FEELER: TCK D/A Coilover Partout

mfanatic325 · 08-22-2012, 11:31 PM

Recently I've been contemplating parting out my TCK D/A coilovers due to the fact that they're not as comfy as stock suspension, and that as of late, the rears have developed more of a valve-tick noise.

IF I do part these out, I will definitely miss the handling

And I would also have to figure out a way to get more negative camber (assuming I go back to stock suspension for the time being).

I still have my OEM suspension, but I'm putting this out there for the local NorCal folk in case anyone might be interested. I'd be willing to consider trade and/or cash for some lowering springs that have higher spring rates than stock.

The TCKs will come with TCK camber plates and rear height adjusters (which were additional-cost options from TCK). For the fronts, you'll have an option of 400# springs or 550# (as I have both and will provide with sale/trade). The rears only have 500# springs available. They still perform amazingly, despite being used for ~ 30k miles total (mostly street use; estimated 20 track days total).

If straight up purchase, I'm thinking of letting them go for only $1350 or so as-is, everything inclusive. Let me know if ya'll are interested, thanks!

If no interest, then I will just hold onto them. Less work on me anyhow lol

dorifto88 · 08-22-2012, 11:59 PM

Bump for the man !

mfanatic325 · 08-23-2012, 12:24 AM

hahaha it's just a feeler, all good

Finnegan · 08-23-2012, 12:54 AM

Crap! I should just give you my ATM card!

Seriously thinking about this.

Edit: going to pass for now, sorry.

mfanatic325 · 08-23-2012, 04:05 AM

lol you're welcome to send me a PM with any questions you might have. Maybe that'll help you make a decision

(whether yes or no).

I just want a smoother softer setup now that my MR2 has been sold and I daily the M. But again, I still want to have something decent, and jumping back to stock would probably depress the crap out of me lol. Car handles pretty amazing at the moment. Kind of reluctant myself...

inTgr8r · 08-23-2012, 06:48 AM

It would be tough going back to OE.

gferil · 08-23-2012, 10:07 AM

If Ron buys them from you, then I suggest another group meet and lunch for the exchange. The last one was fun! And I didn't even buy anything from you!

mfanatic325 · 08-23-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

It would be tough going back to OE.

Yeah it sure would

Quote:

Originally Posted by gferil

If Ron buys them from you, then I suggest another group meet and lunch for the exchange. The last one was fun! And I didn't even buy anything from you!

I'd be down. On a weekend of course.

RobMCoupe · 08-23-2012, 07:41 PM

Lon,

I was thinking along that line. Instead of selling, I was going to install it on my son's E36 M3. One of his front strut has a hairline crack by the lower strut bolt. I think it was not installed properly.

The ride wasn't too harsh for me DD. I wanted to go with AST 4150 but can't seem find much details on AST.

dorifto88 · 08-23-2012, 07:53 PM

Lets meet this weekend !

mfanatic325 · 08-23-2012, 09:22 PM

hehe, I bit the bullet and get angel eyes done @ Takarbon too Rob

(while I was down in SoCal for Buttonwillow track day anyway).

I'll hold onto the TCKs until someone wants 'em. Too lazy to swap out the suspension anyway

GP20 · 08-23-2012, 09:59 PM

I test-drove a stock Z4M a few days ago. If you go back to stock suspensions, you're really gonna hate them. By the way, are those front springs the same ones I sold you? If they are, I think they're actually 450lbs and 500lbs. And make sure the RSM's top nuts are tightened properly.

mfanatic325 · 08-23-2012, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GP20

I test-drove a stock Z4M a few days ago. If you go back to stock suspensions, you're really gonna hate them. By the way, are those front springs the same ones I sold you? If they are, I think they're actually 450lbs and 500lbs. And make sure the RSM's top nuts are tightened properly.

Ah, then 450 and 550 fronts; and 500 rears are what's included. Yes, the rear shock threading has a little bit of grease leftover and over time the nut wants to come off. I check it every so often

RobMCoupe · 08-23-2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfanatic325

hehe, I bit the bullet and get angel eyes done @ Takarbon too Rob

(while I was down in SoCal for Buttonwillow track day anyway).

I'll hold onto the TCKs until someone wants 'em. Too lazy to swap out the suspension anyway

I have to take my right headlight back for warranty work. The inner ring have 3 dead led.

Did he provide a plug for connection? I told Eric this is better if you need to take the light for other repair like body work.

GP20 · 08-23-2012, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfanatic325

Ah, then 450 and 550 fronts; and 500 rears are what's included. Yes, the rear shock threading has a little bit of grease leftover and over time the nut wants to come off. I check it every so often

It'd be 500lbs front springs. I never had 550lbs.

If ride comfort is a concern, why don't you try putting the 450lbs front springs on since you already have them? Or even try 400lbs front springs. That'll make a big difference in ride comfort and you could still track your M.

seank · 08-24-2012, 12:08 AM

You can trade me springs, so I don't have to buy new ones. I have 400 fronts.

mfanatic325 · 08-24-2012, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobMCoupe

I have to take my right headlight back for warranty work. The inner ring have 3 dead led.

Did he provide a plug for connection? I told Eric this is better if you need to take the light for other repair like body work.

Oh really? Dang, they didn't even last a year?

Now I'm worried

I don't want to go through the hassle of taking off the front bumper and shipping the headlights...
I don't think he did plug connection? I only saw one wire IIRC coming out of each headlight

Quote:

Originally Posted by GP20

It'd be 500lbs front springs. I never had 550lbs.

If ride comfort is a concern, why don't you try putting the 450lbs front springs on since you already have them? Or even try 400lbs front springs. That'll make a big difference in ride comfort and you could still track your M.

haha actually I'm fine with the fronts. It's more the rears that I'm slightly annoyed with due to the developing valve tick even over smaller bumps. Just a pet peeve since it's still a street car. If it were a track-dedicated car, then I would have absolutely no gripes whatsoever

Quote:

Originally Posted by seank

You can trade me springs, so I don't have to buy new ones. I have 400 fronts.

hahaha we'll see.

GP20 · 08-24-2012, 02:34 AM

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=373185

Can't hurt to give this a try.

mfanatic325 · 08-24-2012, 02:59 AM

haha interesting. If I get desperate enough, perhaps.

I'm now even thinking about having them all rebuilt. Maybe it'll fix the ticking and the refresh might turn out to improve handling even further?

Wonder who can get them rebuilt for me.

RobMCoupe · 08-24-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfanatic325

Oh really? Dang, they didn't even last a year?

Now I'm worried

I don't want to go through the hassle of taking off the front bumper and shipping the headlights...
I don't think he did plug connection? I only saw one wire IIRC coming out of each headlight

hahaha we'll see.

I had the outer ring replaced on the same headlight before. I happen to have a bad batch. My plan is to drop it off in October for repair.

seank · 08-24-2012, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GP20

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=373185

Can't hurt to give this a try.

It would be a beautiful if this works. The noise is driving me CRAZY

seank · 08-24-2012, 03:46 PM

Damn. It didn't work for my tc kleins DA's.

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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	FEELER: TCK D/A Coilover Partout Recently I've been contemplating parting out my TCK D/A coilovers due to the fact that they're not as comfy as stock suspension, and that as of late, the rears have developed more of a valve-tick noise. IF I do part these out, I will definitely miss the handling And I would also have to figure out a way to get more negative camber (assuming I go back to stock suspension for the time being). I still have my OEM suspension, but I'm putting this out there for the local NorCal folk in case anyone might be interested. I'd be willing to consider trade and/or cash for some lowering springs that have higher spring rates than stock. The TCKs will come with TCK camber plates and rear height adjusters (which were additional-cost options from TCK). For the fronts, you'll have an option of 400# springs or 550# (as I have both and will provide with sale/trade). The rears only have 500# springs available. They still perform amazingly, despite being used for ~ 30k miles total (mostly street use; estimated 20 track days total). If straight up purchase, I'm thinking of letting them go for only $1350 or so as-is, everything inclusive. Let me know if ya'll are interested, thanks! If no interest, then I will just hold onto them. Less work on me anyhow lol Last edited by mfanatic325; 08-22-2012 at 11:37 PM..
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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	lol you're welcome to send me a PM with any questions you might have. Maybe that'll help you make a decision (whether yes or no). I just want a smoother softer setup now that my MR2 has been sold and I daily the M. But again, I still want to have something decent, and jumping back to stock would probably depress the crap out of me lol. Car handles pretty amazing at the moment. Kind of reluctant myself... Last edited by mfanatic325; 08-23-2012 at 04:14 AM..
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RobMCoupe Captain 60 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	Lon, I was thinking along that line. Instead of selling, I was going to install it on my son's E36 M3. One of his front strut has a hairline crack by the lower strut bolt. I think it was not installed properly. The ride wasn't too harsh for me DD. I wanted to go with AST 4150 but can't seem find much details on AST.
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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	hehe, I bit the bullet and get angel eyes done @ Takarbon too Rob (while I was down in SoCal for Buttonwillow track day anyway). I'll hold onto the TCKs until someone wants 'em. Too lazy to swap out the suspension anyway
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GP20 Major 97 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: Z4M, F80 M3, 991.2 GTS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	I test-drove a stock Z4M a few days ago. If you go back to stock suspensions, you're really gonna hate them. By the way, are those front springs the same ones I sold you? If they are, I think they're actually 450lbs and 500lbs. And make sure the RSM's top nuts are tightened properly. __________________ 2019 Porsche 911 4 GTS 2016 BMW M3 2008 BMW Z4M coupe
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seank enthusiast 48 Rep 1,695 Posts Drives: e30 m3,e90 wagon,sprinter,z4m Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: sacramento, ca iTrader: (4)	You can trade me springs, so I don't have to buy new ones. I have 400 fronts.
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GP20 Major 97 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: Z4M, F80 M3, 991.2 GTS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=373185 Can't hurt to give this a try. __________________ 2019 Porsche 911 4 GTS 2016 BMW M3 2008 BMW Z4M coupe
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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	haha interesting. If I get desperate enough, perhaps. I'm now even thinking about having them all rebuilt. Maybe it'll fix the ticking and the refresh might turn out to improve handling even further? Wonder who can get them rebuilt for me.
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seank enthusiast 48 Rep 1,695 Posts Drives: e30 m3,e90 wagon,sprinter,z4m Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: sacramento, ca iTrader: (4)	Damn. It didn't work for my tc kleins DA's.
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