Cheaper option than coilovers?

Marcadelic · 11-24-2012, 12:01 PM

Looking to finally upgrade my suspention as it looks like I'll be keeping my car. I don't really want to go with coilovers due to now expensive they are but I want something a little more reliable than just race springs. Should I go with a cup kit? I'm looking to spend around 500-700

Thrash · 11-24-2012, 12:07 PM

You can easily find used KW V1's advertised here regularly for that price, I paid $700 for my V1's from a member and they worked out great, they are built for the life of you car

Marcadelic · 11-24-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fauxdog

You can easily find used KW V1's advertised here regularly for that price, I paid $700 for my V1's from a member and they worked out great, they are built for the life of you car

Ya I'm guna start looking around, my friend just took his BC coils off...I should have just picked those up xD

I think if I go new though I'm guna go with the Koni yellows and race springs

Thrash · 11-24-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcadelic

Ya I'm guna start looking around, my friend just took his BC coils off...I should have just picked those up xD

I think if I go new though I'm guna go with the Koni yellows and race springs

The Koni's are a nice setup as well, lots of ways you can go with the cake you have available

Eric335 · 11-24-2012, 01:42 PM

Used V1s are a nice option. Id get V2s since you cant adjust the 'feel' of the coilovers with the V1s (damping)

ken1137 · 11-26-2012, 08:10 AM

Yep, used ST's or KW's are your best option. You may also want to consider H&R Touring Cup Kit as they meet your budget.

Dr_Dooms · 11-26-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcadelic

Ya I'm guna start looking around, my friend just took his BC coils off...I should have just picked those up xD

I think if I go new though I'm guna go with the Koni yellows and race springs

I just put bc coilovers on my e92.. they ride like stock!

We sell them through my work and we are located in central florida also

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Thrash Private First Class 4 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	You can easily find used KW V1's advertised here regularly for that price, I paid $700 for my V1's from a member and they worked out great, they are built for the life of you car
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Eric335 Colonel 130 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 SG 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [7.66]	Used V1s are a nice option. Id get V2s since you cant adjust the 'feel' of the coilovers with the V1s (damping) __________________
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	Yep, used ST's or KW's are your best option. You may also want to consider H&R Touring Cup Kit as they meet your budget. __________________ BMWCCA member
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