EIBACH PRO-KIT for X3M

S1ngl3t0n · 11-08-2020, 08:20 AM

Has somebody experience with the Eibach Pro Kit? Has somebody allready installed them?
As I have found on the internet, that the car will be lowered 25mm all around by getting more comfort.
https://www.eibach.de/en/news/detail...eibach-pro-kit

As MSS has no approval for switzerland, it's not an option for me.

AlexFL · 11-08-2020, 10:08 AM

What does it mean no approval? Nicht zugelassen or what?

Aijuswannasing · 11-08-2020, 10:19 AM

I saw this a couple weeks ago and decided reached out to Motech Performance about this part and they basically told me they couldn't help and to try a local Eibach dealer. I then called Eibach N. America product support and they couldn't find the part in their catalog either, so who knows at this point.

S1ngl3t0n · 11-08-2020, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

What does it mean no approval? Nicht zugelassen or what?

Exactly

in Switzerland they are even more strict than in Germany. As long as you dont have an general importer for a product/brand it's hard to get parts legalized.

S1ngl3t0n · 11-08-2020, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Aijuswannasing

I saw this a couple weeks ago and decided reached out to Motech Performance about this part and they basically told me they couldn't help and to try a local Eibach dealer. I then called Eibach N. America product support and they couldn't find the part in their catalog either, so who knows at this point.

Strange...because they have already made at least one install...
I will try to reach Eibach support in Germany....

kzg1969 · 11-08-2020, 02:20 PM

I guess you seen this thread
https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1759644

doesnt say much but the spacer on the rear kinda put me off a bit. Was tempted to try this myself over the MSS kit....was waiting to see if more people tried it first.

MaxGainz · 11-08-2020, 02:42 PM

Any company makes a spring that keeps same stiffness but lower... For those of use that track the x3m lol

kzg1969 · 11-08-2020, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxGainz

Any company makes a spring that keeps same stiffness but lower... For those of use that track the x3m lol

H&R and AC Schnitzer

Don't know exact figures but they are not softer

floating.spirit · 11-12-2020, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kzg1969

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Originally Posted by MaxGainz

Any company makes a spring that keeps same stiffness but lower... For those of use that track the x3m lol

H&R and AC Schnitzer

Don't know exact figures but they are not softer

How do u know? I've been thinking about HR.

AlexFL · 11-12-2020, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by floating.spirit

How do u know? I've been thinking about HR.

r33_RGSport has tested the HR springs. They are not as soft as MSS.

kzg1969 · 11-12-2020, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by floating.spirit

How do u know? I've been thinking about HR.

I contacted AC regarding their springs and that is what they told me.

But regarding H&R, it was feedback from someone on here.....but cant remember who???

r33_RGSport · 11-12-2020, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kzg1969

I contacted AC regarding their springs and that is what they told me.

But regarding H&R, it was feedback from someone on here.....but cant remember who???

pluckydks · 11-12-2020, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kzg1969

I contacted AC regarding their springs and that is what they told me.

But regarding H&R, it was feedback from someone on here.....but cant remember who???

While I don't know the numbers of stock springs or AC springs, I feel the AC springs made the car ride less harsh.

floating.spirit · 11-12-2020, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

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Originally Posted by floating.spirit

How do u know? I've been thinking about HR.

r33_RGSport has tested the HR springs. They are not as soft as MSS.

Yes, Tnx. I think r33_RGSport said the H&R felt a bit "softer" than stock but not like MSS. I'm curious if others felt the same.

r33_RGSport · 11-12-2020, 05:53 PM

In general, Eibach is firm and less drop.
H&R is more drop, smooth on small road imperfection, but kick you on the butt when there is sudden compression.

AFAIK, ACS uses Eibach to make the spring. Not 100% sure if they are the same spring rate, but I am 90% sure they are.
Both ACS and Eibach on F15 X5 looks, drop, and feels the same.

Hamann uses H&R to make the spring, details not really sure. I have yet to install Hamann spring.

kzg1969 · 11-13-2020, 01:11 AM

OK, found the bit i remembered on the Eibach
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...postcount=1338

And regarding ACS, this is from Lorcan (Rossiters UK Dealer)
"The ride comfort will be about the same as stock. AC Schnitzer tried a softer spring but it made the high speed handling worse. Unfortunately the relatively high centre of gravity on an SUV means the suspension has to be fairly stiff to make them handle. An M3 can actually be more comfortable and handle better."

claudioagmfilho · 01-04-2021, 02:45 PM

They are prob using X4 M40i springs

de_Mulles · 01-05-2021, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

In general, Eibach is firm and less drop.
H&R is more drop, smooth on small road imperfection, but kick you on the butt when there is sudden compression.

AFAIK, ACS uses Eibach to make the spring. Not 100% sure if they are the same spring rate, but I am 90% sure they are.
Both ACS and Eibach on F15 X5 looks, drop, and feels the same.

Hamann uses H&R to make the spring, details not really sure. I have yet to install Hamann spring.

MSS uses Eibach as well...

dusty80 · 01-05-2021, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by claudioagmfilho

They are prob using X4 M40i springs

I was wondering m 40i springs would fit the. XM3?

r33_RGSport · 01-05-2021, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by de_Mulles

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

In general, Eibach is firm and less drop.
H&R is more drop, smooth on small road imperfection, but kick you on the butt when there is sudden compression.

AFAIK, ACS uses Eibach to make the spring. Not 100% sure if they are the same spring rate, but I am 90% sure they are.
Both ACS and Eibach on F15 X5 looks, drop, and feels the same.

Hamann uses H&R to make the spring, details not really sure. I have yet to install Hamann spring.

MSS uses Eibach as well...

They use Eibach to make the spring.
Not the engineering, that's what they claimed.

dusty80 · 01-09-2021, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by claudioagmfilho

They are prob using X4 M40i springs

Would the X3 M40 i springs fit the X3M?

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 01-23-2021, 02:35 AM

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