Coilovers - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

3Confused3 · 02-01-2013, 04:15 AM

Hi seen these on eBay seem v cheap have anybody used/heard of them?
Cheers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COILOVER-B...item2a28b0bf65

P 5UML · 02-01-2013, 04:19 AM

generally mate i think the consensus on here would be to not go cheap when it comes to buying coilovers!

if you are doing it on a budget its probably best to go for a good set of springs e.g. Eibach or H&R which depending on what type will cost you anywhere between £150-£250

a decent set of coilovers can cost you anywhere between £650 and £1300+

Hotcoupe · 02-01-2013, 05:05 AM

£159.00!

I'd be oot,that's crazy,even for a Kia Picanto.

AWBimmer · 02-01-2013, 05:17 AM

Stay away. Thats' coming from three people who have coilovers. As P5UML has said, you're MUCH better off going for reputable springs like HnR (greater drop, harsher ride, no adjustment) or Eibach (medium drop, better ride quality compared to HnR, again no adjustability). Taht or save up. It seems a lot of money to spend i.e. £650+ for decent coilovers .. but do you really want to risk driving your beautiful car on budget suspension?

mob17 · 02-01-2013, 09:58 AM

I'd disregard it for two reasons. The price and the poor english in the ad

AWBimmer · 02-01-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mob17

I'd disregard it for two reasons. The price and the poor english in the ad

I didn't even read the ad fully Mo, I just disregarded it full stop!

mob17 · 02-01-2013, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWBimmer

I didn't even read the ad fully Mo, I just disregarded it full stop!

Haha true should've stopped there!

P 5UML · 02-01-2013, 10:23 AM

lol i didnt read it either....

these would be compared to FK and JOMS in the coilovers world which are all budget coilovers.

some people have had great experiences with em but i wouldnt trust £200 coilovers on my car...

AWBimmer · 02-01-2013, 10:38 AM

Go for JOM and FK if you have to spend very little but not the aforementioned link.

3Confused3 · 02-01-2013, 12:38 PM

Ok looks like its a no no then, I want the car to have a low look and haven't decided on 19" or 20" wheels yet any ideas if I can get the look I'm after with just springs?

DuckySpud · 02-01-2013, 03:33 PM

Like others have said, go for something like JOM coilovers if you must. At least they're a well known brand and from what I hear, have reasonable customer service. A few friends of mine have them on VW's and they work alright on the street but doubt they would last more than a few years.

Im looking to lower my car, Eibach Pro springs all the way for me

02-01-2013, 04:15 AM	#1
3Confused3 Private Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	Coilovers Hi seen these on eBay seem v cheap have anybody used/heard of them? Cheers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COILOVER-B...item2a28b0bf65
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02-01-2013, 04:19 AM	#2
P 5UML Major Drives: BMW E92 325D M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (1)	generally mate i think the consensus on here would be to not go cheap when it comes to buying coilovers! if you are doing it on a budget its probably best to go for a good set of springs e.g. Eibach or H&R which depending on what type will cost you anywhere between £150-£250 a decent set of coilovers can cost you anywhere between £650 and £1300+ __________________ E92 - 325D M Sport

02-01-2013, 05:05 AM	#3
Hotcoupe Major General Drives: Don't know yet! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 5,871 iTrader: (2) Garage List November 2008 335D ... [4.17] 2007 335D [0.00]	£159.00! I'd be oot,that's crazy,even for a Kia Picanto. __________________ ================================= Never argue with an idiot on the internet. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.

02-01-2013, 05:17 AM	#4
AWBimmer Can He? Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheels in Motion Posts: 2,707 iTrader: (3)	Stay away. Thats' coming from three people who have coilovers. As P5UML has said, you're MUCH better off going for reputable springs like HnR (greater drop, harsher ride, no adjustment) or Eibach (medium drop, better ride quality compared to HnR, again no adjustability). Taht or save up. It seems a lot of money to spend i.e. £650+ for decent coilovers .. but do you really want to risk driving your beautiful car on budget suspension? __________________ Now: E92 335D Gone But Not Forgotten: E90 320D Alpine White

02-01-2013, 09:58 AM	#5
mob17 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 335D SE Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 1,917 iTrader: (2)	I'd disregard it for two reasons. The price and the poor english in the ad __________________ 2008 E92 335D SE 2010 E90 320D SE 1994 E36 318I SE 1996 E36 316I SE

02-01-2013, 10:23 AM	#8
P 5UML Major Drives: BMW E92 325D M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (1)	lol i didnt read it either.... these would be compared to FK and JOMS in the coilovers world which are all budget coilovers. some people have had great experiences with em but i wouldnt trust £200 coilovers on my car... __________________ E92 - 325D M Sport

02-01-2013, 10:38 AM	#9
AWBimmer Can He? Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheels in Motion Posts: 2,707 iTrader: (3)	Go for JOM and FK if you have to spend very little but not the aforementioned link. __________________ Now: E92 335D Gone But Not Forgotten: E90 320D Alpine White

02-01-2013, 12:38 PM	#10
3Confused3 Private Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	Ok looks like its a no no then, I want the car to have a low look and haven't decided on 19" or 20" wheels yet any ideas if I can get the look I'm after with just springs?

02-01-2013, 03:33 PM	#11
DuckySpud Private First Class Drives: 2007 320D Touring Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sheffield Posts: 110 iTrader: (0)	Like others have said, go for something like JOM coilovers if you must. At least they're a well known brand and from what I hear, have reasonable customer service. A few friends of mine have them on VW's and they work alright on the street but doubt they would last more than a few years. Im looking to lower my car, Eibach Pro springs all the way for me

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