No drop after Eibach's w/Koni's on 325xi?

surf2salsa · 10-23-2010, 04:33 PM

I've just installed Eibach's and front Koni's on my 2003 325xi (rears on backorder).

I'm looking at the car and it seems to be about the same height.

Here are before and after pics.

Before:

surf2salsa · 10-23-2010, 04:34 PM

And after the installation:

I don't see much difference. What could be wrong?

tb330 · 10-23-2010, 04:39 PM

I'm not sure how the Koni's would effect the height as I'm still on stock shocks, but when I lowered with Eibach's I ended up getting a small drop. It will drop a little bit more after it settles, but your car will still have some wheel gap.

Slowlane22 · 10-23-2010, 05:41 PM

Your before and after shots look just like mine did after I installed my dinan suspension. I can see a drop now, and it'll take 10-15 days for the suspension to settle to its final ride height. Don't worry about it. Looks great, grats!

surf2salsa · 10-23-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tb330

I'm not sure how the Koni's would effect the height as I'm still on stock shocks, but when I lowered with Eibach's I ended up getting a small drop. It will drop a little bit more after it settles, but your car will still have some wheel gap.

Thanks, do you have any pics?

Mouf · 10-23-2010, 06:07 PM

and you have to figure in that your stock springs were sagging anyway, after 7 years of abuse they wouldn't be at the original height..

EndlessAP1 · 10-23-2010, 06:21 PM

Usually you don't see much with Eibach springs. I ran these 14 years ago in one of my Honda's and never ran them again. Over the years I ran the following suspensions on my cars:

KW Variant 3s
Aragosta
Top Secret
Spoon
Tein
Zeal
H&R
Bilstein

I have to say the best setup was the KWs. Zeals were pretty good too.

Bimmer Dude Xi · 10-24-2010, 07:31 PM

i have the same set up, wait a couple of days for it to settle

surf2salsa · 10-24-2010, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer Dude Xi

i have the same set up, wait a couple of days for it to settle

Thanks for the comments on both threads.

Dreamliner330 · 10-25-2010, 05:03 AM

I just got my koni and eibach set to he installed...curious...how does the comfort compare?

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xi_ter · 10-25-2010, 12:36 PM

I have the same set up as the OP - Koni Sports and Eibach ProKit. I swapped out the 15mm upper rear spring pad and put in the 5 mm pads:
The end result:

surf2salsa · 10-25-2010, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamliner330

I just got my koni and eibach set to he installed...curious...how does the comfort compare?

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I love the ride and handling, much better than the original stock setup.
Haven't messed with the front Koni adjustment yet.

I just think my height is a bit up there, I'll see in a couple of weeks how it settles.

Post pics as soon as you can.

330Lover_ · 10-25-2010, 02:10 PM

I have Eibach spring and stock sport shock. I have about half inch wheel gap in the front. GL.

Kubica · 10-25-2010, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330Lover_

I have Eibach spring and stock sport shock. I have about half inch wheel gap in the front. GL.

I think we should be brutal with the non-xi guys that come in our new house and track mud on the floor . . .

xi_chee · 10-25-2010, 02:28 PM

give it a couple days to settle, but if you wanted to go a little lower should've gone with the h&r setup...
heres mine with h&r sports, with the spring pads with 18" wheels

surf2salsa · 10-25-2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330Lover_

I have Eibach spring and stock sport shock. I have about half inch wheel gap in the front. GL.

Thanks for the info, but sorry, the xi's are different.

surf2salsa · 10-25-2010, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xi_chee

give it a couple days to settle, but if you wanted to go a little lower should've gone with the h&r setup...
heres mine with h&r sports, with the spring pads with 18" wheels

Thanks for the pics.
The xi rides a lot higher. I can see with the H&R setup it's higher than the non xi's with H&R's that I've seen.

I went with the Eibach's because of the NYC/Jersey streets.

Anyone run H&R with the Koni's?

10-23-2010, 04:33 PM	#1
surf2salsa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ/NYC Area Posts: 31 My Ride: 2003 325xi Sedan View My Garage	No drop after Eibach's w/Koni's on 325xi? I've just installed Eibach's and front Koni's on my 2003 325xi (rears on backorder). I'm looking at the car and it seems to be about the same height. Here are before and after pics. Before: Attached Thumbnails

10-23-2010, 04:34 PM	#2
surf2salsa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ/NYC Area Posts: 31 My Ride: 2003 325xi Sedan View My Garage	And after the installation: I don't see much difference. What could be wrong? Attached Thumbnails

10-23-2010, 04:39 PM	#3
tb330 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 614 My Ride: 2008 Trailblazer SS View My Garage	I'm not sure how the Koni's would effect the height as I'm still on stock shocks, but when I lowered with Eibach's I ended up getting a small drop. It will drop a little bit more after it settles, but your car will still have some wheel gap. __________________ www.607motorsports.com

10-23-2010, 06:21 PM	#7
EndlessAP1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: West Coast Posts: 581 My Ride: e92 M3, e70 X5, TL View My Garage	Usually you don't see much with Eibach springs. I ran these 14 years ago in one of my Honda's and never ran them again. Over the years I ran the following suspensions on my cars: KW Variant 3s Aragosta Top Secret Spoon Tein Zeal H&R Bilstein I have to say the best setup was the KWs. Zeals were pretty good too. __________________ Acura TL E92 M3 E70 X5

10-24-2010, 07:31 PM	#8
Bimmer Dude Xi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 2,353 My Ride: 03 325XI 07 ZX-6R View My Garage	i have the same set up, wait a couple of days for it to settle __________________ \|Dinan High Flow Air Box\|Eibach Pro Kit\|Koni Sport\|UUC Strut Barbarian\|UUC TSE3\|UUC Underdrive Pulleys\|18" VMR V710\| \|BMC Race Air Filter\|CRG Spectrum Levers\| Galfer Steel Braided Brake Lines\|Volar Motorsport Spiked Frame & Bar-end Sliders\|

10-23-2010, 05:41 PM	#4
Slowlane22 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In a bubble. Posts: 25 My Ride: 330xi View My Garage	Your before and after shots look just like mine did after I installed my dinan suspension. I can see a drop now, and it'll take 10-15 days for the suspension to settle to its final ride height. Don't worry about it. Looks great, grats!

10-23-2010, 06:07 PM	#6
Mouf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 214 My Ride: 2004 ZHP View My Garage	and you have to figure in that your stock springs were sagging anyway, after 7 years of abuse they wouldn't be at the original height..

10-25-2010, 05:03 AM	#10
Dreamliner330 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,834 My Ride: 330xi View My Garage	I just got my koni and eibach set to he installed...curious...how does the comfort compare? Sent from my PC36100 using BimmerApp __________________ *-Nick* *I got your stimulus package...right here.* *Let us join together and participate in collecting FREE mod's in one place...(clicky)* ***WTB: TIAG SEDAN FACELIFTED HOOD / SIDESKIRTS / BUMPER*** e46 xi extensive suspension overhaul replacement parts list.

10-25-2010, 12:36 PM	#11
xi_ter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 2,208 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	I have the same set up as the OP - Koni Sports and Eibach ProKit. I swapped out the 15mm upper rear spring pad and put in the 5 mm pads: The end result: __________________

10-25-2010, 02:10 PM	#13
330Lover_ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 400 My Ride: 2001 330i bk/bk step View My Garage	I have Eibach spring and stock sport shock. I have about half inch wheel gap in the front. GL. __________________ 01' 330i, step, bk/bk, moon, xenon, cd, 18x8 ASA AR1, 225/40/18 all around, Eibach spring, Axxis brake pads

10-25-2010, 02:28 PM	#15
xi_chee Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: st paul, minnesota Posts: 765 My Ride: ///M3 SMG View My Garage	give it a couple days to settle, but if you wanted to go a little lower should've gone with the h&r setup... heres mine with h&r sports, with the spring pads with 18" wheels __________________ ex: 2002 TIAG 325xi (sold), 2007 suzuki gsxr (sold) current: 2002 carbon black ///M SMG halogen headlights? want hid projectors? on a budget? maybe i can help! go here!! http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=840919

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