Silver Neomax Coilovers or Eibach springs?

[vin3]

Hi guys,

Been searching the forum but not much info on the Silver Neomax Coilovers.

Im looking to lower my x6 (standard suspension) on either Eibach springs w/ b6s front and rear. Or get the Silver Neomax Coilovers with Swift springs 14k front and 16k rear.

My goal is to achieve being low and still have good ride comfort. From what I read, the Eibach are great for comfort, but only provide an 1" drop. The Silver Neomax Coilovers from one thread here has been good reviews, especially compared to the BC Racing Coils, which ive heard only negative reviews in terms of comfort.

Looking for any feedback from anyone that is running Silver Neomax Coilovers in terms of comfort. I am wondering if they will be more jarring than just running the Eibachs with b6s. I live in LA and have a kid, so would like to be comfy but still low with steez. V3 are out of budget.

Thanks for feedback

[tfunk88]

I’m running Eibach and B6’s on my 2016 50i. It’s much better than stock, but it definitely would look better a bit lower. Honestly if I were you I’d save up and wait until you could get KW V3 setup if you want to go lower than Eibach does.

Both pics are with the Eibach springs

[Ascotgrun]

Did you get a noticeable drop with the Eibachs?. I didn't get any lower in the front and maybe .5" in the rear.

[tfunk88]

Yep, around an inch in the front and .6” or so rear.

Here’s before and after

[shimmy23]

you mentioned that your goal is to "achieve being low." That will only be accomplished with a coilover or HAS so you can dial in the height. The eibach springs will not get you lower, rather "lower" than stock. if you want to go low, don't waste your $$ or time on anything other than the KW V3s.

[Ascotgrun]

Originally Posted by tfunk88

Yep, around an inch in the front and .6” or so rear.

Here’s before and after

I guess my stock front springs had already sagged. The Eibachs springs were noticeable shorter than stock, but thicker gauge steel. Oh well, a waste of time and money. I'm not shelling out for coilovers.

[tfunk88]

Hmm…that’s odd, I did mine at 107k miles and still noticed the difference right away.

Here’s before and after

[vin3]

Hers my current set up:

295/30/22 front (10.5)
335/25/22 rear (12)

It looks like a dune buggy right now haha. Im considering going with the H&R springs route instead of Eibach, since it'll give me more of a drop. Hows the ride difference between Ebiach and H&R? I hear the H&R do not ride well, but have not heard to much feedback from x6 owners

[vin3]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

you mentioned that your goal is to "achieve being low." That will only be accomplished with a coilover or HAS so you can dial in the height. The eibach springs will not get you lower, rather "lower" than stock. if you want to go low, don't waste your $$ or time on anything other than the KW V3s.

Ya saving up for the KW is the best bet. Have you ran H&R springs? Considering this options over the Eibach

[vin3]

Originally Posted by tfunk88

Yep, around an inch in the front and .6” or so rear.

Here’s before and after

Looks good! I think with stock wheels the Eibachs look great. Im running low profile 22s, so feel the Eibach's won't look flush

[SD35D]

I have silvers regular version (not the superlow) upfront and air ride in the back. I am very satisfied with the ride quality and it's not fully maxed out on the lowest setting. It can go close to a half inch lower.

[vin3]

Originally Posted by SD35D

I have silvers regular version (not the superlow) upfront and air ride in the back. I am very satisfied with the ride quality and it's not fully maxed out on the lowest setting. It can go close to a half inch lower.

The stance looks so good! Hows the ride quality on uneven roads compared to stock? Also, did it improve handling?

[jiggz]

If you do some searching on this forum you'll find quite a few threads regarding H&R, ACS, Eibach, etc. springs.

The common theme/feedback with H&R is the ride sucks. They will get you lower than Eibach, but with a compromised ride quality. So unless you want to live with that, it sounds like coilovers might be in your future since you want to go low.

[vin3]

Originally Posted by jiggz

If you do some searching on this forum you'll find quite a few threads regarding H&R, ACS, Eibach, etc. springs.

The common theme/feedback with H&R is the ride sucks. They will get you lower than Eibach, but with a compromised ride quality. So unless you want to live with that, it sounds like coilovers might be in your future since you want to go low.

Ya looks like it. Im most likely will opt for the Silvers with Swifts. Will update how it goes

[shimmy23]

Ya saving up for the KW is the best bet. Have you ran H&R springs? Considering this options over the Eibach

From what i've read and after speaking to a popular forum vendor, the H&R springs leave a lot to be desired. An X6 will ride like an X5. Same suspensions.

Here's mine on Dinans. 50i here!

[vin3]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

Ya saving up for the KW is the best bet. Have you ran H&R springs? Considering this options over the Eibach

From what i've read and after speaking to a popular forum vendor, the H&R springs leave a lot to be desired. An X6 will ride like an X5. Same suspensions.

Here's mine on Dinans. 50i here!

Ride looks good! I have not ran the H&R. I will most likely get the Silvers

[zero2sixtyZ]

I have the H&Rs on Bilsteins. Ride is good, handling is great. My other car is low and on coilovers, to put my concept of comfort in perspective.

Does anyone have the spring rates of the various options to compare?

Best side shot I have of the H&Rs:

[shimmy23]

zero2sixtyZ I like the debadged side! i might have to do that. car looks clean

[vin3]

Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

I have the H&Rs on Bilsteins. Ride is good, handling is great. My other car is low and on coilovers, to put my concept of comfort in perspective.

Does anyone have the spring rates of the various options to compare?

Best side shot I have of the H&Rs:

Looks clean ! What tires sizes are you running here?

[zero2sixtyZ]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

zero2sixtyZ I like the debadged side! i might have to do that. car looks clean

Originally Posted by vin3

Looks clean ! What tires sizes are you running here?

Thank you both. Debadged side is the way to go.

Stock tire sizes on the 469Ms. 275/40-20 F, 315/35-20 R PS A/S3s in the shot, since then swapped to PS A/S4s.

[vin3]

Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

I have the H&Rs on Bilsteins. Ride is good, handling is great. My other car is low and on coilovers, to put my concept of comfort in perspective.

Does anyone have the spring rates of the various options to compare?

Best side shot I have of the H&Rs:

Ride looks good. What wheels and tire size are you running?

[vin3]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

Ya saving up for the KW is the best bet. Have you ran H&R springs? Considering this options over the Eibach

From what i've read and after speaking to a popular forum vendor, the H&R springs leave a lot to be desired. An X6 will ride like an X5. Same suspensions.

Here's mine on Dinans. 50i here!

What’s the wheel and tire size you’re running on the x5?