E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods Discussion about both stock and aftermarket parts for the E60. Accessories and modifications too!

Everyone with Eibach Pro's & Non-sport struts!

Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:24 AM
  #1  
Anzafin's Avatar
Thread Starter
Contributors
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,851
Likes: 5
From: Kajaani, Finland
My Ride: Bmw 530d 2004
Default

This whole thing has been discussed all over the forum, I'm aware of that. But still, I'd like to hear you people who have gone from non-sport suspension
to Eibach Pro-Kit AND kept your original shock absorbers.
I know especially me and member Ricracing are interested.
So please give it a minute or two !

Here we go:
1. Any troubles with struts?
2. Pics available?
3. Anything else I should know?
That's it, thanks!

Everyone else with thoughts is welcome too of course!
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:32 AM
  #2  
nigxdoof's Avatar
Contributors
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,434
Likes: 0
From: NYC, Rego Park, Queens
My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
Model Year: 2004
Default

Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='710094' date='Nov 2 2008, 12:24 PM
This whole thing has been discussed all over the forum, I'm aware of that. But still, I'd like to hear you people who have gone from non-sport suspension
to Eibach Pro-Kit AND kept your original shock absorbers.
I know especially me and member Ricracing are interested.
So please give it a minute or two !

Here we go:
1. Any troubles with struts?
2. Pics available?
3. Anything else I should know?
That's it, thanks!

Everyone else with thoughts is welcome too of course!
I had the same situation earlier this year.

I changed out my springs last summer (2007) to eibach pro's. I did not have sport suspension. The ride quality got a little bouncy, and the look its great.

I really felt that after a while, it got riduculous with the bounce. You would definitely need to buy some shocks/struts to compliment the springs. It will definitely help with the crazy bounce and rebound. Also it'll make the car feel firm (like the sports package).

I do have some pics, in my older posts. You can search in my profile and take a look.

I changed out to 20's this spring and realized I definitely needed to change out my struts. For two reasons, one, I didn't want my rims to hit the fender since the struts were too soft. And two, my struts were worn down and I needed to change it out.

Once I had my eibachs with Koni sport shocks, The ride height, I felt was too low in the front. I decided to get coilovers so that I can adjust it to the height I want.


Good luck, and I say, definitely get some performance struts before you install the Eibach pro's. It'll definitely help you in the long run and save you money instead of installing suspension twice.



Mike K.
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:12 AM
  #3  
Anzafin's Avatar
Thread Starter
Contributors
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,851
Likes: 5
From: Kajaani, Finland
My Ride: Bmw 530d 2004
Default

Thank you. I appreciate your words and give them lot of weight while struggling through this.
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:59 AM
  #4  
info@trinityautosport's Avatar
Former Vendor
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 19,460
Likes: 0
From: Anaheim, CA
My Ride: F13 M6
Default

lasted fine for about 20k miles then it started feeling a bit bouncy. upgraded to bilstein sport shocks and struts and loving it here's my experience with them: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=61405&hl=
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2008 | 11:15 AM
  #5  
Anzafin's Avatar
Thread Starter
Contributors
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,851
Likes: 5
From: Kajaani, Finland
My Ride: Bmw 530d 2004
Default

Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='710200' date='Nov 2 2008, 09:59 PM
lasted fine for about 20k miles then it started feeling a bit bouncy. upgraded to bilstein sport shocks and struts and loving it here's my experience with them: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=61405&hl=
Thanks I hadn't read that.
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 03:01 AM
  #6  
WarHead's Avatar
Members
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Kajaani, Finland
My Ride: 530iA, -04
Default

Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='710094' date='Nov 2 2008, 07:24 PM
Everyone else with thoughts is welcome too of course!
If you?re interested for a test drive with sport suspension, send PM...
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
KyleB
Private Member Classifieds
8
Sep 11, 2015 05:00 PM
shezm
Tires & Wheels
10
Sep 8, 2015 12:53 PM
ripley
DIY: Do It Yourself
0
Jul 12, 2015 01:49 PM
rjcastr
E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods
0
May 10, 2006 06:56 PM
SLVR530I
Private Member Classifieds
7
Aug 15, 2005 07:20 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:50 AM.