Suspension Recommendations?

grapesmc · 02-25-2018, 09:40 PM

Hey everyone. Could use some group expertise.

We've got a CPO 2014 X5 35i M Sport. Standard suspension is starting to feel a bit worn after 40k miles on LA roads.

Looking for recommendations on suspension that will feel stock in terms of handling the shit roads, but a little tighter at higher speeds. Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks.

Rob

Jaymax85 · 02-25-2018, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by grapesmc

Hey everyone. Could use some group expertise.

We've got a CPO 2014 X5 35i M Sport. Standard suspension is starting to feel a bit worn after 40k miles on LA roads.

Looking for recommendations on suspension that will feel stock in terms of handling the shit roads, but a little tighter at higher speeds. Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks.

Rob

I know Bilstein makes b6 dampeners and was wondering how a pairing with eibach pro springs would be

Violator · 02-25-2018, 10:15 PM

Buy this for a smoking deal and enjoy the refined ride!
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1467130

03redtypes · 02-25-2018, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

Buy this for a smoking deal and enjoy the refined ride!
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1467130

He said he had standard suspension...blah. Maybe he might just have rear air and doesn’t know?!?!

if so OP pm me.

03redtypes · 02-25-2018, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

Buy this for a smoking deal and enjoy the refined ride!
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1467130

Thanks for sharing my post though! Much appreciated! You’re the true winner here!

Violator · 02-25-2018, 11:08 PM

True, I wasn’t sure what he meant by ‘standard suspension’. I assumed he meant no Adaptive M or DHP.
Hopefully he has the rear air and you both can win.
Good luck!

r33_RGSport · 02-25-2018, 11:18 PM

@grapesmc , best of the best would be KW V3 coilover.
I got them in stock.
Call me up tomorrow to discuss it some more.

sandwi54 · 02-26-2018, 12:25 AM

I have KW V3 in my F15. Definitely the best suspension I've ever had.

Sedoy · 02-26-2018, 07:12 AM

Off topic but how does KW V3 coils preform vs. stock DHP suspension? Is the ride quality significantly worst?

r33_RGSport · 02-26-2018, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Sedoy

Off topic but how does KW V3 coils preform vs. stock DHP suspension? Is the ride quality significantly worst?

I would say the ride quality is up to par.
The only advantage, you can adjust the ride height as you wanted.
Only during cornering wouldn't be the same since DHP have active sway bar.

menelaos · 02-27-2018, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 03redtypes

Thanks for sharing my post though! Much appreciated! You’re the true winner here!

Isn't the air suspension about adding a couple of relatively cheap parts... Or there's more involved?

F15GorDe · 02-28-2018, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sedoy

Off topic but how does KW V3 coils preform vs. stock DHP suspension? Is the ride quality significantly worst?

I have the DHP. Agree with Ben that the active sway bar is what makes DHP just that much better than the alternate setups.

For the OP a setup from Ben would work the best for him.

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