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02-12-2007, 10:28 PM | #1 |
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Just springs or full coilover system?
I've been trolling on E90 post and I notice that a lot of owners only buy springs to upgrade their suspension. Why is this instead of buying the full coilover system besides cost?
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02-13-2007, 12:21 AM | #2 |
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Mostly because 90% + will not take their cars to the track. So why spend the money, they just want the look.
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lowered spring only and fully coilover the handleling totaly different . I d say coilover is way to go
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02-13-2007, 02:13 AM | #6 |
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Your choice
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02-13-2007, 11:41 AM | #11 |
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Ahhh I see. Well since I have coilovers on my current I'll probably opt for some 16 way adjustable damping coilovers for whatever new ride pops up. The adjustability of them is nice to have.
I don't know about raising it in 15 minutes. It takes me well over an hour to do all 4 wheels ... but then again I don't have a lift or air tools. |
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02-14-2007, 01:05 PM | #14 |
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on m3forum people with the E46 had bad problems with their warranties on the coils...
so yea... Thats the only thing I am worried about
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I like the idea of being able to adjust height and comfort.... coilovers!
plus its an M, the baby deserves the best
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Honestly, if you have to ask that question the answer should be neither. Learn the car first, then figure out what, if anything, you need to change to make it better.
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02-15-2007, 05:28 AM | #18 |
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That's pretty much it. Chances are that little if anything will need changing for the vast majority. BMW sets the ride height up pretty nice from the factory. Some people will lower anything.
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02-15-2007, 08:39 AM | #19 |
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I completely agree, I always drive my cars for at least a year before doing anything so I can completely learn the cars ins & outs...
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