01-18-2023, 12:11 PM | #1 |
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Knew my Adaptive Struts were Shot -
When I would put the the vehicle in Sport / Sport + all I could tell was that the throttle response was changed but I could not tell any difference in the firmness of the suspension. Comfort vs Sport +. there was absolutely no handling change.
Now that I have changed out the OE Adaptive Front Struts -- WOW! big difference in the firmness and steering wheel firmness. I installed them myself with all new mounts, perches, Bumps and bolts. (Swapped out LCA and Thrust Arm about 3 months prior) no coil spring change. The rebound on the old struts were very slow as compared to new ones. . I have just received the Rear Adaptive Struts and Mounts -- should have them installed this weekend. all from getbmwparts.com I know most here move away from OEM adaptive -- but after a long struggle just stayed with OEM. |
01-19-2023, 04:05 PM | #3 |
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Slowly Degrade
It happens so slowly that I can't say how many mile other than at 80K there was absolutely ZERO change in the ride quality or firmness as I toggled from sport to S+ Or Comfort.
Now with just the New Fronts --- a very noticeable difference. |
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01-19-2023, 10:16 PM | #4 | |
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Any recommendations on where to get a set? Or even an OEM full set. Not sure the problem is, but there are none available anywhere as best as I can tell. ///Rich |
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01-19-2023, 11:25 PM | #5 | |
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01-20-2023, 02:20 PM | #6 |
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Wanted B6 but went OEM
B6/ B4 would have been nice but availability and felt like the ride height would have been changed due to B6 Perches and would need to change out springs -- so I just got a great price on OE at getbmwparts.com
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01-22-2023, 06:14 PM | #7 |
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When the day comes I'll probably go with the Koni Special Active set:
https://www.bimmerworld.com/KONI-Act...F32-sport.html These get great reviews for sport/street dampers. There are more reviews on these over on the F30/31 pages. I had Bilstein B8's on a previous car and those were a little too stiff for street for my preference. (B6 and B8 are vavled the same) |
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01-24-2023, 09:00 PM | #9 | |
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Nothing is easy but I know I need one or the other. Can you put yours in tonight and let me know what you think? ///Rich |
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01-28-2023, 05:08 AM | #11 |
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As someone who has B4 BT's on my M235i you definately did the right thing going OE. The B4's intruduce quite a bit of NVH over harsh road imperfections, but do make the car handle a lot better. Not experienced B6 DT's. Koni FSD / SA 's on my E92 335i are fantastic - recommended.
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01-28-2023, 01:20 PM | #12 |
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Out with the OLD
Check out how bad of shape the Bumpstop on the drives side.
Must have just been riding on the Bumpstop. . Simple Job to R&R just the Struts -- don't pay BMW to do this! . . I found the OE Struts way cheaper than B4. |
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01-29-2023, 12:13 AM | #13 |
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02-09-2023, 01:12 PM | #14 | |
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The weird thing is the B6s in the rear have been superb and my biggest issue with the car was the lack of rear damping control. I ran the setup with the OEM springs and with the Dinan springs with a 10mm lift spacer. The B6s are far happier with the OEM springs. My M235 currently has the OEM struts in the fronts with Dinan springs and B6 shocks with OEM springs in the rear. The wheel gaps front and rear are nearly level with the fronts almost a 1/4" lower than the rear. The ride is superb and exactly what I was going for.
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