[Chowbow]

Originally Posted by Mike/AWE

If anyone needs any Bilstein or has any questions about their products please PM me, I'd be happy to help!

Mike,

So do you guys have the Bilstein PSS coilovers for xDrives yet? Looking for a set for our F31. If the rear weight is an issue I believe we can figure out an alternative rear spring with higher rates if needed.

[Josh/AWE]

Originally Posted by Chowbow

Mike,

So do you guys have the Bilstein PSS coilovers for xDrives yet? Looking for a set for our F31. If the rear weight is an issue I believe we can figure out an alternative rear spring with higher rates if needed.

PMing you now.

[overkill1125]

Originally Posted by LastFrontierBimmer

I just had the Bilstein B8s installed yesterday (front struts and rear shocks). I already had the H&R Sport Springs, but the car was over-sprung and underdamped with the stock shocks & struts. This caused a bouncy, bumpy ride with the front end crashing on abrupt dips and bumps. It was unpleasant and felt "cheap." With the Bilstein B8s, all now seems to be as it should. I consider the ride a significant improvement over stock xDrive suspension. It is firm and composed over smooth road, bumps, and even the frost-heaved pavement we have here in Alaska. It stays flat in the corners including some spirited play in roundabouts last night, where I pushed her hard enough in sport mode that the nanny features were kicking in. Overall it seems to be riding like a sport coupe that is my daily driver ought to. I'm very pleased thus far - I feel like it's back to riding like a high quality new German car, with firm commanding ride, excellent handling, and much composure. Mind you, I haven't hit any (more) terrible potholes or such (yet), so the verdict is still out on how it deals with adverse conditions. Bottom line - I'm very pleased. I was concerned that if this "experiment" failed, then I would pay to revert back to full stock xDrive suspension. I will not be doing that. BTW, the "stance" is excellent too.

When they installed the bilstein b8 with H&r sport, did they keep the original bumpstop or did they remove it?

[LastFrontierBimmer]

Originally Posted by overkill1125

When they installed the bilstein b8 with H&r sport, did they keep the original bumpstop or did they remove it?

I had them use the OEM bump stops.

[mike@x-ph.com]

We got some more bilstein parts in stock
Will be getting another shipment in a week or 2

[Shazsta]

Finally got around to working on the car. I just finished putting them on my 335 xDrive w/ H&R sport springs. Ride is firm but not too harsh. Should I have cut the rear bump stops though? I can't tell if it's too firm in the rear because I never ride back there. Way better than the stock xDrive suspension.

[overkill1125]

Originally Posted by Shazsta

Finally got around to working on the car. I just finished putting them on my 335 xDrive w/ H&R sport springs. Ride is firm but not too harsh. Should I have cut the rear bump stops though? I can't tell if it's too firm in the rear because I never ride back there. Way better than the stock xDrive suspension.

Firm but borderline uncomfortable? I assume it's not bouncy but does it hit hard on bumps?

[Shazsta]

Originally Posted by overkill1125

Firm but borderline uncomfortable? I assume it's not bouncy but does it hit hard on bumps?

I don't think it's uncomfortable. Depending on speed it can hit hard. I think it will get softer over time.

[Disciple7]

Now I'm trying to decide between B14 and B16 (says coming soon), honestly don't think I would be adjusting that often, I kinda trust Bilstein to have it dialed in correctly.