this site and in PM'ing the few that had experience. to me, it seems if you want OEM+ (including functional EDC) with height adjustability (and probably a little more reliability), the bilstein B16 is the answer... of course Ohlins and JRZs would be far better, but the cost is far greater and the functionality is somewhat lost for daily drivers. Last edited by mmbv1000; 06-27-2016 at 09:49 AM.. |
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Google confirmation bias before you put too much stock in what people post 50 miles after they've just dropped a few grand on suspension
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