springs vs coilovers?? which is best?

[jadewbj]

If you are going to pay someone to install them you might as well go with coilovers. The labor is less on them because you don't need to mess with swapping out the springs to the stock struts. You just bolt the new parts in.

Also you could run into strut problems by keeping the stock struts and changing the springs. You could very well end up needing to pay for new struts and install in only a year or 2. Waste of time and money.

Skip straight to coilovers. I went with the Tein Flex and am super happy with the result. If they are out of your budget I have heard good things about BC for what you pay for them.

[ModBargains.com]

Just to continue on like everybody else, might as well go with coilovers. With what you get with coilovers compared to springs, it's pretty intense, but once you decide to look at coilovers, I'd recommend going with KW.

KW has, arguably, the best material construction quality of any coilover kit that I've seen. KW not only designs and manufacturers 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.

Not only that, but as of late, they are also the OEM suspension on the FASTEST production car currently to run around the Nurburgring - The Dodge Viper ACR 10 (AKA ACR-x).

[FRS-HHH]

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

Can't go wrong with the RCE springs or Starter Kit, the rear camber bushing is just way too difficult for me to install and i don't have anybody i trust to do it.

yah thats the only issue with me..but then again wether its just the rear camber bushing or coilovers i dont trust any shop locally

[FRS-HHH]

Originally Posted by jadewbj

If you are going to pay someone to install them you might as well go with coilovers. The labor is less on them because you don't need to mess with swapping out the springs to the stock struts. You just bolt the new parts in.

Also you could run into strut problems by keeping the stock struts and changing the springs. You could very well end up needing to pay for new struts and install in only a year or 2. Waste of time and money.

Skip straight to coilovers. I went with the Tein Flex and am super happy with the result. If they are out of your budget I have heard good things about BC for what you pay for them.

yah ive heard of that also..and thats why i post the topic even though some people get mad that its been asked before but i like to and ask for opinions since its different with everyone..and yah most likely ill stick with the Tein flex..the KW's are a lil too much for me price wise..the teins are more affordable for me so your car is on the tein's right now? if so hella clean look bro

[RRnold]

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[FRS-HHH]

Originally Posted by ModBargains.com

Just to continue on like everybody else, might as well go with coilovers. With what you get with coilovers compared to springs, it's pretty intense, but once you decide to look at coilovers, I'd recommend going with KW.

KW has, arguably, the best material construction quality of any coilover kit that I've seen. KW not only designs and manufacturers 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.

Not only that, but as of late, they are also the OEM suspension on the FASTEST production car currently to run around the Nurburgring - The Dodge Viper ACR 10 (AKA ACR-x).

yah i know that..i was just rushing into things and tryng to go for the asap look hahaha..didnt want to wait thats all..but i will most likely go with the TEIN FLEX coilvers..had them before and they were great..the KW's are a lil too pricey for me at the moment..but i bet they are great..

[ModBargains.com]

Originally Posted by FRS-HHH

yah i know that..i was just rushing into things and tryng to go for the asap look hahaha..didnt want to wait thats all..but i will most likely go with the TEIN FLEX coilvers..had them before and they were great..the KW's are a lil too pricey for me at the moment..but i bet they are great..

You can always ask for a discount, lol, that might help

[jadewbj]

Originally Posted by FRS-HHH

yah ive heard of that also..and thats why i post the topic even though some people get mad that its been asked before but i like to and ask for opinions since its different with everyone..and yah most likely ill stick with the Tein flex..the KW's are a lil too much for me price wise..the teins are more affordable for me so your car is on the tein's right now? if so hella clean look bro

Yes sir I am on tein flex. Not even all the way down. I love them.

[FRS-HHH]

Originally Posted by jadewbj

Yes sir I am on tein flex. Not even all the way down. I love them.

i just ordered mine said about 7-10 business days..are you getting the EDFC? i am but probably next month..waiting on my rims and tires and my suspension..

[jadewbj]

Originally Posted by FRS-HHH

i just ordered mine said about 7-10 business days..are you getting the EDFC? i am but probably next month..waiting on my rims and tires and my suspension..

I skipped the edfc for now. I figured it is not too hard to get to the fronts to adjust and the rears I may modify the panels so it is easier too.

[FRS-HHH]

Originally Posted by jadewbj

I skipped the edfc for now. I figured it is not too hard to get to the fronts to adjust and the rears I may modify the panels so it is easier too.

ahh i get you..im not a suspension nerd so i cant mess with mine lol ima just take it to a local shop if i need it adjusted

[S1000rr]

I have to agree with Modbargains. If you are going to spend the money, do it right the first time. Get coil overs for sure. As a previous KW owner I will be going that route with the FRS.

Modbargains you got PM

[fatoni]

Edfc is a total waste of money. It's a toy at best. Use that $400 to step up a tier on the suspension ladder

[ModBargains.com]

Originally Posted by S1000rr

I have to agree with Modbargains. If you are going to spend the money, do it right the first time. Get coil overs for sure. As a previous KW owner I will be going that route with the FRS.

Modbargains you got PM

Got it, sent one back

I'm currently on KW's, so is a few other sales guys here as well, so we're well aware of how great they are, and so are our customers once they install them