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      08-25-2014, 03:11 AM   #1
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Best coilovers for the F20

Hi I'm looking into lowering my F20 and I want it low I can't really afford air ride and I also don't trust it that much, what coilovers gave you all got or springs and any advice on what to buy?

I've been looking at these coilovers

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/perfor...s-rear-35-70mm

Anyone had any springs fitted and can advise which are best? Especially considering I live in England and the roads are poor quality.

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      08-25-2014, 03:19 AM   #2
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If you're just going lower and not going to track it (bound/rebound settings) then I suggest KW V1.
Great comfort, even on Belgian roads and 19" wheels, and nice lows for a decent price.

Those H&R might get the job done as well, for a similar price. I only have experience with the KW V1
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If you're just going lower and not going to track it (bound/rebound settings) then I suggest KW V1.
Great comfort, even on Belgian roads and 19" wheels, and nice lows for a decent price.

Those H&R might get the job done as well, for a similar price. I only have experience with the KW V1
Thanks a lot, you haven't got any pictures of your car have you so I can see just how low they are?
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Thanks a lot, you haven't got any pictures of your car have you so I can see just how low they are?
The thing with coilovers is that the height is adjustable, so you can decide for yourself. I don't have coilovers on mine, but judged from previous cars and friends' cars, I would say that Bilstein and KW coilovers are recommendable.

I also use the car on tracks, and would suggest a coilover kit WITHOUT adjustable dampers (like V1 or PSS), since most people adjust them wrong anyway!
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Thanks a lot, you haven't got any pictures of your car have you so I can see just how low they are?
Plenty. I didn't mount them myself, but as far as I remember I was +-5cm down.



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Thanks for all your help your cars look great and I think I'm going to go with the coilovers I chose to start with, just need to find a garage to fit them now, the ones near me don't like dealing with "customer bought parts"😒
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      08-25-2014, 08:39 AM   #7
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Looks nice @GeoBem007
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Looks nice @GeoBem007
The 125d is back to stock as I am looking to sell and buy an M135i.
But the KW V1 is still in my possession and will make it's way to the successor as soon as possible. Incl the M-Perf brakes, M-Perf alcantara steering wheel, blackline tails and M-Perf kidneys I still have
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