Coilovers

e46Ron · 08-10-2012, 10:45 AM

I would like to know what are the best coilovers you can get at a decent price

tock172 · 08-10-2012, 10:50 AM

Racelands.

dylan. · 08-10-2012, 10:58 AM

There has been a lot of talk popping up about street edge coilovers. I think I'm getting those when I save up for suspension.

fiveightandten · 08-10-2012, 10:58 AM

Why does everyone think they need coilovers? Simply put, the question you're asking is enough evidence that you should leave the car stock or go with a spring and shock setup.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tock172

Racelands.

cak323i · 08-10-2012, 11:06 AM

You can get BC Racing coilovers for $995 from here: http://www.importimageracing.com/bc-racing-br-series-coilover-kit-for-98-05-bmw-3-series-e46.html

For street driving and occasional spirited driving these coilovers give you a great value for the money.

ModBargains III · 08-10-2012, 11:14 AM

I can get you a special price on the ST's if you just give me a call at - 714.582.3330 extension 8002, and ask for Jurrian. Check out more info here on it though, ST's are the way to go!

*ST V1 Coilovers E46 3 Series

Let me know!

bighitbiker3 · 08-10-2012, 11:25 AM

If the ST's are in your budget then I suggest going with those! I got some FK coilovers for about 1k and absolutely love them.

bighitbiker3 · 08-10-2012, 11:26 AM

Except I have been reading some things about the ST's not going low enough. Read up on that!

cak323i · 08-10-2012, 11:41 AM

A friend of mine installed BC Racing coilovers on his ///M and got it lowered to this...

Here's my ///M on BC Racing coils...not as low as my friend but low enough for me...

Stiggles · 08-10-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bighitbiker3

Except I have been reading some things about the ST's not going low enough. Read up on that!

True, but that can be fixed by contacting their support team. Just check to make sure you have the correct part number before installing (50-200). I forsee a wave of people selling Xi springs from their ST coilovers on the classifieds.

They ride amazing BTW, cheapest you'll find them is at FCPEuro, no where else has come close to their price.
If you can combine that with a discount coupon when they're running one, it'll be under $900 shipped.

e46Ron · 08-10-2012, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cak323i

A friend of mine installed BC Racing coilovers on his ///M and got it lowered to this...

Here's my ///M on BC Racing coils...not as low as my friend but low enough for me...

Yea thats perfect!

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BayBimmer328ci · 08-10-2012, 11:37 PM

I've been riding on STs for 9 or 10 months now, including frequent spirited driving and one autox. I can wholeheartedly recommend them. They're comfortable, if a little bouncy at low speeds; but keep the car stable and are quite stiff when you pick up the pace. One caveat is snow (or the acompanying salt) on the roads can be hell on them, something to consider if you live somewhere where white stuff is an issue. Jurrian at Modbargains was a great contact who I can also recommend.

Unless you are going for form>function, they go plenty low. I'm just above what I consider to be stupid low, and still have a little ways to go.

Hope this helps.

stookin · 08-11-2012, 12:56 AM

If you want form over function go Rokkor or raceland. There not bad for the price.

TrickTizzle · 08-11-2012, 01:42 AM

Define best for me...
What are you looking for the coil overs to do for you?

Alex323Ci · 08-11-2012, 03:37 AM

^ +1 above. depends what you want them to do for you. if you want just to go low, actually perform or perform well for track purposes.

there really are dozens of coil-over threads in just the last month. Search and you'll see what people have said about different brands.

08-10-2012, 10:45 AM	#1
e46Ron Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 15 My Ride: 2002 330ci View My Garage	Coilovers I would like to know what are the best coilovers you can get at a decent price

08-10-2012, 10:50 AM	#2
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08-10-2012, 10:58 AM	#3
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08-10-2012, 11:06 AM	#5
cak323i Modded ///Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,566 My Ride: ///M3 & 330i ZHP View My Garage	You can get BC Racing coilovers for $995 from here: http://www.importimageracing.com/bc-racing-br-series-coilover-kit-for-98-05-bmw-3-series-e46.html For street driving and occasional spirited driving these coilovers give you a great value for the money. __________________ 2003 330i ZHP l BC Racing Coilovers l BMW Performance BBK/Rotors/Carbon Fiber Strut Bar l OEM ///M3 side mirrors l AFE Stage 2 Pro5R CAI l Shark Injector l TSE3 Corsa Exhaust l BMW iPod Integration l Silver Cube Trim l Lit ZHP Shift Knob l JLevi SW A/E's l Coby Wheel Black Alcantara/Red stitching l LCM s/w 4.0 triple blink l Carbon Fiber Arqray Lip l Carbon Fiber rear MTech II diffuser l Eagle Eye LED Tails

08-10-2012, 11:14 AM	#6
ModBargains III Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 688 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	I can get you a special price on the ST's if you just give me a call at - 714.582.3330 extension 8002, and ask for Jurrian. Check out more info here on it though, ST's are the way to go! ST V1 Coilovers E46 3 Series Let me know! __________________ We Specialize In:* BMW Wheels \|BMW Angel Eyes \| BMW Performance \| Avant Garde Wheels \| EuroSport Wheels \| KW Suspension Jurrian Terpstra \| Jurrian@ModBargains.com \| (714) 582-3330 ext. 8002 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-6:00pm / Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm (PST)

08-10-2012, 11:25 AM	#7
bighitbiker3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle WA, or San Diego CA Posts: 138 My Ride: Nothing as of yet. View My Garage	If the ST's are in your budget then I suggest going with those! I got some FK coilovers for about 1k and absolutely love them. __________________ Black on Black 330CI - FK Coilovers - My Go-Kart

08-10-2012, 11:26 AM	#8
bighitbiker3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle WA, or San Diego CA Posts: 138 My Ride: Nothing as of yet. View My Garage	Except I have been reading some things about the ST's not going low enough. Read up on that! __________________ Black on Black 330CI - FK Coilovers - My Go-Kart

08-10-2012, 11:41 AM	#9
cak323i Modded ///Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,566 My Ride: ///M3 & 330i ZHP View My Garage	A friend of mine installed BC Racing coilovers on his ///M and got it lowered to this... Here's my ///M on BC Racing coils...not as low as my friend but low enough for me... __________________ 2003 330i ZHP l BC Racing Coilovers l BMW Performance BBK/Rotors/Carbon Fiber Strut Bar l OEM ///M3 side mirrors l AFE Stage 2 Pro5R CAI l Shark Injector l TSE3 Corsa Exhaust l BMW iPod Integration l Silver Cube Trim l Lit ZHP Shift Knob l JLevi SW A/E's l Coby Wheel Black Alcantara/Red stitching l LCM s/w 4.0 triple blink l Carbon Fiber Arqray Lip l Carbon Fiber rear MTech II diffuser l Eagle Eye LED Tails

08-10-2012, 11:37 PM	#12
BayBimmer328ci Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 11 My Ride: 2000 328CI View My Garage	I've been riding on STs for 9 or 10 months now, including frequent spirited driving and one autox. I can wholeheartedly recommend them. They're comfortable, if a little bouncy at low speeds; but keep the car stable and are quite stiff when you pick up the pace. One caveat is snow (or the acompanying salt) on the roads can be hell on them, something to consider if you live somewhere where white stuff is an issue. Jurrian at Modbargains was a great contact who I can also recommend. Unless you are going for form>function, they go plenty low. I'm just above what I consider to be stupid low, and still have a little ways to go. Hope this helps.

08-11-2012, 12:56 AM	#13
stookin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: las vegas Posts: 198 My Ride: 2001 bmw 330i View My Garage	If you want form over function go Rokkor or raceland. There not bad for the price.

08-11-2012, 01:42 AM	#14
TrickTizzle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis/Milwaukee Posts: 2,991 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	Define best for me... What are you looking for the coil overs to do for you? __________________ TC Kline \| BMW Performance \| Active Autowerke .

08-11-2012, 03:37 AM	#15
Alex323Ci Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Huntington Beach -Surf City USA Posts: 15,277 My Ride: M3 & 323Ci (sold) View My Garage	^ +1 above. depends what you want them to do for you. if you want just to go low, actually perform or perform well for track purposes. there really are dozens of coil-over threads in just the last month. Search and you'll see what people have said about different brands. __________________ OEM CSL WHEELS - OEM CSL BRAKES - OEM AUTOFOLD MIRRORS - CSL TRUNK - CSL DIFFUSER - AA SPORT TUNE - AA PULLEYS - BILSTEIN PSS9s - AUTOSOLUTIONS SSK CF CSL RACE LIP - NAVI HU - BMW PERFORMANCE CF STRUT BAR - BMW GROUP-N MTRMTS - UUC SS BRAKELINES, TRANS MOUNTS, RTABs - 4.10 BMW M-SPORT DIFF

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