R56 Coilovers on a budget.
#1
Coilovers on a budget.
Hello all,
I have a question in regards to coilovers. I'm looking for a good set that doesn't break the bank. I would want to spend around 1,000 but could go a little higher if it's really worth it. What are some brands that you recommend. I'm not worried about it being too stuff because race car but I do daily drive it. Thanks in advance for the help.
I have a question in regards to coilovers. I'm looking for a good set that doesn't break the bank. I would want to spend around 1,000 but could go a little higher if it's really worth it. What are some brands that you recommend. I'm not worried about it being too stuff because race car but I do daily drive it. Thanks in advance for the help.
#2
The weak link in cheap coil overs is the dampeners. Cheapy shocks tend to fail and leak prematurely. In our experience, the H&R kits have been the most durable 'inexpensive' coil over systems. They use Bilstein-valved and sealed dameners. They have less adjustability than some of the Asian-sourced kits, but they're more durable.
#3
The weak link in cheap coil overs is the dampeners. Cheapy shocks tend to fail and leak prematurely. In our experience, the H&R kits have been the most durable 'inexpensive' coil over systems. They use Bilstein-valved and sealed dameners. They have less adjustability than some of the Asian-sourced kits, but they're more durable.
#4
$1099. I don't think $1500 will buy you better durability. Maybe $2k. The H&R durability is good--maybe not quite as good as OEM shocks, but much better than other $1k CO systems.
The other thing you could consider is a set of Koni Yellows and lowering springs.
The other thing you could consider is a set of Koni Yellows and lowering springs.
#5
ST all the way. Best bang for your buck coil over, in my personal opinion/experience. I have had these installed on everything from daily drivers to big HP builds. You have 2 options from ST. ST X with fixed dampening, height adjustable http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...pg2.htm#item13 or ST XTA with adjustable dampening/height and camber plates http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...pn=ST-18220850. Let me know if you have any questions about them.
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#6
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Megan Racing offers 2 kits under $1000 that have been reliable
With camber plates
http://www.waymotorworks.com/megan-r...5-r56-r57.html
and without
http://www.waymotorworks.com/megan-r...5-r56-r57.html
With camber plates
http://www.waymotorworks.com/megan-r...5-r56-r57.html
and without
http://www.waymotorworks.com/megan-r...5-r56-r57.html
#7
Megan Racing offers 2 kits under $1000 that have been reliable
With camber plates
http://www.waymotorworks.com/megan-r...5-r56-r57.html
and without
http://www.waymotorworks.com/megan-r...5-r56-r57.html
With camber plates
http://www.waymotorworks.com/megan-r...5-r56-r57.html
and without
http://www.waymotorworks.com/megan-r...5-r56-r57.html
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#8
ST all the way. Best bang for your buck coil over, in my personal opinion/experience. I have had these installed on everything from daily drivers to big HP builds. You have 2 options from ST. ST X with fixed dampening, height adjustable http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...pg2.htm#item13 or ST XTA with adjustable dampening/height and camber plates http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...pn=ST-18220850. Let me know if you have any questions about them.
#9
You can expect a good range of life out of them. The nice thing about ST's is that they're manufactured by KW, so you know they're quality. They come with a 5 year limited warranty as well. KW also offers the option to rebuild them when it's time.
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#11
I'll have to look into those although I am really liking the ST XTA coilovers. They check all the boxes and are affordable. Do you personally run the coils you suggested? If so how do you feel about them and what is the price point?
#12
#13
If you have anymore questions about the XTA's please don't hesitate to shoot me a PM. More than a few members on here run them.
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#14
If the regular ST's are the same, but with less adjustments, that might be a good way to save some $$.
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I run Tein Super Streets on a different vehicle. I've had them on for about 4 years and track with them. They've held up well. Only issue I've had with them so far was after a track day at PPIR, which is a NASCAR track with an infield. The bolt on the top of the coil loosened and was causing a clunk noise. I just took it out and tightened it back down and been good ever since. For the price and just a basic street coil, I'm very impressed with them.
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Some people like them : https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...questions.html
More info here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ed-mini-2.html
More info here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ed-mini-2.html
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#21
This was helpful when I was first looking for suspension. From Alan@Modbargains.com
"If you're looking to upgrade, KW is definitely the way to go. KW's have the best material construction quality of any coilover kit that I've seen. KW not only designs and manufactures the coilovers, but they test them as well, to TUV certification levels. They also do this for each individual name plate which means they do it for Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Chevrolet and more. They also design and valve all the suspension dampers to each individual MODEL within that brand, so you're getting something truly unique.
KW's are designed with street driving in mind, that's what they're designed for unless you talk about the clubsport models. All of KW's essential parts are built in-house, they are not outsourced like a lot of other companies. Though to some, this isn't a big issue, but when you consider that gives them a very big advantage on the quality control of a system, other companies just cannot compete with that.
TUV Certification, as I've touched on before, is the highest quality of certification that a company can receive in Europe. Getting TUV certification requires such a large amount of time to seek this endorsement, it's unbelievable. Each individual part such as the coils, the shocks, and the strut cartridges are individually tested, and then re-tested to insure that it meets or exceeds TUV's very strict requirements.
Here's the kicker! Not only did the KW coilovers pass the TUV's rigorous requirements, but it did so on EVERY ride height setting, including the lowest possible setting available. I highly doubt most other coilover companies have the time or the energy, let alone the money to even do such a thing.
The strut housing/shock bodies are T-304 stainless and they are completely impervious to rust, corrosion, acid rain, salt on the roads and of course any other things you might see such as that. All their brackets are 10.9 rated T-6 Aluminum alloy that are all anodized to prevent corrosion.
The second kicker here, is that KW is also an OE supplier to Eibach ironically, because some of the springs they manufacture actually go onto other coilover kits! Lastly, KW is the OE supplier to all the Mercedes-Benz AMG cars, which is an astonishing fact on itself, a real achievement to any company."
I personally have KW V1 and LOVE them.
They are height adjustable with preset dampening, ride is stiff, similar to OEM but quality of the ride is improved. Car is more responsive, handles better, and is more planted especially during turns. If you have the extra cash I would go with KW
"If you're looking to upgrade, KW is definitely the way to go. KW's have the best material construction quality of any coilover kit that I've seen. KW not only designs and manufactures the coilovers, but they test them as well, to TUV certification levels. They also do this for each individual name plate which means they do it for Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Chevrolet and more. They also design and valve all the suspension dampers to each individual MODEL within that brand, so you're getting something truly unique.
KW's are designed with street driving in mind, that's what they're designed for unless you talk about the clubsport models. All of KW's essential parts are built in-house, they are not outsourced like a lot of other companies. Though to some, this isn't a big issue, but when you consider that gives them a very big advantage on the quality control of a system, other companies just cannot compete with that.
TUV Certification, as I've touched on before, is the highest quality of certification that a company can receive in Europe. Getting TUV certification requires such a large amount of time to seek this endorsement, it's unbelievable. Each individual part such as the coils, the shocks, and the strut cartridges are individually tested, and then re-tested to insure that it meets or exceeds TUV's very strict requirements.
Here's the kicker! Not only did the KW coilovers pass the TUV's rigorous requirements, but it did so on EVERY ride height setting, including the lowest possible setting available. I highly doubt most other coilover companies have the time or the energy, let alone the money to even do such a thing.
The strut housing/shock bodies are T-304 stainless and they are completely impervious to rust, corrosion, acid rain, salt on the roads and of course any other things you might see such as that. All their brackets are 10.9 rated T-6 Aluminum alloy that are all anodized to prevent corrosion.
The second kicker here, is that KW is also an OE supplier to Eibach ironically, because some of the springs they manufacture actually go onto other coilover kits! Lastly, KW is the OE supplier to all the Mercedes-Benz AMG cars, which is an astonishing fact on itself, a real achievement to any company."
I personally have KW V1 and LOVE them.
They are height adjustable with preset dampening, ride is stiff, similar to OEM but quality of the ride is improved. Car is more responsive, handles better, and is more planted especially during turns. If you have the extra cash I would go with KW
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