[mob17]

Hi Guys,

Ever since i bought my 335 about 18 months ago i've been trying to decide what suspension to get. I have considered:

Birds
Öhlins Road and Track
Bilstein B12
Bilstein B14 PSS
Koni Yellows with H&R springs

Among many others. All are obviously top notch but i wanted something which i would be happy with and not change for a very long time. The prices range from £600 to £1800 so obviously it was a hard choice. I wanted something that would give great ride quality on the road and perform well on the track. Very hard to find that IMO.

I have sat in the Birds demo car twice, and it did feel much better than stock. However my plan is to do trackdays every now and then so i'd like the ability to change shock rebound/compression settings. A 2 way adjustment it way out of my knowledge but a single adjusting shock may be ok.

Bilstein B12 - did not like the stance, non adjustable

Bilstein B14 - unsure of the ride quality.

Koni yellows and H&R - this was the option i was seriously considering as there is some adjustability and they get great reviews. However some members have pointed out that the reliability of the shocks varies.

So i am extremely happy to say i have ordered a set if Öhlins Road and Track coilovers. I have wanted this for a very long time as i believe it outperforms most other kits out there. I have tried it out for myself about a year ago and it was astonishing how comfortable the ride was over bumps, whilst also stiffening up on corners. I don't think i need to explain the technology in these dampers as im sure most people are aware.

I have also ordered four new Michellin PSS tyres to go with the Öhlins. Can anyone recommend a place where they can fit the Öhlins, PSS and align at a high standard but decent price? Wheels in motion say £500 for the lot.

I will of course put pics up once complete. My next major upgrade will hopefully be the LSD. Thanks

[lolololol]

.......................at bloody last !!!

Enjoy the ride my friend - will you be the first to put these on a 'd' ? As most are on 'i's' aren't they ?

[gangzoom]

Enjoy the kit, cannot get better than road and track

[AWBimmer]

A serious damn upgrade Mo and I know how long you've had your eyes on Ohlins bro... Big big congrats man, you must be over the moon, and what with your new tyres, this will make for an excellent car.

Subscribed and in for pics!!

Well done bro, great work and you will be the first with them on the D!

[AlanYoro35i]

Wow, i'm so jealous!! i just ordered my Duke dynamic quad diffuser (400) then found a nail on my PSS so i need 2 new tyres another (400) , just got a set of 313 and getting it refurb at dips (1k all in) I've been on the website you gave me everyday, put the b14 on the cart and then pressing the X on top of the window..I really want mine but really have no more cash for it!!! I was hoping i can get a new set of rear tyres after finishing the set on the trackdays for the summer ( i got around 2.5mm left)

Where do you go trackday? i think we should do a bedford day together =]



Also i'm serioulsy looking at a set of these

http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/con...ct=FMRBK356E9X

Any interest? =]

[mob17]

Originally Posted by omaragha

.......................at bloody last !!!

Enjoy the ride my friend - will you be the first to put these on a 'd' ? As most are on 'i's' aren't they ?

Thanks mate Lol yes it has been a very long time! I never thought i'd actually do it but last week i thought thats it, i know what i want so just grow some balls and do it!

I think you're right i'm not sure of anyone who has a diesel that has got Ohlins. A member called phil has them, but i think he has an 325i.

Originally Posted by gangzoom

Enjoy the kit, cannot get better than road and track

Thanks mate. I can't wait to get them on!

Originally Posted by AWBimmer

A serious damn upgrade Mo and I know how long you've had your eyes on Ohlins bro... Big big congrats man, you must be over the moon, and what with your new tyres, this will make for an excellent car.

Subscribed and in for pics!!

Well done bro, great work and you will be the first with them on the D!

Many thanks bro. I never realised i'd be the first with them on a D. Surely there must be someone out there?

I will defo put some pics up once the car is complete.

Originally Posted by Yoro35i

Wow, i'm so jealous!! i just ordered my Duke dynamic quad diffuser (400) then found a nail on my PSS so i need 2 new tyres another (400) , just got a set of 313 and getting it refurb at dips (1k all in) I've been on the website you gave me everyday, put the b14 on the cart and then pressing the X on top of the window..I really want mine but really have no more cash for it!!! I was hoping i can get a new set of rear tyres after finishing the set on the trackdays for the summer ( i got around 2.5mm left)

Where do you go trackday? i think we should do a bedford day together =]



Also i'm serioulsy looking at a set of these

http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/con...ct=FMRBK356E9X

Any interest? =]

Lol i have a nail in my rear vred too. Also about 2mm left so will replace all 4 tyres, then sell my front vreds.

I know exactly what you mean about putting it in your cart, i've done the same so many times! I've finally saved enough to be able to buy it so i thought if not now then never!

I seriously considered the B14 but was just unsure on the ride comfort.

I've never been on a track day before but would love to go this year once the car is sorted. I am looking at Bedford also, maybe June/July. Would be great to go with some members.

[mob17]

Yoro: that brake kit looks great but normally aren't they like £3k? And is it just the rear?

[AlanYoro35i]

Originally Posted by mob17

Yoro: that brake kit looks great but normally aren't they like £3k? And is it just the rear?

They put the wrong discription down. It's the front kit...I might be able to get a good deal!

Yeah, once your car is ready , we should book a bedford day. Not many members here have the guts to go as its a risk for them. I been a few times and people driving there give lots of spaces to each other so its quite fun!

[gaza01]

Oh wow! So jealous! A very wise decision based upon u wanting to track the car. No point skimping on suspension! So cant wait for the updates!

[mob17]

Originally Posted by gaza01

Oh wow! So jealous! A very wise decision based upon u wanting to track the car. No point skimping on suspension! So cant wait for the updates!

Thanks mate. I'm currently looking for places who can fit these.

Yoro: stop tempting me spent too much this month lol. But it looks great and price wise good too.

Re the trackday. I definitely need to go this year. Preferably open pit lane for a full day!

[gaza01]

Id offer a hand if you were nearer! A man of yr talents should be able to blitz this

[lolololol]

Originally Posted by Yoro35i

They put the wrong discription down. It's the front kit...I might be able to get a good deal!

Yeah, once your car is ready , we should book a bedford day. Not many members here have the guts to go as its a risk for them. I been a few times and people driving there give lots of spaces to each other so its quite fun!

In for track day !

[mob17]

Originally Posted by gaza01

Id offer a hand if you were nearer! A man of yr talents should be able to blitz this

Thanks mate but i must confess i have never worked on car suspension before. Perhaps if i had a few days spare i could follow a few DIYs, but if something went wrong i'd be fucked!

Currently Wheels In Motion are my first go to place. They charge £430 for fitting and a full 4 wheel alignment. I have heard good things about them. Is the price ok? I don't mind paying a bit more just to get peace of mind that the fitting and adjusting will be perfect. Any other ideas? Ah, might give Birds a call, see how much they say.

[Phil325i]

Congrats on your purchase. I used one of the Ohlins UK stockists for my fitting (Aurok Ltd near Alton, Hants).

http://www.aurok.com/

I presume you've seen the list of stockists/fitters on Ohlins web page?:

http://www.roadandtrackbyohlins.com/

Not used these, but they look possible:

http://www.h-dev.co.uk/index2.php?page=suspension_setup

[mob17]

Originally Posted by Phil325i

Congrats on your purchase. I used one of the Ohlins UK stockists for my fitting (Aurok Ltd near Alton, Hants).

http://www.aurok.com/

I presume you've seen the list of stockists/fitters on Ohlins web page?:

http://www.roadandtrackbyohlins.com/

Not used these, but they look possible:

http://www.h-dev.co.uk/index2.php?page=suspension_setup

Thanks Phil.

I have been in contact with BG Motorsport, who are down the road from me based at the Silverstone track. Thanks for the link, i'll go through that list of fitters

[gaza01]

Originally Posted by mob17

Thanks mate but i must confess i have never worked on car suspension before. Perhaps if i had a few days spare i could follow a few DIYs, but if something went wrong i'd be fucked!

Currently Wheels In Motion are my first go to place. They charge 430 for fitting and a full 4 wheel alignment. I have heard good things about them. Is the price ok? I don't mind paying a bit more just to get peace of mind that the fitting and adjusting will be perfect. Any other ideas? Ah, might give Birds a call, see how much they say.

Me neither but i had seen it done and thought there really isnt much to it. I youtubed this video

And then thought it actually is possible and so gave it a try. First day i got 1 rear done...took ages. Next day i got the other rear done within 2 hrs and a front done. 3rd day the final front.

But as you mentioned its not just fitting them...its setting them up properly and getting the corner weightings right etc which for you is mega important as you are going to track. So probably best bet is to get one of those companies that Phil sent to do them

[mob17]

Originally Posted by Phil325i

Congrats on your purchase. I used one of the Ohlins UK stockists for my fitting (Aurok Ltd near Alton, Hants).

http://www.aurok.com/

I presume you've seen the list of stockists/fitters on Ohlins web page?:

http://www.roadandtrackbyohlins.com/

Not used these, but they look possible:

http://www.h-dev.co.uk/index2.php?page=suspension_setup

Phil, do you have to remove your boot lining to adjust the rear shocks, or have you got an extender like this: http://www.hpashop.com/Ohlins-RT-E9x...-extenders.htm

Just wondering if theres anywhere else in the UK where they are available.

Gaza: Love watching DIY vids, will watch that later on. But yeah you're right, I want to get them fitted by someone who can set it all up too. I'm thinking to get them fitted, and after a week get the alignment/weighting done.

[gaza01]

Defo get the adjusters cause you'll want to easily vary the damping settings between road and track.

Yes wait a week or so then final tweaking on ride height, weighting and alignment. Mine dropped about 10mm within a week after install

[Phil325i]

Originally Posted by mob17

Phil, do you have to remove your boot lining to adjust the rear shocks, or have you got an extender

Boot lining only has to be removed to fit the dampers. Extenders are supplied as part of the kit. Once everything's fitted, you can adjust to your heart's content with the boot lining in place, using the extensions.

One tip - I found the size of holes to be made in the lining recommended in the Ohlins fitting instructions were not big enough to allow free movement of the adjuster, so the adjusting 'clicks' weren't very distinct. I enlarged the holes slightly, so there is now no interference between the extenders and the boot lining when carrying out damping adjustments.

[mob17]

Thanks a lot phil and gaza

[mob17]

Should arrive here tomorrow or Friday. Will check the package for the adjusters. If not its £110 shipped (excl tax) from the US

On a side note, it would be interesting to see the drop on the front. I haven't seen a 335D drop so i'm thinking it may be lower than the drops i've seen, due to it being heavier. Never thought about this before ordering damnit! Fingers crossed it should have enough adjustability to go higher.

[Phil325i]

There's plenty of adjustment available, you'll have no problem. My drop was just right as set up according to the fitting instructions. And your diesel won't weigh much more than my 6-cyl petrol...