Coilovers... when is it needed?

[nobkia]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

actually can good coilovers ever be more comfortable than stock springs+shocks?

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

That's not good for some site sponsors ..................

for street driving, you never need a coilover. Waste money, waste resources.
if its for street driving, and if you somehow need to get a very specific ride height, you'll have to get a coilover, but a cheap one will do.
if you want to do serious tracking, then you need to get a good set of coilovers. There are many non-performance type of coilover brands out there with no proper engineering and research done. They are put out into the market because buyers have associated coilovers=performance, so many people blindly buy and blindly install. At the track, you can definitely feel the difference between a good set that cost over $10k, and a normal one that cost $1k.
In my opinion, the coilover aspect of sitting the spring does not give you any additional advantage if you do not need adjustability. In a theoratical situation where you have 1 x optimised settings, somehow, from your shock + spring set, it should perform just as well as a set of coilovers.
In any case, depending on the model of car you drive, sometimes coilovers are not possible. You buy a coilover set but actually only the front is a coilover, the rear is still separate. How many people know that?

 

[ac323]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

actually can good coilovers ever be more comfortable than stock springs+shocks?

Hi Nobkia,

different people will have a different level in terms of comfort......as for me, it is definitely coilover..........cant stand stock suspension...........rock the boat, like bus......(where got comfort, wanna vomit)
i find coilover very much more comfortable than stock.....................that's me not sure about other owners.............


cheers

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

Hi Nobkia,

different people will have a different level in terms of comfort......as for me, it is definitely coilover..........cant stand stock suspension...........rock the boat, like bus......(where got comfort, wanna vomit)
i find coilover very much more comfortable than stock.....................that's me not sure about other owners.............


cheers

+1 for coilovers ..........

 

[golilok]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

but lets say on uneven roads, coilovers will shake/rock more than stock suspension anot?

Hi Nobkia,

different people will have a different level in terms of comfort......as for me, it is definitely coilover..........cant stand stock suspension...........rock the boat, like bus......(where got comfort, wanna vomit)
i find coilover very much more comfortable than stock.....................that's me not sure about other owners.............


cheers

 

[ac323]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

but lets say on uneven roads, coilovers will shake/rock more than stock suspension anot?

on uneven roads: that's where the coilover give you a firmer ride thru it.......not rock/shake thru it......




cheers

 

[C3P0]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

but lets say on uneven roads, coilovers will shake/rock more than stock suspension anot?

U can get those that doesn't.
End of the day depends on what u want.

Vroom vroom.

Cheers.

 

[ac323]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

U can get those that doesn't.
End of the day depends on what u want.

Vroom vroom.

Cheers.

so what do you want???? C3PO???



cheers

 

[wt_know]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

on uneven road

a. big wave uneven road .... coilover solid ... up/down steady poon pi pi ... stock suspension up/down like boat

b. small wave uneven road ... coilover suffer abit as it's hard ... it jump tong tong tong (that's when my wife complain) ... stock suspension is softer hence absorb the sudden up/down better

overall, i will still go for coilover.

the above problem only experience in msia b-road and certain stretch of nsh. in singapore all expressway, coilover is good for me

having said that, coilover is not for everyone. some very sensitive on suspension. just abit harder, will complain liao. so, you decide.

but lets say on uneven roads, coilovers will shake/rock more than stock suspension anot?

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

In scenario a. + long winding sweep = really nice with coilover.........

on uneven road

a. big wave uneven road .... coilover solid ... up/down steady poon pi pi ... stock suspension up/down like boat

b. small wave uneven road ... coilover suffer abit as it's hard ... it jump tong tong tong (that's when my wife complain) ... stock suspension is softer hence absorb the sudden up/down better

overall, i will still go for coilover.

the above problem only experience in msia b-road and certain stretch of nsh. in singapore all expressway, coilover is good for me

having said that, coilover is not for everyone. some very sensitive on suspension. just abit harder, will complain liao. so, you decide.

 

[C3P0]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

so what do you want???? C3PO???

cheers

I want Box Spy. Faster than 335.
MTL, vroom vroom.

 

[wilman2772]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

but lets say on uneven roads, coilovers will shake/rock more than stock suspension anot?

Seems like you should change car!!

RX450 will be very comfy for you!!



'The Great White'

 

[ac323]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

Seems like you should change car!!

RX450 will be very comfy for you!!



'The Great White'

how about X6M?



cheers

 

[ac323]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

I want Box Spy. Faster than 335.
MTL, vroom vroom.

PI or agent???



cheers

 

[wilman2772]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

how about X6M?



cheers

Nah.....Lexus is most comfy & quiet!!

Can fall asleep very soundly!!



'The Great White'

 

[ac323]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

Nah.....Lexus is most comfy & quiet!!

Can fall asleep very soundly!!



'The Great White'

alright, point taken......................




cheers

 

[CML]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

Just had the V3 installed two days ago on my F10. Enjoying every minute of the ride. Personally, I like the ride now, better than stock, especially, the rebound! More controlled. The ride is not harsh as I thought it might be, maybe because it's set to comfy levels. Stiffer and firm but definitely not hard or harsh. The handling is superb, really what every BMW should be. Ever since I got the F10, not as happy about the handling, prefered the E60. Now with the V3, it brings a smile to my face every time I am in it, tackling every corner with zest and confidence of cos, it looks beautifut now with a lower ride. My next upgrade - a new set of 19' wheels from my current 18'
CM

 

[wt_know]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

there is no better way to explain this

"Stiffer and firm but definitely not hard or harsh"

having said that, there are drivers who like "soft" ride ...
so, the owner must decide what he wants

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

Most would want both - plush and firm ............ Hehe

 

[wilman2772]

Re: Coilovers... when is it needed?

Just had the V3 installed two days ago on my F10.

Enjoying every minute of the ride. Personally, I like the ride now, better than stock, especially, the rebound! More controlled.

The ride is not harsh as I thought it might be, maybe because it's set to comfy levels. Stiffer and firm but definitely not hard or harsh.

The handling is superb, really what every BMW should be. Ever since I got the F10, not as happy about the handling, prefered the E60.

Now with the V3, it brings a smile to my face every time I am in it, tackling every corner with zest and confidence of cos, it looks beautifut now with a lower ride.

My next upgrade - a new set of 19' wheels from my current 18'


CM

Please post the same in this thread http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/uuc-parts-wilman2772/46830-kw-v3-bmw-f10-5-series-2.html






'The Great White'