[Ltboogz]

thx

[JawjaDawg]

So the rear is at it's highest setting, what about the front? I don't want to bother my mechanic when he installs them this weekend. I think your drop is perfect, not too low! Please let me know the exact setting. Thanks.

[kengm]

Originally Posted by JawjaDawg

So the rear is at it's highest setting, what about the front? I don't want to bother my mechanic when he installs them this weekend. I think your drop is perfect, not too low! Please let me know the exact setting. Thanks.

Yes, the rears are at the highest, but I couldn't tell you exactly what the fronts are set at. Prob somewhere in the middle. He said there's quite a bit left to go in the front.

[JawjaDawg]

Don't mean to hijack your thread, but here's a pic with the coils installed on mine

[Rookie83]

i got these same coilovers installed about 3 months ago and love em!

[kengm]

Originally Posted by JawjaDawg

Don't mean to hijack your thread, but here's a pic with the coils installed on mine

Nice! How do you like em? Love the red.

[JawjaDawg]

Very satisfied. Car feels a whole lot "meaner", well at least in my eyes lol. Ride is good, a bit harsher than before but nothing overwelming.

[DaFish]

Originally Posted by edirtaynine

damn that really is the perfect drop... not the "coolest" drop, but perfect drop.

+1000 perfect... still usable for curbs and stuff without being slammed...

Looks really nice, and nice scenery (other than the missing beautiful scantily clad woman....)

[BronzeWarrior]

I JUST ordered the same coilover set, your car has the PERFECT stance I'm looking for! spring time can't come soon enough!

[335iEvil]

this thread is helpful... i am waiting for my wheels to arrive (19"s) and as soon as i get a chance am ordering ST coilovers....

[TROSEKREW]

very helpful just ordered a set of these coils. cant wait

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by kengm

Yeah like I said I was concerned about the daily driver aspect but I shouldn't have been, it's super comfortable. As for the rust, I'm going to try to find some coating I can spray on. I've noticed here although we get salt the cars don't rust as bad as back east perhaps due to the drier climate.

I know this is an old post but I actually clear coat all my new suspension components before installing for an extra layer of protection, it definitely helps.

If you don't plan on moving the ride height on coilovers, you can spray the threads too. I ended up dialing my ride height then giving the threads a quick coating also.

I noticed the parts stay cleaner a lot longer and resist corrosion better. This goes for any suspension component.

[newbmwguy99]

jeff what do you use for clear coating?

[jwzimm]

I used Boeshield T-9 on my coils prior to installation. It is non-permanent but provides excellent protection. It also acts as a lubricant which makes adjusting your coils very easy.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by newbmwguy99

jeff what do you use for clear coating?

It was just a dupli color clear coat, it can be found at most auto part stores.

[rogerdiaz]

How are the ST V1s holding up after 1 or 2 years?

Looking to replace ZSP 133,000 suspension.

[BronzeWarrior]

@ rogerdiaz
2 years later, and I've noticed that infamous clunk at low speeds, from the fronts and a sort of "bouncing clunk" from the left rear. I've searched and I can't figure out the rear sound, but the fronts I believe is the spring and adjuster rubbing one another (should have put a thin rubber gasket in between the two) I was told by my dealership there's a small leak from my front right strut, and no idea what the rear sound is. Unfortunately next spring I will be looking for another set of adjustable coilovers, might just go back to the same ones considering I got them for a great price at Modbargins.com. Overall before the clunking they were a great set, I lowered them in the summer, raised them in the winter. The rears are slightly a pain in the ass to adjust, but not difficult. I live in the mountains of PA, so the they get worked pretty hard, so I think 2 yrs. is a good amount of time that they go "bad."




most recent pic 8/9/2015.

[2fast4]

Originally Posted by BronzeWarrior

@ rogerdiaz
2 years later, and I've noticed that infamous clunk at low speeds, from the fronts and a sort of "bouncing clunk" from the left rear. I've searched and I can't figure out the rear sound, but the fronts I believe is the spring and adjuster rubbing one another (should have put a thin rubber gasket in between the two) I was told by my dealership there's a small leak from my front right strut, and no idea what the rear sound is. Unfortunately next spring I will be looking for another set of adjustable coilovers, might just go back to the same ones considering I got them for a great price at Modbargins.com. Overall before the clunking they were a great set, I lowered them in the summer, raised them in the winter. The rears are slightly a pain in the ass to adjust, but not difficult. I live in the mountains of PA, so the they get worked pretty hard, so I think 2 yrs. is a good amount of time that they go "bad."




most recent pic 8/9/2015.

I need some help with "dust cover + mounting bolts"...I happened up on a good deal on a used set on Craigslist, but with few minor issues...

The guy don't have "dust cover for a front and a rear + mounting nuts missing + wrench"...can the stock dust covers and nuts be used instead? i.e. same size? Can any wrench from ebay be used?

Circled in red are missing. I got the springs.

[2fast4]

Anyone?