TC Kline Racing Suspension Adjustable Sleeve kit for OEM Struts/Shocks

tlp · 02-08-2012, 01:47 PM

I just got this info from TC Kline Racing. They have a kit similar to the KW & Ground Control Sleeve kits. Works with EDC & Non-EDC OEM shocks/struts. This is only info that I have so far.

MSRP $1,372 for the Kit [Updated 03/20/2012]

Quoted from TC Kline.....
"The kit has just become available. You are able to choose the spring rates that you like. We can also recommend rates to you based on what your plans are for the car. You are able to lower the car as much as 1.5 inches. The kit comes with the following components:

Camber/Caster plates

4 Springs

2 Coilover sleeves

2 Spring hats

2 Sway bar link clamps

2 Rear ride height adjusters

This kit leaves the OEM EDC struts and shock so they can be adjusted as normal for the 3 settings."

The camber plates that are included in our kit will give you more compression travel and much better steering (turn-in) precision to reduce understeer.

Website Link

Prototype Picture below....

flipm3 · 02-08-2012, 02:40 PM

I heard rumors about this. Definitely in for pricing!

Thanks for sharing.

signes · 02-08-2012, 02:50 PM

Subbed. Really interested to hear pricing (and advantages over GC or KW kits.)

THE TECH · 02-08-2012, 02:51 PM

Saw their new ad for this part. Pretty nice cause they let you choose your spring rates as well.

tlp · 02-08-2012, 04:49 PM

TCK just got back to me. MSRP is $1,435.30

Camber Plates are not cheap which explains part of the pricing.

It was also confirmed that it utilizes the OEM elastomer bump stops as well.

THE TECH · 02-08-2012, 05:12 PM

You gonna run these instead of the KW?

tlp · 02-08-2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

You gonna run these instead of the KW?

No plans at the moment, I don't need camber plates with my current drop so I can't justify the cost of this kit for my use. Just passing the info along.

THE TECH · 02-08-2012, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlp

No plans at the moment, I don't need camber plates with my current drop so I can't justify the cost of this kit for my use. Just passing the info along.

Understood.

HP Autowerks · 02-08-2012, 07:12 PM

I believe I started the rumor back in November, 2011:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...7&postcount=35

I have seen this kit in person in the early R&D stages and looked very promising.

kitw · 02-09-2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlp

No plans at the moment, I don't need camber plates with my current drop so I can't justify the cost of this kit for my use. Just passing the info along.

Not sure what this means, the main reason this is superior vs the KW kit is the camber plates that gives additional travel. (the KW just uses a really short bump stop, and imho, rides like crap when lowered)

tlp · 02-09-2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitw

Not sure what this means, the main reason this is superior vs the KW kit is the camber plates that gives additional travel. (the KW just uses a really short bump stop, and imho, rides like crap when lowered)

Agreed, additional travel, less bump stop contact and alignment adjustability is superior. That being said, the kit is twice as much as the street price of the KW's. Hard to justify that at the moment until more data points reveal themselves.

HP Autowerks · 02-17-2012, 09:34 PM

A sneak preview on the prototype.

tlp · 02-17-2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

A sneak preview on the prototype.

Similar to the pic that I attached.

BarryC · 02-18-2012, 06:50 AM

This kit looks nice but it appears to be the same as the GC setup in terms of having camber plates, shorter bump stops and being able to spec spring rates. Also the GC kit has shorter swaybar links. So the question is why buy this kit over the GC setup for ~$450 more?

BC

flipm3 · 02-18-2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarryC

This kit looks nice but it appears to be the same as the GC setup in terms of having camber plates, shorter bump stops and being able to spec spring rates. Also the GC kit has shorter swaybar links. So the question is why buy this kit over the GC setup for ~$450 more?

BC

I would be very curious to hear this as well.

What has drawn me away from the GC setup were the potential noises that I keep hearing about. I also hear that TCK makes a better camber plate, although I have no first hand experience.

PINHEAD · 02-18-2012, 10:47 AM

GC kit is cheaper/better. Also GC kit comes with more stuff.

BarryC · 02-18-2012, 10:47 AM

Yeah the noise comes from the bottom of the swaybar link. A little grease on it fixes the problem...

BC

PINHEAD · 02-18-2012, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flipm3

I would be very curious to hear this as well.

What has drawn me away from the GC setup were the potential noises that I keep hearing about. I also hear that TCK makes a better camber plate, although I have no first hand experience.

The area that GC kit makes noise is 100% in the swaybar area. Its the weakest part of the kit, the bracket. Its like such a ghetto design.

TX335 · 02-18-2012, 11:00 AM

Interested in a comparison between this and the GC kit. Also worried about the noises coming from the GC kit.

HP Autowerks · 02-18-2012, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlp

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

A sneak preview on the prototype.

Similar to the pic that I attached.

Except this was in person. I was there for the entire R&D process.

I will let TCK post details on the official release. However, anyone is welcome to PM or email me on this.

flipmeraz · 03-06-2012, 11:48 PM

Any more info? Reviews?

bape_sta206 · 03-08-2012, 10:32 AM

GC kit is so embarrassing especially when you are parking. Every time you turn the steering wheel it makes squeaking noises. I got rid of mines because I don't have time to lube it every 1-2 months. I would rather prefer GC with factory end links, which is the cause of the noise.

02-08-2012, 01:47 PM	#1
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02-08-2012, 02:40 PM	#2
flipm3 E46 + E90 Drives: E46 M3 + E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,470 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 2002 BMW M3 [0.00]	I heard rumors about this. Definitely in for pricing! Thanks for sharing. __________________ 2002 E46 M3 6MT \| Jet Black . Black Nappa \| My Build Thread 2009 E90 M3 DCT \| Melbourne Red . Speed Cloth

02-08-2012, 02:50 PM	#3
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02-08-2012, 02:51 PM	#4
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,884 iTrader: (39)	Saw their new ad for this part. Pretty nice cause they let you choose your spring rates as well. __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

02-08-2012, 05:12 PM	#6
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,884 iTrader: (39)	You gonna run these instead of the KW? __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

02-08-2012, 04:49 PM	#5
tlp Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,659 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW e92 M3 [4.55] 2003 BMW e46 M3 \| Sold [0.00] 1996 BMW e36 M3 \| Sold [0.00]	TCK just got back to me. MSRP is $1,435.30 Camber Plates are not cheap which explains part of the pricing. It was also confirmed that it utilizes the OEM elastomer bump stops as well.

02-08-2012, 07:12 PM	#9
HP Autowerks BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2011 135i DCT & 2011 1M Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, AST, Brembo, Eibach, H&R, GIAC, Koni, Quaife, Stoptech, Vorshlag, Posts: 10,048 iTrader: (26)	I believe I started the rumor back in November, 2011: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...7&postcount=35 I have seen this kit in person in the early R&D stages and looked very promising.

02-17-2012, 09:34 PM	#12
HP Autowerks BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2011 135i DCT & 2011 1M Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, AST, Brembo, Eibach, H&R, GIAC, Koni, Quaife, Stoptech, Vorshlag, Posts: 10,048 iTrader: (26)	A sneak preview on the prototype. Attached Images

02-18-2012, 06:50 AM	#14
BarryC Major Drives: '12 SG E92 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Summerfield NC Posts: 1,006 iTrader: (8)	This kit looks nice but it appears to be the same as the GC setup in terms of having camber plates, shorter bump stops and being able to spec spring rates. Also the GC kit has shorter swaybar links. So the question is why buy this kit over the GC setup for ~$450 more? BC __________________ 2013 Lime Rock M3, 2013 Boxster S

02-18-2012, 10:47 AM	#16
PINHEAD Motorsport Passion!!! Drives: E92M3/997.2RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 804 iTrader: (5)	GC kit is cheaper/better. Also GC kit comes with more stuff. __________________

02-18-2012, 11:00 AM	#19
TX335 Private First Class Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	Interested in a comparison between this and the GC kit. Also worried about the noises coming from the GC kit.

03-06-2012, 11:48 PM	#21
flipmeraz Private First Class Drives: 10 e92 m3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: bay area Posts: 190 iTrader: (0)	Any more info? Reviews? __________________

03-08-2012, 10:32 AM	#22
bape_sta206 tha_good_life Drives: 2010 JzB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,559 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.27]	GC kit is so embarrassing especially when you are parking. Every time you turn the steering wheel it makes squeaking noises. I got rid of mines because I don't have time to lube it every 1-2 months. I would rather prefer GC with factory end links, which is the cause of the noise.

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