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Post by Big Andra » Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:03 pm

Evening folks. As per title, has anyone had any experience with these on an e89? I know a few members on here have used them on e85/e86's and were happy with them. I did have a set for my e85, but never got round to fitting them. Was thinking about getting them for the e89, so thought I'd ask the question here first before pulling the trigger.

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Post by B21 » Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:31 pm

Allegedly pretty good..a bit harsher ride than the Ohlins which was regarded as the top dog for street use..that’s no longer available…whether it’s worth the premium over other similar coilovers most people will never know..Bilstein B8s with supplex or Eibach springs or their turnkey kit is another option..the Konis if still available were well rated..

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Post by davegt » Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:06 pm

I have these on my 35i, easy to fit and set up, the adjustment means you can set them up to suit your needs, happy with the way the Z feels/handles on them

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Post by Big Andra » Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:37 pm

Pulled the trigger today on Bilstein B8's with Eibach pro springs.
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Post by True-Blue » Sun Apr 28, 2024 11:05 am

Big Andra wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:37 pm Pulled the trigger today on Bilstein B8's with Eibach pro springs.
I don’t think you’ll regret that, had this set up on my DSB 30i and it was much better than standard suspension and still rode nicely even on 19’s :thumbsup:
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Post by Big Andra » Sun Apr 28, 2024 11:22 am

True-Blue wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 11:05 am
Big Andra wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:37 pm Pulled the trigger today on Bilstein B8's with Eibach pro springs.
I don’t think you’ll regret that, had this set up on my DSB 30i and it was much better than standard suspension and still rode nicely even on 19’s :thumbsup:
That's reassuring to hear. Waiting on new top mounts etc to arrive. Hopefully I'll get it all fitted in the next couple of weeks. Then it'll be wheel colour change.
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Post by MarshMA10 » Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:03 pm

Big Andra wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:37 pm Pulled the trigger today on Bilstein B8's with Eibach pro springs.
Would you mind sharing the cost? Definitely something in my e89s future I think.
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Post by tiglon » Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:12 pm

I've considered these, seem like a very good value option if you fit them yourself.

If you're patient you can get the kit from Autodoc for around £600.
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Post by Big Andra » Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:19 pm

MarshMA10 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:03 pm
Big Andra wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:37 pm Pulled the trigger today on Bilstein B8's with Eibach pro springs.
Would you mind sharing the cost? Definitely something in my e89s future I think.
Tiglon basically hit the nail on the head.
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Post by davegt » Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:48 pm

I considered the B8/Eibach combo but the BC’s just offer more flexibility on set up, got the car to sit and feel exactly how I wanted it and I have the advantage of being able to adjust them to suit new wheel/tyre set ups etc going forward 👍
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Post by Silverstar » Sun Apr 28, 2024 6:44 pm

davegt wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:48 pm I considered the B8/Eibach combo but the BC’s just offer more flexibility on set up, got the car to sit and feel exactly how I wanted it and I have the advantage of being able to adjust them to suit new wheel/tyre set ups etc going forward 👍
How much was the BC kit?
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Post by Big Andra » Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:49 pm

Silverstar wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 6:44 pm
davegt wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:48 pm I considered the B8/Eibach combo but the BC’s just offer more flexibility on set up, got the car to sit and feel exactly how I wanted it and I have the advantage of being able to adjust them to suit new wheel/tyre set ups etc going forward 👍
How much was the BC kit?
Just short of a grand.
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Post by davegt » Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:18 pm

£900-1000 worth it though IMO
For the flexibility 👍
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Post by Big Andra » Sun Apr 28, 2024 10:20 pm

davegt wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:18 pm £900-1000 worth it though IMO
For the flexibility 👍
It definitely looks a good bit of kit.
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