[Herms]

I'm looking to lower my car and have narrowed it down to these two choices. Wondering if people know which will be lower and how handling and ride compare.

I'm looking to lower the car primarily for looks, but also want a nice improvement in handling without sacrificing ride quality.

Not sure I need the CO's as I won't adjust them, but I hear the ride may be better. Also, I don't want too aggressive of a drop, just really the front needs to be lowered to my eye. Wondering if the ST's adjustability will allow me to get a less aggressive drop.

Any insight or experience is appreciated.

Thanks

[Andro07]

ST Coilovers. Do a search and you will see some members already have posted threads about the coilovers.

[Herms]

Originally Posted by Andro07

ST Coilovers. Do a search and you will see some members already have posted threads about the coilovers.

I've seen people review them, that's how I decided they're an option. I'm looking for specific experiences with both and recommendations based on the goals I listed.

For example, if someone has used both and could chime in on which will be lower.

[Amir87]

I'm in the same boat as you Herms.

The price difference between the ST and H&R cupkit is about ~$300.

[Ron@Modbargains]

ST's will be lower. From the two the clear victor is the ST's - if your driving environment supports it (meaning can't be driving in the snow).

ST's carry the same lifetime warranty, it's a little more but I think well worth it, plus ride height adjustable which the cup kit is not. Rides the same as the KW V1 (cause its the same thing as well).

[Herms]

Originally Posted by Ron************

ST's will be lower. From the two the clear victor is the ST's - if your driving environment supports it (meaning can't be driving in the snow).

ST's carry the same lifetime warranty, it's a little more but I think well worth it, plus ride height adjustable which the cup kit is not. Rides the same as the KW V1 (cause its the same thing as well).

why are the ST's lower if they're height adjustable? Is the minimum setting even lower than the cup kit?

[Ron@Modbargains]

Originally Posted by Herms

why are the ST's lower if they're height adjustable? Is the minimum setting even lower than the cup kit?

Well they are height adjustable, but they can go lower then the cup kit.

They can do 1.2 "- 2.3" in front or 0.9" - 2.1" in the rear

[lkn]

I have ST coilovers and would recommend getting a set. The ride is perfect.. not too harsh and not too soft. You will definitely feel the difference after putting on a set of ST's as compared to your BMW springs. I say go for it!

[E90AWMT]

I just did the touring cup kit and i'm very satisfied. the handling is good and the ride did not get compromised. here is the post...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=127789&page=3

hope it helps

[e92broskis]

Not sure if your interested but I have a brand new set of KW V1's for sale that I bought for my e92. Unfortunitally I cant afford to keep the car anymore so I'm getting rid of it before I had a chance to experience these coilovers. List on there is $1525 I paid around $1400 shipped, be willing to take a loss and let them go for $1200. They're brand new in the box still. PM me if your interested or have questions or if anyone reading this is interested PM me aswell. Too bad i didnt find this forum till its too late.

[Saigon]

go with the ST's. I've driven on the V1's, V2's and ST's. The recommended default setting on the V2 feels like the default setting on the ST's which are the same as the V1's. Definately worth the money to go w/ coils since you are in L.A.

[JO3]

I heard that with the KW and ST coils, you need to get wheel spacers to clear the wheels. Is this true?

Do you need spacers for the cup kits as well?

[E90AWMT]

no spacers for the cup kit but i did go with the 10mm front and 20mm rear and it looks great and handles better.

[joec500]

Originally Posted by JO3

I heard that with the KW and ST coils, you need to get wheel spacers to clear the wheels. Is this true?

Do you need spacers for the cup kits as well?

Depends on your ET of your front wheels, I had the ST coils installed with ET40's and there minor clearance issues, but ET40 is not ideal for a lowered E92...I installed 10MM spacers and the car looks and drives perfecto.

[JO3]

thanks for the info

[LaYzEe]

anyone have ST coilovers with h&r sway bars?