Poll: Best Coilover Option For a Street Set-Up

CSanto · 06-03-2009, 12:49 PM

What do you guys think?

makots · 06-03-2009, 12:59 PM

what about the moton ones? they are good too.

Kev · 06-03-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by makots

what about the moton ones? they are good too.

Charles, the Moton kit is not really good for STREET USE.......

modbargains · 06-03-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev

Charles, the Moton kit is not really good for STREET USE.......

KW V3s all the way

makots · 06-03-2009, 02:56 PM

OOPPPSSS! my bad. haha. in Singapore we run track coilovers for all our cars. but yea, i can see why we wouldnt do that over in the US. haha. we need the roads FIXED!

Kev · 06-03-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by makots

OOPPPSSS! my bad. haha. in Singapore we run track coilovers for all our cars. but yea, i can see why we wouldnt do that over in the US. haha. we need the roads FIXED!

I can probably run a Flint Stone car in S'pore and still not feel any bumps

CSanto · 06-03-2009, 04:53 PM

lol Arizona's roads are incredible (scottsdale)

Ryan@IND · 06-03-2009, 06:04 PM

miss my days in S'Pore!

KW FTW! and I can't wait to see the Bilstein's.

makots · 06-04-2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kev

I can probably run a Flint Stone car in S'pore and still not feel any bumps

true that. how i wish the US was like that. you guys would have some amazing b road driving man. but back to the thread, i would say wait for bilstein. they usually come out with some good stuff.

MrHarris · 06-04-2009, 05:18 AM

I'd say V3 for street.

CSanto · 06-04-2009, 08:52 AM

Will Bilsteins system really be out this summer?

SV Concepts III · 06-06-2009, 01:19 PM

KWs get my vote, I run them on my 135 and they are a solid setup. Very smooth, well performing and have a great range of adjustment.

STALKER · 06-06-2009, 02:32 PM

Motons or nothing!!

nd54 · 06-06-2009, 04:21 PM

Why wait for Bilstein? You can order this setup right away:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265123

MyKmYk · 06-06-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PencilGeek

I'm going to guess that the results of this poll reflect what people have bought...not what they think is best. Just my $0.02.

+1

STALKER · 06-06-2009, 04:54 PM

I have not purchased coils yet, hell my car has not arrived yet. My car is going to be my daily driver and it will be tracked, just like my e46 M3. After doing my research, I have concluded that Motons will give me the best of both worlds. I was hoping GC would have a complete kit out by now as well.

Radiation Joe · 06-06-2009, 05:18 PM

Am I the only one here that sees a coil-over system "for the street" as an oxymoron?

Green///Hell · 06-06-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

Am I the only one here that sees a coil-over system "for the street" as an oxymoron?

Correct my friend, if all they're looking for is a drop, the springs and damper setup is best.

I think TCKline SA with moderate spring rates would be easiest to live with and not as expensive

aus · 06-07-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nd54

Why wait for Bilstein? You can order this setup right away:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265123

No adjustments at all with that kit.

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Originally Posted by Panda///Monic

Correct my friend, if all they're looking for is a drop, the springs and damper setup is best.

I think TCKline SA with moderate spring rates would be easiest to live with and not as expensive

From what I've read, the TCKline all require camber plates... not the greatest for street use, and they add a few hundred to the price.

nd54 · 06-07-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

No adjustments at all with that kit.

The OP wanted a kit for the street; unless you want to slam the car why would you want adjustability?

aus · 06-07-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nd54

The OP wanted a kit for the street; unless you want to slam the car why would you want adjustability?

Because what I call "slammed" someone else may call a 4x4. When I say the ride is buttery smooth, someone else will say it'll rattle your teeth out.
It'll also allow corner balancing if it's height adjustable.

If you're saving a considerable amount of money (also relative to the individual) a fixed c/o system may be worth it, but if it's not that big of a difference, why limit yourself?

FrankieP · 06-07-2009, 11:07 PM

Why not throw the AC Schnitzer racing suspension in the mix?

20 positions of adjustability. Very street friendly to full track set up. Very solid upside down strut construction. Strut bodies built by Sachs with ACS specs. R&D and Tested on the Ring.

View Poll Results: Best Coilover System for a Street Set-up
KW V3s	25	52.08%
KW Clubsports	5	10.42%
HP Autowerks AST Coilover System	1	2.08%
TC Kline Coilover System	4	8.33%
Wait for Bilstein	5	10.42%
Wait for Something Else	8	16.67%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

06-03-2009, 12:49 PM	#1
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06-03-2009, 12:59 PM	#2
makots First Lieutenant 49 Rep 341 Posts Drives: '08 e92 M3 AW 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	what about the moton ones? they are good too. __________________ 2008 AW/BLK M3 6MT / Eisenmann Race / H&R / HID Angels / 3D Front & Rear Lip / UUC SSK / TE37 / Turner Pulleys / 4.10FD & 2 Clutch Salisbury Diff / Escort 9500ci
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makots First Lieutenant 49 Rep 341 Posts Drives: '08 e92 M3 AW 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	OOPPPSSS! my bad. haha. in Singapore we run track coilovers for all our cars. but yea, i can see why we wouldnt do that over in the US. haha. we need the roads FIXED! __________________ 2008 AW/BLK M3 6MT / Eisenmann Race / H&R / HID Angels / 3D Front & Rear Lip / UUC SSK / TE37 / Turner Pulleys / 4.10FD & 2 Clutch Salisbury Diff / Escort 9500ci
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06-04-2009, 08:52 AM	#11
CSanto Brigadier General 636 Rep 3,039 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM/SO M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Will Bilsteins system really be out this summer?
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06-06-2009, 01:19 PM	#12
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	KWs get my vote, I run them on my 135 and they are a solid setup. Very smooth, well performing and have a great range of adjustment.
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06-06-2009, 02:32 PM	#13
STALKER Brigadier General 169 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, Golf R Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (5)	Motons or nothing!! __________________
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06-06-2009, 04:21 PM	#14
nd54 Captain 76 Rep 649 Posts Drives: RDSport RS 46 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (6)	Why wait for Bilstein? You can order this setup right away: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265123
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STALKER Brigadier General 169 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, Golf R Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (5)	I have not purchased coils yet, hell my car has not arrived yet. My car is going to be my daily driver and it will be tracked, just like my e46 M3. After doing my research, I have concluded that Motons will give me the best of both worlds. I was hoping GC would have a complete kit out by now as well. __________________
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Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici 89 Rep 2,750 Posts Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 M3-Sold [8.50] 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [10.00]	Am I the only one here that sees a coil-over system "for the street" as an oxymoron?
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FrankieP 47 Rep 410 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW/BLK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Why not throw the AC Schnitzer racing suspension in the mix? 20 positions of adjustability. Very street friendly to full track set up. Very solid upside down strut construction. Strut bodies built by Sachs with ACS specs. R&D and Tested on the Ring.
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