Which coilovers should I get?

Alpha_Onion · 02-26-2013, 10:49 PM

I'm about to get some adjustable coilovers for my '07 E90 335i. What is a good quality set that costs around $1,000?

boostedstyle95 · 02-27-2013, 11:18 PM

meee tooo 33635!!

Viper3812 · 02-27-2013, 11:20 PM

BC Racing or ST

killerbee1 · 02-28-2013, 05:32 AM

I haven't found anything that's quality and low cost ($1,000.00), yet.

Christreezyy · 02-28-2013, 02:13 PM

ST or KW V1. I just put in my order for ST yesterday.

project335i · 02-28-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by killerbee1

I haven't found anything that's quality and low cost ($1,000.00), yet.

What have you actually tried or have experience witj that are $1000?

gogunbaba · 02-28-2013, 05:01 PM

I know you don't get to see a lot of reviews on this forum for H&R street performance coilovers. I have them on my E90 and I am extremely happy with them. They cost a little more than what you are looking to spend. They are a great upgrade over stock sport suspension. It is stiffer but still comfortable for street. Also, the ride height adjustability is pretty great.

sherif0203 · 04-04-2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gogunbaba

I know you don't get to see a lot of reviews on this forum for H&R street performance coilovers. I have them on my E90 and I am extremely happy with them. They cost a little more than what you are looking to spend. They are a great upgrade over stock sport suspension. It is stiffer but still comfortable for street. Also, the ride height adjustability is pretty great.

hey man, have you driven on KW V1 to compare this stiffness? I'd like an informed opinion from an H&R user!!

also, any noise issues with these, as experienced by some KW users?

Thanks!

jjellyneck · 04-05-2013, 10:27 AM

I've read lots of great things about BC BR, KW, ST. The BC sound very interesting, though I cannot lower my car too much below the ZSP ride height or I can't get in and out of driveways and some of the weird roads around here. Subscribing.

P Casey · 04-05-2013, 02:11 PM

KW hands down.

Eric335 · 04-08-2013, 08:25 AM

BC Racing for sure. I dont have E9X experience, but i love them on my several friends Evo/STI. Thats what im looking at buying.

Hybrid For Life · 04-08-2013, 07:26 PM

For 1K BC wins by a long shot imo

kaede · 04-08-2013, 07:33 PM

For 1k, why not just springs and shocks? Do you need ride height adjustability? It'll probably yield better results and performance and save you some $$$

N0Chill 335i · 04-08-2013, 07:40 PM

BC Racing. On my list for my e92. Had them on both of my G35 coupes and I loved them.

swiftshores · 05-01-2013, 01:51 PM

How does the BC compare with the ST or V1?

d8rknight · 05-01-2013, 02:05 PM

ran ST's on my previous e92 loved em... would buy again

VMRWheels · 05-02-2013, 07:51 PM

I'd give STs a shot for sure.

robc1976 · 05-02-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid For Life

For 1K BC wins by a long shot imo

Damn right!

Alpha_Onion · 05-02-2013, 11:11 PM

So here's what I've gathered so far. KW is the best brand quality-wise, but they're a little pricey. ST and BC are both good brands, and are more in my budget. But how is the quality on these? Is the ride comfortable? Do I need to worry about rust or blown shocks in the future?

Suntzu · 05-06-2013, 05:05 AM

I'm leaning towards eibach pro street s for my non sport 330i. The limited reviews indicate excellent ride quality and good performance . The spring rates are lower than kw.

Still fence sitting for now!

02-26-2013, 10:49 PM	#1
Alpha_Onion Modaholic/Torque-Junkie 17 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i (silver) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Which coilovers should I get? I'm about to get some adjustable coilovers for my '07 E90 335i. What is a good quality set that costs around $1,000? __________________ 2007 E90 335i Titanium Silver Metallic, Premium Package, Comfort Access Package JB4 • Borla catback & midpipes • VRSF DP's • AFE DCI w/ scoops • 19" wheels • ST V1 • M3 control arms • UR strut brace • HID projector fogs • LED Blacklines • full LED conversion
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02-27-2013, 11:18 PM	#2
boostedstyle95 Banned 6 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa! HMU!! iTrader: (0)	meee tooo 33635!!
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02-28-2013, 05:32 AM	#4
killerbee1 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Dinan RS3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0)	I haven't found anything that's quality and low cost ($1,000.00), yet.
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02-28-2013, 02:13 PM	#5
Christreezyy Private 11 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 335i Cabrio Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (0)	ST or KW V1. I just put in my order for ST yesterday.
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02-28-2013, 05:01 PM	#7
gogunbaba Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 15 M3, 15 X5M, 06 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	I know you don't get to see a lot of reviews on this forum for H&R street performance coilovers. I have them on my E90 and I am extremely happy with them. They cost a little more than what you are looking to spend. They are a great upgrade over stock sport suspension. It is stiffer but still comfortable for street. Also, the ride height adjustability is pretty great.
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04-05-2013, 10:27 AM	#9
jjellyneck First Lieutenant 9 Rep 337 Posts Drives: 2008 335i MT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0)	I've read lots of great things about BC BR, KW, ST. The BC sound very interesting, though I cannot lower my car too much below the ZSP ride height or I can't get in and out of driveways and some of the weird roads around here. Subscribing.
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04-05-2013, 02:11 PM	#10
P Casey Captain 41 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2)	KW hands down. __________________ F80 M3 Mineral Gray
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04-08-2013, 08:25 AM	#11
Eric335 Colonel 130 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 SG 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [7.66]	BC Racing for sure. I dont have E9X experience, but i love them on my several friends Evo/STI. Thats what im looking at buying. __________________
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04-08-2013, 07:26 PM	#12
Hybrid For Life Banned 79 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: Out of Spec Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (4)	For 1K BC wins by a long shot imo
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kaede Captain 81 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	For 1k, why not just springs and shocks? Do you need ride height adjustability? It'll probably yield better results and performance and save you some $$$
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04-08-2013, 07:40 PM	#14
N0Chill 335i Colonel 850 Rep 2,771 Posts Drives: 13' F30 335i M Sport AW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (2)	BC Racing. On my list for my e92. Had them on both of my G35 coupes and I loved them.
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05-01-2013, 01:51 PM	#15
swiftshores New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Ramon, CA iTrader: (0)	How does the BC compare with the ST or V1?
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d8rknight Lieutenant 39 Rep 585 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tampa iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 Yamaha R1 [0.00] 2011 Infinity G37x [0.00] 2010 335i [0.00]	ran ST's on my previous e92 loved em... would buy again __________________ 2010 335i Coupe / 6MT / MHD \| FBO+ MMP S3 /AUBURN WDE / PATRIOTS / CELTICS / REDSOX
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05-02-2013, 11:11 PM	#19
Alpha_Onion Modaholic/Torque-Junkie 17 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i (silver) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	So here's what I've gathered so far. KW is the best brand quality-wise, but they're a little pricey. ST and BC are both good brands, and are more in my budget. But how is the quality on these? Is the ride comfortable? Do I need to worry about rust or blown shocks in the future?
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05-06-2013, 05:05 AM	#20
Suntzu Private 1 Rep 88 Posts Drives: E90 330i 2005 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canberra Australia iTrader: (0)	I'm leaning towards eibach pro street s for my non sport 330i. The limited reviews indicate excellent ride quality and good performance . The spring rates are lower than kw. Still fence sitting for now!
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