View Full Version : Lowering springs? PSS9s? what should I do?


jrlvwjet
10-14-2003, 12:39 PM
Hello all!

My '03 M3 is about 3 weeks old now. I'd like to lower her stance just a bit, but I don't want the ride to get any stiffer if possible.

Is there anything you all can recommend? I've heard the Eibach Pro-Kit springs (with stock shocks) are good for my needs, or should I go with a fully adjustable setup like the Bilstein PSS9s?

Thanks for any help!
Jason

jrlvwjet
10-15-2003, 12:43 AM
anyone?

beowoulf
10-15-2003, 01:31 AM
It is not a good idea to change only the springs. The struts were not made for this and they wear out quickly. You will have a better ride with the PSS9 since they are adjustable in height and firmness.

Tupps11
10-15-2003, 05:29 PM
I say go with the PSS9's. I have them on my car and i dont care what anybody says, i feel a difference between the adjustments. I put it to the softest setting, and it fellt smoother than stock. Hope his helps:)

mpowerme
10-15-2003, 06:42 PM
You will be very happy will a coil over suspension like the PSS9's.

I know I am!

mpowerme
10-15-2003, 06:42 PM
Oh, yea. Try bimmerparts dot com for $1089 shipped...

Mik3 Agby
10-15-2003, 08:01 PM
what are PSS9's?

808M3
10-15-2003, 08:08 PM
PSS9 is a suspension system made by Bilstein. Performance Suspension System with 9 dampening adjustment level. basically you can adjust height by screwing the perch up or down and you have 9 settings to choose the feel of the ride soft or hard.

BTW bimmerparts.com is at 1570.62

check turnermotorsports.com i think it is priced at 1299.00

jrlvwjet
10-15-2003, 08:42 PM
cool! thanks for the info guys. I think I'll be going with the PSS9s!

Irrenarzt
10-16-2003, 06:54 PM
I suggest Ground Controls coilovers with 550 lbs front Eibachs and 500 rears with RSM's and front camber plates. With the SA Koni's, this is a great set up. I have run it for about a month now and even some passengers have commented on how good the ride is for a coilover which tends to be harsh in general...