Alternative to B6's

Solidjake · 10-11-2018, 02:39 PM

Since they are pretty much on backorder for eternity, any good alternative to the B6's? I was thinking about say screw it and get B4's for my Msport suspension.

Spitfire007 · 10-11-2018, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Solidjake

Since they are pretty much on backorder for eternity, any good alternative to the B6's? I was thinking about say screw it and get B4's for my Msport suspension.

I've had B6s now for almost 4 years.
Car rides HARD, no two ways about it. Not comfortable, especially not for family.
With a stock sport suspension, which mine has, is go with B4s next time.

Solidjake · 10-13-2018, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire007

I've had B6s now for almost 4 years.
Car rides HARD, no two ways about it. Not comfortable, especially not for family.
With a stock sport suspension, which mine has, is go with B4s next time.

Appreciate it dude, thanks. Yea I think I will get the B4's that are specific for the sport suspension. Plus they are easier to source than the B6's

Spitfire007 · 10-14-2018, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Solidjake

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Originally Posted by Spitfire007

I've had B6s now for almost 4 years.
Car rides HARD, no two ways about it. Not comfortable, especially not for family.
With a stock sport suspension, which mine has, is go with B4s next time.

Appreciate it dude, thanks. Yea I think I will get the B4's that are specific for the sport suspension. Plus they are easier to source than the B6's

Just to be clear, the B6 are great, but are designed to work best at high speeds. So over 60mph on rough road or highway and the car is steady and composed.
Low speed around town is not punishing, but tedious after a while. Makes you tired of driving. Something a little more low-speed compliant would be best

Solidjake · 10-14-2018, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire007

Just to be clear, the B6 are great, but are designed to work best at high speeds. So over 60mph on rough road or highway and the car is steady and composed.
Low speed around town is not punishing, but tedious after a while. Makes you tired of driving. Something a little more low-speed compliant would be best

I do a lot of highway when I do drive out but I'll be doing some more city driving starting next year so I'd prefer that comfort. Thanks again

busterifle · 10-14-2018, 08:19 PM

I just bought some Koni red's (Special Actives) for my front, i'm gonna install them tomorrow. I'll let ya know how they go!

It's an awkward setup though, I have B8's in the rear and Koni's in the front ._.

GeorgeF31 · 10-15-2018, 12:03 AM

I have Koni Special Active (formerly FSD) and love them. Perfect improvement over the way too soft stock xDrive suspension while maintaining in-town and highway comfort.

busterifle · 10-15-2018, 04:07 AM

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I have Koni Special Active (formerly FSD) and love them. Perfect improvement over the way too soft stock xDrive suspension while maintaining in-town and highway comfort.

Would it be a bigger difference if i'm on RWD? As in performance wise?

GeorgeF31 · 10-16-2018, 11:28 PM

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I have Koni Special Active (formerly FSD) and love them. Perfect improvement over the way too soft stock xDrive suspension while maintaining in-town and highway comfort.

Would it be a bigger difference if i'm on RWD? As in performance wise?

Depends on whether you have the M Sport suspension or not. With RWD cars, I believe you can use aftermarket springs but on mine they definitely said no to lowering.

The Koni website has the part:

http://www.koni.com/en-US/Cars/Products/Catalog/

Or you can email them. They're very helpful and prompt with replies.

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busterifle Private 11 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 328i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I just bought some Koni red's (Special Actives) for my front, i'm gonna install them tomorrow. I'll let ya know how they go! It's an awkward setup though, I have B8's in the rear and Koni's in the front ._.
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GeorgeF31 Private 47 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2017 330i xDrive M Sport Wagon Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	I have Koni Special Active (formerly FSD) and love them. Perfect improvement over the way too soft stock xDrive suspension while maintaining in-town and highway comfort.
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