[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by MteK

You can get them directly from TC Kline racing
http://www.tcklineracing.com/

You can call and speak with TC himself who is very helpful.

Also Harold @ HP sells TC Klines. We discussed the TC Klines and I ended up ordering the AST SA set up from him. I worked with him to custom tailor the set (spring rate/height). He brings a lot of 335 experience to the conversation.

Thanks!

[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by BlakeB

btw, this is a great thread discussing TCKlines and AST with people that really ARE track junkies - mostly e36/e46 guys, but there are a few e90 guys that chime in too.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=802638

Thanks

Originally Posted by O-cha

You know I run TCkline DAs on the coupe, and you've seen first hand what that does.

Oh and you know who sells them too, better get them from us

So what is this though? You thinking of keeping the car now?

I didn't know that. I'm wrestleing wiith the idea of keeping it a bit longer, but that may change tommorrow.

Originally Posted by jbass524

Sorry, I've been away a bit. I like the TC Kline setup but would make sure to get them from and have them installed by someone who really knows them. This goes with any suspension upgrade. Read Harold at HP Autowerks.

I have the car setup well but it took a bit. Mainly, that's cause I'm a little lazy. My suspension far out does my tires, brakes and cooling system.

BTW. The UUC sways should not be considered an upgrade. They are far too stiff and disallow a lot of mechanical grip. I know from experience. You may feel faster but just be honest with yourself, you're only flatter. They are a ridiculous upgrade/downgrade.

I understand the TC Kline camber plates do not clunk like the Vorshlags. The TC Klines also naturally allow for more camber than the Vorshlag which are limited to below -3 on th eE9#. You can get more camber if you have the M3 wisbones on the front.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the info.

[FourPtDrift]

Originally Posted by Bubbles

Please post what suspension system you are running.

I post here rather than the suspension forum because I wanted to avoid the

"I looks slammed" discussions. I want track-tested options. Please chime in.

I've heard bad things lately about the KWs.

Thanks!

The KW v3 needs to be properly setup by a qualified shop. Its a very competent, VERY high-end product. Consider this, the F1 pace cars (Mercedes product) all run on KW v3's.

I run KW v3's as prepped by Lucent Motors in conjunction with the H&R bars and the big, big Brembo BBK. VERY capable solution.

[HP Autosport]

Originally Posted by FourPtDrift

The KW v3 needs to be properly setup by a qualified shop. Its a very competent, VERY high-end product. Consider this, the F1 pace cars (Mercedes product) all run on KW v3's.

I run KW v3's as prepped by Lucent Motors in conjunction with the H&R bars and the big, big Brembo BBK. VERY capable solution.

KW dampers are great, but they don't have the spring rates right on the E9X chassis.

In addition, KW does not come with a true coilover spring and can bow when compressed, you can expect spring rate inconsistency.

Generally speaking, the barrel designed springs tend to be heavier in weight than straight shape springs, other higher quality springs should be used, such as Swift coil springs, they will never have this problem, use thinner coils to provide more usable stroke, offers better ride quality, and your tires will run cooler too!

[Mr. 5]

I'm running the BMW Performance Suspension with e93 M3 front and e92 M3 rear sways.
Some say that the springs are too soft but I have to think about my family's comfort as well.
I haven't been on the track lately but it feels very solid on the street.