anyone have feedback or knowledge on AST kits

Sebringjetta · 05-11-2014, 10:17 AM

anyone have feedback or knowledge on AST....any info would be great!!! thank you in advance

bigjae1976 · 05-12-2014, 08:30 PM

I've have seen others have pretty good results with them on E46s and E36s. There are rumors of quality issues.

The AST4250's were a close 2nd to my TC Klines for my E46.

bigjae1976 · 05-12-2014, 08:34 PM

Actually, what drove me towards TCK was the beginning of my anti-Vorshlag stance.

Sebringjetta · 05-12-2014, 09:59 PM

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Actually, what drove me towards TCK was the beginning of my anti-Vorshlag stance.

so you like the TC KLINE over the rest?

Sebringjetta · 05-12-2014, 10:00 PM

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Hit up Harold at HPA shop. He's probably tried or knows someone that has tried every variant of AST on BMWs.

thank you

edwinm3 · 05-13-2014, 10:51 AM

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so you like the TC KLINE over the rest?

TC Kline makes a hell of a product, more common in the E46 community. I had a set on my E46 and they were the shiznit. KWs on my E92 now and very happy with them but TCKs was my second choice.

Sebringjetta · 05-13-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by edwinm3

TC Kline makes a hell of a product, more common in the E46 community. I had a set on my E46 and they were the shiznit. KWs on my E92 now and very happy with them but TCKs was my second choice.

i originally was going to go with TC but wanted to make sure i covered all my options....i love KW but hate the clearance issues....

Sebringjetta · 05-13-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by edwinm3

TC Kline makes a hell of a product, more common in the E46 community. I had a set on my E46 and they were the shiznit. KWs on my E92 now and very happy with them but TCKs was my second choice.

do you think the doubles are worth the extra $ ?????????

edwinm3 · 05-13-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sebringjetta

do you think the doubles are worth the extra $ ?????????

depends on what you're using them for, track or street?

Sebringjetta · 05-13-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by edwinm3

depends on what you're using them for, track or street?

track!!!!!!!!

edwinm3 · 05-13-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sebringjetta

track!!!!!!!!

You'll benefit more from a dual adjustable set up

Sebringjetta · 05-13-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by edwinm3

You'll benefit more from a dual adjustable set up

thats what i keep hearing....got to pay to play i guess

edwinm3 · 05-13-2014, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by edwinm3

You'll benefit more from a dual adjustable set up

thats what i keep hearing....got to pay to play i guess

Also you might get a little noise, rattling with TC at least that was the case before, KWs are a lot smoother, something to consider if it's your daily driver

slicer · 05-13-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sebringjetta

....i love KW but hate the clearance issues....

. That's an easy fix with a shorter spring....

bigjae1976 · 05-13-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sebringjetta

do you think the doubles are worth the extra $ ?????????

Doubles give you some more choices with spring rates. So if you are OK with TC Kline's spring recommendation and don't plan on increasing spring rates at all...I think singles will be fine.

But...I'd try and spring for the x2s. That's what I did. I'd hate to buy singles and then realize I really should have gotten the x2s.

kitw · 05-13-2014, 08:05 PM

Now that Ohlins has brought the price down, I don't think there is a reason to get anything but Ohlins. They're really that good. Stock top hats with the pins removed for street, and camber plates for track if you can deal with the additional NVH

Sebringjetta · 05-14-2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Doubles give you some more choices with spring rates. So if you are OK with TC Kline's spring recommendation and don't plan on increasing spring rates at all...I think singles will be fine.

But...I'd try and spring for the x2s. That's what I did. I'd hate to buy singles and then realize I really should have gotten the x2s.

Sounds good!!!! Appreciate it

Yaw · 05-15-2014, 09:59 AM

Conceptually well designed, low gas pressures, competitively priced, QC problems.

Sebringjetta · 05-15-2014, 08:28 PM

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Conceptually well designed, low gas pressures, competitively priced, QC problems.

Seeing a trend with the QC...may have turned me to a different direction

Yaw · 05-16-2014, 07:54 AM

There is for sure a trend, not sure which direction. My experience is with their earlier double adjustables and the Grand Am GS spec shock. Both leaked and both had issues with adjusters moving on their own. Again, great conceptual design, good price. Not sure how well they have improved their QC in the past few years but at some point you have to accept there are other very good alternatives out there.

Sebringjetta · 05-16-2014, 11:41 AM

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There is for sure a trend, not sure which direction. My experience is with their earlier double adjustables and the Grand Am GS spec shock. Both leaked and both had issues with adjusters moving on their own. Again, great conceptual design, good price. Not sure how well they have improved their QC in the past few years but at some point you have to accept there are other very good alternatives out there.

Well put sir

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