Koni yellows w/ H&R Sport Springs

EM58NDS 135i · 03-16-2014, 11:35 AM

Alright, I'm looking at buying the Koni Adjustables with H&R Sport Springs as a 'kit' from Larkspeed.com. I've had Koni yellows on my previous 3 cars and have been very happy with them...

Does anybody have any photos of a 135 with this setup, or owners of this setup to tell me what they think of it, so i can get a good idea of how it sits and rides? Thanks.

fly_inverted · 03-18-2014, 07:05 PM

i've got that setup now, and i'm about to rip out the H&r springs as i feel they are too harsh for my Australian roads. even with the koni's on full soft its not a nice ride for my daily drive. i'll be going back to oem springs, but will upgrade the front sway bar and rear subframe bushings at the same time so should still be a step forward.

if you are fortunate enough to have lots of smooth roads, then you'll find the setup works very well. i can pretty much throw it around any corner at seemingly any speed and it just delivers.

EM58NDS 135i · 03-19-2014, 01:23 PM

Yea, i have kind of gone off the idea now. Having read afew reviews and seen some photos i am not keen on the raked look. Am leaning towards a set of ST/Weitec Hi-Con GT Coilovers now.... They seem to have very good reviews on here and are good value for money.

TheSt|G · 03-19-2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by EM58NDS 135i

Yea, i have kind of gone off the idea now. Having read afew reviews and seen some photos i am not keen on the raked look. Am leaning towards a set of ST/Weitec Hi-Con GT Coilovers now.... They seem to have very good reviews on here and are good value for money.

Just get the Koni struts paired with stock springs, much better item than a set of garbage coilovers.

3002 tii · 03-19-2014, 02:31 PM

I would look at Eibach springs or if BMW Performance if you want to go really conservative.

BlitzSRM · 03-21-2014, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Just get the Koni struts paired with stock springs, much better item than a set of garbage coilovers.

How much do the Koni struts lower the car?

Suprgnat · 03-21-2014, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BlitzSRM

How much do the Koni struts lower the car?

Zero

TheSt|G · 03-21-2014, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Suprgnat

Zero

Correct.

Suprgnat · 03-21-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Correct.

I guess only The Word of God and The Path of God to go.

TheSt|G · 03-22-2014, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Suprgnat

I guess only The Word of God and The Path of God to go.

The penitent man....KNEEEEEL!

MightyMouseTech · 03-22-2014, 10:07 AM

Or get the H&R OE sport?

ShocknAwe · 03-22-2014, 11:00 AM

OEM
H&R OE Sport
BMW Performance
Dinan
Swift Spec-R

In no particular order

HondaGoneRogue · 03-22-2014, 11:24 AM

Dirty by Digital Dub, on Flickr

I love it. Once I ditched the runflats, everything was great. I have the Koni's set to med softness.

Nikki by Digital Dub, on Flickr

This one shows clearance with the Hamann spoiler. I know it's more than 3 inches from the road.

n54pete · 03-22-2014, 05:48 PM

anyone know how these compare to the bilstein b12 kit?
more/less aggressive?

I need something I can daily but also autox on the weekend with, thoughts?

kleach18 · 03-26-2014, 11:48 PM

I have the Koni yellows with Cobb springs. Nice ride and only an inch drop.

TS135i · 03-27-2014, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by fly_inverted

i've got that setup now, and i'm about to rip out the H&r springs as i feel they are too harsh for my Australian roads. even with the koni's on full soft its not a nice ride for my daily drive. i'll be going back to oem springs, but will upgrade the front sway bar and rear subframe bushings at the same time so should still be a step forward.

if you are fortunate enough to have lots of smooth roads, then you'll find the setup works very well. i can pretty much throw it around any corner at seemingly any speed and it just delivers.

Have you replaced them yet?
I have rear M3 bushings/upper & lower control arms, e92 FSB,
Thinking of Koni yellows with stock springs...let us know the result.

TheSt|G · 03-27-2014, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by n54pete

anyone know how these compare to the bilstein b12 kit?
more/less aggressive?

I need something I can daily but also autox on the weekend with, thoughts?

Generally pretty similar, though the Bilsteins tend to be a little rougher at low speed by design.

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fly_inverted Private First Class 9 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe. Mar 2012 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	i've got that setup now, and i'm about to rip out the H&r springs as i feel they are too harsh for my Australian roads. even with the koni's on full soft its not a nice ride for my daily drive. i'll be going back to oem springs, but will upgrade the front sway bar and rear subframe bushings at the same time so should still be a step forward. if you are fortunate enough to have lots of smooth roads, then you'll find the setup works very well. i can pretty much throw it around any corner at seemingly any speed and it just delivers.
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EM58NDS 135i Private First Class 21 Rep 169 Posts Drives: 2012 M135i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yea, i have kind of gone off the idea now. Having read afew reviews and seen some photos i am not keen on the raked look. Am leaning towards a set of ST/Weitec Hi-Con GT Coilovers now.... They seem to have very good reviews on here and are good value for money.
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