POLL Coilover choice?

[kyrix1st]

I am just looking to race competitively in ~2,000cc class, but I've noticed that there aren't many coilover choices for BMW Z3, particularly M44 model. With little research I've done, KW V3 seems to be the best choice, but I am open to all suggestions so I decided to make a poll

It'd be greatly appreciated if you could choose and explain your choices!

 

[hard top]

Welcome on the forum @kyrix1st.
You can introduce yourself here if you like https://zroadster.org/forums/introduce-yourself.41/

 

[kyrix1st]

Welcome on the forum @kyrix1st.
You can introduce yourself here if you like https://zroadster.org/forums/introduce-yourself.41/

Oops. I will do that

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

ST coil overs are made by KW , I’ve used them, they’re very good on the 1.9 (track use too) cheaper than the branded alternatives

 

[Ianmc]

I understand that the KW V3 are one of the very best (and fully adjustable, which will likely help a competitive race car) but also one of the most costly, around £1500 a set when I last looked.

 

[Lazzzydog]

How experienced are you on track? I would guess you are fairly new to it so I suggest that a budget set up would be the way to go until they prove to be the limiting factor in your progress. No point blowing £1500 quid on suspension for a car that is only worth the same again unless you are pushing for class wins in a championship. If that’s the case sell a kidney and good luck.

 

[5harp3y]

Buy the moat expensive set you can afford.

Avoid eBay unbranded coilovers.

Try to get stainless bodies if you can (kW etc)

 

[Dino D]

Gaz shocks now do a specific Z3 M44 set up with full rear coilovers and it’s developed on track by the Z cars Z3/4 race series over here.
It might be a little costly to ship to Canada but it’s the only set up that has had track development time for Z3 I believe

https://www.gazshocks.com/products

http://www.coupesandconvertibles.co.uk/racing/

I believe @Julian Jeffrey is the man to speak to.

 

[kyrix1st]

How experienced are you on track? I would guess you are fairly new to it so I suggest that a budget set up would be the way to go until they prove to be the limiting factor in your progress. No point blowing £1500 quid on suspension for a car that is only worth the same again unless you are pushing for class wins in a championship. If that’s the case sell a kidney and good luck.

I totally agree with your sentiment. I do have domestic class A racing license (just got it!) though with three years of track experience, so I would consider myself intermediate+ . Next race is in October (likely wet), so I'll have a fairly long time to practice, but yes I am going for the class win

I usually prefer building custom spec damping & roll from Bilstein coilovers (as I did for E36), but there were none for 1.9 and I've never used KW or other brands before so I wanted to get some insights. My ultimate goal is 2900cc+ class (M3 GTR, E92 etc) so I also consider this class a very good practice. I actually think it's harder to win in lower displacement class because there is simply no room for mistake with little power they have...

 

[Julian Jeffrey]

Hi Team.....thanks @Dino D ......we love the GAZ set up developed for the ZCars.Racing series.......we can supply for £1290 + shipping.
They provide a truly balanced and communicative set up.....We want to drive these cars ALL DAY when we go out on track!!
Having said this we only have this very fortunate experience and cannot compare with the rest.
Best of luck and please come and see us race !!