TC Kline or Ground Control revalved Koni's?

[reelizmpro]

Both companies claim to offer top adjustable revalved Koni's for E30's. I believe they are Mustang/VW shocks that have been revalved for typical E30 spring rates. I was wondering if anyone had more insight on the TC Kline Koni's. The GC Koni's are a bit more expensive than the TC Kline's, so I'm wondering if they are better. Thanks.

[E30-M3]

What about AST 4100's? the new pricing is pretty close to the TC Kline and only a bit more than the GC's

I got the AST's for my M3 because of the new prices and can't be happier.

[kishg]

if i were buying e30 coilover suspension i'd be looking very seriously at AST. call terry fair at vorshlag or jack money@elephant motorsports.

[reelizmpro]

I was set on getting AST 4100's until I ran across some used 400/650 GC coils/adjusters for a good price. Now I need some shocks to match. That's why I asked specifically about revalved Koni's. Even with new shocks I'd be at about 1K, which is half the price of AST's. While AST's may be better, I'm sure this setup will be more than enough for what I use the car for.

[z31maniac]

I'd say you can't go wrong with either company, but I'd pick Ground Control just based on the help they gave me on my swap car, and that they are obviously still developing things for the E30.

I believe he is getting ready to release a more budget oriented camber plate, in addition to the 2-3 options already available.

They also offer a "bastard" kit so you can get the correct caster when using E36 parts for a 5 lug swap.

So support the guys that are supporting these cars.

Also, you can PM "Hellabad" on here. That is Jay from Ground Control.

[Gooch]

As far as I know, TCK does not offer re-valved shocks/struts for e30s. I had to order a new front dual adjustable strut when I got my suspension and emailed them asking if they were re-valved or not and I was told they are not.

[reelizmpro]

Thanks Gooch. I guess they just modify them to work on E30's? Their site says they are revalved to TCK specs by Koni which conflicts with what you said. I wonder if they are revalved or just using Mustang/VW spec OTS shocks. Maybe I should just order from GC.

[Gooch]

Barry,

TCK told me that all their other shocks and struts are re-valved (e36, e46, etc) but not e30s. It is a "race" part number, though. I can post it up when I get home on Sunday if youd like.

Kyle

[Jean]

Barry, pick Koni or Bilstein and get them re-valved for your coilovers :)

[reelizmpro]

Barry, pick Koni or Bilstein and get them re-valved for your coilovers :)

Thought about that too but I'd rather just spend the extra money up front and get the GC or TCK Koni's.

Gooch, thanks for the info! Is that why you went with the TCK DA coilovers? I just noticed they are only slightly more than AST 4100's (that are only rebound adjustable) ...hmmmm interesting.

[Gooch]

Actually, the only reason I have the D/A's is because I stumbled upon a member of s14.net selling the whole suspension out of his M3, and I jumped at the chance to do a 5-lug swap with coilovers for a killer price.

I love the suspension, but if I were in your shoes, I'd go AST.

[Gooch]

As promised, here's the part number for the fronts: "8611-1258 Race." I can't find the part number for the rears at the moment, but I'll try to dig it up if you'd like it.

[reelizmpro]

No worries. I wanted to get the 4100's but my M3 is more of a garage queen. It's my 3rd car so I maybe drive it once a week. I also have my M Tech cabby that needs a new suspension as well so money is a factor. I'm going to put the GC's on my M3 and put the H&R Race on the cabrio. Thanks anyway.

[Gooch]

Anytime, good luck with them!