Any one heard of these coilovers?

[510e36]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350444669451&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I wanna run these in my 92 318 ic! Anyone know if thell fit?

[F34R]

Yes, they are junk.

http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=121/CA=241

Then pair them with Bilstein Sports or Koni Sports. Do it right the first time and save money in the long run.

[trackjunkie21]

Yes, they are junk.

http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=121/CA=241

Then pair them with Bilstein Sports or Koni Sports. Do it right the first time and save money in the long run.

How do you justify them being junk?

[F34R]

How do you justify them being junk?

You're kidding right?

Look at the design of the springs, also they don't offer the rates of the springs. So that right there means they are just after market cheap junk. You will notice with quality after market providers(GC, H&R, KW, B&G etc) will list the rates. That is because they build suspension parts. This place just offers soft springs and shocks that will blow out. Good way to get low and will do just that, in the long run he will not be happy.

Also that "2 year manufacturers guarantee" makes everything seem top notch. It is just their word they won't shit out.

A cabby weighs more then a sedan or coupe, thus needing stiffer springs and better struts and shocks. I know this because I own one.

Last but not least my buddy had them on his MK3 and were TRASH. The ride was sloppy and bounced. So I can tell you first hand by being in that they are junk. They were replaced by B&G RS2 coils.

But in the end it is not my money and the OP can buy what he wants. He asked for advice and I gave it. IMO suspension is not where you pinch pennys.

[bernzpeed]

He has a point, but I would love to hear what someone who has actually tried the product has to say and not just listen to hearsay.

Not to insult you, E30 F34R.

[coreyw]

How do you justify them being junk?

They're on eBay. Thats how.

[F34R]

He has a point, but I would love to hear what someone who has actually tried the product has to say and not just listen to hearsay.

Not to insult you, E30 F34R.

"Last but not least my buddy had them on his MK3 and were TRASH. The ride was sloppy and bounced. So I can tell you first hand by being in that they are junk. They were replaced by B&G RS2 coils."


No insult taken.

[iamsam]

Well they do LOOK like junk, but OP, I suggest you read through the JOM coilover group buy thread in the retail/classified section, there is a ton of people that chime in on their experiences.

Also, search before asking. You would have almost immediately found the thread I am talking about.

EDIT: Apparently there is a group buy section now. There is a second group buy on JOM coilovers in there. Maybe the first GB got moved in there, I don't know.

But seriously, look at them. They scream junk. No names, no stickers, no stamping? Most of all, no adjustability and no spring rates, and most of ALL, look at the price. ~400 for complete coilovers should throw up a red flag, when you know that a decent set of coilovers goes for $1500-2000.

[Moxie]

"Last but not least my buddy had them on his MK3 and were TRASH. The ride was sloppy and bounced. So I can tell you first hand by being in that they are junk. They were replaced by B&G RS2 coils."


No insult taken.

I think he was referring to someone that had them on a E30. The ride would likely be quite a bit different. The folks that did the group buys seem to be happy with them.

I was curious about these, but I don't know if the drop is enough for me. I'm still trying to see if Stratmosphere can get me some VMaxx. Honestly, if you want cheap and low, VMaxx is the way to go. I was really impressed with the ones some of my friends had in the MINI community.

[Moxie]

Well they do LOOK like junk, but OP, I suggest you read through the JOM coilover group buy thread in the retail/classified section, there is a ton of people that chime in on their experiences.

Also, search before asking. You would have almost immediately found the thread I am talking about.

EDIT: Apparently there is a group buy section now. There is a second group buy on JOM coilovers in there. Maybe the first GB got moved in there, I don't know.

But seriously, look at them. They scream junk. No names, no stickers, no stamping? Most of all, no adjustability and no spring rates, and most of ALL, look at the price. ~400 for complete coilovers should throw up a red flag, when you know that a decent set of coilovers goes for $1500-2000.

See my previous post. I had KW V1's on my R56, they were great (~$1300 on sale). But the VMaxx coilovers for the R56 are only $600. I thought the same thing about them being junk because of the price, but was really impressed when I got a ride in my friends' cars with them. Granted, they are NOT KW's, by any stretch. But they are great coils for a DD. Just some food for thought.

[iamsam]

It would be very interesting to know how good the JOM coils really are, they smell like junk, but hey, they could be a great deal for the price. I can't say for certain since I don't have first hand experience, I can only speculate.

[Simon S]

They're on eBay. Thats how.

lol
experience has lead me to believe this is a good, general rule.

[Teaguer]

http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=198225

[HarryPotter]

I was about to say there is two huge fucking threads on these coilovers, search. god damnit.

[e30lov]

I just installed these coils on my vert, they were the vert specific springs and they felt very stiff. (at least 650 front 750 rear) the fronts came down pretty good tucking tire, however the rears not so much. I removed both the top and bottom spring mount things, and I'll most likely remove the adjuster itself if they don't settle pretty soon. The shocks felt like toys compaired to my blown bilsteins. I'll update you guys once I get some mileage on them. I destroyed both my tie rods trying to free them from my strut....