10-17-2020, 01:26 PM | #1 |
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ST XA Owners - Are you happy with your coilovers? Chime in here
Hello everyone. I am on the fence about getting these coilovers for my 340i M Sport (RWD). I want to hear what current ST XA owners have to say about the ride quality and if the dampening system is good enough to avoid those bone shaking feels that other coilovers systems are known for.
While I get that lowering a car always sacrifices some comfort, are these coils good enough where a “non-car” person will not notice every single bump in the road? Thats like the ultimate test for me since it would suck for a great looking car to feel like a piece of junk due to the ride quality. Let me know your experience with this suspension!!! |
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10-18-2020, 11:00 AM | #4 |
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You would start at the firmest setting (being 0), and open up counterclockwise toward the softest setting. As such, 11 would generally be softer than 8, but it really comes down to personal preference/tolerance and the condition of your local roads.
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10-18-2020, 11:30 AM | #5 |
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Gotcha. Thanks again for your feedback. Stance looks good! I have 403m wheels on mine which I’d put spacers on for more flush look once i drop it.
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11-03-2020, 03:18 PM | #8 |
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3k miles in and loving them so far. Very reassuring that owners of 2 years can still vouch for them. I find them much more comfortable than stock suspension
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11-03-2020, 03:30 PM | #9 |
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Nice! I ordered mine last week but i wont be getting them till mid to late November. ECS tuning had them on sale for $935 so i jumped on them immediately. While I am waiting on them to come in, ordering a set of brand new wheels so that i can slap on everything together and finish the exterior
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04-06-2022, 04:30 PM | #10 |
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Ride height looks amazing! I am also looking into these coils and your input is definitely helping me steer into the ST direction. In that picture are you max'ed out on the coils or still have some room to play?
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The new wheels are looking very clean vs the stocks! Guessing they’re 18’s too |
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04-11-2022, 02:20 PM | #14 |
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Just installed today on my 440ix XA coilovers and millway street plates.
previous setup: M sport adaptive suspension, H&R sport springs, dinan bumpstops and dinan shockware. Initial impressions: car rides better and is more compliant over bumps than previous setup. Its really supple ride surprisingly. The NVH is is minimal; there is a bit more front suspension noise above 80mph (on Los Angeles Highways), but nothing that would alert the passengers that there is anything wrong. I haven't had a change to dial in or change rebound (set to 9 clicks from stiff based on ST recs). Through turns the car is much flatter, with no real body roll. And the car is 100% better during midcorner bumps. before it would dislodge and now it seems to just eat the bump up. I will post more updates as I get more seat time, but so far I am happy. |
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I ran 10/15mm wheel spacers when I first bought the car and it made the car feel heavy and and worse handling. I removed and sold them within weeks from both my x4 and 440ix. |
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05-11-2022, 05:24 PM | #19 |
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Man your set up looks so good, looks like Apex EC-7? What are your wheel and tire specs if you don't mind? I have Arc-8's waiting to be put on and still debating on which set of coilovers to go with.
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18x9" ET31 on 255/40 PS4S up front 18x9.5" ET43 on 285/35 PS4S out back Added Millway street plates up front, as I was getting some rub without (even with a fender roll). 8.5", >ET31 offset, or 245s would be a better fit if you're not adding camber plates, but I wanted the meatier look and more concave profile. |
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Also, your front lip, do you have a link for that? Thanks! |
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AP style lip on eBay. Didn't want to spend a whole lot on what might be a disposable item (especially at this ride height). Fitment isn't bad and I'm overall happy with it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/12391721603...#38;media=COPY |
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