star69me

I'm looking to get new struts for my 07 550i non sport model and I want to make sure I get the right ones due to people say how heavy the v8 engine is sitting in a e60 frame. I want to go with the eibach pro kit for springs. Can anyone suggest struts or a good set up. I was dead set on getting the Koni fsd/eibach setup but I kept seeing comments saying the either don't hold up or they bottom out, so I'm back to the drawing board. So pls chime away..

07 jet blk 550i non sport model
Jacksonville FL

KyleB

Eibach pro-kit/ Bilstein sports. Fin.

star69me

Thanks kyle B. Oh what is Fin

KyleB

the end.

5fanatic

I've heard that Bilstein with Eibach prokit is good but gives you a raked appearance ( front lower than the rear) I was doing research and decided on Bilstein Pss coilover. It's their entry level coilover with preset damp on the shock and adjustable height on the springs. This makes it so the car looks level from front to back. The ride is slightly firmer but still good. I'm putting them on in June so I'll post a review then.

DanielFD

+1 on Bilsteins. I have the B6 on my sport 550i, they are amazing. A bit tight but worth it.

star69me

Hey did you end up getting the bilstein pss coilovers. If so how did they turn out?

JuniorB

If you want the stock like ride, you can install the sport springs, it will give a mild drop, with oem ride. Aftermarket springs are usually more harsh or stiffer. Stiffer springs will make the car feel more responsive,but ride may be a little harsh. It all comes down how you drive your car.

star69me

Well i kinda wish i would of found some oem sport springs that still had the spring to it or just went with the bilstein pss coilover. Or i should of just went with the bilstein b6 and my stock springs as a oe replacement. I still have a brand new set 0f H&R sport springs. The place i got them want a very high restock fee. The H&R plus B8 bilstein shocks and struts that i put on my car last week are a very rough ride where i live in florida so they are coming off in a few hrs. A guy in arizona said his roads are like glass so im shipping them as soon as i get them off and boxed and going back to stock for now. Expensive move on my part. I guess my 550i was a lil heavier that i thought. However it did cornwr and change lanes like a champ bit not good for a daily 17 miles each way to work.