[Gossamer]

Originally Posted by Vudoo4u2

I'll throw it out there, the coilovers are about 3-400 more than springs/shocks, and then consider that typical install price (unless you do it yourself) is twice as much for coilovers than spring/shocks (at least in my case thats what I was quoted)

I got koni FSD/Eibach a day ago...and heres what I think:

This car is my daily driver, so I was looking for a moderate drop, without losing ride quality and to pick up some handling. What I got...the car feels SO smooth on regular roads now. All the little imperfections no longer feel jarring. When you finally lay into a turn, it just bites in and goes as you like (vs ZSP). I'm VERY happy with the FSD/eibach combo, I got exactly what I wanted for a car I'm going to be driving every single day. Significantly better ride quality, and a fair amount sportier handling with a sexy but non-slammed drop

I'd highly recommend this combo, as Ive heard the hr sport and koni yellow is a bit more harsh in comparison, and I couldnt really imagine more harsh than zsp for a daily driver...so this makes me immensely happy. From what ive read, FSD's are amazing shocks, and so far, theyre proving to be that way

Cheers

You hit it right on the head. this is the setup I have and it's great. The drop for me was about 1/2 in the rear and an inch in the front. Looks great and rides like a dream!!!!!!

[Ron@Modbargains]

Originally Posted by Tranzporter

http://www.**********s.com/product.a...ilovers_E90_RS

^Those are probably your best bet.

+1

camaross305(the Op) you are in Miami, you can run these.

I gotta agree best option out there, a spring shock combo is nice for mediocre setup - but with these coilovers like about $100 more, you get a full coilover. Meaning a real shock and springs that are matched up, height adjust ability, Lifetime warranty (its a KW in green ST clothing every part is same, except its galvanized steel). Having a proper complete arm movement is the right way to drop, not compromising your street driving and giving you a sporty drive not 'jarring'.

Let us know if we can help, there are lots of options out there, but I personally side towards a coilover because your going to spend the same amount on install, its only a little more for a product thats going to give you everything with adjustability and avoid more problems down the line.

[camaross305]

I've talked to people with kwv2's and aparently the ride can be really nice.. From pictures that I've seen the prokit doesn't look like it will be low enough. I want a drop about or slightly lower than h and r sport.

[camaross305]

bump....

[mnkybiznes]

Originally Posted by Gossamer

You hit it right on the head. this is the setup I have and it's great. The drop for me was about 1/2 in the rear and an inch in the front. Looks great and rides like a dream!!!!!!

I also have the Koni FSD shocks and opted for the Eibach sport suspension springs. I wanted a mild drop, improved handling and comfort. This setup delivered

[SV Concepts III]

Wow that looks great, IMO a perfect drop.

[mnkybiznes]

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Wow that looks great, IMO a perfect drop.

Got the parts from you guys ..........

[BMdblU]

Originally Posted by camaross305

I've talked to people with kwv2's and aparently the ride can be really nice.. From pictures that I've seen the prokit doesn't look like it will be low enough. I want a drop about or slightly lower than h and r sport.

Had my v2's installed about 3 weeks ago, car rides great and is very compliant .. I love em

[Vudoo4u2]

The Eibach is roughly as low as the HR...its a .1/.2 inch difference in the front between the two (measure that out for yourself...)

[camaross305]

Originally Posted by mnkybiznes

I also have the Koni FSD shocks and opted for the Eibach sport suspension springs. I wanted a mild drop, improved handling and comfort. This setup delivered

when you say sport do you mean the prokit or sportline? if this is what the prokit looks like then i think its perfect....most pics ive seen are of the sedan with a prokit and it doesnt look very low compared to the stock sport suspension.

[SV Concepts III]

That is the Pro Kit

[mnkybiznes]

Originally Posted by camaross305

when you say sport do you mean the prokit or sportline? if this is what the prokit looks like then i think its perfect....most pics ive seen are of the sedan with a prokit and it doesnt look very low compared to the stock sport suspension.

Yes, pro kit .............. not sure what I've been thinking

[camaross305]

so tough... i can get a set of sightly used kw v2's for 1150 shipped or this for about 900.... i dunno....i just dont know how they ride compared to each other or to sport stock suspension. I mean if coilovers ride about the same as the stock sportthen thats how ill go.

[Vudoo4u2]

IMO, this combo rides more comfortable than stock, much less jarring. But much sportier in the twisties...consider installation/adjustment and tuning costs with the kwv2...I was quoted double the installation for coils vs springs/shocks because of all the height and other adjustments needed to make it ride as you like

[mnkybiznes]

Originally Posted by Vudoo4u2

IMO, this combo rides more comfortable than stock, much less jarring. But much sportier in the twisties...consider installation/adjustment and tuning costs with the kwv2...I was quoted double the installation for coils vs springs/shocks because of all the height and other adjustments needed to make it ride as you like

My mechanic charged me right around $350 for installation of shocks, springs and an alignment.

[camaross305]

I woul be installing it my-self so im not too worried about installation price just decided which i should go with

[ModBargains.com]

Originally Posted by camaross305

Right now my car is stock with the "sport" suspension. Im thinking of either KW v1 or v2 coilovers or H and R springs with koni yellows for my e92. I never go to the track and i want to lower my car slightly and have some improved handling without compromising ride quality. For a daily driver, which route should i go? the coilovers are only 100-150$ bucks more than a spring/shock set. Which one out of the two, coilovers and springs/shocks has a better ride quality?

Go with the ST coilovers. I have those on my car and they're great. Height adjustable, feels only slightly stiffer than OEM Sport Suspension, and it's made by KW, so you know that quality is top-notch. If you're choosing between ST coilovers and a spring/shock combo, the coilovers are your choice without a doubt.

[wo0t604]

kinda bringing this back up from the dead i guess
but wouldn't the eibach pro kit work well with the koni fsd as in spring rate and what not
based on the koni site that features this combo

how do the koni fsd and eibach system sit when there are passengers and luggage onboard?