Suspension Recommendation

[CmansX]

Hi, I have a 2002 4.4 w/ sport pkg.(non air) The problem is it is my wife's daily and the ride is just too harsh.

Would standard shocks\struts help?

[g300d]

I have not compared the sport vs not on the E53, but have in a few other BMW's.

Yes I think that would help a lot.

[CmansX]

Thank you. I normally love BMW's sport but this one really is harsh.

[g300d]

Anytime!

I agree, even in other BMW's, sport suspension can be a bit harsh, especially on rough roads.

We have the same suspension, I've given passing thought to that conversion as well actually.

I believe our swaybars are thicker as well, if you want to go all out on the conversion.

[admranger]

I have no idea if this is any good or not, but I love the ride of the Eibach Pro Kit springs on my E46M3 and E90M3. More comfortable than stock for a street ride, yet when the cornering gets energetic, the progressive rate nature of the springs kick in (higher rate w/more compression) and things stiffen right up to where you want it.

For $300 for springs and shocks (all 4!!!), this is a no brainer to me. I have no idea how they can make money on these... No affiliation w/vendor, etc.

http://www.autohance.com/eibach-2076...FVBlfgodF6kGdQ

[CmansX]

Wow! That is a ridiculously low price. I will check them out

Anybody ever purchased from them?

[Joshdub]

That's a crazy price. I'm selling a set of eibach springs for 200 in the classifieds!

[g300d]

Neat, I never knew Eibach had a kit like that, thanks for the heads up!

[CmansX]

That kit is apparently only for the 3.0. Bummer.

[g300d]

I had thought the OE sport struts were the same across the board...cross referencing realoem shows they arent. Sucks!

Maybe email Eibach to confirm? Some aftermarket suppliers design their kits to suitthe entire range.