Go all out.. or..

persian54 · 02-20-2010, 03:55 AM

Well, i was thinking of getting coils used to save money (say, about $400-900 from what I've seen)

Or buy a brand new set for $1250-2000 (FK/H&R to KW V3s)

I realize that when one doesn't track his or her car, they may not need all the features of say a PSS10 set or a V3 set.
But, I canyon my car regularly.. would that be sufficient enough?

The main reason I am looking at getting coils is because I miss the handling that my Porsches had in the past.
Now, I know a BMW is NOT a Porsche.. but I would like that "drives on rails" feeling once again

So, for mods in general, would you say to go all out and do it 'right' or get used and see what happens? (new you usually have warranty)

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

(I know this would be better in the suspension section due to the coil question, but the main mod question is general, so I posted it here)

JayKay335i · 02-20-2010, 04:11 AM

Get a quality used set and a LSD.

Craig@SupremePower · 02-20-2010, 09:14 AM

go all out...

JaysBlueE92 · 02-20-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

go all out...

ibeclueless · 02-20-2010, 10:03 AM

just go all out

JoeyBananaz18 · 02-20-2010, 11:56 AM

dont ever give us the options of "go all out". you know what we're gonna say lol. call **********s. from what iv heard they have the best prices regarding KWs.

persian54 · 02-20-2010, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyBananaz18

dont ever give us the options of "go all out". you know what we're gonna say lol. call **********s. from what iv heard they have the best prices regarding KWs.

Yeah their prices aren't too bad...

Gavin@MMW · 02-20-2010, 01:35 PM

If your canyon running the car aound here, i would say get the V1's or V2's

the V3 are overkill on adjustments that youy dont really need unles your at the track all the time.

canyons arent tracks, and from what I hear the V1's come with a great balance of performance and ride comfort, and are height adjustable, V2 are a little more with damping adjustability. Which is all you would need.

Dont go all out, go Kinda out

Bulldog 6 · 02-20-2010, 02:01 PM

I wouldn't risk "used" suspension parts or tires...safety concern and piece of mind for me...go all out.

Alpine Whiteboy · 02-20-2010, 09:54 PM

i'll tell you what my girlfriend told me today while shopping for rims... "You drive an expensive car, you shouldnt go cheap on rims" (i ended up spending $4500 lol). Sooooo with that said, if you wanted the cheap way, you shoulda bought a honda, otherwise, buy stuff thats suited for the kind of car you drive.

DimSum · 02-20-2010, 09:56 PM

$1000 for a set of coilovers for a BMW 335i is cheap man... Think about how much $$ if you were to replace a blown/damaged suspension from the dealership without warranty

A set of V1s is good enough.

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02-20-2010, 03:55 AM	#1
persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	Go all out.. or.. Well, i was thinking of getting coils used to save money (say, about $400-900 from what I've seen) Or buy a brand new set for $1250-2000 (FK/H&R to KW V3s) I realize that when one doesn't track his or her car, they may not need all the features of say a PSS10 set or a V3 set. But, I canyon my car regularly.. would that be sufficient enough? The main reason I am looking at getting coils is because I miss the handling that my Porsches had in the past. Now, I know a BMW is NOT a Porsche.. but I would like that "drives on rails" feeling once again So, for mods in general, would you say to go all out and do it 'right' or get used and see what happens? (new you usually have warranty) Any input would be greatly appreciated. (I know this would be better in the suspension section due to the coil question, but the main mod question is general, so I posted it here) __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 398 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	dont ever give us the options of "go all out". you know what we're gonna say lol. call **********s. from what iv heard they have the best prices regarding KWs. __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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Gavin@MMW Brigadier General 406 Rep 3,879 Posts Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 iTrader: (18)	If your canyon running the car aound here, i would say get the V1's or V2's the V3 are overkill on adjustments that youy dont really need unles your at the track all the time. canyons arent tracks, and from what I hear the V1's come with a great balance of performance and ride comfort, and are height adjustable, V2 are a little more with damping adjustability. Which is all you would need. Dont go all out, go Kinda out
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DimSum Banned 202 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: SLOW Join Date: May 2008 Location: LITTLEBIMMER.COM iTrader: (10)	$1000 for a set of coilovers for a BMW 335i is cheap man... Think about how much $$ if you were to replace a blown/damaged suspension from the dealership without warranty A set of V1s is good enough.
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