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      09-05-2014, 11:35 PM   #39
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Drives: 2010 128 Covertible
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Originally Posted by 2012one35i View Post
Alright, Got the Bilstein HD's installed. All I can say is wow! I thought switching from runflats was most of the problem, but it's more like 40% tires and 60% dampers. My car is done (as far as suspension is concerned).

My only mods to date are:
Replaced runflats with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus (225/255)
Bilstein HD's

The car now drives like any other sporty car. It no longer feels like the wheels are made of cast iron. I just can't get over how much it improved things. I will say the Bilsteins are firm, and you can really feel the road now, but it's not at all unpleasant.

By the way, I have a 2012 with the linear springs, and if you don't want to lower your car, the stock springs are plenty stiff enough.
If you keep the stock springs, I like the Koni FSDs. Maybe the handling isn't as good as the Bilsteins and maybe it is. But I believe the ride is sublime. They're not designed for stiff springs, Koni warns you about that.
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