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04-07-2018, 02:32 PM | #1 |
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List of Coilovers under $1500 and their features
I am new to coilovers, I summarized the list of coilovers which is under $1500usd and I would like to add the features to the list (e.g. adjustable damping etc)
Not completed yet but feel free to comment below i will add it to the list Stock 328i LCI xdrive Spring rate: Front -2.5k (kg/mm) = 140 lb/in Rear - 8k (kg/mm) = 448 lb/in __________________________________________________ Spring rate conversion: 2k (kg/mm) = 112 lb/in 2.5k (kg/mm) = 140 lb/in 3k (kg/mm) = 168 lb/in 4k (kg/mm) = 224 lb/in 5k (kg/mm) = 280 lb/in 6k (kg/mm) = 336 lb/in 7k (kg/mm) = 392 lb/in 8k (kg/mm) = 448 lb/in 9k (kg/mm) = 504 lb/in 10k (kg/mm) = 560 lb/in 11k (kg/mm) = 616 lb/in 12k (kg/mm) = 672 lb/in __________________________________________________ Sonic Tuning Coilovers $899 http://www.sonictuning.com/bmw-3-sei...uspension.html Features: -Height adjustment -Adjustable Damping -Adjustable Preload Cons: -Does not get very low -OEM struct bar needs spacer __________________________________________________ Godspeed $900 https://godspeedproject.com/bmw-3-se...overs-awd.html Features: -Height adjustment -Adjustable Damping Spring rate: Front: 14kg/mm Rear: 9kg/mm Cons: No reviews __________________________________________________ ISC Coilovers $984 http://iscsuspension-na.com/bmw-susp...egory=12617117 Features: -32 step height adjustment -Adjustable Damping __________________________________________________ BC coilovers $995 https://bcracingcoilovers.com/produc...cing-coilovers Features: -Height adjustment -Adjustable Damping Spring Rate: Front 6kg, Rear 12kg Cons: Clunk noise __________________________________________________ ST v1 (Made by KW) $1019 http://www.stsuspensions.com/product...kit-90902.html Features: -Height adjustment only Cons: Not stainless steel (not a problem in Hot climate region) __________________________________________________ Silvers NEOMAX $1095 https://silvers-na.com/product/silve...cyl-2006-2011/ Features: -Height adjustment -Adjustable Damping Spring rate: Front 14k, Rear 9k __________________________________________________ H&R $1175 https://topgearsolutions.com/h-r-per...free-shipping/ Features: -Height adjustment only (Front Lowering: 1.25 - 2.5in, Rear Lowering: 0.75 - 2.0in) __________________________________________________ Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers (Made by Broadway Statics) $1375 http://www.fortuneautosuperstore.com...i-e90-e91-e92/ Features: -Height adjustment -Adjustable Damping Spring rate: Front 8k, Rear 11k __________________________________________________ Kw v1 $1444 http://www.kwsuspensions.com/product...-10220048.html Features: Height adjustment only (Front Lowering: 0.6" to 1.8", Rear Lowering: 0.6" to 1.6") Cons: $Most expensive and lack of damping adjustment __________________________________________________ http://norwestsuspension.com/convert-spring-rates Last edited by Blueeyesredpanda; 09-24-2018 at 01:58 PM.. Reason: updating the list |
04-09-2018, 09:39 AM | #2 |
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Thanks for the list i've been trying to decide between KWv1s and FA500s. The FA500s come with camber plates. and I believe the FA500s also cannot use the stock strut bars without modification... If i remember correctly there is a clearance issue.
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Same here, St V1 or FA500 or BC
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not sure if it's all the ones with the damping adjustment. I just know FAs damping knob gets in the way and people had to run either the m3 strut bars or had to add some sort of spacer... anyone with FA500s that can clarify?
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Thanks for the back link. We also do additional 10% off ST and KW with the use of our add to cart discounts - just create an an account on our site and add to cart for discounts to appear.
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04-09-2018, 04:27 PM | #9 |
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ST's are honestly a joke nowadays compared to what else is out there. You're paying for a name with a very weak feature set. For instance, the height adjustment is done through spring preload...not a fully threaded shock body. Game changer? Hardly. Overpriced and behind the times? You bet. Additionally, a lot of ST kits do not come with top mounts, let alone adjustable camber plates, so you can add those to your lil' cart too.
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It's just annoying that the one's with damping adjustment require modification for the struts.
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Repackaged coilovers of what brands? I have heard of FA500 are repackaged too, but I dont think BC is because they are a pretty big coilover company. Meanwhile, ISC and Godspeed looks like its REP of some brand
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FA500's are excellent and have a great set of features, BC Racing seems to have some really good feedback and I hear their customer service is top notch - something nice to have with an aftermarket suspension. KW's are solid but I still feel that they lack in certain areas where BC and the like really shine. ISC is another company that I have heard some good things about, really good feature set, quality dampers and the ability to run Swift Springs as well (Fortune and BC offer this as well). Me personally...Id go with the FA500's myself. 8k front 12k rear with Swifts if I had my druthers...
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04-11-2018, 09:42 AM | #17 |
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Anytime, glad I could help out. Some great info you're getting and it will be nice to have it all in one place as a comprehensive comparison like that!
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04-12-2018, 09:31 AM | #18 |
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I'm in the market for a set of coilovers since my rear shocks are leaking. For me, it's between BC and FA. I'm leaning more towards BC with swift springs; seems to be the best bang for buck. ~$1300 compared to ~$1600.
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How does swift springs compare to the sets that come with BC? Is it just custom spring rate?
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05-11-2018, 10:03 AM | #20 |
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They are supposed to valve it for whatever spring rate you specify. With FA and BC, you can order them with custom spring rates but FA you can also order it with Swift springs for the front and rear. BC you only have the option of just the rear for Swift springs which is I'm kind of bummed about but at least you can still choose your spring rates.
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