Re: <E36> Bilstein PSS9 coilovers or Koni Yellow Sport w/H&R Sport

["Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You can't really compare the Bilstein PSS9 and Koni/HR combo, since the 
Bilstein is a fully height adjustable coilover system with adjustable 
dampers, whereas the Koni is a fixed height system, with adjustable damping 
on the shocks.

H&R sells a coilover system for the E36.  However, the dampers are not 
adjustable.  It would be comparable to the Bilstein PSS.

FWIW, Koni also sells a coilover system with adjustable spring perches.  I 
don't know the price on it, but it's probably comparable to the Bilstein 
PSS9.  Which is to say, around $1200 or so.  The H&R system is in the same 
range.

If you compare Bilstein Sports to Koni Sports, the prices are close, and the 
difference is that Koni provides adjustable rebound damping.

I know one person who has the PSS9 system on an E36 325i, and he really 
likes it.  Like you, his driving is 90%+ street, and he said the Bilstein 
system was perfect.  Of course, he also uses his car as s showcase for mods 
that he can do in his shop, so price is not as important for him.

Ron Buchalski
BMWCCA #76387
1995 E36 M3
1993 E34 525iT
1999 Mazda Miata

>
>Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 23:24:52 -0500
>From: "Greg Stapells" <gregs@domain.elided>
>Subject: <E36> Bilstein PSS9 coilovers or Koni Yellow Sport w/H&R Sport
>
>Hi folks,
>
>Just wondering if anyone out there can compare these two suspension
>upgrades.
>I'd like to lower the CG and firm up the ride.  Use will be 95% street
>5% track.
>I've always liked Koni but the rear shocks (production units) have to be
>removed to
>be adjusted which is a bit of a pain.
>But they are less expensive and could probably afford an anti-roll bar
>and still be
>under what the Bilstein package would cost.
>The Bilstein PSS9's have small adjusters right at the bottom of the
>shock and as an added bonus, they're height-adjustable as well.  But how
>firm are the Bilstein's?  I'd like to go from firmer-than-stock to
>bone-jarring if possible... :)
>
>Thank you very much for your help,
>
>Greg


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