JOM Coilover Group Buy

[CHIF8008]

mine is going out today, a week after i ordered lol

[MaxBell]

Anyone get these installed yet!?

[einstein57]

The spacing of the rear coils makes it look progressive to me. I put my 200lb gut on the vert springs and it compressed about the same amount as my eibachs (about a half inch). I have not tried compressing the couple springs yet to see the difference. I compared the part #'s on the shocks and they are the same for the coupe and the vert so there is no difference in valving.

[Stephen]

I'd guess linear, judging by the spacing of the coils, and coilovers are typically linear

[ck_taft325is]

Is that progressive or linear? Just trying to add more info to the thread.

Good question. I'll contact Les here and ask.

Can someone with the "cabrio" springs please put a ruler next to them and post the lengths? I ordered coupe kit (shit soft springs) and want the stiff springs and am contemplating swapping them out with Les. He said lengths may be different. Also, when you ordered the stiff springs, what exactly did you tell him you wanted? Thanks.

Shorter doesn't hurt my feelings really. Les contacted me via E-mail after I ordered to ask what model, I asked him if it mattered. He said not really, the Cabrio springs are simply stiffer. I said I have a coupe, but give me the stiffest springs as long as they work.

[JSWIFT]

Can someone with the "cabrio" springs please put a ruler next to them and post the lengths? I ordered coupe kit (shit soft springs) and want the stiff springs and am contemplating swapping them out with Les. He said lengths may be different. Also, when you ordered the stiff springs, what exactly did you tell him you wanted? Thanks.

[Philo]

540f, 700r from what I got from Les and the kg converter.

Is that progressive or linear? Just trying to add more info to the thread.

[ck_taft325is]

I thought noone has verified what spring rate they are?

540f, 700r from what I got from Les and the kg converter.

[Stephen]

I thought noone has verified what spring rate they are?

[ck_taft325is]

I was talking about Eriks review, as he purchased the set for the correct application.

They're the same in this kit. Not much can be said for over all knowledge of their products application but, I can say that the springs I recieved are not super soft. They are much stiffer than the H&R's I have in the garage.

Not GC's, but I knew that going into it.

[DivineStyler]

I was talking about Eriks review, as he purchased the set for the correct application.

Yea I think Erik mentioned he got the regular coupe set which is what I got as well... Anyway, it's gonna serve my purpose... I'm a daily driver as well...

As soon as anyone installs please post pics...

[Philo]

I was talking about Eriks review, as he purchased the set for the correct application.

[ck_taft325is]

No. I just wanted to clarify on what he was saying. It sounded like he said the JOM springs were stiffer than H&R springs. I wanted to assert that they are not. I'm not trying to rain on your parade. I just think that this group buy is one of the most foolish impulse buys around. Lots of people buying before any install pictures or reviews on an E30. From the reviews so far, it sounds like the springs are soft, dampers are standard length, and people are making excuses for it not being what they expected.

Wow, a lot of bullshit assumptions in there. It's EXACTLY what I expected and as I stated from the beginning, I'll buy it for a review stand point. And long term review as I'll be dailying the car.

The springs rates I got are extremely stiff. I stacked two 100lb plates on top of the spring and didn't get a 1/4" of movement. I sold my H&R race setup as it was a bit soft for my liking with how low it was. I will not be that low for daily driving again.

So, your whole purpose for posting in this Group buy thread is what exactly? To make your opinion known? Well, no one really gives a fuck. Sorry. Don't want them? Don't buy them. I also wouldn't shit in the group buy thread.

As an update, I'll have review and install pictures around mid december. Car is going over for the heart transplant.

[Philo]

So I take it you wont be buying a set?

No. I just wanted to clarify on what he was saying. It sounded like he said the JOM springs were stiffer than H&R springs. I wanted to assert that they are not. I'm not trying to rain on your parade. I just think that this group buy is one of the most foolish impulse buys around. Lots of people buying before any install pictures or reviews on an E30. From the reviews so far, it sounds like the springs are soft, dampers are standard length, and people are making excuses for it not being what they expected.

[mightywhitey]

But the springs rates are no where close to the Races. It's not like the JOM kit came with quality dampers either.

So I take it you wont be buying a set?