TLDR: this is typical post for me. Seems TMI. Probably is. But it saves answering all the questions I would get. I think ALL the info is in this first request for advice.
My car: Highly modded 2005 cabrio. Imola Red over cinnamon. FAST SMG shifts with software...I love it!. Heavy......only 20 lbs lighter than stock. BUT, it dances with the best on anything but a tight tight autocross. No likely.. Stock clutch which is over powered on 1-2 full throttle shifts. Plans for Stage 2 South Bend Clutch and new LUK dual mass flywheel. Dyno tune 301 rwhp
Currently running TCK single adjustment and linear springs. Many MORE suspension mods. Keep reading.
My needs (M3 Daily driver)
1) More comfort, especially over broken pavement and pot holes in SE Florida.
2) MUCH better high speed dampening and control at Autobahn speeds....130mph to 170mph .. in the South MEXICAN Express Lanes,
3) Cost: got to be under $3.5K including hats, and camber/caster adjuster, springs etc. I self install. NO problem there. Must have caster adjustment.
4) Application: DAILY driver 50/50 hwy/urban on decent to POOR highway(I-95) , mediocre urban streets(Commercial Blvd). Rim bending potholes in some places. 25mile round trip
5) The EXPRESS LANES in South Florida are essentially the Autobahn when no one else is around. State Police are prohibited tp pull you over(NO ROOM!) except when you might blast off at the end of a stretch of the toll lane. Some dual lane, some single lane. But I would NEVER speed there. ONLY in Southern Mexico!
6) No more harsh solid pillow ball caster/camber plates. I want Hybrid or rubber bushed!!
Vehicle: 2005 E46 M3 cabrio. HEAVY....3800+lbs? 301 RWHP. $1000 dyno tune by Barry at Active Autowerk on their Mustang Dyno. H&H anti sway bars. Full stiff front, full soft rear. Brembo GT BBK, 6/4 piston and Hawk street pads. $1k ENDLESS racing pads. Castrol SRF brake fluid
My past coil overs:
1) 2009: Entry level KW V2 with progressive springs in 2009. They were OK. Tracked OK, not great. Comfort was OK. Could have been better. Ride height... 13.5 " front and 13" rear.
2) 2014 BC Coil overs. Their springs, not Swift. Pretty comfortable but their damping could not keep up after 100mph. I did NOT track with these. I would not.
3) 2018 to Present: TC Kline SINGLE adjustable. My guy was given funds to buy the DUAL adjustable. Long story. I am stuck with the single. NOT impressed. Been trying to get the most out of these which is not much. 450lb Swift spring front (too SOFT.!!) Car bottoms out in front too easily on potholes and some bumps. 650lb TCK spring in rear which seems OK. Spent a LOT of time adjusting the rebound. The dampers get overwhelmed at speeds over 130 mph unless the pavement is PERFECT. NOT HAPPY. Damn these single adjustable.
Ride height was 13.5 and 13. I raised the car up about .75 inch all around to gain more comfort and little handling degrade. (Under 130mph) . FULL caster, Front camber at -2.00 rear at -1.5 with my TMS rear camber arms. in front I have adjustable TMS links for my H&R anti sway bar.
OEM stock toe in front and rear for max straight line stability at speed. I would track the car with these setting NO problem. But I will be doing ONE very expensive track weekend at Sebring. ONE. The rest daily driver. Street tires: 19" Pilot Sport 4s 255mm front and 275mm rear.
Track AND street I run 18" D Force wheels with square set up Pilot Sport 4s 265/35-18
I HATE my TCK's. They do not do what I want. Recap my needs:
1) Stable at VERY high speeds
2) probably 550 lb springs in front. I CAN try my Swift 450's. They are all 60mm diameter BTW
3) ALL street. Street racing deep in Mexico. Daily driver. ONE annual track session at 3.75 mile Sebring for a weekend. About $3000 now all in with every expense. Add $500+ for wear and tear for my $750 EACH floating rotors.(racing pads tear them up!) fuel, Tire wear on my $300 EACH Michelin 4s Oil change after, rod bearing wear, etc
4)Rubber bushed or hybrid caster/camber plates. I HAVE Rogue Engineering rear spring perch steel plates. I have poly hats for the rear springs.
5) MUCH more comfort and compliance on broken pavement in the street.
And, NO THANK YOU. I do NOT want to go the Koni shock and Eibach spring route....UNLESS someone has a better combo with an adjustable GREAT damper. I now like my car lowered but not slammed. Waaay too much horrific road debris. I need a front o back FLAT ride. somewhere in the 14.5/14 inch range
I am thinking I may be screwed trying to achieve this with coil overs less than $3,500. I may well have to go the damper lowering spring way.
I know at one time Obioban Kenobi had a sweet set up with Ohlin's dampers and TMS Hybrid caster/camber plates. I wish I could have bought them used from him.
I think he was in to it for $5000 YEARS ago. I am totally out of touch with current costs and p[possibilities. I really need to help. can someone give the Great Master Obioban the link to this thread? Thanks.
What are my single TCK dampers and TCK caster camber plates and springs WORTH? about 15k miles on them. Not driven daily until June 2022
My car: Highly modded 2005 cabrio. Imola Red over cinnamon. FAST SMG shifts with software...I love it!. Heavy......only 20 lbs lighter than stock. BUT, it dances with the best on anything but a tight tight autocross. No likely.. Stock clutch which is over powered on 1-2 full throttle shifts. Plans for Stage 2 South Bend Clutch and new LUK dual mass flywheel. Dyno tune 301 rwhp
Currently running TCK single adjustment and linear springs. Many MORE suspension mods. Keep reading.
My needs (M3 Daily driver)
1) More comfort, especially over broken pavement and pot holes in SE Florida.
2) MUCH better high speed dampening and control at Autobahn speeds....130mph to 170mph .. in the South MEXICAN Express Lanes,
3) Cost: got to be under $3.5K including hats, and camber/caster adjuster, springs etc. I self install. NO problem there. Must have caster adjustment.
4) Application: DAILY driver 50/50 hwy/urban on decent to POOR highway(I-95) , mediocre urban streets(Commercial Blvd). Rim bending potholes in some places. 25mile round trip
5) The EXPRESS LANES in South Florida are essentially the Autobahn when no one else is around. State Police are prohibited tp pull you over(NO ROOM!) except when you might blast off at the end of a stretch of the toll lane. Some dual lane, some single lane. But I would NEVER speed there. ONLY in Southern Mexico!
6) No more harsh solid pillow ball caster/camber plates. I want Hybrid or rubber bushed!!
Vehicle: 2005 E46 M3 cabrio. HEAVY....3800+lbs? 301 RWHP. $1000 dyno tune by Barry at Active Autowerk on their Mustang Dyno. H&H anti sway bars. Full stiff front, full soft rear. Brembo GT BBK, 6/4 piston and Hawk street pads. $1k ENDLESS racing pads. Castrol SRF brake fluid
My past coil overs:
1) 2009: Entry level KW V2 with progressive springs in 2009. They were OK. Tracked OK, not great. Comfort was OK. Could have been better. Ride height... 13.5 " front and 13" rear.
2) 2014 BC Coil overs. Their springs, not Swift. Pretty comfortable but their damping could not keep up after 100mph. I did NOT track with these. I would not.
3) 2018 to Present: TC Kline SINGLE adjustable. My guy was given funds to buy the DUAL adjustable. Long story. I am stuck with the single. NOT impressed. Been trying to get the most out of these which is not much. 450lb Swift spring front (too SOFT.!!) Car bottoms out in front too easily on potholes and some bumps. 650lb TCK spring in rear which seems OK. Spent a LOT of time adjusting the rebound. The dampers get overwhelmed at speeds over 130 mph unless the pavement is PERFECT. NOT HAPPY. Damn these single adjustable.
Ride height was 13.5 and 13. I raised the car up about .75 inch all around to gain more comfort and little handling degrade. (Under 130mph) . FULL caster, Front camber at -2.00 rear at -1.5 with my TMS rear camber arms. in front I have adjustable TMS links for my H&R anti sway bar.
OEM stock toe in front and rear for max straight line stability at speed. I would track the car with these setting NO problem. But I will be doing ONE very expensive track weekend at Sebring. ONE. The rest daily driver. Street tires: 19" Pilot Sport 4s 255mm front and 275mm rear.
Track AND street I run 18" D Force wheels with square set up Pilot Sport 4s 265/35-18
I HATE my TCK's. They do not do what I want. Recap my needs:
1) Stable at VERY high speeds
2) probably 550 lb springs in front. I CAN try my Swift 450's. They are all 60mm diameter BTW
3) ALL street. Street racing deep in Mexico. Daily driver. ONE annual track session at 3.75 mile Sebring for a weekend. About $3000 now all in with every expense. Add $500+ for wear and tear for my $750 EACH floating rotors.(racing pads tear them up!) fuel, Tire wear on my $300 EACH Michelin 4s Oil change after, rod bearing wear, etc
4)Rubber bushed or hybrid caster/camber plates. I HAVE Rogue Engineering rear spring perch steel plates. I have poly hats for the rear springs.
5) MUCH more comfort and compliance on broken pavement in the street.
And, NO THANK YOU. I do NOT want to go the Koni shock and Eibach spring route....UNLESS someone has a better combo with an adjustable GREAT damper. I now like my car lowered but not slammed. Waaay too much horrific road debris. I need a front o back FLAT ride. somewhere in the 14.5/14 inch range
I am thinking I may be screwed trying to achieve this with coil overs less than $3,500. I may well have to go the damper lowering spring way.
I know at one time Obioban Kenobi had a sweet set up with Ohlin's dampers and TMS Hybrid caster/camber plates. I wish I could have bought them used from him.
I think he was in to it for $5000 YEARS ago. I am totally out of touch with current costs and p[possibilities. I really need to help. can someone give the Great Master Obioban the link to this thread? Thanks.
What are my single TCK dampers and TCK caster camber plates and springs WORTH? about 15k miles on them. Not driven daily until June 2022
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