Dilemma : springs & ARB or LSD, which ?

Jules59 · 12-19-2013, 01:10 PM

I can't decide whether to give my remapped MSport 330D E91 a present from Santa.
The effects are very different obviously but if you had to make a choice would you go for a Birds LSD or a set of Eibach springs and ARBs?
The LSD is a lot more expensive. I could install the springs & ARBs myself and then go for a KDS setup.

telewebby · 12-19-2013, 04:05 PM

Springs and ARBs. Rear arb can be a bit of pain to change without a ramp

Alex

gangzoom · 12-20-2013, 12:52 AM

Rear Antiroll bar involves dropping rear subframe. I found upgrading the dampers/springs made a bigger difference to the car compared to just having the LSD done.

Jules59 · 12-20-2013, 06:02 PM

Looks like springs and arbs then. cheers .

parapaul · 12-26-2013, 06:15 AM

Are ARBs really a DIY job? I did my own springs and dampers, and I do my own servicing, but the thought of dropping the subframe is a bit daunting...

Edit: AND is it worth changing the subframe bushes while it's dropped? Or does that need specialist kit?

acerboo · 12-26-2013, 07:05 AM

front arb is fairly easy but rear I would leave to a garage I think its about 2 hours work

12-19-2013, 01:10 PM	#1
Jules59 Lieutenant 57 Rep 540 Posts Drives: Still searching ... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wilds of Warwickshire iTrader: (0)	Dilemma : springs & ARB or LSD, which ? I can't decide whether to give my remapped MSport 330D E91 a present from Santa. The effects are very different obviously but if you had to make a choice would you go for a Birds LSD or a set of Eibach springs and ARBs? The LSD is a lot more expensive. I could install the springs & ARBs myself and then go for a KDS setup. __________________ Jules
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12-19-2013, 04:05 PM	#2
telewebby Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: lowandslow320i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: warwickshire iTrader: (0)	Springs and ARBs. Rear arb can be a bit of pain to change without a ramp Alex
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12-20-2013, 12:52 AM	#3
gangzoom Brigadier General 1718 Rep 3,301 Posts Drives: E90 335i M sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leicester iTrader: (1)	Rear Antiroll bar involves dropping rear subframe. I found upgrading the dampers/springs made a bigger difference to the car compared to just having the LSD done.
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Jules59 Lieutenant 57 Rep 540 Posts Drives: Still searching ... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wilds of Warwickshire iTrader: (0)	Looks like springs and arbs then. cheers . __________________ Jules
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12-26-2013, 06:15 AM	#5
parapaul Colonel 118 Rep 2,216 Posts Drives: E91 330d M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stoke on Trent iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E91 330D MSport [0.00]	Are ARBs really a DIY job? I did my own springs and dampers, and I do my own servicing, but the thought of dropping the subframe is a bit daunting... Edit: AND is it worth changing the subframe bushes while it's dropped? Or does that need specialist kit? __________________ Just how many Yorkshire sheep can you fit inside one exhaust?
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acerboo Brigadier General 181 Rep 3,923 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	front arb is fairly easy but rear I would leave to a garage I think its about 2 hours work
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