What coilovers are you running?

[jrockbk]

Thanks Andy ....


OP, I am confused by your attitude. I thought what I said may be of a help to you, given the generic questions you asked.

If that was your intention then I apologize, I got an attitude at the comment that I was told to google it and given a e30 coilovers 101 like I didn't already research the topic and you didn't really answer my question with an opinion on a brand. I felt as if you where trying to shut me down as a noob. Like I said if your intentions were in fact genuine then no harm no foul. I hate how people on r3v get super high and mighty and shit on people's threads so I just snap reacted because I didn't know you. I'm always gonna keep it real and if I'm wrong I apologize

[SkiFree]

Thanks Andy ....


OP, I am confused by your attitude. I thought what I said may be of a help to you, given the generic questions you asked.

[Andy.B]

I don't think SkiFree was trying to come off aggressively. I think he was just trying to make the point that ANY coilovers, when used with the intent of getting low, will require cutting/welding, but different brands take a different approach.

I'd give him the benefit of a doubt as I have never seen SkiFree post a rude or aggressive comment in my (or his) years here on r3v.

Also, he may have just been posting a blanket, cover all the bases summary in order to help not just you, but anyone else who might come across this thread after searching for coilover info. I understand that being told to 'google it' comes across as dismissive, but to be fair, it IS a subject that has more info available than a single person could ever hope to get through. The ride height thread and Camaro shock threads alone have TONS of info on different peoples experience with different setups.

[jrockbk]

No matter what brand (aside from the glorious JOM's) there will be cutting and welding involved. That labor+corecharge is worked into the price of some coilovers (those that give you a bolt on and go option) OR that labor/core charge is something you're intended to handle.

GC, GE, TC, and IE all use a similar method of sectioning your existing strut tube.

BC, Megan, Stance, and all other tawainese based c/o's are designed to cut the base of your strut tube and angle/weld a new tube on.


...... and this question has been asked just once or twice in the past, google will yield many happy hours worth of results.

Did you read my questions?
I asked about CATuned more specially didn't see many reviews on those and asked about welding or cutting for the GEs all of the above mentioned in the long reply. I did google these things read old stuff on forums and then came here for opinions, thanks but no thanks on the backhanded info, tired of reading the same thing, then skip the reply button
...am I taking up your precious internet space?

[SkiFree]

How much did you pay for the setup? And did you cut or weld your strut housings?

No matter what brand (aside from the glorious JOM's) there will be cutting and welding involved. That labor+corecharge is worked into the price of some coilovers (those that give you a bolt on and go option) OR that labor/core charge is something you're intended to handle.

GC, GE, TC, and IE all use a similar method of sectioning your existing strut tube.

BC, Megan, Stance, and all other tawainese based c/o's are designed to cut the base of your strut tube and angle/weld a new tube on.


...... and this question has been asked just once or twice in the past, google will yield many happy hours worth of results.

[Andy.B]

How much did you pay for the setup? And did you cut or weld your strut housings?

German Engineering Coilovers - $340
Front strut housings were sectioned 1"
Front adjusters are at full height, rears are half height

The shocks are all KYB AGX single adjustable. Fronts are for the rear of a 2nd gen mr2, and rears are for a early 90's Camaro. You can read all about that fitment here. The shocks and necessary machine work/hardware came to less than $400.

I paid a fabrication shop to cut and section the strut housing and make spacers for the shocks ($50), so all in, the setup came to less than $800.

The ride is firm but acceptable, while being low, but stiff enough to keep from bottoming out. I feel that the car feels more comfortable, while remaining more planted than my Miata with h&r race springs.

[jrockbk]

Just call them. they do a lot of PRO3/Spec E30 stuff, so I know they can do it.

Thanks will do

[jrockbk]

I have German Engineering coilovers from r3v member einstein57, and am extremely happy with them.

How much did you pay for the setup? And did you cut or weld your strut housings?

[Bglad]

True choice koni catalog is very appealing but didn't see any e30 applications only e36 and newer

Just call them. they do a lot of PRO3/Spec E30 stuff, so I know they can do it.

[Andy.B]

I have German Engineering coilovers from r3v member einstein57, and am extremely happy with them.

[jrockbk]

KW's? So much to learn young grasshopper ;) How have you never heard of the others?! They are the leading brands in performance shock technology. They are spendy ($3-10k) I paid over $5k for my shocks just to fill you in. You should contact Truchoice too as they do great work to rework the Konis for not much more money than a Koni/GC setup. I was looking at doing the V4 from them before I settled on AST.

sales@astsuspensionusa.com or mtang@astsuspensionusa.com (Michelle Tang)

http://www.truechoicekoniracingservices.com/

True choice koni catalog is very appealing but didn't see any e30 applications only e36 and newer

[jrockbk]

Then get KW's for the E30 haha.

They discontinued e30 applications

[ak-]

More performance than Low, I'm in nyc anyway can't go too low, I plan on tracking the car on weekends and drive on weekdays, I've had a GTI with KW v1s and love that ride, I'm looking for that similar performance

Then get KW's for the E30 haha.

[Bglad]

KW's? So much to learn young grasshopper ;) How have you never heard of the others?! They are the leading brands in performance shock technology. They are spendy ($3-10k) I paid over $5k for my shocks just to fill you in. You should contact Truchoice too as they do great work to rework the Konis for not much more money than a Koni/GC setup. I was looking at doing the V4 from them before I settled on AST.

sales@astsuspensionusa.com or mtang@astsuspensionusa.com (Michelle Tang)

http://www.truechoicekoniracingservices.com/

[kronus]

You should check out if you can get a set of GAZ coils shipped over. They're a UK company and make pretty nice stuff.