Best coilover kit for under $1000

Boosted_TIAG · 05-17-2010, 11:22 PM

hey guys, im looking for a set of coilovers for under $1000. before u guys say add a little more and get kw's or bilsteins id like to know what other kits are out there for our cars that are also good. i just bought the car (335i coupe) and will be doing a lot of modding and dont want to blow all my money on a set of coilovers. im not tracking the car or anything, i just want the option of adjusting ride height and comfort level. im all stock at the moment.

im new here so links or pics would be appreciated if possible.

thank you

MassBimmer · 05-18-2010, 08:24 AM

Sorry but you're really not going to find a set of coilovers for under a grand, they just don't exist. You're better off going with a set of springs and a shock/strut package if you want to stay under your $1k budget

GaryS · 05-18-2010, 08:28 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=180

DJKhan85 · 05-18-2010, 08:28 AM

Good coilovers and sub 1k don't mix. Been down that route and I will never do it again. If you are just looking for ride height just get some ksportt/d2/megan racing. All the same crap. Don't expect noise free. Don't expect longevity. Don't expect a wonderful ride.

Boosted_TIAG · 05-18-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GaryS

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=180

looks like getting used kw's is the only way to go then.

SV Concepts III · 05-18-2010, 12:22 PM

Tough price range but look into FK, they offer kits right around that price.

Chefcg1 · 05-18-2010, 12:36 PM

sonic tuning has a group buy for under 1K. I've been looking for any reviews on them

graves4r6 · 05-18-2010, 05:08 PM

You get what you pay for.

joec500 · 05-18-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TrackRat

You can find coilovers for a $1000 but the problem is they are junk and have terrible quality and ride/performance. You'll be very unhappy if you install this crap.

ST V1's are right at 1,000 bucks and I have been running them for 20k miles and have been great for me and many other forum members. Internals are identical to KW V1's. Just without the stainless steel outer sleeves.

Boosted_TIAG · 05-18-2010, 05:44 PM

Kw v1 is around 1100-1200 so I might just go that route.

Gavin@MMW · 05-18-2010, 06:24 PM

Kw's would be the top choice for a performance/cost coil set up for sure

FK's arent bad either

Driv3r · 05-18-2010, 07:51 PM

I just dont get how 1000$ will get you crap. Do people not understand the value of a dollar anymore?...A grand is alot of money, in any market.

I guess its just me feeling duped by the "tuning" industry, coming from my brothers S2000. I can find GREAT coilovers for around 500-800....I dont really believe for a second the whole "its a BMW it costs more to develop parts"

More like "they drive a BMW lets see how far we can stick our hands down their wallets"

Boosted_TIAG · 05-18-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Driv3r

I just dont get how 1000$ will get you crap. Do people not understand the value of a dollar anymore?...A grand is alot of money, in any market.

I guess its just me feeling duped by the "tuning" industry, coming from my brothers S2000. I can find GREAT coilovers for around 500-800....I dont really believe for a second the whole "its a BMW it costs more to develop parts"

More like "they drive a BMW lets see how far we can stick our hands down their wallets"

Well said, I think it's funny as well that a thousand dollars cannot buy a nice set of coils. Maybe we are just poor

Casca · 05-18-2010, 08:15 PM

What's wrong with this?

http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/3-Se...duct_info.html

I will search more on it.........so please don't hurt my feelings!!, but just wanted to throw it out there.

Boosted_TIAG · 05-18-2010, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casca

What's wrong with this?

http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/3-Se...duct_info.html

I will search more on it.........so please don't hurt my feelings!!, but just wanted to throw it out there.

Other than the fact they cost $1300...nothing.

DJKhan85 · 05-18-2010, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driv3r

I just dont get how 1000$ will get you crap. Do people not understand the value of a dollar anymore?...A grand is alot of money, in any market.

I guess its just me feeling duped by the "tuning" industry, coming from my brothers S2000. I can find GREAT coilovers for around 500-800....I dont really believe for a second the whole "its a BMW it costs more to develop parts"

More like "they drive a BMW lets see how far we can stick our hands down their wallets"

I really would like to see a good set of coilovers for 500-800. I had a pair of ksports before that cost 700 new. It was sheer crap.

As I am thinking of an s2k, can you list out some coilovers for 500-800?

mkPOTO · 05-18-2010, 10:32 PM

Vsmotorspots is doing a group buy for a nice set look them up in commercial vendors

ZJP · 05-18-2010, 11:09 PM

Here you go.
http://www.esetuning.com/FK-Automoti...-p/fkxbm30.htm

Only thing is you don't have the ability to adjust dampening, not sure if that matters to you though.

On a side note, I just picked up a set of used KW V2's for $860 shipped, so keep your eyes peeled in the classifieds.

Boosted_TIAG · 05-19-2010, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ZJP

Here you go.
http://www.esetuning.com/FK-Automoti...-p/fkxbm30.htm

Only thing is you don't have the ability to adjust dampening, not sure if that matters to you though.

On a side note, I just picked up a set of used KW V2's for $860 shipped, so keep your eyes peeled in the classifieds.

wow awesome price you got on the v2's.
the fk coils you posted...do you know if those are the stainless steel versions that prevent rust?

yamazaho · 05-19-2010, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by e60 545i sport

wow awesome price you got on the v2's.
the fk coils you posted...do you know if those are the stainless steel versions that prevent rust?

The Silverline series are stainless steel body.

Casca · 05-19-2010, 05:41 PM

You might want to post on this thread or PM Alan at **********s for deals on other less costly set-ups

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352591

M II · 06-22-2010, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Sorry but you're really not going to find a set of coilovers for under a grand, they just don't exist. You're better off going with a set of springs and a shock/strut package if you want to stay under your $1k budget

There are nice coilovers out there, some even BUILT by KW like the ST V1:

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/ST%20Suspension/ST_Coilovers.jpg[/IMG]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrackRat

You can find coilovers for a $1000 but the problem is they are junk and have terrible quality and ride/performance. You'll be very unhappy if you install this crap.

I can't speak of the other coilovers on the market, but the ST V1 coilovers are built by KW and are identical to the Variant 1 coilovers. The only difference is the shock casing. They feature the same spring rates and the same valving.

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DJKhan85 Major 24 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2011 4dr 6mt Golf GTI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	Good coilovers and sub 1k don't mix. Been down that route and I will never do it again. If you are just looking for ride height just get some ksportt/d2/megan racing. All the same crap. Don't expect noise free. Don't expect longevity. Don't expect a wonderful ride. __________________ 2011 VW GTI 4dr-6mt-Sunroof-Nav-Xenons OLD: 08 335i AW/CR/Poplar 6mt-ZSP-ZPP-ZCW-iPod-iDrive-PDC-Style 230s w/FK 452-Dinan LSD
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Boosted_TIAG Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 285 Posts Drives: CLS55 AMG Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (5)	Kw v1 is around 1100-1200 so I might just go that route.
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Driv3r Colonel 178 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I just dont get how 1000$ will get you crap. Do people not understand the value of a dollar anymore?...A grand is alot of money, in any market. I guess its just me feeling duped by the "tuning" industry, coming from my brothers S2000. I can find GREAT coilovers for around 500-800....I dont really believe for a second the whole "its a BMW it costs more to develop parts" More like "they drive a BMW lets see how far we can stick our hands down their wallets" __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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Casca Captain 41 Rep 642 Posts Drives: E90 6MT Join Date: May 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	What's wrong with this? http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/3-Se...duct_info.html I will search more on it.........so please don't hurt my feelings!!, but just wanted to throw it out there.
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ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 130 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	Here you go. http://www.esetuning.com/FK-Automoti...-p/fkxbm30.htm Only thing is you don't have the ability to adjust dampening, not sure if that matters to you though. On a side note, I just picked up a set of used KW V2's for $860 shipped, so keep your eyes peeled in the classifieds.
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Casca Captain 41 Rep 642 Posts Drives: E90 6MT Join Date: May 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	You might want to post on this thread or PM Alan at **********s for deals on other less costly set-ups http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352591
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