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Old 01-25-2013, 10:45 PM   #1
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Anyone have good luck with Status Gruppe coilovers?

just wondering if anyone has Status Gruppe suspension on there M3, and they had any good or bad reviews on it also some pics would be nice. Thanks

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i have them and love them. i've put about 12,000 miles on them too. ask me anything.
Just wanted to know how the build quality is even though status gruppe builds some good ****. And also how good is the ride quality because where I live are some really crappy roads.
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Just wanted to know how the build quality is even though status gruppe builds some good ****. And also how good is the ride quality because where I live are some really crappy roads.
i live in NJ and the roads are **** too. The ride is great. Play with the dampening for a little bit and find where you like it. i would recommend the 7/7 or 8/8 spring rate combo.
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thanks for the great info, i looked at your build thread car looks sweet with this suspension and the work wheels! Also are you really running 19x11's on your car?
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thanks for the great info, i looked at your build thread car looks sweet with this suspension and the work wheels! Also are you really running 19x11's on your car?
Thanks... and yes. 19x11 with a 285 in the rear.


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i have them and love them. i've put about 12,000 miles on them too. ask me anything.
You have any weird noises or anything else or all smooth sailing? Trying to decide between the SGTs and the TC Klines. TCK is probably a better option for the track, but I'll be street 95% of the time and not sure they're worth the extra $1.000 or so for what I'm gonna be doing.
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You have any weird noises or anything else or all smooth sailing? Trying to decide between the SGTs and the TC Klines. TCK is probably a better option for the track, but I'll be street 95% of the time and not sure they're worth the extra $1.000 or so for what I'm gonna be doing.

TC Kline are definitely a better track coilover. But for the street and occiasionally auto-x / track days, go with the status gruppe tuning coils. they're less expensive, great quality, and a lifetime warranty.

as far as noises, all coilovers are going to make a little bit more noise than stock, but other than that, they've been squeak/creak free.
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TC Kline are definitely a better track coilover. But for the street and occiasionally auto-x / track days, go with the status gruppe tuning coils. they're less expensive, great quality, and a lifetime warranty.

as far as noises, all coilovers are going to make a little bit more noise than stock, but other than that, they've been squeak/creak free.
Beautiful looking M3, if I may say. Glad to hear someone who has personal experience with the coilover's give their opinion. I'm sold
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