E36 M3 Evo coilovers
Discussion
I really need to replace the suspension on my tired old M3.... I have the Koni kit all round and it still feels like a boat and i really hate it... way to wollowy etc.
Looking back on old threads it seems doing this and the brakes will be the best upgrades i can do to transform the car.
It will be a road car but I much prefer firmer ride and control.... I dont have loads of cash but i dont want to spend money and regret splashing a touch more for exactly what i want.
So can i have opinions and experiences on each of the coil over options along with were you guys recomend getting them... Im looking for how stiff they are in comparison to others, pros and cons of them etc.
cheers
Looking back on old threads it seems doing this and the brakes will be the best upgrades i can do to transform the car.
It will be a road car but I much prefer firmer ride and control.... I dont have loads of cash but i dont want to spend money and regret splashing a touch more for exactly what i want.
So can i have opinions and experiences on each of the coil over options along with were you guys recomend getting them... Im looking for how stiff they are in comparison to others, pros and cons of them etc.
cheers
Easy one this.
Go for the Intrax kit.
You can get the RSA (entry level) or 1K2 (street or race spec) - I don't think you'll need more than the RSA for road use.
It's debatable whether you need to strengthen the rear turrets at all to run coilovers at the rear - some people think you need a cage, so a brace, but again for road use all of that is overkill.
So, what is your intended use?
Go for the Intrax kit.
You can get the RSA (entry level) or 1K2 (street or race spec) - I don't think you'll need more than the RSA for road use.
It's debatable whether you need to strengthen the rear turrets at all to run coilovers at the rear - some people think you need a cage, so a brace, but again for road use all of that is overkill.
So, what is your intended use?
dan101smith said:
Easy one this.
Go for the Intrax kit.
You can get the RSA (entry level) or 1K2 (street or race spec) - I don't think you'll need more than the RSA for road use.
It's debatable whether you need to strengthen the rear turrets at all to run coilovers at the rear - some people think you need a cage, so a brace, but again for road use all of that is overkill.
So, what is your intended use?
Is Intrax not a tad optimistic when when "I dont have loads of cash". Go for the Intrax kit.
You can get the RSA (entry level) or 1K2 (street or race spec) - I don't think you'll need more than the RSA for road use.
It's debatable whether you need to strengthen the rear turrets at all to run coilovers at the rear - some people think you need a cage, so a brace, but again for road use all of that is overkill.
So, what is your intended use?
I personally will be looking for a kit come Jan\Feb, budget of between £1000-£1200. I am thinking of Bilstein PSS9's or Gaz Coilovers. Will need to do more research though.
G
I got KW variant 2 for my non Evo for about a grand (plus a few bob for sundries). Not quite as easily adjustable as I was lead to believe. Variant 3 is more easily adjustable and so might be worth paying a little extra. Definitely better than tired aold setup but not done back to back
PSS9 a bit more dosh, about £1400 iirc. "they" say much to soft for serious racing, but that's not where I'm at (or you by the sound of it)
HTH
PSS9 a bit more dosh, about £1400 iirc. "they" say much to soft for serious racing, but that's not where I'm at (or you by the sound of it)
HTH
I picked up a second hand set of h&r coilovers, only done a few thousand miles for £450. Looked like new.
Been really pleased with them over standard, only down side is that you can't adjust how stiff they are only the ride height but still transform the car towards what it should have been from factory
Now just need to sort the brakes out
Been really pleased with them over standard, only down side is that you can't adjust how stiff they are only the ride height but still transform the car towards what it should have been from factory
Now just need to sort the brakes out
what about the Eibach pro street S kits on ebay for £750? are these fairly firm and worth the cash? are they significantly better than the std or koni kits?
the cars only worth about £2.5k so dont want to spend too much on the old girl, its only a hack for when i have the kids and maybe a few track days etc as i have a noble for everyday use.
the cars only worth about £2.5k so dont want to spend too much on the old girl, its only a hack for when i have the kids and maybe a few track days etc as i have a noble for everyday use.
M7RT V said:
I fitted Eibach ARBs, Powerflex bushes all round and Eibach Pro Street S coilovers to my old Evo and it still handled like a boat, but I guess everything handles like a boat after having an Elise on R888s
sounds like its a lost cause then Edited by M7RT V on Wednesday 12th November 18:14
andygtt said:
M7RT V said:
I fitted Eibach ARBs, Powerflex bushes all round and Eibach Pro Street S coilovers to my old Evo and it still handled like a boat, but I guess everything handles like a boat after having an Elise on R888s
sounds like its a lost cause then Edited by M7RT V on Wednesday 12th November 18:14
wmg100 said:
andygtt said:
M7RT V said:
I fitted Eibach ARBs, Powerflex bushes all round and Eibach Pro Street S coilovers to my old Evo and it still handled like a boat, but I guess everything handles like a boat after having an Elise on R888s
sounds like its a lost cause then Edited by M7RT V on Wednesday 12th November 18:14
Any car can be made to handle well. It's all down to budget and more importantly, knowledge base.
wmg100 said:
andygtt said:
M7RT V said:
I fitted Eibach ARBs, Powerflex bushes all round and Eibach Pro Street S coilovers to my old Evo and it still handled like a boat, but I guess everything handles like a boat after having an Elise on R888s
sounds like its a lost cause then Edited by M7RT V on Wednesday 12th November 18:14
The steering isnt horific although it is a little wooly... what coilovers do you have on yours?
andygtt said:
wmg100 said:
andygtt said:
M7RT V said:
I fitted Eibach ARBs, Powerflex bushes all round and Eibach Pro Street S coilovers to my old Evo and it still handled like a boat, but I guess everything handles like a boat after having an Elise on R888s
sounds like its a lost cause then Edited by M7RT V on Wednesday 12th November 18:14
The steering isnt horific although it is a little wooly... what coilovers do you have on yours?
Hi there mate,
I may have a solution for you.
I am a part time distributor of coilovers for BMW's and mercedes.
as you may or may not know to get coilovers front and rear for the M3 evo is a very expensive job that requires reinforcement of the rear mounts to enable this to happen. What i have done with my evo is have the GAZ Gold kit ont he fronts and rears but have the rear as a non coilover set (fully adjustable still) with custon made droplinks (shortened and rewelded)
I worked with Gaz over a period of 6 months developing the best set up i have seet for the e36 m3. I am now selling the full coilovers (fronts) and custom rear adjustable dampner, height and camber set up for £850 all in.
I have had bilstein and eibachs on previous m3's and been able to throw this m3 in to corners i wouldnt have dreamt of with the previous 2.
I can also get bilsteins and eibach's to let you know im not bias but the gaz's are amazing.
Let me know if you want to know any more info or want some - 2-3 week delivery time (would also need an oem set of droplinks to custom shorten and weld)
cheers
Ryan
I may have a solution for you.
I am a part time distributor of coilovers for BMW's and mercedes.
as you may or may not know to get coilovers front and rear for the M3 evo is a very expensive job that requires reinforcement of the rear mounts to enable this to happen. What i have done with my evo is have the GAZ Gold kit ont he fronts and rears but have the rear as a non coilover set (fully adjustable still) with custon made droplinks (shortened and rewelded)
I worked with Gaz over a period of 6 months developing the best set up i have seet for the e36 m3. I am now selling the full coilovers (fronts) and custom rear adjustable dampner, height and camber set up for £850 all in.
I have had bilstein and eibachs on previous m3's and been able to throw this m3 in to corners i wouldnt have dreamt of with the previous 2.
I can also get bilsteins and eibach's to let you know im not bias but the gaz's are amazing.
Let me know if you want to know any more info or want some - 2-3 week delivery time (would also need an oem set of droplinks to custom shorten and weld)
cheers
Ryan
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