Best coilovers

theguvna · 01-31-2017, 04:49 PM

What do you recommend for budget coilovers...i dont need anything too crazy.

CantCatchMe · 01-31-2017, 04:57 PM

KW V1's($1,200) or Fortune Auto 500($1,350). ST's are somewhat equivalent to the KW V1's but you'll need to coat them with clear coat(fronts) for extra protection from corrosion. Those run for $800. Choose your poison.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 01-31-2017, 07:02 PM

Well ST V1 would be cheaper then KW V1. Both the same thing except ST V1 are galvanized.

NiNeTyOne · 02-01-2017, 10:00 AM

Better question may be, what are you wanting to accomplish with your suspension upgrade?

lhuynh336 · 02-01-2017, 11:06 AM

kw v1 for the daily, stainless steel struts too if you're somewhere with lots of salt

JUST8AV8 · 02-01-2017, 08:33 PM

I have BC racing coilovers and love them. They are made to order so it takes about 2-4 weeks to receive them. You can adjust the height and dampening

lhuynh336 · 02-04-2017, 02:22 PM

Digitalize · 02-05-2017, 09:42 AM

CAtuned or BC are as budget as I'd go. I've got the CAtuned and they're great.

LaxIan55 · 02-05-2017, 10:37 AM

Have almost 50k miles on my BCs and they have been terrific.

JETmn · 02-09-2017, 12:36 PM

YCW prebuy going on right now. They are mid tier, but with the 30% off they are right with the KW's, but offer more features. I have a set on order and pretty excited to get them on!

HooDat · 02-11-2017, 06:27 PM

how do the fortune 500s compare to the kw v1?

matthewjmoser · 02-13-2017, 03:59 PM

love the h and r's

Julian2485 · 02-16-2017, 09:25 AM

Anyone like the sonictuning coilovers? Anyone that lives queens village that has bc racing coilovers I want to see how they ride

NoSole · 02-21-2017, 05:01 PM

I put KW V3s in my 335xi right from the get go. They aren't cheap, but boy howdy are they awesome to drive with!

s3ries · 02-21-2017, 10:24 PM

Got kw v1 a little bouncy but way better then stock

CantCatchMe · 02-25-2017, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HooDat

how do the fortune 500s compare to the kw v1?

Much more firm than the V1's. The V1's were a little bouncy but definitely an upgrade over the stock suspension. It comes with great spring rates for the xDrive models. Camber plates also are included. For the price it can't be beat.

HooDat · 02-26-2017, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CantCatchMe

Much more firm than the V1's. The V1's were a little bouncy but definitely an upgrade over the stock suspension. It comes with great spring rates for the xDrive models. Camber plates also are included. For the price it can't be beat.

i see thanks for your reply. so if you were to pick between the two you would most definitely go with the fortune 500s? thanks

CantCatchMe · 02-26-2017, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HooDat

i see thanks for your reply. so if you were to pick between the two you would most definitely go with the fortune 500s? thanks

My only choices would be FA 500 or Ohlins(but vey expensive). I've driven in cars with both those setups and FA is definitely an upgrade over KW V1's.

JETmn · 02-27-2017, 02:38 PM

Check out this thread on the YCW, these should be close to or on par with the FA and they are a steal at the intro price. They have made them for other platforms with good reviews and they are made by Mfactory who has good products.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1335186

TylerC · 03-02-2017, 10:12 PM

To the people with bc coilovers-how is the ride compared to stock? Very stiff or just a bit stiffer? I'm looking for a relatively smooth ride for a street car.

the spring rates / the front to rear ratio is softer in the front then I would expect (front 6kg/mm rear 12kg according to Amazon) am I confused due to motion ratios? Looks very oversteer-y

I was also looking at the Godspeed monomax that have a more conventional split (14kg front 9kg rear) has anyone used these? I can't find a review for a and e90. Spring rates seem more in line and they are 150$ cheaper

I'm replacing a 110k mile suspension with blown front shocks so I am probably overthinking it and either would be better, just a bigger purchase.

JETmn · 03-03-2017, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TylerC

To the people with bc coilovers-how is the ride compared to stock? Very stiff or just a bit stiffer? I'm looking for a relatively smooth ride for a street car.

the spring rates / the front to rear ratio is softer in the front then I would expect (front 6kg/mm rear 12kg according to Amazon) am I confused due to motion ratios? Looks very oversteer-y

I was also looking at the Godspeed monomax that have a more conventional split (14kg front 9kg rear) has anyone used these? I can't find a review for a and e90. Spring rates seem more in line and they are 150$ cheaper

I'm replacing a 110k mile suspension with blown front shocks so I am probably overthinking it and either would be better, just a bigger purchase.

Stock is 2.59kg/mm front and 8.21kg/mm rear. You want to keep a similar ratio (3.17). If you go a little stiffer in the rear it will help with understeer.

n55jb4 · 03-03-2017, 01:28 PM

So in general KW V1s have more or less same comfort ride as stock xi suspension, but better handling and less body roll - correct?
Can you eliminate infamous xi front wheel gap using KW V1s?

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CantCatchMe Lieutenant Colonel 340 Rep 1,744 Posts Drives: 2012 335i xdrive msport(E92) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: West Bloomfield, MI iTrader: (2)	KW V1's($1,200) or Fortune Auto 500($1,350). ST's are somewhat equivalent to the KW V1's but you'll need to coat them with clear coat(fronts) for extra protection from corrosion. Those run for $800. Choose your poison. __________________ VRSF 7" IC, VRSF CP, aFe panel filter, VRSF DP, Pure Inlet Pipe, MHD/Twisted Tuned, Performance Exhaust, Koni Yellows on Eibach Pro Kit springs, Turner adjustable front endlinks, R1 Concepts Slotted Rotors w/ Hawk 5.0 pads, VMR's 710, Fuel It Stage 2 LPFP, 3.5 TMAP, CYBA 3.8" black chrome exhaust tips, Orange Vinyl Wrap, CF bits, coding, Pure Stage 2 turbo w/ DV+(NGK plugs), xHP trans flash, and more.
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Julian2485 Major 110 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: Black lci e90 335 xdrive Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New york iTrader: (1)	Anyone like the sonictuning coilovers? Anyone that lives queens village that has bc racing coilovers I want to see how they ride
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TylerC Private 11 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 07 335xi sedan Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Des Moines, ia iTrader: (0)	To the people with bc coilovers-how is the ride compared to stock? Very stiff or just a bit stiffer? I'm looking for a relatively smooth ride for a street car. the spring rates / the front to rear ratio is softer in the front then I would expect (front 6kg/mm rear 12kg according to Amazon) am I confused due to motion ratios? Looks very oversteer-y I was also looking at the Godspeed monomax that have a more conventional split (14kg front 9kg rear) has anyone used these? I can't find a review for a and e90. Spring rates seem more in line and they are 150$ cheaper I'm replacing a 110k mile suspension with blown front shocks so I am probably overthinking it and either would be better, just a bigger purchase.
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n55jb4 Lieutenant 131 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 328xi 2007 Auto Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	So in general KW V1s have more or less same comfort ride as stock xi suspension, but better handling and less body roll - correct? Can you eliminate infamous xi front wheel gap using KW V1s?
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