Looking at suspension upgrades for M235i xDrive, Ohlins seems like the best option.

imsleeping88 · 11-18-2023, 04:49 PM

I heard Ohlins is like the top of the pyramid for suspensions and the only con was being expensive. But when I search online Ohlins Road & Track MU00S1 cost about 2,890. B6 is about $1100 but there are a lot of reviews saying it’s too harsh of a ride. B16 kit is $4045. KW DDC is $3600-$4249. V3 is about $3000. V1 and V2 is a lot cheaper at about 2 grand.
But if Ohlins is as good as the internet says, $2800 is not that bad.

John in VA · 11-18-2023, 04:51 PM

It all depends on what you're after/how & where you'll drive. The rebuild interval for Ohlins is 20-30k miles. Do you plan to need to adjust your suspension much?

imsleeping88 · 11-18-2023, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

It all depends on what you're after/how & where you'll drive.

Street driving only, maybe track day for once. Probably don’t need to adjust the suspension ever.

John in VA · 11-18-2023, 05:05 PM

https://www.bimmerworld.com/KONI-Act...F32-sport.html

dradernh · 11-18-2023, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

https://www.bimmerworld.com/KONI-Act...F32-sport.html

OP has an xDrive; BW shows 'This item does NOT fit your BMW!'

John in VA · 11-18-2023, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dradernh

OP has an xDrive; BW shows 'This item does NOT fit your BMW!'
For the RWD, BW shows 'This item may fit: Not compatible with electronic suspension.'

Good catch - thanks! I have the Koni Special Actives/FSDs on the E39 and two E46s.

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imsleeping88 New Member 11 Rep 21 Posts Drives: BMW M235i xdrive Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M235i xDrive [0.00]	Looking at suspension upgrades for M235i xDrive, Ohlins seems like the best option. I heard Ohlins is like the top of the pyramid for suspensions and the only con was being expensive. But when I search online Ohlins Road & Track MU00S1 cost about 2,890. B6 is about $1100 but there are a lot of reviews saying it’s too harsh of a ride. B16 kit is $4045. KW DDC is $3600-$4249. V3 is about $3000. V1 and V2 is a lot cheaper at about 2 grand. But if Ohlins is as good as the internet says, $2800 is not that bad.
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John in VA Colonel 986 Rep 2,199 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	https://www.bimmerworld.com/KONI-Act...F32-sport.html __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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