Bilstein PSS9s available for e60s
Thread Starter
Contributors
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
From: Scotland, UK
Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='Jul 30 2005, 11:32 PM
[quote name='SG535d' date='Jul 29 2005, 10:31 AM']The kit has arrived? 
Pics to follow? 
Pics to follow? [snapback]154331[/snapback]
[snapback]154681[/snapback]
[/quote]Sorry for no pics yet - been away at the Nurburgring. Kit being installed as I type
Will let you know thoughts once its been finished.
Thread Starter
Contributors
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
From: Scotland, UK
Ok, had the car at it's softest setting since install to let it bed in - tomorrow I'm going to knock it up a few notches
Here's a pic of the car with the new suspension - please excuse the flies
Here's a pic of the car with the new suspension - please excuse the flies
Contributors
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,926
Likes: 0
From: Singapore
My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
WoW! 
Please post more pictures! Nice drop
Please post more pictures! Nice drop
Contributors
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 572
Likes: 0
From: UK & Europe
My Ride: 2005 MY 545i Sport Saloon. 2006 MY Alpina B3S Convertible. 2006 MY Brabus Smart 42 Cabrio. 2006 MY AM DB9 Coupe.
SG535d's setup is really really good. I was following his car when we arrived at Gaydon and it's noticably lower than "M" settings. I did say to him that he should do us all a favour and attach some road brush sweepers to the undertrays...
Wait till you see his new AP brakes...... should be on within the next week or so I think.
Wait till you see his new AP brakes...... should be on within the next week or so I think.
Contributors
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
From: singapura
My Ride: e60 530i - SOLD!
SG535d, i am seriously looking at PSS9 to upgrade the shock system of my ride. I am currently on non sport suspension with ARS/DD configuration.
Can you share the experience with PSS9 on your ride after the bedding?
What is the drop height you get? if you were on BMW orig sport suspension before did you feel the PSS9 stiffen the ride more? and did it become too harsh for daily use?
appreciate your input.
Can you share the experience with PSS9 on your ride after the bedding?
What is the drop height you get? if you were on BMW orig sport suspension before did you feel the PSS9 stiffen the ride more? and did it become too harsh for daily use?
appreciate your input.
Thread Starter
Contributors
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
From: Scotland, UK
Originally Posted by zag' date='Sep 28 2005, 10:31 AM
SG535d, i am seriously looking at PSS9 to upgrade the shock system of my ride. I am currently on non sport suspension with ARS/DD configuration.
Can you share the experience with PSS9 on your ride after the bedding?
What is the drop height you get? if you were on BMW orig sport suspension before did you feel the PSS9 stiffen the ride more? and did it become too harsh for daily use?
appreciate your input.
Can you share the experience with PSS9 on your ride after the bedding?
What is the drop height you get? if you were on BMW orig sport suspension before did you feel the PSS9 stiffen the ride more? and did it become too harsh for daily use?
appreciate your input.
[snapback]176255[/snapback]
Sorry just back from holiday/vacation late last night.
I understand that the PSS9 cannot be fitted to cars with ARS/DD - do a search on the Bilstein Catalogue for more info.
However I've found the ride when set to reasonably soft is fine - but the handling is definitely improved over stock sports suspension. Bear in mind you can adjust it in 9 stages from rock hard to soft. My problem is that its too low and is rubbing at the front - I'm going to get it raised. Definitely not too harsh for daily use - and I drive about 40,000 miles per year and its fine for me. I do have comfort seats though
Senior Members
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
From: Toronto/Hong Kong
My Ride: 09 E90 M3
Actually, the PSS9 can be fitted on cars with ARS/DD
From the bilstein website:
"Threaded Suspension (height adjustable), Gas Pressure, for vehicles without ride height adjustment, for vehicles without electronic suspension control, for vehicles with sports suspension, for vehicles with active stabilizer, for vehicles with standard chassis"
I think that refers to ARS/DD?
From the bilstein website:
"Threaded Suspension (height adjustable), Gas Pressure, for vehicles without ride height adjustment, for vehicles without electronic suspension control, for vehicles with sports suspension, for vehicles with active stabilizer, for vehicles with standard chassis"
I think that refers to ARS/DD?