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TSW AST/Swift SA $1,895.00-(TSW)...Texas Speedwerks
Adjustable drop
6kgs./336lbs. F&R
TSW AST/Swift SA RACING $1,895.00-(TSW)...Texas Speedwerks
Adjustable drop
8kgs./448lbs. F&R
***coilovers look exactly the same***
Can someone tell me what is the difference between the above AST coilovers and the AST 5000 that I see in AST's website. The price is like $1000 cheaper, so I'm guessing the 2 kits posted in this thread only offer camber adjustment whereas the AST5000 offers both Camber and Caster adjustment. I would also think that the cheaper kits are Single-adjustables and the AST500 is double-adjustable (damper and rebound).
It seems the AST5000 is too track-oriented for my needs (3-4 track days). I had TC Kline S/A coilvers in my 335 and love them, so I'm looking for something similar for my '06 MCS. Would you guys put the Cross coilovers over either of these TSW AST sets? I look at TWS website but only saw their modified KW coilvers.
this is a great thread! i just ordered some meagan racing coilovers from way motor works (vendor on here). really looking forward to getting them. hopefully after replacing my bent up OEM struts and installing my under strut plates, i can prevent further mushrooming. since i was already loading up the CC, i added a pulley puller so i can finally install my pulley kit. it will be an eventful time when my package arrives!
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Has anybody tried/heard about the new H&R Twintube coilovers? They've added two versions on top of their monotube product line. For the time being they seem to be limited to European markets but just wanted to check here if anybody got their hands on these...
The first one is stainless steel (35338-1 for European markets) and the lowering rates are 30 to 50 mm all around.
The second one (39338-2 for Europe) is aluminium which ought to save up to 40% over the st steel dampers and this one is using damping force adjustable Koni's. Interesting!
The prices are a little bit higher but would they be worth it?
OK, I realize I am late to this party,but I would like some opinions... I have worn out my HRR coilovers after 70,000 miles of track and canyons and now need to buy a new set.... For the track mostly with tolerability for the street which set is the "best"... Bilstein, Cross, Leda ,H&R .... OR... (2003 S with many mods and 250 HP at the wheel).... Phil Cohen
Wow! Great thread idea, and nice job organizing it.
H&R RSS Club sport - with a good amount of room to still go lower.
I am a very fresh noob on here and would like to know what lip this is,
also, how are the vmaxx coilovers?
I'm coming from vwvortex, and honestly, half the people on there are running 300.00 budget coilovers that ride like crap. A lot of them say good things about vmaxx so I was wondering if it is the same in the MC world..
Im not sure what i want to go with. I want like most people cheap but good. I like the Megan and BC because they already have camber plates built in. I've had H&R coilovers before and I like them. I just dont want to spend more then $1500 for coilovers then have to buy $400-500 camber plates.
So here are my choices:
1. Megan
2. BC
3. H&R Street
4. H&R RSS (guessing they are more aggressive then the street)
5. KW V1
6. M7
If I pick any from #3-#6 I would most likely go with either H-sport or Helix camber plates. I already have my other suspension components waiting (TSW rear control arms, front & rear swaybar endlinks, and H&R rear swaybar.)
__________________ 2005 MCS Electric///Blue White Top & Bonnet Stripes/Alta V2 15% pulley/ Alta V2 CAI/Alta Air Diverter/Stratmosphere cat-back/ Detroit Tuned BV/M7 OCC/ Marshall Boost gauge/17x7.5 Rota Rb White w/ polished lip/Hankook Ventus 215/45-17/Screaming Demon coil/cabrio braces/brisk plugs/skid plate
R53 PS/B 
2005 MCS Electric///Blue White Top & Bonnet Stripes/Alta V2 15% pulley/ Alta V2 CAI/Alta Air Diverter/Stratmosphere cat-back/ Detroit Tuned BV/M7 OCC/ Marshall Boost gauge/17x7.5 Rota Rb White w/ polished lip/Hankook Ventus 215/45-17/Screaming Demon coil/cabrio braces/brisk plugs/skid plate
