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07-28-2021, 01:57 PM | #1 |
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I recently got the E90 M3 6MT and have questions regarding coilovers. Currently on AST 5200 2-Way Adjustable coilovers (which have about 10k miles on them) and I need to rebuild front right one. These are amazing coilovers for sure but it's just too much for me tbh. I'm not sure if I rebuild and keep them or rebuild and sell them and get another set of coilovers since I heard it needs rebuilds quite often (I might be wrong) and quite pricey. Questions: 1. Does anybody here on AST 5200 2-Way coilovers? If so, how often do you rebuild them? How's experience with Performance Shock in Sonoma & AST/MOTON? cost? 2. If I were to rebuild and sell them and get a new set of coilovers, what would you guys recommend? I daily drive this car and go to the tracks like 2-3 times a year. 3. similar to 2nd question, if you were me in this situation with daily driving & track it, would you keep them or not? why & why not? 4. If you have a set or looking for this set, how much would you sell & buy for? Thanks for reading! P.S: I'm newbie to this BMW&M World so I have 0 knowledge on BMWs..
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Custom rates to match your tire and brake setup Adjustability to help with car handling correction in a competitive event You want some super low setup not possible with lowering springs If you most daily and do track as a hobby and not competitively I'd consider it overkill. Coils need rebuilds more frequently They tend to get messed up from salted snowy roads Some introduce noise |
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Would would you suggest if not coilovers? I had the same thinking until I finally bit the bullet and got a nice set of B16. I fell in love with the car all over again as it transformed the cars handling. The car feels planted and much sharper in corners and inspires confidence to drive more aggressively.
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this is exactly why i tell people, yeah sure ohlins, ast,moton are great and the best.. but when it comes down to rebuilding them they cost a lot.. and take up to 6 weeks.
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I have AST 5300s, rebuilt them last year as I got them used.
What is wrong with the front that needs a rebuild? I'd say it's better to just get them rebuilt and keep them.
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its probably even worse in todays market
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I'd recommend MCS coilovers if you want to upgrade from the AST's. They're located in Georgia (Atlanta area?), so when it's time to rebuild, the turnaround will be much quicker than the Euro equivalent.
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Top portion, where the oil or gas goes into from the reservoir, is bent :/ seemed like tire shop messed up the camber plate since it wasn't like that
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these "race" spec'd coilovers will eventually need a rebuild if its used on a daily driver, the road surface on street driving will eventually wear them out faster. than a full season of track driving. just need to hope the certified rebuild shop to send it too, has the parts they need available.
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A little late to this thread, but for your consideration, FCP Euro sells Ohlins R/T coilovers. When they require a rebuild just buy new ones and return the old ones. Thats what I have done. They have a pretty incredible warranty program.
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