The $350 dollar coilover thread

koreez88 · 03-05-2013, 05:59 PM

I think OP died

idrift4wd · 03-05-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by koreez88

I think OP died

still here. planned to install this weekend, but getting snow the next two days. so next weekend these are going on!

i can prevent rust from building on coils, ive read a couple diy. Not sure if im going to though. Might as well see if they can hold up to the weather.

koreez88 · 03-05-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by idrift4wd

still here. planned to install this weekend, but getting snow the next two days. so next weekend these are going on!

i can prevent rust from building on coils, ive read a couple diy. Not sure if im going to though. Might as well see if they can hold up to the weather.

Hahah I'm just messing with you.

Very interested to read your review. Please be honest, without trying to protect your investment.

I would think that for the money, those will rust pretty badly. Does it say if those are galvanized?

idrift4wd · 03-05-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by koreez88

Hahah I'm just messing with you.

Very interested to read your review. Please be honest, without trying to protect your investment.

I would think that for the money, those will rust pretty badly. Does it say if those are galvanized?

of course, i'll try not to be bias as i will look for thing i hate and things i like. with pictures. Im mostly concerned with ride comfort. If these are too bouncy, rough, or clunks ill take em off.

I am afraid of these rusting also, supposedly they have "Zinc Plated Anti-Corrosion Bodies". But who knows, springs are "Powder coated" hopefully they dont peel and rust. ill probably use anti seize on the thread.

tigermack · 03-05-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by koreez88

I think OP died

loool

tmo24 · 03-06-2013, 01:28 AM

Inb4death

But in all seriousness, I hope everything goes well and you found a great budget suspension set up. I'm always a person who doesn't believe that you must pay BMW tax to get a good product. After all of the bashing, I hope you are the one we all can praise for a great find. Good luck with your install.

Josh1a1h · 03-06-2013, 02:08 AM

Could it be worth while plasti dipping exposed metal areas that will not effect any moving areas? Could prevent premature rusting?

Look forward to reading a review.

I have personally never seen these for sale, but I have heard of quite a few running these on e46 bimmers. No ones has had any issues surprisingly. No leaky shocks and the as they are all decked to the ground, they all say they ride is not that bad.

GreekboyD · 03-06-2013, 05:46 AM

Just wanted to point out that I hope it works for the OP. Sure we are making jokes at his expense but he seems like a cool guy with a good sense of humour and he's just rolling with them.

Having said that, what life insurance policy are you adding to match these coils?

mike-y · 03-06-2013, 04:41 PM

you can use cooking spray to coat the coilovers after install, which will help protect against rust. it will eventually wear off, but it helps if you apply it often enough.

idrift4wd · 03-11-2013, 12:35 AM

installed. edit on 1st page

pits200 · 03-11-2013, 07:27 AM

Something can't be right with that install, the front should never be that high even on the wound all the way up. I have an xi and even stock it didn't have that much of a gap.

CYANiDE · 03-11-2013, 07:54 AM

The parts look cheap, cheap. I know the ride seems okay for now, but you need to drive around and post back in 5-10k miles.

I personally wouldn't cheap out on something so crucial (especially if you can shell out enough money for a car like this).

project335i · 03-11-2013, 06:47 PM

It's not even lowered wtf? And you say the ride is good of coarse it is your higher then stock lol

EDM92 · 03-11-2013, 07:09 PM

Why do people on this forum think they are better than everyone else? If the dude wants to get cheap coilovers, and wants to leave a review, let him. He isn't hurting anybody. No need to flame him to hell. I remember when I got raceland downpipes and everyone told me I'm an idiot. They fit just fine, thanks you elitist a-holes!

I'm all for "bang for the buck" products. I have learned over my years of modding that you usually do get what you pay for, but sometimes that's not the case. Case and points - raceland downpipes and big tom intercooler.

project335i · 03-11-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by EDM92

Why do people on this forum think they are better than everyone else? If the dude wants to get cheap coilovers, and wants to leave a review, let him. He isn't hurting anybody. No need to flame him to hell. I remember when I got raceland downpipes and everyone told me I'm an idiots. They fit just fine, thanks you elitist a-holes!

I'm all for "bang for the buck" products. I have learned over my years of modding that you usually do get what you pay for, but sometimes that's not the case. Case and points - raceland downpipes and big tom intercooler.

Totally agree with you there buddy and actually raceland pipes are great and for great I have a set as well as the Godspeed intercooler. But these are just garbage been in a few cars with them and something so crucial you can't cheap out as much as that IMO

///M3NACE · 03-11-2013, 07:18 PM

Isn't the point of coilovers to go lower!? I wanna see these at 50k. post back lol

mike-y · 03-11-2013, 10:41 PM

strange the front is so high..

did you confirm that the front strut is seated all the way into the carrier? if you don't have a spreader, the strut won't slide all the way down to the stop like it's supposed to.

Also, you can remove the helper springs to make the front lower. it's obvious you don't really need them if your car is that high, lol.

WesleyC · 03-11-2013, 10:45 PM

I believe OP will provide an honest review of the coilovers. He said that he isn't expecting much so at least he's being realistic. We'll see how long they hold up for.

idrift4wd · 03-11-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mike-y

strange the front is so high..

did you confirm that the front strut is seated all the way into the carrier? if you don't have a spreader, the strut won't slide all the way down to the stop like it's supposed to.

Also, you can remove the helper springs to make the front lower. it's obvious you don't really need them if your car is that high, lol.

Thanks! im going to recheck everything next weekend when i have time, i didnt expect it to be that high either. i think i know the problem, but it was my fault. So Front should be done soon! rears are great now(no finger gap), just need to space it far out. I want a similar front to match rear of course. Looks so ghetto now.

I wonder what people will make up next if these coils actually ride decent lowered accordingly. people will probably think im lying. I do understand that front are at stock height and since fronts direct most of the road feel it will feel stock-ish. I hope these dont change in characteristics to much when lowering. ill report back next weekend.

CharleyGFX · 03-12-2013, 11:30 AM

The most important thing about a from forums, is the diffrent comments about a post. May they be good or bad, praise or flame. That is how I judge the topic, so I say.. flame on!!!

About the coilovers though, $350 seriously? That's like buying an iphone 5 (which is more than 350) and getting a $5 case and thinking that it's gonna protect your iphone. Drive slow homie, you never know homie..

GreekboyD · 03-12-2013, 12:15 PM

Take it to the track OP and upload it to Youtube!

iBoost · 03-12-2013, 12:51 PM

You should throw some back and butt support in your seat (maybe pillows

) I can't imagine how horrible those things are going to ride after a month of being slammed, maybe even a week. After seeing the pics posted on this thread, i'll be praying for you man.

Seriously though take that off the car ASAP!!!!

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koreez88 Всем привет ;) 146 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	I think OP died
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03-06-2013, 01:28 AM	#138
tmo24 Major 139 Rep 1,271 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (3)	Inb4death But in all seriousness, I hope everything goes well and you found a great budget suspension set up. I'm always a person who doesn't believe that you must pay BMW tax to get a good product. After all of the bashing, I hope you are the one we all can praise for a great find. Good luck with your install. __________________ 2007 335i Jet Black e92 6AT - VRSF Full street exhaust DP, Chargepipe 7.5 FMIC, MHD, XHP, Koni orange/Eibachs, some other stuff 2007 335i Jet Black e90 6MT - Eibachs, magnaflow exhaust, carbon hood, short shift kit, some other random stuff - being sold somewhere sometime soon probably 2010 335i AW e90 6 AT Msport - The GF took this one over... JB4, PE exhaust, Koni yellows/Eibachs, pink badges, fuzzy steering wheel cover ?
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Josh1a1h Banned 170 Rep 3,828 Posts Drives: AzuriteBlack 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central North to West London iTrader: (2)	Could it be worth while plasti dipping exposed metal areas that will not effect any moving areas? Could prevent premature rusting? Look forward to reading a review. I have personally never seen these for sale, but I have heard of quite a few running these on e46 bimmers. No ones has had any issues surprisingly. No leaky shocks and the as they are all decked to the ground, they all say they ride is not that bad.
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GreekboyD Brigadier General 411 Rep 3,049 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335d [8.00]	Just wanted to point out that I hope it works for the OP. Sure we are making jokes at his expense but he seems like a cool guy with a good sense of humour and he's just rolling with them. Having said that, what life insurance policy are you adding to match these coils?
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03-06-2013, 04:41 PM	#141
mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	you can use cooking spray to coat the coilovers after install, which will help protect against rust. it will eventually wear off, but it helps if you apply it often enough.
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03-11-2013, 12:35 AM	#142
idrift4wd Brigadier General 149 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	installed. edit on 1st page
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03-11-2013, 07:27 AM	#143
pits200 Colonel 548 Rep 2,590 Posts Drives: 09 335i X-Drive Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Something can't be right with that install, the front should never be that high even on the wound all the way up. I have an xi and even stock it didn't have that much of a gap.
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03-11-2013, 07:54 AM	#144
CYANiDE First Lieutenant 169 Rep 304 Posts Drives: X5 4.0i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	The parts look cheap, cheap. I know the ride seems okay for now, but you need to drive around and post back in 5-10k miles. I personally wouldn't cheap out on something so crucial (especially if you can shell out enough money for a car like this).
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03-11-2013, 06:47 PM	#145
project335i Banned 144 Rep 4,501 Posts Drives: Wide Load Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SAUGA iTrader: (6)	It's not even lowered wtf? And you say the ride is good of coarse it is your higher then stock lol
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03-11-2013, 07:09 PM	#146
EDM92 Colonel 158 Rep 2,561 Posts Drives: Low&Slow Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (9)	Why do people on this forum think they are better than everyone else? If the dude wants to get cheap coilovers, and wants to leave a review, let him. He isn't hurting anybody. No need to flame him to hell. I remember when I got raceland downpipes and everyone told me I'm an idiot. They fit just fine, thanks you elitist a-holes! I'm all for "bang for the buck" products. I have learned over my years of modding that you usually do get what you pay for, but sometimes that's not the case. Case and points - raceland downpipes and big tom intercooler. __________________ Montego Blue 2007 E92 335i - ZSP / ZPP / Steptronic / Logic7 Broadway Static - CCW - Megan - Orion Instagram: bmwforlife
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///M3NACE Banned 168 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	Isn't the point of coilovers to go lower!? I wanna see these at 50k. post back lol
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03-11-2013, 10:41 PM	#149
mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	strange the front is so high.. did you confirm that the front strut is seated all the way into the carrier? if you don't have a spreader, the strut won't slide all the way down to the stop like it's supposed to. Also, you can remove the helper springs to make the front lower. it's obvious you don't really need them if your car is that high, lol.
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03-11-2013, 10:45 PM	#150
WesleyC Colonel 54 Rep 2,907 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (20)	I believe OP will provide an honest review of the coilovers. He said that he isn't expecting much so at least he's being realistic. We'll see how long they hold up for.
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03-12-2013, 12:15 PM	#153
GreekboyD Brigadier General 411 Rep 3,049 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335d [8.00]	Take it to the track OP and upload it to Youtube!
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iBoost Retired e90post Member 135 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	You should throw some back and butt support in your seat (maybe pillows ) I can't imagine how horrible those things are going to ride after a month of being slammed, maybe even a week. After seeing the pics posted on this thread, i'll be praying for you man. Seriously though take that off the car ASAP!!!!
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