Inexpensive coilovers (height adjustable only, no dampening)

OC///M3 · Tue, Apr-27-2010, 07:38:03 PM

OP,

I had these coilovers on my 330ci. I put on about 15,000 miles with zero problems. They are a little stiff, but they improved the handling of the car significantly over stock. They also came with new links specific to my car.

For the money, I believe that these are an awesome value. The coilovers themselves were well made and performed exactly as I expected them to.

To those that doubt the quality of the product, completely understandable... in many cases you do get what you pay for. I was skeptical too, but I took a risk and was happy with it. OP, hopefully you have a similar experience.

Joseph

beemerb0y · Tue, Apr-27-2010, 08:05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snt2kill

so it doesnt need the adjustable links in front? OEM links can be used?

Not sure, but hardware for sway bar is included if thats what ur reffering to

Mr. Vapor · Tue, Apr-27-2010, 08:20:24 PM

You will def need new sway bar end links in the front if you go with an aftermarket coilover.

These guys are local to me (stratmosphere), they've been pleasing th V-dub crowd for years with the Vmaxx. a friend of mine has a set on his MKIV R32. While he doesn't track his car, they suit his needs fine for a street driven daily driver.

beemerb0y · Tue, Apr-27-2010, 08:51:30 PM

Sway bar hardware is included, im assuming. thats the end links...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Vapor

You will def need new sway bar end links in the front if you go with an aftermarket coilover.

These guys are local to me (stratmosphere), they've been pleasing th V-dub crowd for years with the Vmaxx. a friend of mine has a set on his MKIV R32. While he doesn't track his car, they suit his needs fine for a street driven daily driver.

vndkshn · Tue, Apr-27-2010, 08:59:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opey

well u cant really compare since u cant lower the OEM suspension. and if u dont want to lower, then theres no point in coilovers

Wrong.

There is much more to coilovers than just a drop. At least adjustable coilovers. This setup, the only reason for it is the drop.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Vapor

You will def need new sway bar end links in the front if you go with an aftermarket coilover.

Wrong.

In most cases, you can reuse the stock ones. The only way you have to replace end-links (and really, you only need to replace one, since you only adjust the preload on one side of the car) is if you want to adjust preload (but hey, if you are only getting a drop and don't worry about the performance, what do you care about preload in the sway bar). But if you are worried about preload, you'll want adjustable coilovers anyway.

Mr. Vapor · Wed, Apr-28-2010, 12:30:57 AM

^^^hey i'm here to learn too.

Care to share your knowledge on pre-loading instead of coming in here holier than thou? Perhaps i don't need to put in my shortened end links, would i benefit more from leaving the stock ones in?

opey · Wed, Apr-28-2010, 01:05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vndkshn

Wrong.

There is much more to coilovers than just a drop. At least adjustable coilovers. This setup, the only reason for it is the drop.

right, and if u dont want a drop, theres no need for adjustable coilovers

Eat.Sleep.Race · Wed, Apr-28-2010, 01:16:07 AM

I ran them on my VW gti for a while they were good, although they arent the best spring rates or so i felt.

TboneM3 · Mon, May-10-2010, 02:27:02 AM

Bump, did you get them yet BeemerBoy?

beemerb0y · Mon, May-10-2010, 02:50:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TboneM3

Bump, did you get them yet BeemerBoy?

I got them on Friday.. inspected everything.. packaging was really good.. everything bubble wrapped and protected.. seems to be quality material

drove 40 miles to my friends house today to get them installed.. just to realize im missing my wheel lock key

.. cant find it at home either.. so i have no way of removing my wheels right now to get my suspension installed.. ill go to the dealer tomorrow hopefully i can get a new wheel lock key and Ill get the suspension installed by this coming weekend at the latest.

Ive taken many pics of the suspension components, but at this time i will only post one:

Tue, Apr-27-2010, 07:38:03 PM	#41
OC///M3 :) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 289 Reputation: 0 Location: Orange County, CA	OP, I had these coilovers on my 330ci. I put on about 15,000 miles with zero problems. They are a little stiff, but they improved the handling of the car significantly over stock. They also came with new links specific to my car. For the money, I believe that these are an awesome value. The coilovers themselves were well made and performed exactly as I expected them to. To those that doubt the quality of the product, completely understandable... in many cases you do get what you pay for. I was skeptical too, but I took a risk and was happy with it. OP, hopefully you have a similar experience. Joseph __________________ 2005 M3 Coupe MT CB/B Koni Yellows \| Vogtland Springs \| PowerFlex Bushage

Tue, Apr-27-2010, 08:20:24 PM	#43
Mr. Vapor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 634 Reputation: 0 Location: Rochester, NY	You will def need new sway bar end links in the front if you go with an aftermarket coilover. These guys are local to me (stratmosphere), they've been pleasing th V-dub crowd for years with the Vmaxx. a friend of mine has a set on his MKIV R32. While he doesn't track his car, they suit his needs fine for a street driven daily driver. __________________ 2006 M3 - Competition Package - Carbon black [Nav] [M-DSC] [HK] [ZPP] [ZCP] [Evolve-R] [Supersprint Race] [Evosport SS headers] [CPI Euro200R] [Powerflex RTABs] [RE RSMs] [FK Silverline Plus X coilovers] [AFE Intake Arm] [Black kidneys/grilles] [Smoked corner lights] [Powdercoated 19" CSL ] [235/265 CSL spec Potenza Pole Positions] [Smoked reflectors] [30% tint] [Iconz CF 1-piece race lip] [RPI Scoops]

Wed, Apr-28-2010, 12:30:57 AM	#46
Mr. Vapor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 634 Reputation: 0 Location: Rochester, NY	^^^hey i'm here to learn too. Care to share your knowledge on pre-loading instead of coming in here holier than thou? Perhaps i don't need to put in my shortened end links, would i benefit more from leaving the stock ones in? __________________ 2006 M3 - Competition Package - Carbon black [Nav] [M-DSC] [HK] [ZPP] [ZCP] [Evolve-R] [Supersprint Race] [Evosport SS headers] [CPI Euro200R] [Powerflex RTABs] [RE RSMs] [FK Silverline Plus X coilovers] [AFE Intake Arm] [Black kidneys/grilles] [Smoked corner lights] [Powdercoated 19" CSL ] [235/265 CSL spec Potenza Pole Positions] [Smoked reflectors] [30% tint] [Iconz CF 1-piece race lip] [RPI Scoops]

Wed, Apr-28-2010, 01:16:07 AM	#48
Eat.Sleep.Race Bottle Fed Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,819 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Northern VA	I ran them on my VW gti for a while they were good, although they arent the best spring rates or so i felt. __________________ -03 BMW M3 -04 BMW M3 -05 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Mon, May-10-2010, 02:27:02 AM	#49
TboneM3 YNWA Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 760 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Socal	Bump, did you get them yet BeemerBoy? __________________ 2004 SilberGrau M3 Coupe 6MT

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