Suspension Dilemma

jLona240 · 01-03-2022, 08:55 AM

Hi All!

My M240i xDrive has a leaking strut in the rear. No big deal since I planned on doing suspension soon anyway. Originally I just wanted to do Dinan Springs and ride quality kit.

The car is my daily driver so I don't plan on tracking the car and don't have plans on going past MHD stage 1.

Should I splurge on KW V2/Bilstein B16 coilovers or just buy 4 new struts with Dinan springs?

I don't want to go too low. I live in SE PA and our roads are horrible.

Finn Germai-Yaz · 01-04-2022, 11:55 AM

Bilstein struts with Dinan Springs

BTackman · 01-10-2022, 11:58 AM

I agree with Finn. Stay with struts, (no coilovers) with Dinan or H&R springs.

WolfGTI · 01-10-2022, 12:14 PM

I live in South NJ, I wanted better handling, however I also wanted to be able to really dial in my suspension so I got coilovers. But based on what you described your requirement as - definitely get struts / springs - can't go wrong with Bilstein. The bigger question for you is do you want to keep the EDC or not.

01-03-2022, 08:55 AM	#1
jLona240 Private 30 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [9.00]	Suspension Dilemma Hi All! My M240i xDrive has a leaking strut in the rear. No big deal since I planned on doing suspension soon anyway. Originally I just wanted to do Dinan Springs and ride quality kit. The car is my daily driver so I don't plan on tracking the car and don't have plans on going past MHD stage 1. Should I splurge on KW V2/Bilstein B16 coilovers or just buy 4 new struts with Dinan springs? I don't want to go too low. I live in SE PA and our roads are horrible.
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01-04-2022, 11:55 AM	#2
Finn Germai-Yaz Private First Class 218 Rep 148 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Bilstein struts with Dinan Springs
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01-10-2022, 11:58 AM	#3
BTackman Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i coupe Join Date: May 2021 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I agree with Finn. Stay with struts, (no coilovers) with Dinan or H&R springs.
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01-10-2022, 12:14 PM	#4
WolfGTI Captain 716 Rep 913 Posts Drives: '17 F22,15 E84 M Sport,02 R53 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [0.00] 2002 MINI Cooper S [0.00] 2015 BMW X1 [0.00]	I live in South NJ, I wanted better handling, however I also wanted to be able to really dial in my suspension so I got coilovers. But based on what you described your requirement as - definitely get struts / springs - can't go wrong with Bilstein. The bigger question for you is do you want to keep the EDC or not. __________________ Integrated Engineering engine mounts, Dinan CAI, AA catted DP, Remus resonated cat back. Rogue Engineering SSK & transmission mounts, WaveTrac LSD. Ohlins R&T coilovers, Turner monoball thrust arms, F87 LCAs, GC camber plates, Superpro subframe bushings, Megan Racing adj. RCAs, delrin differential bushings. Stoptech BBK 6 piston (f) 4 piston (r).
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