v_therussian

I need to know what I'll be facing if I order the Europe-only Bilsteins for my build-date Oct 2005 530Xi.

Anyone, who has this setup on their car (in Europe, or anywhere else), please let me know what was done to your car, how you like it and so forth. Most importantly, I'm looking to find out what springs you're using and how the ride is. Also looking for ANY know-how on the installation.

What is a "KBA number"? I'm looking at the Bilstein site and the part description makes a mention of a KBA number, which are 0005 174 and 0005 AHE - assuming that one is for fronts and other - rears, but don't know which is which

Thanks in advance, all!

PS my car will be running the Bilsteins with lowering H&R springs - I think they are H&R Sport model (will check when I get home).

Another PS: Any and all vendors are welcome to PM me. I know this is a non-US item, but I'm willing to go some extra distance to avoid the cost and noise issues of the coilovers.

John@Motorcepts

good luck Vald.

v_therussian

Thanks Bro! Looks like I'll need it.

BTW, maybe you could tap into your HK connects on this for me?

v_therussian

Update:

got a quote from UK - under $1,100 USD shipped to the States.

The set that fits is the Bilstein B8.

Anyone Stateside want to jump on this, I can hook you up with the Vendor. I'm still looking for deals

tonymac

I am going to look out here in Germany.

I will report back in shortly Sir!

Roadking 34 OUT!

v_therussian

Mah Brother! Again, cannot thank you enough for helping out, man

nigxdoof

Keeping the car now huh? no 335i's for yah?

v_therussian

I want the 335is when its CPO'd back from leases in a couple of years - everything else I like is either out of reach financially or extremely impossible to find. So for now, I'm keepin' the old E60

Bad news: I'll be bugging you about that headlight mod one of these days. BTW I think I've found what's been causing the condensation in my headlight - one of the clips on the rear bracket is broken, so when the engine heats up, it warms up the air around the headlight, which then leaks into the headlight and since it is hotter than the outside air, I get condensation. Looks like I need a new headlight Oh well, I'll keep at it and see what transpires anyways

pjinca

Good to see your'e staying in the family Vlad. You have a great car, now mod the shit out of it!!! Hit Mike up sooner than later about the headlight mods (I will be making an appointment with Simon - a.k.a. west coast Doof - ASAP)

nigxdoof

bah Vlad.. I wanted a darn trunk finisher from you! LOL.

Oh well. Let me know when you want to do some mods. Cluster, headlight mod. (Eyebrow only so far).. unless u really want me to do the Orion's, I dont mind.. but for a price...