[parminder]

hey guys just found these coilovers for £480 just wondering if they are any good good and not waste of money. if i get the spring compressor is it fairly easy for me to put them on my car?

http://www.autoextreme.co.uk/v-maxx-...-m3#googlebase

[TikoV]

never heard of them so I couldn't comment but I know many folk are using k-sport these days. Maybe worth a look and compare

[doughboy]

never heard of them.

you won't need a spring compressor assuming the front unit comes assembled. It's still a fair bit of work though.

and you'll need a four wheel alignmet after, at least 100 quid.

[m1bjr]

Originally Posted by parminder

hey guys just found these coilovers for £480 just wondering if they are any good good and not waste of money. if i get the spring compressor is it fairly easy for me to put them on my car?

http://www.autoextreme.co.uk/v-maxx-...-m3#googlebase

Anything that price WILL be a waste of money.

Over a grand and then theres a chance you are into the right ballpark.

[Yahoo]

Springs and dampers are a better bet at this price point.

[parminder]

hmmm well ive only got upto £600 to spend on coilovers and even saving that was hard after paying £2.5k in insurance lol. what would you recommend then. i am just going to get the springs then but ive been advised wont be good on shocks which has done 94k

[Yahoo]

Personally I only really have experience of one aftermarket setup - Eibach Pro springs with Koni Yellow adjustable dampers. Setting the dampers to 1/4 - 1/2 turn from full soft provides a great balance between comfort and handling.

You could pick this combo up for £600.

To be fair - installation and setup (corner balancing) for a set of coilovers would eat up at least 1/2 of your budget straight away.

[Yahoo]

Originally Posted by parminder

i am just going to get the springs then but ive been advised wont be good on shocks which has done 94k

94k SE shocks with lowering springs would not be a good combination imo.

[parminder]

my hopes are getting shot down. i guess its time to sell my dear iphone4, with that da only way to get the budget upto a grand. lets see how it goes, thanks for the info guys

[m1bjr]

I spent about £3k on the last suspension tune.
And that was hardly 'high end' but worked okay for me on track days and road.
Some things are just not possible on a budget.

How about another solution, breakers for some M sport dampers with less miles and a set of H&R or Eibach springs?

As for DIY, if you have a well equipped garage then id rate it as medium dificulty for the home mechanic.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336355

Steve

[TikoV]

I'm sure you've looked on fleabay and similar selling sites??? My mate picked up fantastic KW3 coilovers for £750. It only had 3k done on them too!!!