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Zrated · 09-30-2004, 06:27 PM

What would you consider the best coilovers out of these for track and street use and the best handling?

KW Variant 3's

H&R PCS

PSS9's

Mr Paddle.Shift · 10-01-2004, 01:46 AM

I have the PSS9 for both street and track. In fact, I have it for the last 4 track events (3 Buttonwillow, 1 Thunderhill). PSS9s are decent enough for the occasional weekend track driving.

I did consider KW V3 at one point. But folks who have it weren't able to give me a concrete review about track handling. Hence I went with PSS9. Plus I know people who tracked with PSS9 and love it. Maybe down the road, I might pick up KW V3.

Keep in mind that PSS9s adjusts both rebound and compression with one knob whereas KW V3 has a separate knob for each function. Also, PSS9 springs are progressive whereas KW V3 aren't.

No experience with H&R though.

jmsanders78 · 10-01-2004, 09:31 AM

Why not consider Ground Control? At least on the E36, most people at Bimmerforums don't think seem to think that anything else comes close...

09-30-2004, 06:27 PM	#1
Zrated Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cali Posts: 11 My Ride: 04 325i 5MT Sportpkg View My Garage	suspension What would you consider the best coilovers out of these for track and street use and the best handling? KW Variant 3's H&R PCS PSS9's

10-01-2004, 01:46 AM	#2
Mr Paddle.Shift PhD Mech. Eng. Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: By that double apexes Posts: 2,130 My Ride: B3 epsilon View My Garage	I have the PSS9 for both street and track. In fact, I have it for the last 4 track events (3 Buttonwillow, 1 Thunderhill). PSS9s are decent enough for the occasional weekend track driving. I did consider KW V3 at one point. But folks who have it weren't able to give me a concrete review about track handling. Hence I went with PSS9. Plus I know people who tracked with PSS9 and love it. Maybe down the road, I might pick up KW V3. Keep in mind that PSS9s adjusts both rebound and compression with one knob whereas KW V3 has a separate knob for each function. Also, PSS9 springs are progressive whereas KW V3 aren't. No experience with H&R though. __________________ Technik Engineering ASA Stage 1. Supercharged E46 M54B25. 2011 NASA TTC So Cal Champion! Track blog. Technik Engineering oil cap o-ring maintenance kit available.

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10-01-2004, 09:31 AM	#3
jmsanders78 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 279 My Ride: 328i, Z4 View My Garage	Why not consider Ground Control? At least on the E36, most people at Bimmerforums don't think seem to think that anything else comes close...