Bilstein Yellows for E34.....

[bimmerman]

Hi bros! I understand the Bilstein Yellows are hard riding shocks for outright handling ability but can they be used with E34 standard springs? Would the yellows and standard springs give a better compromise between ride quality and handling? Would the Yellows require lowered springs?

 

[skinhead]

Hi bros!

I understand the Bilstein Yellows are hard riding shocks for outright handling ability but can they be used with E34 standard springs? Would the yellows and standard springs give a better compromise between ride quality and handling? Would the Yellows require lowered springs?

if i remember correctly the sport bistin is shorter that the black kaler 1. if u put ur normal stended spring with the sport abs, the spring wud be slightly compress. u cud try but i wont do it la...

 

[OSFlanker]

Yes, it would be a waste of money if you are not using it with matching springs. It's like wearing a pair of tailored made Armani slacks with Bata school shoes.........

 

[bimmerman]

Whoa! Bata shoes with Armani pants!! That's really funny!!

So I guess with standard springs the Bilstein HD would be ok?

 

[erica34]

hey bimmerman, i'm very tempted to replace bilstein black with bilstein yellow... or perhaps koni adjustables... anybody here familiar with koni ka? ok or not ar match with eibach pro kit?

 

[tongsatriani]

Mine is with Bilstein HD Yellows + H&R. Kinda hard ride I would say.

 

[bimmerman]

hey bimmerman, i'm very tempted to replace bilstein black with bilstein yellow... or perhaps koni adjustables... anybody here familiar with koni ka? ok or not ar match with eibach pro kit?

In the immortal words of the grand master Kevin Kung "Stick with Bilstein, Everything else is placebo".

 

[erica34]

sure or not he got like that say? anyway, i remember getting a ride in his e30 and also Al's e34 which was what helped me decide on bilstein HD... but seems to work differently on my car... maybe all this bouncing is bcos i still running original 15 inci tayar... anyway, me just exploring alternatives to the yellow bilsteins before making the change...

 

[bimmerman]

Yup! That's what the Kungster said. I remember his words clearly and from that day onwards I only considered Bilstein. Strange your HD bouncing around like that. Could be your baloon tires.

 

[535i]

hey bimmerman, i'm very tempted to replace bilstein black with bilstein yellow... or perhaps koni adjustables... anybody here familiar with koni ka? ok or not ar match with eibach pro kit?

Firm - but not as firm as Bilstein + Eibach.

 

[yolk]

i'm currently on apex + bilstein black. Feel the ride a little soft to my liking and a bit floaty at high speed. Was thinking of changing to bilstein yellow

 

[pussy]

the best is standard or

best of all combination is go with Bilstein B8 with H&R springs with 30mm drop.. the car will handle like a cart with comfort..but very expensive; approx. RM4800.00

 

[JeffHo]

the best is standard or

best of all combination is go with Bilstein B8 with H&R springs with 30mm drop.. the car will handle like a cart with comfort..but very expensive; approx. RM4800.00

hi pussy,

Will the ride still comfortable with 18'' wheels??

Very tempting.......how long will the set up last???


Jeff

 

[chanks]

Hi,
My E34 was riding on Eibach spring n Bilstein HD absorbers.
The handling was not up to expectation especially on uneven roads. Smooth highways are comfortable but how often we came across that setup?

At last, I changed back stock springs with Bilstein HD. The ride is good but abit steering when conners....

Looking at eibach springs with Bilstein sports absorbers(Yellow) in the near future....

My rim is 17" with 225/50/17 Toyo tyres.

best rgds.
chanks

 

[bimmerman]

Hi,
My E34 was riding on Eibach spring n Bilstein HD absorbers.
The handling was not up to expectation especially on uneven roads. Smooth highways are comfortable but how often we came across that setup?

At last, I changed back stock springs with Bilstein HD. The ride is good but abit steering when conners....

Looking at eibach springs with Bilstein sports absorbers(Yellow) in the near future....

My rim is 17" with 225/50/17 Toyo tyres.

best rgds.
chanks

Hi Chaiks,

You say with stock springs and Bilstein HD "the ride is good but abit steering when conners" How do you mean? Please elaborate on that.

Currently my setup is the opposite. I'm on Bilstein springs and HD absorbers. Well the springs are made by eiback for bilstein thus labelled bilstein by eiback. Ride is comfortable but I miss the luxury car long stroke suspension feel as the front keeps hitting the bumpstop. I think I may change to Bilstein B6 (yellow) with standard springs.

 

[chanks]

Hi Chaiks,

You say with stock springs and Bilstein HD "the ride is good but abit steering when conners" How do you mean? Please elaborate on that.

Currently my setup is the opposite. I'm on Bilstein springs and HD absorbers. Well the springs are made by eiback for bilstein thus labelled bilstein by eiback. Ride is comfortable but I miss the luxury car long stroke suspension feel as the front keeps hitting the bumpstop. I think I may change to Bilstein B6 (yellow) with standard springs.

Hi,

Ur setup is ok, except to change to Bilstein B6 with the springs. When taking a corner, depends on ur speed of entering a corner, it will roll n not as firm as eibach spring in use.

with sports suspension, if ur using yr ride everyday, the bushes tend to wear out faster...

rgds.
chanks

 

[Dark Prince]

I'm checking out Eibach Pro Springs and Bilstein Shocks (not sure what colour) this weekend. Will update on cost once I've seen them. Know anywhere can get a good set of 17" rims?

I'm driving an E34.

 

[chanks]

I'm checking out Eibach Pro Springs and Bilstein Shocks (not sure what colour) this weekend. Will update on cost once I've seen them. Know anywhere can get a good set of 17" rims?

I'm driving an E34.

Hi,

Eibch pro springs has to go with Bilstein sport shocks yellow color. It gives a firm ride. However, bushes tend to wear out double the speed of standard setup.

Best Rgds.
chanks

 

[asman]

hi
i'd like to ask for sum opinion here
currently my springs r eibach prospring + stock standard absorbers
it gave my ride a definite lowerd look
but after sumtime my absorber going to koyak oredi
now my ride becomes to soft

running on 18' my tyre oso seem to have prob
bush oso going to koyak my mech said,but nemind,
badly need new absorbers
what i'd like to know very much now is
how much r em bilstein yellow u all talking bout
kindly pm the price n where best to get it ,i would very much appreciate ur asst

 

[bimmerman]

yes guys, how much are the Bilstein B6 and where do you buy from? Is it cheaper to get from Singapore?