[Wingnut335]

Anyone notice that on ST suspensions' facebook page that they have released coilovers for the E90 x-drive platform? I put a call out to them to get pricing and availability information to learn that it was only being released in the Germany market.

The rep I spoke with mentioned that they currently don't have any intention to bringing it here to the USA but they may consider if they hear that enough folks here want them.

Perhaps anyone else interested in getting these over here can respond to my post.

[Knonsense]

There's plenty of EU-based members. Somebody could just ship it to you...

vwvortex used to do groupbuys for the EU parts. headlight switches and such

[Wingnut335]

Originally Posted by Knonsense

There's plenty of EU-based members. Somebody could just ship it to you...

vwvortex used to do groupbuys for the EU parts. headlight switches and such

Thanks for the info! I never considered or even have ever thought of doing anything like that before.

[Knonsense]

FYI: plan out customs beforehand. i don't remember how it was done for sure, but i seem to remember our parts were all unboxed and repacked so duties/tariffs/etc were less likely to be assessed.

[ritchwell]

It seems that you can order the x drive coil overs.

http://www.stsuspensions.com/product...coilovers.html

[JPflip509]

well ST is made by KW. KW does have xdrive coilovers. Talking to a representative fo ST Coilovers, they actually only drop your car 1" before you have problems.

[Andrewe92]

Originally Posted by JPfilipino

well ST is made by KW. KW does have xdrive coilovers. Talking to a representative fo ST Coilovers, they actually only drop your car 1" before you have problems.

exactly why not just get k&w v1 or something for xdrive pretty sure price is same or around the same

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by Andrewe92

exactly why not just get k&w v1 or something for xdrive pretty sure price is same or around the same

These are $400 cheaper, why do they only lower 1 inch? it says up to 1.8 inches on the website.

[jwzimm]

Originally Posted by igor_ki

These are $400 cheaper, why do they only lower 1 inch? it says up to 1.8 inches on the website.

FYI, if you contact the forum vendors a brand new set of shiny V1's can be had for around $1200 shipped.

[Andrewe92]

Originally Posted by jwzimm

FYI, if you contact the forum vendors a brand new set of shiny V1's can be had for around $1200 shipped.

Tiago at vrsf sells it for about 1200

[IK6SPEED]

I talked to Tiago and st coils for e90 xdrive are 855 shipped he said their exactly the same except the strut shaft isnt stainless steel.

[JPflip509]

Originally Posted by igor_ki

These are $400 cheaper, why do they only lower 1 inch? it says up to 1.8 inches on the website.

sorry I meant BC racing can only go 1". the ST coilover rep said go with KW since KW makes ST

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by JPfilipino

sorry I meant BC racing can only go 1". the ST coilover rep said go with KW since KW makes ST

But i don't see why go with KW over ST. Their both made by ST just one isn't stainless steel, I'm in CA and no salts except when i go to Tahoe 1 or 2 times a year. Tiago said they are both identical in terms of performance and adjustibility, am i missing something on why to get KW? KW are $1255 and ST are $855 shipped for X-drive versions.

[JPflip509]

Originally Posted by igor_ki

But i don't see why go with KW over ST. Their both made by ST just one isn't stainless steel, I'm in CA and no salts except when i go to Tahoe 1 or 2 times a year. Tiago said they are both identical in terms of performance and adjustibility, am i missing something on why to get KW? KW are $1255 and ST are $855 shipped for X-drive versions.

then go with ST.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by igor_ki

But i don't see why go with KW over ST. Their both made by ST just one isn't stainless steel, I'm in CA and no salts except when i go to Tahoe 1 or 2 times a year. Tiago said they are both identical in terms of performance and adjustibility, am i missing something on why to get KW? KW are $1255 and ST are $855 shipped for X-drive versions.

Only reason to get KW is really if you live in areas where corrosion may be an issue like salt.

Originally Posted by ritchwell

It seems that you can order the x drive coil overs.

http://www.stsuspensions.com/product...coilovers.html

We have the BMW E90 / E92 Xi Coilovers available to order if you need them. Stocking is limited right now but we are looking to have them ramp up production.

[jwzimm]

Do the ST's offer the same warranty as the KW's?

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by jwzimm

Do the ST's offer the same warranty as the KW's?

No.

WARRANTY: ST Speedtech Coilovers offer a 5 year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. KW Coilover systems offer a full Limited Lifetime Warrantee to the original purchaser.

The warranty claim process is still done through KW though.

[jwzimm]

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

No.

WARRANTY: ST Speedtech Coilovers offer a 5 year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. KW Coilover systems offer a full Limited Lifetime Warrantee to the original purchaser.

The warranty claim process is still done through KW though.

To me that, combined with the INOX coating is just good insurance on a part that takes a beating. It is a personal call though.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by jwzimm

To me that, combined with the INOX coating is just good insurance on a part that takes a beating. It is a personal call though.

I clear coat any new suspension parts I get. It adds a nice durability and gloss and the parts seem to stay looking fresh longer and easier to clean.

[jwzimm]

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

I clear coat any new suspension parts I get. It adds a nice durability and gloss and the parts seem to stay looking fresh longer and easier to clean.

That is a good idea. I coated my V1's with Boesheild T9 prior to installation. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor and a lubricant. The plus side is that you can apply this to the threads and other moving parts of the system and it only helps.

[ritchwell]

Originally Posted by igor_ki

But i don't see why go with KW over ST. Their both made by ST just one isn't stainless steel, I'm in CA and no salts except when i go to Tahoe 1 or 2 times a year. Tiago said they are both identical in terms of performance and adjustibility, am i missing something on why to get KW? KW are $1255 and ST are $855 shipped for X-drive versions.

That's great you got the price already when I pm tiago a few days ago he did not know st has made it for the xdrive already so he ask for the part number and I pm him the part number but waiting for his quote. I'm on the fence since I live in nj. $400 difference is big, the savings can go to install

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by ritchwell

That's great you got the price already when I pm tiago a few days ago he did not know st has made it for the xdrive already so he ask for the part number and I pm him the part number but waiting for his quote. I'm on the fence since I live in nj. $400 difference is big, the savings can go to install

Im In dry California and go to the snow a few times a year and it rains a few months here, and I'm sure i won't have my car for more than 5 years so 5 year warranty is more than enough.