Have Bilstein HD Shocks - Rear Spring Recommendations?

slyle · 06-20-2012, 08:09 PM

Just found out the rear springs have cracked. I don't want to buy OEMs to watch it happen again. I've already replaced all four shocks/struts in the car with Bilstein HD's. Just wondering if anyone with Bilstein HDs has replaced their rear springs and can recommend a brand? I'm open to replacing all four springs, which might not only be necessary but also cheaper than just replacing the rear springs with OEMs. Thanks in advance.

Kubica · 06-20-2012, 11:14 PM

Eibach springs for xi will be perfect.

SamDoe1 · 06-21-2012, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kubica

Eibach springs for xi will be perfect.

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Bobby330xi · 06-30-2012, 02:15 PM

Has anybody tried these springs?

http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-...n-suplex-06047

They also make a complete kit with mounts

http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-...plex-06164kit1

Chadrobb4 · 06-30-2012, 06:59 PM

Same issue here. New HDs front and rear. So no issues with Eibach springs? Will they lower the car?
Never really thought about lowering my xi, but the gap on the front is hideous....

325guy · 06-30-2012, 07:43 PM

I have the same setup. Bilstein hds with oem springs.

The gaps dont bother me and are really not something that is hideous

White_Knuckles · 07-01-2012, 02:29 AM

Eibach springs will lower the car. They also list the XI 325/330's "pro-kit" under a different part number. Something is specific to XI's. The fcpEuro site should list the exact XI part number crossed from the OEM number.

Kubica · 07-01-2012, 09:38 AM

The best all-around xi setup is:

-Bilstein HD struts for xi
-Bilstein shocks for e36 m3
-Eibach springs for xi

Koni struts/shocks for xi can also be used with eibach or oem springs. Eibach springs give a one inch drop. HnR springs will give a two inch drop, but a much harsher ride than eibach springs. If you want to use HnR springs, substitute Bilstein sport struts for xi from the list above. If you want to keep the oem springs, don't use the m3 shocks- use bilstein HD for xi all around (or Konis).

06-20-2012, 08:09 PM	#1
slyle Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pepperell, MA Posts: 8 My Ride: 2005 325xi View My Garage	Have Bilstein HD Shocks - Rear Spring Recommendations? Just found out the rear springs have cracked. I don't want to buy OEMs to watch it happen again. I've already replaced all four shocks/struts in the car with Bilstein HD's. Just wondering if anyone with Bilstein HDs has replaced their rear springs and can recommend a brand? I'm open to replacing all four springs, which might not only be necessary but also cheaper than just replacing the rear springs with OEMs. Thanks in advance.

07-01-2012, 02:29 AM	#7
White_Knuckles Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington (the state) Posts: 1,301 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	Eibach springs will lower the car. They also list the XI 325/330's "pro-kit" under a different part number. Something is specific to XI's. The fcpEuro site should list the exact XI part number crossed from the OEM number. __________________ Anything made can be made Better

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06-20-2012, 11:14 PM	#2
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,907 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	Eibach springs for xi will be perfect.

06-30-2012, 02:15 PM	#4
Bobby330xi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 244 My Ride: '02 330 XI Auto View My Garage	Has anybody tried these springs? http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-...n-suplex-06047 They also make a complete kit with mounts http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-...plex-06164kit1

06-30-2012, 06:59 PM	#5
Chadrobb4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 39 My Ride: 2003 BMW 325xi View My Garage	Same issue here. New HDs front and rear. So no issues with Eibach springs? Will they lower the car? Never really thought about lowering my xi, but the gap on the front is hideous....

06-30-2012, 07:43 PM	#6
325guy Banned User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: manhattan, new york Posts: 215 My Ride: 2003 325i stick View My Garage	I have the same setup. Bilstein hds with oem springs. The gaps dont bother me and are really not something that is hideous

07-01-2012, 09:38 AM	#8
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,907 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	The best all-around xi setup is: -Bilstein HD struts for xi -Bilstein shocks for e36 m3 -Eibach springs for xi Koni struts/shocks for xi can also be used with eibach or oem springs. Eibach springs give a one inch drop. HnR springs will give a two inch drop, but a much harsher ride than eibach springs. If you want to use HnR springs, substitute Bilstein sport struts for xi from the list above. If you want to keep the oem springs, don't use the m3 shocks- use bilstein HD for xi all around (or Konis).