Req help from XI/XIT owners with aftermarket suspensions.

Shred Sled · 05-14-2010, 11:22 PM

Could XI/XIT owners with aftermarket suspension let me know (or take a pitcure showing) how much travel they have between the top of their front strut bumpstop and their upper spring mount?

Also what strut/spring combo you have (i.e. Bilstein/H&R, Koni/Eibach, etc.)?

Thanks.

Shred Sled · 05-28-2010, 10:22 PM

Bump...any help out there?

xi_chee · 05-28-2010, 11:38 PM

i dont recall but my bumopstops are cut .75 inch shorter, im on h&r sport with stock shocks btw...not sure if that will help...

Bimmer Dude Xi · 05-29-2010, 08:32 AM

I never thought cutting my bump stops shorter before i did the install

to myself

MileHiXi · 05-29-2010, 09:08 AM

Well i'm not quite sure I understand your questions because my bump stop actually sits right up by the mount, so the space is actually between the strut and the stop. That said, I also cut an inch or more off my OE bump stop. I'm not sure what the total distance is between the two, and that space will expand and contract when the car is lifted in the air or on the ground.

Shred Sled · 06-11-2010, 08:05 PM

Thanks for the replies. Been away on business for a week.
Basically, my bumpstop is sandwiched between the upper spring pocket (#9) and the lower spring perch (not pictured), so there's no space above or below the bumpstop.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...08&hg=31&fg=10

05-14-2010, 11:22 PM	#1
Shred Sled Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 365 My Ride: 2004 325xit View My Garage	Req help from XI/XIT owners with aftermarket suspensions. Could XI/XIT owners with aftermarket suspension let me know (or take a pitcure showing) how much travel they have between the top of their front strut bumpstop and their upper spring mount? Also what strut/spring combo you have (i.e. Bilstein/H&R, Koni/Eibach, etc.)? Thanks.

05-28-2010, 11:38 PM	#3
xi_chee Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: st paul, minnesota Posts: 728 My Ride: ///M3 SMG View My Garage	i dont recall but my bumopstops are cut .75 inch shorter, im on h&r sport with stock shocks btw...not sure if that will help... __________________ 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

05-29-2010, 08:32 AM	#4
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 never thought cutting my bump stops shorter before i did the install to myself __________________ \|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\|

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05-28-2010, 10:22 PM	#2
Shred Sled Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 365 My Ride: 2004 325xit View My Garage	Bump...any help out there?

05-29-2010, 09:08 AM	#5
MileHiXi Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 884 My Ride: '02 330xi View My Garage	Well i'm not quite sure I understand your questions because my bump stop actually sits right up by the mount, so the space is actually between the strut and the stop. That said, I also cut an inch or more off my OE bump stop. I'm not sure what the total distance is between the two, and that space will expand and contract when the car is lifted in the air or on the ground.

06-11-2010, 08:05 PM	#6
Shred Sled Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 365 My Ride: 2004 325xit View My Garage	Thanks for the replies. Been away on business for a week. Basically, my bumpstop is sandwiched between the upper spring pocket (#9) and the lower spring perch (not pictured), so there's no space above or below the bumpstop. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...08&hg=31&fg=10