choosing a coilover system - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

ctgazer · 04-04-2006, 11:36 PM

i need help deciding which brand of coilovers to get. im planning on getting my fenders rolled this weekend and if that doesnt work out, get them shaved also...i want >1-inch in back and around 1 inch up front. can you guys recommend any coilover systems for a good price which will allow me to adjust the height and bounce (rebound/compression) to minimise rubbing issues. thanks.

andy@cdesign recommends KW's, but they are about $2000..pricey

ward · 04-05-2006, 12:09 AM

if you want to do it right and have a good product it's going to cost some $$$

are you just doing this for looks?

ctgazer · 04-05-2006, 12:20 AM

looks are 99%..what can i say, im shallow

nah, but really, im rollin on 20's and a normal drop on springs are just too much. i need rears that are <1-inch max...thats why

MORRWheels · 04-05-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ctgazer

looks are 99%..what can i say, im shallow

nah, but really, im rollin on 20's and a normal drop on springs are just too much. i need rears that are <1-inch max...thats why

Tein is coming with coilovers with adjustable shocks. Other than that I only recommend KW V2 because of the shocks adjustment. H&R are not damping adjustable...

Ethirtynine · 04-05-2006, 11:38 AM

H&R and Bilstein are great brands

ward · 04-05-2006, 05:34 PM

how's the h&R and bilstein pricing compared to what you're looking at?

I have had good sucess with bilstein in the past (though not full coil overs)

AznBeemer23 · 04-05-2006, 06:19 PM

I've had the Tein Coilovers on my car since Nov and it the best one IMHO.

HSU · 04-08-2006, 02:15 PM

it depend How much you going to spend? Height ADJ good enough .....personaly KW V1 or H&R Tein coilover all

I got KW V1 on my car

ctgazer · 04-08-2006, 02:28 PM

i dont want to sound like an ass, but lets not worry about cost for now. i could always save up to buy it if the solution turns out to be expensive... i just want to find something that will allow me to drop my car safely without rubbing..and raise it back up for the winter. remember that i am running 20's/275's in back..thats my biggest dilemma at the moment

creativeautoworks · 04-10-2006, 09:06 PM

We have the V1's in stock if you are interested.

Hunter399 · 04-11-2006, 12:16 AM

I bought my V2s from dtm on here for just over 1300 bucks which is a really great price

I will tell you how they are when I get them

cntlaw · 04-15-2006, 09:54 AM

Today I just received mine back after the final re alignment.

Steve@EET · 05-03-2006, 04:33 PM

if you are interested in KW coils let me know... i can get you a pretty good deal on them

ogrady · 05-03-2006, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cntlaw

Today I just received mine back after the final re alignment.

Post more pics of your car in the photo gallery forum please!

gilbertfg · 12-18-2006, 08:45 PM

Come here in Germany, you have tons to choose from lol!

04-04-2006, 11:36 PM	#1
ctgazer Major General Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! Posts: 7,957 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	choosing a coilover system i need help deciding which brand of coilovers to get. im planning on getting my fenders rolled this weekend and if that doesnt work out, get them shaved also...i want >1-inch in back and around 1 inch up front. can you guys recommend any coilover systems for a good price which will allow me to adjust the height and bounce (rebound/compression) to minimise rubbing issues. thanks. andy@cdesign recommends KW's, but they are about $2000..pricey
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04-15-2006, 09:54 AM	#12
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04-05-2006, 12:09 AM	#2
ward Lieutenant General Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T Posts: 6,184 iTrader: (0)	if you want to do it right and have a good product it's going to cost some $$$ are you just doing this for looks?

04-05-2006, 12:20 AM	#3
ctgazer Major General Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! Posts: 7,957 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	looks are 99%..what can i say, im shallow nah, but really, im rollin on 20's and a normal drop on springs are just too much. i need rears that are <1-inch max...thats why

04-05-2006, 05:34 PM	#6
ward Lieutenant General Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T Posts: 6,184 iTrader: (0)	how's the h&R and bilstein pricing compared to what you're looking at? I have had good sucess with bilstein in the past (though not full coil overs)

04-08-2006, 02:28 PM	#9
ctgazer Major General Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! Posts: 7,957 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	i dont want to sound like an ass, but lets not worry about cost for now. i could always save up to buy it if the solution turns out to be expensive... i just want to find something that will allow me to drop my car safely without rubbing..and raise it back up for the winter. remember that i am running 20's/275's in back..thats my biggest dilemma at the moment

04-10-2006, 09:06 PM	#10
creativeautoworks Drives: Ibis White 2007 Audi A4 S-Line Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 392 iTrader: (4)	We have the V1's in stock if you are interested.

04-11-2006, 12:16 AM	#11
Hunter399 Major General Drives: 11' E90 m3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7,723 iTrader: (29)	I bought my V2s from dtm on here for just over 1300 bucks which is a really great price I will tell you how they are when I get them

05-03-2006, 04:33 PM	#13
Steve@EET www.easterneurotuning.com Drives: 04.5 VW GLI Join Date: May 2006 Location: NH Posts: 10 iTrader: (1)	if you are interested in KW coils let me know... i can get you a pretty good deal on them

12-18-2006, 08:45 PM	#15
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