Time to change suspension for E60

[stektan]

Hi,

Just came back from a trip to Malaysia and realised that I need to change my suspension. Had 3 passengers + me and could feel the painful spring screeches over road humps and holes. Anyone knows if the Koni FSD are good investments? I just wanna change the suspension and keep the original springs. Might even consider original suspension if price difference is too high. Any suggestions bros?

 

[wt_know]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

koni is good. can check out Blistein B6/B8 too

 

[wolf73]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

Hi,

Just came back from a trip to Malaysia and realised that I need to change my suspension. Had 3 passengers + me and could feel the painful spring screeches over road humps and holes. Anyone knows if the Koni FSD are good investments? I just wanna change the suspension and keep the original springs. Might even consider original suspension if price difference is too high. Any suggestions bros?

Have you considered KW street comfort? Quite a good investment.

 

[ac323]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

Hi,

Just came back from a trip to Malaysia and realised that I need to change my suspension. Had 3 passengers + me and could feel the painful spring screeches over road humps and holes. Anyone knows if the Koni FSD are good investments? I just wanna change the suspension and keep the original springs. Might even consider original suspension if price difference is too high. Any suggestions bros?

Koni FSD is good.............




cheers

 

[stektan]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

Ok thanks bros...just want a suspension that will hopefully last the rest of life for the car (2 -3 years). The last time I changed to coil-overs for my previous car, had to change every 1 - 1.5 years! Didn;t know change to aftermarket can be so painful one!

 

[wolf73]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

Ok thanks bros...just want a suspension that will hopefully last the rest of life for the car (2 -3 years). The last time I changed to coil-overs for my previous car, had to change every 1 - 1.5 years! Didn;t know change to aftermarket can be so painful one!

what was the issues you faced? Care to share?

 

[wt_know]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

most probably wear and tear ba. if the car is often full load and travel through bumpy roads (again often), it gives a lot of stress to the coilover. coilover got taiwan/japan/usa/europe made, entry/medium/high level, so various life-span lor.

what was the issues you faced? Care to share?

 

[wolf73]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

most probably wear and tear ba. if the car is often full load and travel through bumpy roads (again often), it gives a lot of stress to the coilover. coilover got taiwan/japan/usa/europe made, entry/medium/high level, so various life-span lor.

OK thanks wt_know. I understand now. :thinking:

1-1 1/2 year life span is way too low. Probably is the make and quality + other factors.

 

[stektan]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

Yes, i thought coilover is meant to last 3-5 years at least but my old car, I installed a fully adjustable (height and damper) coilover and I had creaking problems after 1 year. Change some parts on the coilover and within a year later, problems came back. This time, the workshop recommended changing to brand new coilovers - was so pissed off but I changed my car shortly after that.

 

[wolf73]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

Yes, i thought coilover is meant to last 3-5 years at least but my old car, I installed a fully adjustable (height and damper) coilover and I had creaking problems after 1 year. Change some parts on the coilover and within a year later, problems came back. This time, the workshop recommended changing to brand new coilovers - was so pissed off but I changed my car shortly after that.

May i know what brand coilover was used by you?

 

[ac323]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

Yes, i thought coilover is meant to last 3-5 years at least but my old car, I installed a fully adjustable (height and damper) coilover and I had creaking problems after 1 year. Change some parts on the coilover and within a year later, problems came back. This time, the workshop recommended changing to brand new coilovers - was so pissed off but I changed my car shortly after that.

Hopefully is not KW or Bilstein coils......







cheers

 

[Ahbengdriver]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

You should try AST suspension, best in Europe USA SG and JB.

 

[stektan]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

May i know what brand coilover was used by you?

Was using a brand called D2 but that was for my previous ride... same price as Koni but sucks...

 

[stektan]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

You should try AST suspension, best in Europe USA SG and JB.

Bumped into Mike and he highly recommended KW street comfort. Any bros here using those? It's a coilover right?

 

[wolf73]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

Bumped into Mike and he highly recommended KW street comfort. Any bros here using those? It's a coilover right?

I'm using KW street comfort...serving me well for at least 3 weeks :woottt:.... Check with wilman... good price as compared i asked around the workshops.

yes, coilover.

 

[stektan]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

I'm using KW street comfort...serving me well for at least 3 weeks :woottt:.... Check with wilman... good price as compared i asked around the workshops.

yes, coilover.

Yes, just realised so many threads on these coilover...do you find it harder than the standard suspension? Also, does it lower the ride too much? Used to like low rides but after so many encounters with humps and rear curbs, scared already!! Can also PM me the price you got?

 

[wolf73]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

Yes, just realised so many threads on these coilover...do you find it harder than the standard suspension? Also, does it lower the ride too much? Used to like low rides but after so many encounters with humps and rear curbs, scared already!! Can also PM me the price you got?

Yes slightly harder but can be adjusted for softer ride.

I have no issues with humps and curbs as i did not lower to the max. i lowered to a comfort level.
was not bad an investment i did for my ride.

 

[E92-Lighting]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

Coilovers, you wont regret it and you get the choice to change your height at anytime

 

[wolf73]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

Coilovers, you wont regret it and you get the choice to change your height at anytime

Agree

 

[wilman2772]

Re: Time to change suspension for E60

Was using a brand called D2 but that was for my previous ride... same price as Koni but sucks...

KW Street Comfort is the way to go!!!

Contact me to order a set, you won't regret!


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