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Z4 E85 2006 3.0SI with M Sports Suspension - Koni vs Bilstein
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Z4 E85 2006 3.0SI with M Sports Suspension - Koni vs Bilstein
Hi all - I just picked this car up yesterday knowing it needs new struts and shocks. My wife will be the 50% driver so I am looking for a suspension refresh that offer the most compliant possible rise given the nature of it having the M Sport set-up.
Aside from OEM's which are not candidates, the only two options I have found are Bilstein B6's and Koni Sports(yellow). The input I have received is that the Koni Sports, being adjustable, can be dialed in to be a bit softer than the non-adjustable Bilstein's.
Does anyone have experience and/or feedback on this?
Much appreciated - Z4 newbie:)
Aside from OEM's which are not candidates, the only two options I have found are Bilstein B6's and Koni Sports(yellow). The input I have received is that the Koni Sports, being adjustable, can be dialed in to be a bit softer than the non-adjustable Bilstein's.
Does anyone have experience and/or feedback on this?
Much appreciated - Z4 newbie:)
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Z4 E89 2006 with M Sports Suspension - Koni vs Bilstein
Hello if it’s a 2006 car then it can only an E85 or E86?
Which model as ride height (AFAIK) varies by model?
Would help folks if you describe your current or intended wheel/tyre combo as well?
Which model as ride height (AFAIK) varies by model?
Would help folks if you describe your current or intended wheel/tyre combo as well?
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Z4 E89 2006 with M Sports Suspension - Koni vs Bilstein
Welcome aboard.
Are you two related??
The quickest and easiest way to get some idea of what we're talking about is through a few pictures of your new Z.
Are you two related??
The quickest and easiest way to get some idea of what we're talking about is through a few pictures of your new Z.
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Z4 E89 2006 with M Sports Suspension - Koni vs Bilstein
My bad. It is an e85!!
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Z4 E85 2006 with M Sports Suspension - Koni vs Bilstein
Not related as far as I know but …?
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Z4 E85 2006 with M Sports Suspension - Koni vs Bilstein
I can’t comment on the bilstein shocks but I have koni shocks all round with eibach springs and have found them to be excellent. On a recent run out with some other forum members I went down a country road I’d normally avoid as it’s very bumpy. The car rode so much better than any of my previous zeds,I was very impressed.
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Z4 E85 2006 3.0SI with M Sports Suspension - Koni vs Bilstein
Thinking H&S progressive springs with Koni Sports? Could be convinced to go Bilstein or to another spring?
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My grandfather was from Ukraine:)
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Dave - can you tell me which Eibach springs you have and whether your Z came with the Msport suspension or not? Thx - HarveyDave1971 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:44 pm I can’t comment on the bilstein shocks but I have koni shocks all round with eibach springs and have found them to be excellent. On a recent run out with some other forum members I went down a country road I’d normally avoid as it’s very bumpy. The car rode so much better than any of my previous zeds,I was very impressed.
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Z4 E85 2006 3.0SI with M Sports Suspension - Koni vs Bilstein
No I have not. You?
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Z4 E85 2006 3.0SI with M Sports Suspension - Koni vs Bilstein
Sachs non-m sport springs and B4 shocks is an option.
Or get coilovers, set high and soft.
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