B16 Damptronic Height?

[MNR]

Those who are running B16 Damptronics, what height are you set at? Installing this week and was searching for height specs but am having trouble finding any

[Zero_Cool]

I have my set going on this weds. I’ll share my height measurements with you.

[MNR]

Originally Posted by Zero_Cool

I have my set going on this weds. I’ll share my height measurements with you.

Thank you sir!

[BzsBimmer]

The recommended height specs is in the manual. Do you have a copy?

I’ll measure when I get back home

[MNR]

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

The recommended height specs is in the manual. Do you have a copy?

I’ll measure when I get back home

I do not. I would have by now if UPS hadn’t lost my package twice. Thanks man!

Trying to get an idea of how I want the height set prior to install.

[Zero_Cool]

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

The recommended height specs is in the manual. Do you have a copy?

I’ll measure when I get back home

If you have a digital copy I'd like one too..

[BzsBimmer]

- Front Lowered Height: 30-40mm, up to 990kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 5-25mm, up to 1250kg Axle Load

https://productdeskapi.cart.bilstein...-Y713A00_1.pdf

Y’all need to learn how to search 🤣

[BzsBimmer]

Running about 26.5” all around.


Front


Rear

[BzsBimmer]

Here’s another

[LOW4LYF]

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Running about 26.5” all around.
Attachment 2308415

Front
Attachment 2308416

Rear
Attachment 2308417

20" correct?

Can you go lower in the front?

[BzsBimmer]

Yeah those are 20’s
I could go lower. I used to be 24.5”

[MNR]

Killer!

How far are you adjusted on the collars? About halfway down?

[BzsBimmer]

Originally Posted by MNR

Killer!

How far are you adjusted on the collars? About halfway down?

Now you’re asking a lot lol. I can’t remember since I’m an old man buuutttt... I need to remove my wheels to get ceramic coated so I can add more insight in a few days. Might be too late for you if they find your package lol.

[MNR]

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Now you’re asking a lot lol. I can’t remember since I’m an old man buuutttt... I need to remove my wheels to get ceramic coated so I can add more insight in a few days. Might be too late for you if they find your package lol.

All good! A little trial and error never hurts. Going to start about halfway down front and rear and go from there.

UPS must've read my post because they magically showed up today. Going to get them in tomorrow

[LOW4LYF]

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Yeah those are 20’s
I could go lower. I used to be 23.5”

What would be awesome if it goes that low!

Low the lowest setting on KW HAS 20".

https://ibb.co/VMwnXNS

[BzsBimmer]

Sorry. Meant 24.5”
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1617377

[MAddict]

If it's not too much to ask could you share your feedback or review of the B16 Damptronic kit once installed and it settles? I've been researching this kit as the best EDC plug and play coilover swap, and it's been difficult to determine if these are too stiff to daily.

This thread has the most detail: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1640910

I believe ntg44's install was hosed by a damaged rear connector, which caused the shocks to default to maximum stiffness. His review was they're too stiff to daily even in comfort mode, possibly influenced by the install issue.

TIA

[ntg44]

Originally Posted by MAddict

If it's not too much to ask could you share your feedback or review of the B16 Damptronic kit once installed and it settles? I've been researching this kit as the best EDC plug and play coilover swap, and it's been difficult to determine if these are too stiff to daily.

This thread has the most detail: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1640910

I believe ntg44's install was hosed by a damaged rear connector, which caused the shocks to default to maximum stiffness. His review was they're too stiff to daily even in comfort mode, possibly influenced by the install issue.

TIA

The problem was a damaged rear cable. These are easy to break, and easy to replace. Once replaced and working properly, it was still too stiff for a DD. Like so stiff your voice is trembling when you're on the phone using Bluetooth, and the person on the other end asks if something is wrong. But really, the rear is so stiff your vowels are just changing pitch mid-word from the recoil. It was worst up to 40mph, was much better at higher speeds, but stlil not what I'd call comfortable. My wife got nauseous in the passenger seat after 15 minutes.

Not to bash its merits though. It's a great kit, but comfortable is the last thing it is. Any more questions, feel free to reach out.

[Zero_Cool]

Originally Posted by MAddict

If it's not too much to ask could you share your feedback or review of the B16 Damptronic kit once installed and it settles? I've been researching this kit as the best EDC plug and play coilover swap, and it's been difficult to determine if these are too stiff to daily.

This thread has the most detail: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1640910

I believe ntg44's install was hosed by a damaged rear connector, which caused the shocks to default to maximum stiffness. His review was they're too stiff to daily even in comfort mode, possibly influenced by the install issue.

TIA

My B16s are going on today and since I picked them up in the classifieds there shouldn’t be a settling period. My drive home will be mostly highly with a short city road to my place. I can give my initial impressions. If you’re near middle TN you’re more than welcome to check out the ride in person.

[MNR]

Going on today - will update with thoughts after some driving.

[BzsBimmer]

It’s definitely a firmer suspension setup.
I do notice that it takes a good couple of minutes to feel the difference between modes when changing.

I don’t have the same issues as ntg44 and I’ve had many business calls in my car with no issues. I’ve logged in many thousands of miles with this suspension and sometimes I wish it was stiffer at times of serious canyon carving.

I have never had KW’s but compared to my other M’s with TCK’s or my Swift setup on my F80, this is a great setup, again, no KW prior reference for what something softer might be.

[ntg44]

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

It’s definitely a firmer suspension setup.
I do notice that it takes a good couple of minutes to feel the difference between modes when changing.

I don’t have the same issues as ntg44 and I’ve had many business calls in my car with no issues. I’ve logged in many thousands of miles with this suspension and sometimes I wish it was stiffer at times of serious canyon carving.

I have never had KW’s but compared to my other M’s with TCK’s or my Swift setup on my F80, this is a great setup, again, no KW prior reference for what something softer might be.

Thanks for your feedback, and for what it's worth, I very much wish I had your experience. I didn't find it fun at all going through 4 suspension mods until I was happy. Another factor I think is what EDC settings are on each car. My suspicion is that these also affect how the dampers behave, but there are so many variations that I was over figuring out how to make it better, and just moved on to what I knew I'd be happy "enough" with - MP HAS + stock shocks.