st v1 vs h&r coilovers

angel_rod · 03-26-2015, 11:41 PM

I'm in the market for coilovers the guy at top gear solutions recommended st over h&r what do you guys think? Also is there any pictures? Which go lower

MassBimmer · 03-27-2015, 07:31 AM

KW. HR and ST aren't stainless steel which means they could corrode if you're not diligent about taking care of them. Plus, neither are on par with KW (even though ST are made by KW) so for the same price, why not go with the best product?

Andrewe92 · 03-27-2015, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

KW. HR and ST aren't stainless steel which means they could corrode if you're not diligent about taking care of them. Plus, neither are on par with KW (even though ST are made by KW) so for the same price, why not go with the best product?

Same price? Lol can you link me to v1s that are priced the same as st .. I thought the point of st was to be cheaper

bigbootysuperduty · 04-05-2015, 06:17 AM

ST V1 is identical to KW V1, except ST V1 is not stainless. ST V1 is cadmium plated. KW has a lifetime warranty, ST has a 5yr. For the price difference I went with the ST V1.

CantCatchMe · 04-22-2015, 04:10 PM

Is Sonic Tuning coilovers stainless steel? Personally I need stainless steel and have been looking at their coils and mainly KW V1's.

wdeerfield · 05-04-2015, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbootysuperduty

ST V1 is identical to KW V1, except ST V1 is not stainless. ST V1 is cadmium plated. KW has a lifetime warranty, ST has a 5yr. For the price difference I went with the ST V1.

how is the ride comfort? could I just have the shocks painted to prevent corrosion? and just keep anti corrosion sprayed on the thread? im seeing ecs tuning has these for 877.

bigbootysuperduty · 05-05-2015, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

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Originally Posted by bigbootysuperduty

ST V1 is identical to KW V1, except ST V1 is not stainless. ST V1 is cadmium plated. KW has a lifetime warranty, ST has a 5yr. For the price difference I went with the ST V1.

how is the ride comfort? could I just have the shocks painted to prevent corrosion? and just keep anti corrosion sprayed on the thread? im seeing ecs tuning has these for 877.

Sorry, sold the car before I got to put them on. They are cadmium plated, so corrosion shouldn't be an issue. Coat any threads, and scratches with grease or something to keep corrosion from starting.

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MassBimmer Major General 306 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	KW. HR and ST aren't stainless steel which means they could corrode if you're not diligent about taking care of them. Plus, neither are on par with KW (even though ST are made by KW) so for the same price, why not go with the best product?
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bigbootysuperduty Private First Class 4 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Socal MoVal iTrader: (0)	ST V1 is identical to KW V1, except ST V1 is not stainless. ST V1 is cadmium plated. KW has a lifetime warranty, ST has a 5yr. For the price difference I went with the ST V1.
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