How to achieve ZHP Suspension Performance from a 330Ci Sport Suspension

bobcuzi · 11-12-2010, 02:42 PM

I've got an '04 330Ci Sport Package and a buddy of mine has an '05 330Ci ZHP and holy crap his car handles and feels (suspension-wise) sooo much better than mine!

Granted, I've got 112K on stock springs and dampers, but he's got 83K on his stock stuff.

Any recommended suspension setups that can help me get to that level and road feel? I've seen the popular combos out there, but most of them involve lowering the car (which is something I'm not keen on when I'm rocking stock M68 wheels- unless the drop isn't that noticeable?). I've heard Blisten HDs on stock springs are a good combo. Are my stock springs still okay at this mileage?

Man ZHPs are so nice! Help me get there!!

aggieE46 · 11-12-2010, 03:01 PM

If you're on stock suspension, put on some Konis and H&Rs. Replace your FCABs and ball joints. Look into new RTABs and RSMs. You'll be a happy man. The suspension difference between the two is pretty slim.

jpr · 11-12-2010, 06:02 PM

The 90% of the handling difference between the ZHP and ZSP is the shocks and struts.

Your stock springs are still okay.

e46_323 · 11-18-2010, 04:19 PM

KONI YELLOWs + H&R race or sport springs

and IF UR A BALLER GET KW V3 or PSS9

murph1379 · 11-23-2010, 10:00 AM

ECS, Turner, etc have a deal going now for the entire ZHP suspension package - control arms, struts, bars, everything for like $571. Smoking good deal.

Otherwise I agree, Bilstein HD struts or H&R springs with Koni yellows or FSDs.

Minnoe07 · 11-23-2010, 08:34 PM

To get one step closer, next time you have to replace your entire control arm, get the ZHP control arms. I LOVE mine.

TxZHP04 · 11-24-2010, 07:43 AM

Hard to beat this deal:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=806491

huskerick · 11-24-2010, 02:23 PM

The ZHP control arms and larger front sway bars, in conjunction with the stiffer struts/shocks, are the difference.

jpr · 11-26-2010, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huskerick

The ZHP control arms and larger front sway bars, in conjunction with the stiffer struts/shocks, are the difference.

No such thing as a special "ZHP" control arm.

Minnoe07 · 11-27-2010, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpr

No such thing as a special "ZHP" control arm.

Are you kidding? Do your research.

Part number 31126777852. Regular control arm.

Part number 31122282122. M Sports package II control arm which is what the ZHP arm is.

jpr · 11-27-2010, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minnoe07

Are you kidding? Do your research.

Part number 31126777852. Regular control arm.

Part number 31122282122. M Sports package II control arm which is what the ZHP arm is.

crap. You are correct - I thinking one thing and typing another. What I meant to state was - there is no such thing as a special "ZHP" sway bar.

Zhpredlinez · 12-06-2010, 01:33 PM

I don't need the sway bar, but this makes me think about "rebuilding" my ZHP! I have 71k on mine and it feels good, but dang. What a deal.

11-12-2010, 02:42 PM	#1
bobcuzi Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New London, CT Posts: 19 My Ride: '04 330Ci View My Garage	How to achieve ZHP Suspension Performance from a 330Ci Sport Suspension I've got an '04 330Ci Sport Package and a buddy of mine has an '05 330Ci ZHP and holy crap his car handles and feels (suspension-wise) sooo much better than mine! Granted, I've got 112K on stock springs and dampers, but he's got 83K on his stock stuff. Any recommended suspension setups that can help me get to that level and road feel? I've seen the popular combos out there, but most of them involve lowering the car (which is something I'm not keen on when I'm rocking stock M68 wheels- unless the drop isn't that noticeable?). I've heard Blisten HDs on stock springs are a good combo. Are my stock springs still okay at this mileage? Man ZHPs are so nice! Help me get there!!

11-12-2010, 03:01 PM	#2
aggieE46 Keep it clean Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Royse City Posts: 8,011 My Ride: Evo, 330Ci, Xterra View My Garage	If you're on stock suspension, put on some Konis and H&Rs. Replace your FCABs and ball joints. Look into new RTABs and RSMs. You'll be a happy man. The suspension difference between the two is pretty slim. __________________ ^No longer looks like this Buy my:: 3.46 Differential Coolant hard line European Head Unit

11-12-2010, 06:02 PM	#3
jpr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,005 My Ride: '99 323i View My Garage	The 90% of the handling difference between the ZHP and ZSP is the shocks and struts. Your stock springs are still okay. __________________ Handy Links Alignments ZHP Suspension My Suspension Swaybars BMW Springs BMW Dampers Brakes Brake Choices Cross Drilling Torque Specs Oil

11-18-2010, 04:19 PM	#4
e46_323 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 670 My Ride: 323 View My Garage	KONI YELLOWs + H&R race or sport springs and IF UR A BALLER GET KW V3 or PSS9 __________________ ///M3 Bumper // DEPO P46 w/ DDE Angel Eyes (6000k) // 8000k H7 HID // Depo Smoked Corners // Depo Smoked Sidemarkers // Clear Tails // Remus Powersound Exhaust w/ 2nd res delete // Koni Str.T Shocks // Hotchkis Sport Springs // RE RSMs // AEM CAI // Matte Black Grills // CF Roundals // Tints // BBS RS-GT 18x8 // DICE Silverline Pro "The Ultimate Driving Machine ... E46 Forever"

11-23-2010, 08:34 PM	#6
Minnoe07 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,138 My Ride: 2004 BMW 330Ci View My Garage	To get one step closer, next time you have to replace your entire control arm, get the ZHP control arms. I LOVE mine. __________________ 2004 330Ci 6 Speed; UUC Sway Bars; Powerflex RTAB's and FCAB's; KW V2 Coilovers; 3.38 OS Giken LSD Z4 Finned Diff Cover; Headers; M-Tech II Rear Bumper and CF Diffusor; CF Trunk; CSL Front Bumper M3 CF Hood; DICE I-Pod Kit; JTD Rear Shock Mounts; UUC Front Strut Bar; O2 Simulators ESS TS2 Twin Screw Supercharger

11-23-2010, 10:00 AM	#5
murph1379 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 458 My Ride: 2003 330i ZHP View My Garage	ECS, Turner, etc have a deal going now for the entire ZHP suspension package - control arms, struts, bars, everything for like $571. Smoking good deal. Otherwise I agree, Bilstein HD struts or H&R springs with Koni yellows or FSDs.

11-24-2010, 07:43 AM	#7
TxZHP04 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 5,731 My Ride: ESS TS2+ ZHP View My Garage	Hard to beat this deal: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=806491 __________________ 04 IR 330i ZHP \| ESS TS2+ SC \| MagnaFlow "headers" \| KMS 3.64 LSD \| AST 4100 550/650\| APEX ARC-8 18x9 \| H&R front sway bar \| Vorshlag camber plates, RTAB limiters \| TMS subframe & swaybar reinforcements \| UUC SSK & DSSR \| UUC TM & TME \| BW motor mounts \| Dinan strut & shock tower bars \| vaio 4-bolt oil pump

11-24-2010, 02:23 PM	#8
huskerick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa (working in Afghanistan) Posts: 236 My Ride: 02 325i/C6/89 944T View My Garage	The ZHP control arms and larger front sway bars, in conjunction with the stiffer struts/shocks, are the difference.

12-06-2010, 01:33 PM	#12
Zhpredlinez Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 74 My Ride: 2004 330i ZHP View My Garage	I don't need the sway bar, but this makes me think about "rebuilding" my ZHP! I have 71k on mine and it feels good, but dang. What a deal. __________________ 2004 330i zhp sedan, imola red

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