coilovers on AWD 330xi?

smitty13 · Apr 10, 2012

Can you put coilovers on a 330xi awd? i have been trying to find some threads but havent found any..

Rickna · Apr 10, 2012

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ECSTuning · Apr 11, 2012

Rickna said:
Yes, you can. ........

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...ion/Coilovers/

Thanks for the shout out.

The FK Highsport (found HERE) is our most popular coilover for the Xi E46. They ride pretty firm but I haven't had anyone say they are too hard or uncomfortable. One of the reasons the Highsports are so popular is they simply go low... really really low while maintaining a decent ride.

Mark M · Apr 10, 2012

Yes, but there are not many to choose from. The two that come to mind are KW and H&R. I have the H&Rs and will tell you they are 'firm'. Trust me I am use to a firms suspension car, I also have an e30 M3 and an e46 M3 both with aftermarket suspensions. I have to say this H&R kit on the XI is the firmest of the three.

If I had it to do over again I'd opt for Eibach springs and Koni dampers. Seems from those on the XI forums that this setup gives a modest drop for appearance and retains a great comfortable ride.

As for the myth that lowering an XI will destroy the front axles. BS!!!! Mine has been lowered almost 50k miles and still on the same axles. What WILL happen, lowering the car flexes the inner axle boots more. The cheesy OEM boot clamps will loosen. If you don't catch this, it will puke its grease and then you will be out an axle. If you lower the car, install better inner boot clamps, preferably the screw type hose clamp.

smitty13 · Apr 11, 2012

really? i will have to check out those h&r's.. but i right now i have the eibach springs on it, i just want to go with the more lower look.. but yeah i have also read that it kills your front axels, but i was just gonna try it out and find out myslef! but sweet thanks for all the info man.

shotta0589 · Apr 12, 2012

show me a couple of pics of 325xi or 330xi with fk coilovers because the lowest i see it go is 45mm which is 1.7 inches ?

chaso · Apr 15, 2012

I'm all the way down in the rear and have 3 threads left in the front. About 4 inches from the center of the car to the ground.

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SLVRXI · Apr 13, 2012

I have the Tein type S springs on my XI, an it brought my wheel gap to about 1 1/2 inches with my stock 17 wheels an a 45 series tire. The ride is pretty good for a daily driver. But you'll have to get lower camber control arms for the rear or burn up a set of tires in a week or 2 depending on how often you drive.

shotta0589 · Apr 14, 2012

Hey do u have any pics

shotta0589 · Apr 14, 2012

Has any one put rokkor coilovers on a xi ?

coilovers on AWD 330xi?

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