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      10-17-2017, 11:07 AM   #67
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In general, twin tube shocks will ride better, but not have the performance of a monotube design. Monotubes have a larger piston area and in general are considered higher performance. Most higher end systems are monotube.

For what you are after if it were me I'd go TCK. I had a set (I replaced them with Ohlins because I'm a track rat) but they ride great, can be lowered, and will last a good long time. The base shock is a Koni and they have a lifetime warranty if I remember right. I've seen a fair number of V3 shocks that are blown out and in need of rebuild with not a lot of mileage on them.

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If twin tube, TC Kline Koni based coilovers is one of the best if not the best out there. Very rarely you will experience any issues and reliability is better than other twin tubes out there. Performance and ride quality is also second to none. TC takes time developing his kits and everything is custom valved to his specs. The precision in damping far exceeds the V-series.

Yes, the lifetime warranty applies to vehicles registered for street use.
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      10-17-2017, 07:06 PM   #68
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Another vote for TCK DA over KW V3. When KW first started out they got caught using Koni internals - why not go with the direct source? TCK custom-valved Konis
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Ohlins +1 with 400/700 spring rates.
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Excellent setup!
Can the Ohlins support such a low spring rate?
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I have a set of Ohlins R&T i got from HPautosport and GC camber plates, i love em.

Just FYI stay away from TCKline camber plates, they only come with spherical bearings where the best camber plates like Vorshlag, GC come with both spherical and radial bearings!
I talked to TC about it,he thinks you dont need radial bearings, i experienced spring binding back when i had his camber plates back when i had my e92 M3.

I had to redo the install over $50 missing parts that are needed! TC thinks you should use use locktite on the top nut, if you're running radial bearings, there no need to worry about the top nut coming loose.

His konis and spring rates are spot on though!
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TC Kline's don't always stand by their warranty based on my experience with the 335 back in the day. Also the Konis they came with back then weren't SS material and rusted right thru after the first winter.
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Ohlins +1 with 400/700 spring rates.
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Excellent setup!
Can the Ohlins support such a low spring rate?
Interested to know this as well.
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Can the Ohlins support such a low spring rate?
Yes, usually you need revalving for higher spring rates.
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I would go for KW V3's. It will improve the handling and give you the lower, more aggressive look that you are looking for. They retail for $2849, but you should be able to pick them up for $2400. This kit will also not sacrifice the ride quality which you may get with a sleeve-kit or lowering springs.

Let me know if you can't find them for a lower price and I can point you in the right direction?
Where do they have them for a decent price ?
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I run the Öhlins. I have had them modified at the rear as the shockbody is too long for a lowered M3/M4. The M2 rear damper is 30mm shorter and perfect with a softer spring. I ran with the 190 lb rear springs for the M2 for a while but i found it a bit too stiff so idecided to change from 90/190 rates to 80/160 and i find this perfect. Now i have tightened the dmpers 5 clicksr (from 20 out to 15) and i can go a bit stiffer still if i like without being too stiff. I have a M4 comp with 20" wheels.
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