want to "slam" my e90. what coilovers do i get??

lustyyog · 07-09-2014, 02:42 PM

i know alot of you dont like the "stance" look but i need some help with what product i should buy. i want a lot of drop but dont want to sacrifice ride quality.

JoeyH335i · 07-09-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lustyyog

i know alot of you dont like the "stance" look but i need some help with what product i should buy. i want a lot of drop but dont want to sacrifice ride quality.

You can't have your cake and eat it too. It's an either or situation. Big drop or performance.

I am learning that through the calls I am making myself about my coilover situation.

tova86 · 07-09-2014, 03:35 PM

heard bc coilover.. some forum member tried all the kw coilovers and st and in the end he prefer bcs..

shadow191 · 07-09-2014, 03:59 PM

Think the really slammed guys are running either Broadways or Fortune Auto's with crazy high spring rates.

andrey_gta · 07-09-2014, 04:17 PM

D2 go lower than some other Asian offerings. Bc racing from the stance works ppl

JoeyH335i · 07-09-2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tova86

heard bc coilover.. some forum member tried all the kw coilovers and st and in the end he prefer bcs..

Good to know.

I am researching all that right now actually...

taking a long time but I am sure it is worth it in the long run.

As I am seeing right now. I may just buy the BC since they are so cheap ($955) and get some PSS later on to compare.
Hell, every coilover looks to be the same price. evyting 5 dola!

lustyyog · 07-09-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyH335i

Good to know.

I am researching all that right now actually...

taking a long time but I am sure it is worth it in the long run.

As I am seeing right now. I may just buy the BC since they are so cheap ($955) and get some PSS later on to compare.
Hell, every coilover looks to be the same price. evyting 5 dola!

im with you man. thanks to everybody . i did some research and im liking the BCs. im gonna buy them on friday and i will keep this post updated. also i asked the shop that fixed my water pump how much he would charge to install coilovers and he said 800?? is that too much or is normal..

mbanks21 · 07-09-2014, 07:31 PM

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much. I got quotes of around $500 so I ended up installing my own coilovers. Paid $85 for 4 wheel alignment

lustyyog · 07-09-2014, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much. I got quotes of around $500 so I ended up installing my own coilovers. Paid $85 for 4 wheel alignment

yeah thats what i thought.. i really would like to install them my self but i dont think i have the tools or experience to do it correctly

mbanks21 · 07-09-2014, 07:37 PM

Rears are easy as cake. Fronts could be a pain.

lustyyog · 07-09-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyH335i

Good to know.

I am researching all that right now actually...

taking a long time but I am sure it is worth it in the long run.

As I am seeing right now. I may just buy the BC since they are so cheap ($955) and get some PSS later on to compare.
Hell, every coilover looks to be the same price. evyting 5 dola!

btw what is the difference between the regular bc br type and the "extreme" version?

Conti. · 07-09-2014, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lustyyog

btw what is the difference between the regular bc br type and the "extreme" version?

extreme version allows to you go even lower, i think there maybe $100 more than the regular bc coils but if you really want to go that low, go with the extreme low version. i believe you can get an extra inch or two lower than regular version because the body of the shocks/struts is shorter. you can also get a swift spring upgrade for an extra $3-400. i think flush stance sells them, not sure where else people buy them.

ken1137 · 07-09-2014, 09:58 PM

Not my cup of tea but see this...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=air+ride

EDM92 · 07-09-2014, 10:20 PM

Broadway Static. Do your research on them, they speak for themselves. BCs are shit and don't go low even with what they call the "extreme low" version, which truth be told are the same as the regular ones.

lustyyog · 07-10-2014, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ken1137

Not my cup of tea but see this...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=air+ride

Thanks bro but i already researched air ride i dont have that kind of money right now haha

lustyyog · 07-10-2014, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by EDM92

Broadway Static. Do your research on them, they speak for themselves. BCs are shit and don't go low even with what they call the "extreme low" version, which truth be told are the same as the regular ones.

I dont know if what you say of the bcs are true but i already talked with broadway and they sell for 1600 which is a bit more than i was looking to pay but thank you

eforty6_m3 · 07-10-2014, 09:06 AM

BC's for the win. Have had them on the car since March of 2013 with no issues (knocks on wood). For the price, you really can't beat them. Great warranty, too. You won't be disappointed.

Techevo · 07-10-2014, 05:12 PM

You want to run <$1000 coilovers really low without compromising ride quality??

I'm sorry to disappoint you but that isn't going to happen. You'll end up with a car that is horrendously bumpy/bouncy/horrible to drive on anything other than super smooth roads.

lustyyog · 07-10-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by onebamf335i

BC's for the win. Have had them on the car since March of 2013 with no issues (knocks on wood). For the price, you really can't beat them. Great warranty, too. You won't be disappointed.

do you have them on the lowest setting? if so how low can it go

eforty6_m3 · 07-10-2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lustyyog

Quote:

Originally Posted by onebamf335i

BC's for the win. Have had them on the car since March of 2013 with no issues (knocks on wood). For the price, you really can't beat them. Great warranty, too. You won't be disappointed.

do you have them on the lowest setting? if so how low can it go

No my car is not as low as they can go, mainly because it's my daily and I don't want to be totally miserable while driving. They go plenty low enough, though, rest assured. I'll try and get photos over the weekend for you since I'm actually bringing the front down another 1/2 inch or so to eliminate the slight negative rake I've got going on.

lustyyog · 07-11-2014, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by onebamf335i

No my car is not as low as they can go, mainly because it's my daily and I don't want to be totally miserable while driving. They go plenty low enough, though, rest assured. I'll try and get photos over the weekend for you since I'm actually bringing the front down another 1/2 inch or so to eliminate the slight negative rake I've got going on.

that would be very appreciated ! thanks man

mlifxs · 07-11-2014, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lustyyog

i i want a lot of drop but dont want to sacrifice ride quality.

go buy a Lotus Elise.

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