Suspension?? What should I buy?

328B · 06-20-2012, 11:21 AM

My Main Goal...

Ride comfort with 19" setup on Boston's horrible streets.

BBS RSGT (E46 M3 offset)
Front 245/35/19
Rear 275/30/19

I am about to pull the trigger on a set of H&R coilovers, because they are cheap, about $1,250 new.

All thoughts and comments are appreciated.

Thank You!

JcLusso · 06-20-2012, 11:58 AM

I'm thinking the same. Just not sure if I should do kw or h&r. Mod bargains sells kw v1 for 1360

wdeerfield · 06-20-2012, 01:05 PM

kw over h&r, h&r will be more harsh.

328B · 06-20-2012, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JcLusso

I'm thinking the same. Just not sure if I should do kw or h&r. Mod bargains sells kw v1 for 1360

I was thinking just springs but the ride is just so bad with a 19" setup.

JcLusso · 06-20-2012, 01:27 PM

I have springs. Don't do it.

JcLusso · 06-20-2012, 01:27 PM

Turner sells the H&R kit and they are really close. I might do it because I can have them tomorrow or Friday since they are in MA.

328B · 06-20-2012, 02:38 PM

Where can I get the KW coilovers at a good price?

Or Bilstein shock with KW springs?

wdeerfield · 06-20-2012, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JcLusso

Turner sells the H&R kit and they are really close. I might do it because I can have them tomorrow or Friday since they are in MA.

They also sell KWs http://www.turnermotorsport.com/c-26...uspension.aspx

328B · 06-23-2012, 06:04 PM

BUMP.. Some help please.. I want to run 19" setup should i change my suspension? I am looking for comfort

teege · 06-23-2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3Boston

BUMP.. Some help please.. I want to run 19" setup should i change my suspension? I am looking for comfort

kw v1's

335xi Kevo · 06-24-2012, 10:57 AM

I just kw v1's from a seller here for 1240 shipped. Cant beat the price. PM the guys in the vendor area.

spacegreyE92 · 06-25-2012, 07:27 PM

just put on my h&r coils from **********s, I'm very happy with them and they dropped my car lower than i thought

AWD Addict · 06-26-2012, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3Boston

I was thinking just springs but the ride is just so bad with a 19" setup.

Don't do just springs.

I'd be very hesitant to get coilovers on our streets. If this is a daily driver and won't be substantially tracked, I'd look hard at a spring/shock combo rather than coils. you'll get a much better stance and improved handling, braking and balance, but with more comfort.

Those freeze joints on 93 north of the city, or the delaminated top coat on route 1 with coilovers would be a disaster.

you'll save a few hundo too.

$0.02.

giaolong · 06-26-2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335xi Kevo

I just kw v1's from a seller here for 1240 shipped. Cant beat the price. PM the guys in the vendor area.

This. Cant go wrong.

328B · 06-26-2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWD Addict

Don't do just springs.

I'd be very hesitant to get coilovers on our streets. If this is a daily driver and won't be substantially tracked, I'd look hard at a spring/shock combo rather than coils. you'll get a much better stance and improved handling, braking and balance, but with more comfort.

Those freeze joints on 93 north of the city, or the delaminated top coat on route 1 with coilovers would be a disaster.

you'll save a few hundo too.

$0.02.

So would a spring/shock combo be a softer ride with a 19" setup than coilovers?

My wheels are being powder coated and I assume it will ride hard with oem suspension.

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