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Has anyone put "Cheap" Coilovers on their car?
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09-13-2012, 09:58 AM | #23 | |
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I purchased a set of S1 Sonic coilovers for my '08 e90 and although I managed to get them installed and SOMEWHAT dialed in... they came in cardboard boxes, nothing attached, no documentation, no paperwork, no instructions NOT A THING... four pieces of suspension stuffed in cardboard boxes. AND I bought new... this is how they came from Sonic direct, not even a Craigslist seller! Once I did get them installed and all the rattles and kinks sorted as best as possible and rubber rings and gaskets custom made to adapt to the rear upper spring seat from being metal on plastic directly... I was OKAY with how it rode. Ride quality was not horrible but just never felt they were a solid set up.. I have had them for about 4 months now, no hard driving, no racing etc and my car sounds like the suspension is going to rattle right off... I have had the car up on a lift at least 5 times sorting through what the rattles are, tightening the upper shock bolts and still... rattles like nothing I have had. I knew coming from KW2s on my e46 M3 I was in for less quality, but I am just here to say, you get what you pay for.... If anyone else has these issues and have found the best results to tame the noises, PLEASE contact me. Just my 2cents guys...
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09-13-2012, 11:26 AM | #24 | |
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The installation booklet is included next to your receipt, if you didnt receive one I can email it to you. The ride quality and hardware is comparable to the KW V2. Alot of folks choose our setup for the flexibility of the damping adjustment. If the rattle is coming from the rear, most likely the top or bottom is not tighten or the Cushion pad is not transferred over. I will PM you some details and gather more info from you, let's get it dialed in! |
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09-13-2012, 11:53 AM | #25 | |
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No booklet with my package... Ride quality is not horrible, I will certainly attest to that. I have my dampening set comfortably and have never questioned the ride quality. NOTE: when rear cushion is transferred, hinders rear height adjustability greatly. Really need to drop the lower shock bolt to get the wight off the adjuster to set things smoothly... Not the best setup...) I dropped you a PM response, would love to get some insight on possible issues.
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09-13-2012, 11:57 AM | #26 | |
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