Eibach w/ e36 bumpstops and shaved guide supports right for me?

Black Gold · 12-15-2011, 06:41 PM

Hey guys,

I am an e90 owner, and my car does not have EDC. I love the suspension of the m3, but my main qualms are two. The car sits too high stock, even higher than an msport 335, and the car seems to have a lot of suspension travel.

I would like to alleviate at least one of those issues. I would say from looking at pictures, that an eibach level drop is enough for me.

It seems like for people like me, the two main choices are eibach with e36 bump stops and shaved strut mount guides or the dinan stage 1 setup.

I feel like the dinan setup is too expensive for what it is and also the drop is too small in pictures that I have seen.

My question is, how necessary is it to shave the strut mount guides when installing the eibach? Would a setup with the e36 bump stops and shaved strut mount guides provide a quality ride? How different would a setup be with just the e36 bump stops?

Thanks for your help, I am not trying to go cheap here, but I just want to make sure that I am getting the best value here and best fit for my needs.

Right now I am leaning towards eibach springs, e36 bumpstops and finding someone to shave the guide supports or going with a TCK S/A setup. My primary goal is good ride quality with a good look.

Thanks in advance.

Dave07997S · 12-22-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyPowers

Hey guys,

I am an e90 owner, and my car does not have EDC. I love the suspension of the m3, but my main qualms are two. The car sits too high stock, even higher than an msport 335, and the car seems to have a lot of suspension travel.

I would like to alleviate at least one of those issues. I would say from looking at pictures, that an eibach level drop is enough for me.

It seems like for people like me, the two main choices are eibach with e36 bump stops and shaved strut mount guides or the dinan stage 1 setup.

I feel like the dinan setup is too expensive for what it is and also the drop is too small in pictures that I have seen.

My question is, how necessary is it to shave the strut mount guides when installing the eibach? Would a setup with the e36 bump stops and shaved strut mount guides provide a quality ride? How different would a setup be with just the e36 bump stops?

Thanks for your help, I am not trying to go cheap here, but I just want to make sure that I am getting the best value here and best fit for my needs.

Right now I am leaning towards eibach springs, e36 bumpstops and finding someone to shave the guide supports or going with a TCK S/A setup. My primary goal is good ride quality with a good look.

Thanks in advance.

Kenny I think you are on the right path. Did you contact Malek? I believe he can get a set for you shave them and have them shipped to you. Unless you plan on seriously tracking the car going with a adjustable setup for corner balancing just seems like overkill and you may have to deal with NVH issues.

I plan on doing something similar to what you posted for my ZCP, however without the springs just to lower my ZCP car another .25" or so.

Dave

Brucewonder · 12-31-2011, 03:22 AM

kinda late response. I dont have EDC. I only installed the Eibach and e36 bump stops. The ride is like stock and handle is diffidently noticeable/better on the turns. You'll be happy with the spring/bump stop combo as a daily driver

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THE TECH · 12-31-2011, 11:33 AM

I did H&R with the E36 bumpstops but no shaved guides and I am happy with it.

armyav8tor · 12-31-2011, 04:37 PM

I also did the e36 bumpstops without the shaved guides and the ride is fine. There is less body roll during hard cornering and I want to say the ride is even more comfortable than stock when EDC is set to comfort mode. I've gone almost 10k miles with the Eibachs w/ e36 bumpstops and I'm pretty happy with them. Not going to give up my EDC for coil overs and those sleeve kits make no sense since the stance with the Eibachs is already perfect. The only advantage is to be able to corner balance but I really don't care, it feels pretty balanced when I'm at the track. Just more weight and more stuff to go wrong.

THE TECH · 12-31-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by armyav8tor

I also did the e36 bumpstops without the shaved guides and the ride is fine. There is less body roll during hard cornering and I want to say the ride is even more comfortable than stock when EDC is set to comfort mode. I've gone almost 10k miles with the Eibachs w/ e36 bumpstops and I'm pretty happy with them. Not going to give up my EDC for coil overs and those sleeve kits make no sense since the stance with the Eibachs is already perfect. The only advantage is to be able to corner balance but I really don't care, it feels pretty balanced when I'm at the track. Just more weight and more stuff to go wrong.

+1.

Nice looking car!

AMPowerJ · 12-31-2011, 05:20 PM

Mark I know you said you didn't think Dinan had enough of a drop but I am going to moving to KW Clubsports soon and will have my Dinan Stage 1 kit for sale if you are interested.

armyav8tor · 12-31-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

+1.

Nice looking car!

Thanks man, I finally got around to doing a semi proper photoshoot with the car. I'm going to create a thread in the photo section as soon as the alcohol wears off a little, happy new year!!!!!

THE TECH · 12-31-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by armyav8tor

Thanks man, I finally got around to doing a semi proper photoshoot with the car. I'm going to create a thread in the photo section as soon as the alcohol wears off a little, happy new year!!!!!

YW. I need to get some photos done of my car as well.

Mbauer · 01-01-2012, 08:13 PM

already ordered mine..... waiting for ups

HaroldC · 01-01-2012, 09:57 PM

I used the E36 bump stops as well as shaved the OEM mounts when I installed my Eibachs. Ride quality is very close to stock, and I still have all of the stock travel.

Here's a side shot of mine. Keep in mind I've got snows tires that aren't as tall as stock, so more gap shows. (235/40/18f and 255/40/18r)

12-15-2011, 06:41 PM	#1
Black Gold Major General 592 Rep 5,396 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	Eibach w/ e36 bumpstops and shaved guide supports right for me? Hey guys, I am an e90 owner, and my car does not have EDC. I love the suspension of the m3, but my main qualms are two. The car sits too high stock, even higher than an msport 335, and the car seems to have a lot of suspension travel. I would like to alleviate at least one of those issues. I would say from looking at pictures, that an eibach level drop is enough for me. It seems like for people like me, the two main choices are eibach with e36 bump stops and shaved strut mount guides or the dinan stage 1 setup. I feel like the dinan setup is too expensive for what it is and also the drop is too small in pictures that I have seen. My question is, how necessary is it to shave the strut mount guides when installing the eibach? Would a setup with the e36 bump stops and shaved strut mount guides provide a quality ride? How different would a setup be with just the e36 bump stops? Thanks for your help, I am not trying to go cheap here, but I just want to make sure that I am getting the best value here and best fit for my needs. Right now I am leaning towards eibach springs, e36 bumpstops and finding someone to shave the guide supports or going with a TCK S/A setup. My primary goal is good ride quality with a good look. Thanks in advance. __________________
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Brucewonder Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,541 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 yea boi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Socal iTrader: (4)	kinda late response. I dont have EDC. I only installed the Eibach and e36 bump stops. The ride is like stock and handle is diffidently noticeable/better on the turns. You'll be happy with the spring/bump stop combo as a daily driver dropped pic: __________________ 2011.5 E92 ///M3 SSII/FR
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THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	I did H&R with the E36 bumpstops but no shaved guides and I am happy with it.
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armyav8tor n1smo 97 Rep 1,483 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S [0.00] 2016 Corvette Z06 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [10.00]	I also did the e36 bumpstops without the shaved guides and the ride is fine. There is less body roll during hard cornering and I want to say the ride is even more comfortable than stock when EDC is set to comfort mode. I've gone almost 10k miles with the Eibachs w/ e36 bumpstops and I'm pretty happy with them. Not going to give up my EDC for coil overs and those sleeve kits make no sense since the stance with the Eibachs is already perfect. The only advantage is to be able to corner balance but I really don't care, it feels pretty balanced when I'm at the track. Just more weight and more stuff to go wrong.
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AMPowerJ One mod leads to another ... 416 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blythewood, SC iTrader: (10)	Mark I know you said you didn't think Dinan had enough of a drop but I am going to moving to KW Clubsports soon and will have my Dinan Stage 1 kit for sale if you are interested. __________________ Current: 2014 F10 M5 Previous: 2015 F80 M3, 2013 E92 M3, 2013 F10 M5, 2009 E90 M3, 1998 E36 M3
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HaroldC Yes, it's stock 4 Rep 93 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC area iTrader: (0)	I used the E36 bump stops as well as shaved the OEM mounts when I installed my Eibachs. Ride quality is very close to stock, and I still have all of the stock travel. Here's a side shot of mine. Keep in mind I've got snows tires that aren't as tall as stock, so more gap shows. (235/40/18f and 255/40/18r)
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