Going back from PSS9s - whats needed?

michaelgvh · 02-10-2011, 11:26 AM

Noob here!
When I bought a 2002 330i, it came with PSS9s on it and 3 of the 4 are now leaking. (Bilstein will reman. them for $125 each, plus 2-way shipping and my car on jacks for 2 weeks)

I'm thinking about going back to a more stock setup. I don't track or autoX so I really don't need adjustability.
M3?
ZHP?

What parts might I need that might have been removed when the Coilovers were installed?

A little research shows that M3 isn't a direct bolt-on, but will work?

Any help is appreciated.

FTWeisse · 02-10-2011, 11:35 AM

I've got a set of used pss9s that I'll sell you - they've got 20,000 miles on them. The fronts are a bit corroded because of road salt, but can be cleaned up. Otherwise, they are perfectly functional. Also, I'll throw in some Vorshlag camber plates.

Let me know VIA pm if you're interested.

michaelgvh · 02-10-2011, 08:09 PM

Thanks, but I think PSS9s are too harsh for Maine anyway. I think I can get the car more to my liking with something less aggressive and save some money as well.

mdsonicTT · 02-10-2011, 08:26 PM

believe pss9s can be adjusted (height/dampening) -- can be set smooth as stock or above.

worth it to have new shocks/struts as they can wear fairly quickly.

michaelgvh · 02-10-2011, 08:31 PM

They absolutely can be adjusted. I'm pretty sure that the highest setting is still a bunch lower than stock. I think it's lower than stock Sport Package as well. My got says ZHP would be about what I want, but I'm not sure yet.

mdsonicTT · 02-12-2011, 09:52 AM

pss9s in order are better than any OE setup -- some setups can actually be adjusted higher than stock.

unsure of pss9s adj. specs

02-10-2011, 11:26 AM	#1
michaelgvh Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 211 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	Going back from PSS9s - whats needed? Noob here! When I bought a 2002 330i, it came with PSS9s on it and 3 of the 4 are now leaking. (Bilstein will reman. them for $125 each, plus 2-way shipping and my car on jacks for 2 weeks) I'm thinking about going back to a more stock setup. I don't track or autoX so I really don't need adjustability. M3? ZHP? What parts might I need that might have been removed when the Coilovers were installed? A little research shows that M3 isn't a direct bolt-on, but will work? Any help is appreciated.

02-10-2011, 11:35 AM	#2
FTWeisse Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michelle Ryan's Feet Posts: 2,879 My Ride: has no hip-hop rimz View My Garage	I've got a set of used pss9s that I'll sell you - they've got 20,000 miles on them. The fronts are a bit corroded because of road salt, but can be cleaned up. Otherwise, they are perfectly functional. Also, I'll throw in some Vorshlag camber plates. Let me know VIA pm if you're interested. __________________ *JEREMY DAVID LEONARD SMITH (1987-2008)*

02-10-2011, 08:26 PM	#4
mdsonicTT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 317 My Ride: 3rd gear View My Garage	believe pss9s can be adjusted (height/dampening) -- can be set smooth as stock or above. worth it to have new shocks/struts as they can wear fairly quickly. Last edited by mdsonicTT; 02-10-2011 at 08:31 PM.

02-12-2011, 09:52 AM	#6
mdsonicTT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 317 My Ride: 3rd gear View My Garage	pss9s in order are better than any OE setup -- some setups can actually be adjusted higher than stock. unsure of pss9s adj. specs Last edited by mdsonicTT; 02-12-2011 at 01:17 PM.

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02-10-2011, 08:09 PM	#3
michaelgvh Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 211 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	Thanks, but I think PSS9s are too harsh for Maine anyway. I think I can get the car more to my liking with something less aggressive and save some money as well.

02-10-2011, 08:31 PM	#5
michaelgvh Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 211 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	They absolutely can be adjusted. I'm pretty sure that the highest setting is still a bunch lower than stock. I think it's lower than stock Sport Package as well. My got says ZHP would be about what I want, but I'm not sure yet.