Coils or springs

Richwebb · 01-04-2013, 01:11 PM

Looking to lower my e46 convertible. Was wondering what's best way to do it and if anyone knows a good place to buy them.

Thanks rich

Junior2552 · 01-04-2013, 04:00 PM

Coilovers. Fortune Auto!

illestminimike · 01-05-2013, 01:47 AM

Coilovers.

E46DrEaMeR · 01-05-2013, 06:24 AM

coil overs....nuff said

johnrando · 01-06-2013, 10:46 PM

Coilovers is the easy answer. They are adjustable (if you buy the right kind), and can handle auto-x, track better. HOWEVER, if you don't need adjust-ability, don't auto-x (or not a ton), don't track, coilovers can be overkill as far as budget. You can get your car lower, improve handling, and still have a great ride with a spring/shock combination and easily save $500 or more for other mods. Both are the right answer, it just depends on your usage, needs, budget. Check out places like Turner Motorsports for example, which sells both. I went with an H&R Cup Kit.

JaayT · 01-07-2013, 07:50 AM

Totally depends what you're trying to go for I suppose. Springs will only offer so much and wouldn't be smart if you have mileage on your OEM shocks.
I'm on Tein S-Techs which are the lowest springs you can get but I am awaiting my BC Coilovers to come in. Springs were great but there just isnt any adjust-ability. But if you're just looking for a modest to aggressive drop then springs would definitely be the quick and cheap-er solution

Car as it sits currently on the S-Techs with 19s

The rear of our verts sit a tad but lower than the coupes due to our electric tops.
I rub on springs with shaved fenders and 245/35s in the rear =(

Tommy Burton · 02-12-2013, 11:32 AM

my car has sport supension and I'm running stock 17" rims;I have 107K on it now and I'm wondering if springs would be enough or should I do struts and springs... don't want alot of drop just a "little".

NFSx328ci · 02-12-2013, 11:41 AM

I had the stock sport suspension and went with the H&R Cup kit. I love that thing. Perfect everything. I even took it on a cross country trip about 6 months ago. Thats her on my signature pic on the Pacific coast highway. I was loving the comfort and ride through the whole trip; hills, canyon roads and curvy and tight turns.

SMUUUUUV · 02-12-2013, 12:42 PM

H&R Sport Springs... Bilstein Struts....Make sure you get a low profile jack or keep some wood in your car when you do get it lowered....

johnrando · 02-12-2013, 01:41 PM

Great looking low profile jack. Do you like it? EDIT: looked online, can't find it. Where did you get it?

SMUUUUUV · 02-12-2013, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnrando

Great looking low profile jack. Do you like it? EDIT: looked online, can't find it. Where did you get it?

I never had the chance to use it yet...tested it tho. Works fine. Here's the company link and also a link to one of their ebay auctions....

http://www.calcarcover.com/product/2...le_Billet_Jack

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Compact-Floo...180760&vxp=mtr

johnrando · 02-12-2013, 06:53 PM

Thanks, I'll check it out

01-04-2013, 01:11 PM	#1
Richwebb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wokingham Posts: 4 My Ride: Bmw 318i convertible View My Garage	Coils or springs Looking to lower my e46 convertible. Was wondering what's best way to do it and if anyone knows a good place to buy them. Thanks rich

01-05-2013, 01:47 AM	#3
illestminimike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Covina CA Posts: 3,924 My Ride: 2003 SMG Vert M3 View My Garage	Coilovers. __________________ -2003 M3 Vert -1967 Mini Cooper

01-05-2013, 06:24 AM	#4
E46DrEaMeR Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK Posts: 176 My Ride: 2002 320Cic View My Garage	coil overs....nuff said __________________ It's a ragtop thing....you would'nt understand http://directory.e46fanatics.com/use...oto&UcId=11514

01-06-2013, 10:46 PM	#5
johnrando Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 850 My Ride: '06 330 CIC ZHP View My Garage	Coilovers is the easy answer. They are adjustable (if you buy the right kind), and can handle auto-x, track better. HOWEVER, if you don't need adjust-ability, don't auto-x (or not a ton), don't track, coilovers can be overkill as far as budget. You can get your car lower, improve handling, and still have a great ride with a spring/shock combination and easily save $500 or more for other mods. Both are the right answer, it just depends on your usage, needs, budget. Check out places like Turner Motorsports for example, which sells both. I went with an H&R Cup Kit. __________________ John '06 330 Cic ZHP Southern California ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/Black Cube, NAV AA Tune, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf. Air Intake, H&R Touring Cup Kit, H&R Spacers, UUC TSE3 Exhaust, Dinan STEP software DICE Ipod, Parrot/Connects2 Bluetooth, StealthOne Valentine Module, Hardwired V1 BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod Last edited by johnrando; 01-06-2013 at 10:47 PM.

01-07-2013, 07:50 AM	#6
JaayT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles \| Honolulu Posts: 81 My Ride: e46 M3 Vert View My Garage	Totally depends what you're trying to go for I suppose. Springs will only offer so much and wouldn't be smart if you have mileage on your OEM shocks. I'm on Tein S-Techs which are the lowest springs you can get but I am awaiting my BC Coilovers to come in. Springs were great but there just isnt any adjust-ability. But if you're just looking for a modest to aggressive drop then springs would definitely be the quick and cheap-er solution Car as it sits currently on the S-Techs with 19s The rear of our verts sit a tad but lower than the coupes due to our electric tops. I rub on springs with shaved fenders and 245/35s in the rear =( __________________ Last edited by JaayT; 01-07-2013 at 08:04 AM.

01-04-2013, 04:00 PM	#2
Junior2552 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cleveland Posts: 99 My Ride: 2005 ZHP View My Garage	Coilovers. Fortune Auto!

02-12-2013, 11:32 AM	#7
Tommy Burton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pasadena,Ca. Posts: 11 My Ride: 2001 325cic View My Garage	2001 325cic my car has sport supension and I'm running stock 17" rims;I have 107K on it now and I'm wondering if springs would be enough or should I do struts and springs... don't want alot of drop just a "little".

02-12-2013, 11:41 AM	#8
NFSx328ci Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pawcatuck, CT. Posts: 445 My Ride: TiAg E46 View My Garage	I had the stock sport suspension and went with the H&R Cup kit. I love that thing. Perfect everything. I even took it on a cross country trip about 6 months ago. Thats her on my signature pic on the Pacific coast highway. I was loving the comfort and ride through the whole trip; hills, canyon roads and curvy and tight turns. __________________ My babies; Supercharged 328ci, 99 GSX boosted to 625awhp and 2011 Grand Cherokee. Newest addition: 2009 Alpine White 135i

02-12-2013, 12:42 PM	#9
SMUUUUUV ///Motorcepts ///Maintained Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hempstead, NY Posts: 1,822 My Ride: '02 330 Vert #442 View My Garage	H&R Sport Springs... Bilstein Struts....Make sure you get a low profile jack or keep some wood in your car when you do get it lowered.... __________________ TRANSFORMATION LINK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmDFUtpcWhQ TRANSFORMATION LINK II http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxP2aDrXJk8 TRANSFORMATION LINK III http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcQm1dekGNE&feature=plcp Exhaust Note http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKfRe_c1l1w

02-12-2013, 01:41 PM	#10
johnrando Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 850 My Ride: '06 330 CIC ZHP View My Garage	Great looking low profile jack. Do you like it? EDIT: looked online, can't find it. Where did you get it? __________________ John '06 330 Cic ZHP Southern California ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/Black Cube, NAV AA Tune, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf. Air Intake, H&R Touring Cup Kit, H&R Spacers, UUC TSE3 Exhaust, Dinan STEP software DICE Ipod, Parrot/Connects2 Bluetooth, StealthOne Valentine Module, Hardwired V1 BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod Last edited by johnrando; 02-12-2013 at 01:46 PM.

02-12-2013, 06:53 PM	#12
johnrando Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 850 My Ride: '06 330 CIC ZHP View My Garage	Thanks, I'll check it out __________________ John '06 330 Cic ZHP Southern California ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/Black Cube, NAV AA Tune, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf. Air Intake, H&R Touring Cup Kit, H&R Spacers, UUC TSE3 Exhaust, Dinan STEP software DICE Ipod, Parrot/Connects2 Bluetooth, StealthOne Valentine Module, Hardwired V1 BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod

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