Whats ur suspension setup?

WilliamLD · 09-05-2006, 01:14 AM

Im in the process of buying a suspension kit for my car and like to hear some of what people have on their rides..I did a little searchin about some products and I think what I am going to try and do is have the bilstein pss and have TMS swaybars. Id like to get the UUC sways but ive heard they make alot of noise?? If there was a way to fix that Id like to get those. I highly doubt ill be doing any track days so thats why I wont be getting the pss9's but my car is pretty much my daily driver other than my bike, so id like to hear if this setup would be to stiff or harsh for everyday driving. I understand that it wont be like Oem and I do expect it to be a bit rough but i dont want something that is going to make my teeth chatter all the time i hit a bump. Let me know what u guys think, Thanks

Devious1 · 09-05-2006, 10:53 AM

eibach coils @ lowest settings
tms sways w/ adjustable endlinks

the ride is GF approved. you shouldn't have a proble with the set up you're going with.

jason 77 · 09-05-2006, 11:05 AM

I have H&R sport springs and Koni adjustable shock/struts with the Rogue Engineering Rear Shock Mounts. No sway bar upgrade yet though

Zchild · 09-05-2006, 01:04 PM

I replaced my OEM Sports Package Suspension set-up with the Eibach Pro-System Kit with included new Sports Springs, Dampers, Shocks and Struts. I wanted a little harsher and stiffer feel that wasn't too uncomfortable for the street. Additionally I wanted to extremely lower my bimmer to decrease the body/tire gap and tighten up the cornering. The ride comfort is fantastic even over rough roads and the car corners at high speed like its on rails. The drop is one and half inches all the way around and looks pretty damn good if I to say so myself. Just my two and a half cents worth. Happy Motoring...

DiscoStu · 09-05-2006, 01:07 PM

H&R cupkit w/ M3 vert rear shock mounts. Love driving my car everyday

2000_328CI · 09-05-2006, 01:08 PM

still on oem sport suspension... working on pss9s now

Spunklair · 09-05-2006, 01:45 PM

UUC Stage 4 - Sachs shocks and matched springs (more comfortable ride than H&R Cupkit IMHO), with UUC sways. Had my sways in for over a year, and with hard driving they still don't make any noise....for my money, the best set up this side of coilovers!!

phrozen06 · 09-05-2006, 01:47 PM

Tein SS

coco savage · 09-05-2006, 01:49 PM

I also have the eibach coilover kit. Its been great as its not overly harsh

KATO · 09-05-2006, 01:54 PM

Dinan Stage one. Rides a little firmer the OEM. The Dinan dropped my car a LOT lower than I expected...almost too low.

bim323imer · 09-05-2006, 02:10 PM

H&R Cup kit
Eibach Sways 2 way adjustable

Rides like a champ

WilliamLD · 09-05-2006, 02:56 PM

What else would I have to buy when im getting a suspension kit such as the ones you all have? What i mean is, do i have to get front control arms and bushings...and/or the rear mounts? If so which mounts should I get?

Adenosinebambam · 09-05-2006, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunklair

UUC Stage 4 - Sachs shocks and matched springs (more comfortable ride than H&R Cupkit IMHO), with UUC sways. Had my sways in for over a year, and with hard driving they still don't make any noise....for my money, the best set up this side of coilovers!!

I have the same setup.. I have had it for about 11,000 miles now, no noise, love how she handles. I haven't had any control arm issues either (knock on wood..)

Chris@AutoWerks · 09-05-2006, 03:02 PM

I have the TC Kline TrueMatch S/A Coilovers with Koni Yellow shocks. The springs rates are 450lb/on front and 500lb/in rear. I'm working towards TC Kline Camber Plates as well. The kit works well on smooth as well as bumpy surfaces, it's not too harsh. I have no bouncing problems either, which most people complain about with the Bilstein kits.

Chris@AutoWerks · 09-05-2006, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WilliamLD

What else would I have to buy when im getting a suspension kit such as the ones you all have? What i mean is, do i have to get front control arms and bushings...and/or the rear mounts? If so which mounts should I get?

The TC Kline S/A Coilover kit comes with RSMs and you can choose the spring rates that you want. The fronts increase in increments of 50lb/in and the rears in increments of 100lb/in. You can also lower the TC Klines more than the Bilstein kit, I'll get a picture of my car later. It's slammed.

kagno1013 · 09-05-2006, 03:14 PM

HR sports w/oem shocks and Rogue RSM's. Gonna hold out till next summer and put in Koni Adjustables.

here's how it looks now:

GarrettF · 09-05-2006, 10:11 PM

Bilstein Pss9's almost totally down with the shocks in the middle for the streets
Aftermarket Adjustable Sways

e46brat · 09-05-2006, 10:30 PM

Tein SS coilovers
Rogue Engineering RSM's

Dampening is set at 12 and rides just like stock.

coco savage · 09-05-2006, 10:43 PM

Ya i forgot.. i have Rogue RSM's as well

snewcrash · 09-05-2006, 10:49 PM

only uuc springs.

09-05-2006, 01:14 AM	#1
WilliamLD Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chambersburg, PA. Posts: 561 My Ride: 01' Bmw 330ci View My Garage	Whats ur suspension setup? Im in the process of buying a suspension kit for my car and like to hear some of what people have on their rides..I did a little searchin about some products and I think what I am going to try and do is have the bilstein pss and have TMS swaybars. Id like to get the UUC sways but ive heard they make alot of noise?? If there was a way to fix that Id like to get those. I highly doubt ill be doing any track days so thats why I wont be getting the pss9's but my car is pretty much my daily driver other than my bike, so id like to hear if this setup would be to stiff or harsh for everyday driving. I understand that it wont be like Oem and I do expect it to be a bit rough but i dont want something that is going to make my teeth chatter all the time i hit a bump. Let me know what u guys think, Thanks

09-05-2006, 10:53 AM	#2
Devious1 Invalid User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 10,801 My Ride: 330ci View My Garage	eibach coils @ lowest settings tms sways w/ adjustable endlinks the ride is GF approved. you shouldn't have a proble with the set up you're going with. __________________

09-05-2006, 11:05 AM	#3
jason 77 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 376 My Ride: 2001 330xi 5speed View My Garage	I have H&R sport springs and Koni adjustable shock/struts with the Rogue Engineering Rear Shock Mounts. No sway bar upgrade yet though __________________

09-05-2006, 01:04 PM	#4
Zchild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbia, Maryland Posts: 1,637 My Ride: 2000 BMW 3XXi ZSP View My Garage	I replaced my OEM Sports Package Suspension set-up with the Eibach Pro-System Kit with included new Sports Springs, Dampers, Shocks and Struts. I wanted a little harsher and stiffer feel that wasn't too uncomfortable for the street. Additionally I wanted to extremely lower my bimmer to decrease the body/tire gap and tighten up the cornering. The ride comfort is fantastic even over rough roads and the car corners at high speed like its on rails. The drop is one and half inches all the way around and looks pretty damn good if I to say so myself. Just my two and a half cents worth. Happy Motoring... __________________ V/R Zachary Pullins Sr. National Capital Chapter BMWCCA NCC Member Recognition Chairman NCC High Performance Driving School Registrar NCC Auto-X BOD Liaison DIY Senior Committee Coordinator 2006 E90 325Xi & 2000 E46 3XXi " Vision without resources is just hallucination"

09-05-2006, 01:07 PM	#5
DiscoStu Sienna Red Coupe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,616 My Ride: 335i View My Garage	H&R cupkit w/ M3 vert rear shock mounts. Love driving my car everyday __________________ -Gary

09-05-2006, 01:08 PM	#6
2000_328CI DK Jack Sparrow Join Date: May 2004 Location: Isla de Muerta \| DC/VA Posts: 28,493 My Ride: 328Ci \| Range Rover View My Garage	still on oem sport suspension... working on pss9s now __________________ Everything you need to know on muffler deletes : http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=745244 Back Up Camera for E46 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=ckrDiAClGgM Muffler Delete on E46 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofYhRq0T3eI

09-05-2006, 01:45 PM	#7
Spunklair Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 424 My Ride: '99 328i View My Garage	UUC Stage 4 - Sachs shocks and matched springs (more comfortable ride than H&R Cupkit IMHO), with UUC sways. Had my sways in for over a year, and with hard driving they still don't make any noise....for my money, the best set up this side of coilovers!! __________________ Sachs/UUC Stage 3 UUC Swaybarbarians UUC Viper CAI, UUC pulleys UUC v.3 clutch stop Potenza S-O3's DIY Z3 short shifter

09-05-2006, 01:47 PM	#8
phrozen06 NA V8 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Virginia, Kansas Posts: 7,146 My Ride: E46, E92 View My Garage	Tein SS __________________ People who say "It can not be done" should not interrupt those who are doing it.

09-05-2006, 01:54 PM	#10
KATO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California Posts: 159 My Ride: Blk 2000 328i 5speed View My Garage	Dinan Stage one. Rides a little firmer the OEM. The Dinan dropped my car a LOT lower than I expected...almost too low.

09-05-2006, 02:10 PM	#11
bim323imer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: OC Posts: 362 My Ride: slow e46 View My Garage	H&R Cup kit Eibach Sways 2 way adjustable Rides like a champ __________________

09-05-2006, 02:56 PM	#12
WilliamLD Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chambersburg, PA. Posts: 561 My Ride: 01' Bmw 330ci View My Garage	What else would I have to buy when im getting a suspension kit such as the ones you all have? What i mean is, do i have to get front control arms and bushings...and/or the rear mounts? If so which mounts should I get?

09-05-2006, 03:02 PM	#14
Chris@AutoWerks Past Site Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 1,665 My Ride: 1995 Avus Blue M3 View My Garage	I have the TC Kline TrueMatch S/A Coilovers with Koni Yellow shocks. The springs rates are 450lb/on front and 500lb/in rear. I'm working towards TC Kline Camber Plates as well. The kit works well on smooth as well as bumpy surfaces, it's not too harsh. I have no bouncing problems either, which most people complain about with the Bilstein kits.

09-05-2006, 03:14 PM	#16
kagno1013 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 481 My Ride: goes from A to B View My Garage	HR sports w/oem shocks and Rogue RSM's. Gonna hold out till next summer and put in Koni Adjustables. here's how it looks now: __________________ Car Domain My Space

09-05-2006, 10:11 PM	#17
GarrettF needs a new sig... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Manhattan, NY Posts: 4,703 My Ride: '02 330Ci View My Garage	Bilstein Pss9's almost totally down with the shocks in the middle for the streets Aftermarket Adjustable Sways __________________ [LEFT] CAR IS GONE

09-05-2006, 10:30 PM	#18
e46brat i <3 my e46 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 1,553 My Ride: 2001 330ci View My Garage	Tein SS coilovers Rogue Engineering RSM's Dampening is set at 12 and rides just like stock. __________________ Hamann/Euro-Spec/AA/Tein/Work Meister

09-05-2006, 10:49 PM	#20
snewcrash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: CT Posts: 859 My Ride: tiag 3er View My Garage	only uuc springs. __________________

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