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02-01-2015, 11:34 PM | #265 | |
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For any e9x user that just gets springs, i would totally recommend these coils over a spring only set-up. Some people even have good things to say about spring only set-up. I just dont think putting lowering springs on high mileage shocks is a good idea. I hope people who to try these, have the same experience or better. They lasted me pretty long so far. Spring+shock combo would be better and maybe last longer but have no adjustability and is expensive (600+) the next reasonably priced coilovers would be ST coils then BC. Thats 800-1000 bucks. For the price, looks, and feel of coilovers 350 bucks is a steal. One of my favorite modifications for the car for looks. Wheel gap really hurts the eyes. Most people love to spend $$$ on mods because its a BMW. Its a car to me. Its a nice car, but it worth less then a Honda fit (in my case)...I sound really repetitive lol EDIT- I plan on tracking my car (light track day, 1st road course experience!) Will update how they handle it
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02-14-2015, 03:53 PM | #267 | |
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"JOM manufacture their coilovers in-house in Germany using quality steel, zinc plated to prevent corrosion and all kits are German TUV quality approved. A high quality German product, not a cheap imported re-branded unit!" retrieved from http://www.jomcoilovers.co.uk/jom-history.php Matt |
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03-04-2015, 01:35 AM | #268 |
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Wow boring night at work and found this thread, read all comments and I'm impressed OP! When you planning on going to the track. I may be interested in ordering a set of these for my e92 sports pack if they have them.
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11-05-2015, 09:40 AM | #270 |
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I have never read a thread with more snobbery and rudeness. Let the boy put his coilovers on a report back his findings. They may ride like shit, they might be awesome, but they also might be a very serviceable kit with an acceptable ride for the money. Get off your high horse.
OEM BMW struts and shocks are shit, this fellow will be much better off with this setup rather than putting $350 lowering coils on beat factory shocks and struts with 75k on them...talk about a guaranteed shitty ride. It is true that generally you get what you pay for or less, that I know. But spending a fortune doesn't always mean the best either...case in point, a BMW... far from the best vehicle on the road, I know because we own 3 of them...and wouldn't own one if I didnt service them myself. I base my opinion on the fact I was a mechanic for 10-12 years if my life. We all know a Toyota Tacoma is a better truck than a Ford ranger...but Ford sold a shitload of them and people drive them, some because they are diehard Ford fans, some because its the best they can afford...doesn't mean they are total junk. I personally would never buy a Ford, but that's just me. At the end of the day its up to the OP what he puts on his car...his choice, much like it was your choice to buy a BMW. Wonder if the snobs in this tread when they need a giant axle nut socket if they go to AutoZone or if they order a $100 socket from Snap-On...I mean, Snap-On is the best...safety first, wouldn't want that giant socket failing when you are cranking a wheel nut down to 150 ft lbs. |
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11-05-2015, 10:09 AM | #273 |
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Btw, I put on my flame suit...flame away for defending a young person that likely works hard for what he has, and if he doesn't it seems like he is considerate enough to care about someone else's money, hence being frugal.
I'm sure there are thousands of these installed passing you by everyday with no problems, meanwhile people coming at you have bald tires, worn out wiper blades and not enough sense god give a dog to turn their lights on when its dark or raining. Ecs wouldn't sell them if they were total shit...obviously they work for many people, they are nearly always on backorder. |
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11-10-2015, 07:03 PM | #274 |
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You would be surprised how simple a run of the mill low pressure twin tube shocks are. Just like a lot of things in the aftermarket market, most entry and mid range level coilovers are seriously overpriced.
That said, I personally wouldn't use a steel body coilover. Doesn't matter they are coated or painted, they will rust if you DD the car, which makes it pain in the ass later or even impossible if you want to adjust the height again. |
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11-10-2015, 07:58 PM | #275 | |
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11-10-2015, 08:02 PM | #276 |
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A couple times throughout this thread I've noticed you mentioning the wrench being an issue. I'm not sure if you know this, but you're not supposed to make adjustments with the car on the ground, that's not what the wrench is for. The suspension should be in a relaxed state whenever making adjustments, the wrench is only there to make it easier to make precise adjustments.
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11-10-2015, 08:28 PM | #277 | |
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SO update. one rear shock where the bottom nut screws on, broke off. the shock it self was fine, no leaks. I was pretty sad. So technically it did "fail" but im still alive. Nothing life threatening like alot of people said it would be. i heard a few clunks driving down the road and checked it out. easy find, easy fix. Front coils are still good no noises, no leaks.....just seized so no more adjustments for me. Its my fault, i should have applied anti-seize or some coating to help. What did I learn? These coils arent bad. Worth $350. I would recommend them. I would buy them again, but I do want coils with dampening adjustments. I would also advise anyone buying these to apply antiseize on collar threads. As you can tell, im not a brand whore and i understand that YES its a BMW...an old bmw. 8 Year old bmw that can be bought for less than 10k. So yeah idk if spending 2k on coilovers (which is a wear and tear item) is a good idea. KW/ ohlins/ bilstein are probably better and offer a better ride, but im ok with the ride on these as they are not bad. Again better then spring only set-up in my opinion.
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11-10-2015, 08:51 PM | #278 | |
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How would you adjust the suspension while it's on the ground and loaded? As OP mentioned, you can't get in there at all. But even if it was possible to get a wrench in there, there's no way the collar will move with the weight of the car on it.
The wrench isn't there to make it easier for precise adjustments, it's there so you can make adjustments period. How do you plan on adjusting height without the wrench? Even without load on them, you need some leverage to get the adjusters to turn. Threads get tight or dirt gets in them. Quote:
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11-11-2015, 11:02 AM | #279 |
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I'm waiting for my ST's to arrive tomorrow, but almost bought the FK's. I did quite a bit of research on them and really couldn't find anything any more or less negative than any other brand. Many in the VW community seem to swear by FK but, in the end, I went with ST. I bought mine 1) for looks and 2) better handling when I hit the occasional twisty back road. The only reason I went with ST was the 5 year warranty "just in case". I got out of the "if it costs more, it must be better" club almost 20 years ago when it came to Harley parts. I found that many of the exact same parts were half, or less, when packaged in a plain white box. And......many products cost more because of advertising overhead OR when an established company can charge more because of brand identy.......or both. Many smaller companies put the bulk of their operating capital in r&d, manufacturing and distribution while relying on less advertising and more word-of-mouth. I'm not saying all of this is absolute across the board, and sometimes you really do get what you pay for........but sometimes you also pay for more than you get. When it comes to suspension components, I'm inclined to think a little more thoughtful planning and consideration go into safety than other consumer grade products. I doubt anyone is going to market and sell a product that hasn't been thoroughly tested for safety and reasonable longevity. As far as the galvanized steel construction of the ST's, I'm not worried about corrosion. As much as I have the car on a lift, I'll just try to keep them clean followed by a light coat of marine grease on the threads.
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07-16-2019, 04:00 PM | #280 |
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It’s been 3 years, let’s bring this thread back to life has anyone ran the eBay coilovers since then? They’ve dropped in price to around $250. Thoughts?
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07-22-2019, 02:53 PM | #281 |
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Same thoughts. I own 12 years old 325i Coupe and thinking of dropping it a little bit. Car market price is about 8k EUR now here in EU, so not planning to invest anything big, but would like to prolong car's life while enhancing it's look. So any reviews of these coilovers?
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