I recommend getting new front strut mounts and spring pads. Other than that, you are good to go.

We should put up a sticky with the parts list for this. Tons of Koni shock + spring questions.

Here you go: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=932561&highlight=e46mango+suspension

Thanks, that's great. Was going to suggest to make one that also shows the RE RSEs and front tower reinforcement plates that prevents mushrooming. Also with tips on parts that are reusable or essential needs for changing.

moiz21 said:

Here you go: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=932561&highlight=e46mango+suspension

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yeah thats the link I've been reading for my refresh. I got my shocks but need to order the rest of my stuff. Question along the suspension refresh/upgrade topic, I hear great things about Hotchkis sway bars,best fitment and feel. But for 100 bucks more you can get Eibach sway and spring kit? What would you do?

I have had my Hotchkis since 2008. They fit fine, that's for sure, at every adjustment point. I still remember how the handling of my car was transformed instantly after the install and as you tweak at every adjustment, you feel the change outright. This is another mod that does what it says it does. They are hollow too which makes them lighter but can't really compare with any other kit out there. :thumbup:

Toona79 said:

yeah thats the link I've been reading for my refresh. I got my shocks but need to order the rest of my stuff. Question along the suspension refresh/upgrade topic, I hear great things about Hotchkis sway bars,best fitment and feel. But for 100 bucks more you can get Eibach sway and spring kit? What would you do?

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Hotchkis swaybars are the way to go for exact no frills fitment. They work great with the Koni yellows and stock sport/ZHP springs.

To me, what makes the Hotchkis bars so great is the rear bar mounting system. It eliminates the need to reinforce the rear sway bar tabs and also eliminates the chance of breakage in that area. Makes install much easier as well. To me, that is worth the price alone.

I could have picked up a set of UUC bars for about $150, but chose to wait based on the above. The UUC bars are very aggressive and improve handling quite a bit, but they are HARD on your rear sway bar tabs.

av98 said:

Hotchkis swaybars are the way to go for exact no frills fitment. They work great with the Koni yellows and stock sport/ZHP springs.

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thx for the replies guys.

Also any need to replace tie rod assemblies?

making me a wish list over at http://www.oembimmerparts.com/default.asp lol

Just stick with Lemforder!

Toona79 said:

thx for the replies guys.

Also any need to replace tie rod assemblies?

making me a wish list over at http://www.oembimmerparts.com/default.asp lol

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any preferred setting when installing the Koni yellow, I forgot to tell what they are going on.
It is a 2006 325CI with over 135000 miles

At first I left them full soft and I suggest you do as well. Once they break in (2000 miles or so) I find 1 turn stiff to be the happy medium between max fun and something I can live with every day. However, 1 turn stiff prior to the 2000 mile break in seemed way too stiff.

Take it for what its worth.

md1_61 said:

any preferred setting when installing the Koni yellow, I forgot to tell what they are going on.
It is a 2006 325CI with over 135000 miles

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another question, would a strut bar interfere with the adjustment in the front?

No

Toona79 said:

another question, would a strut bar interfere with the adjustment in the front?

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Depends on the bar. Some completely cover the hole, some dont. The ones that dont will not interfere.

Toona79 said:

another question, would a strut bar interfere with the adjustment in the front?

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