BCBR vs API RS

[rt4ouredz]

any review?

 

[Seraphblade]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

API is made in taiwan, so do not be fooled by the branding (Australia Performance Innovations or something)...

I've many friends that are on it, both the type RS and type RA, but none on BMW.. (Some on VW Sciroccos, mainly on jap cars like Hondas and Subaru)

They are really value for money for the type of specs they provide, esp for the type RA. With external canister, independent bump and rebound setting for just 2k ++...

You cannot compare the API coils with top brands as these are budget coils (with features...)

Civic Type R users say that API is more comfortable then their stock coils... (Cos CTR is a track setup, and the stock handling > API)

STi and EVOs like the feel of the firmness, but it's just firm, firm, firm... Nothing else... And heats up too fast (even with external canister) so it can only last like 3 - 4 laps in sepang...

I will not recommend API for our cars as BMW is meant for progressive body roll into the corner, not throw in a set of firm coils and expect the handling to improve... BMW's handling isn't meant for that, nor do I think firm coils will help improve anything...

 

[rt4ouredz]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

chim chim**

in another words, if i am looking in lowered my ride and more comfy (should i go for BCBR) ?

 

[Jetpilot]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

Did you think of KW?

 

[Aaron_BMW]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

HKS hypermax~!!!!!!
if possible....

else i guess KW is reputable for BMW...

then again.... $$$ might be ur concern for the lowered looks only?

 

[rt4ouredz]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

pricing do not really make very huge different.
just that my ride is like 2 more years to go..
so was think if to get a KW izzit like really worth it lor..
hehee...

 

[Jetpilot]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

pricing do not really make very huge different.
just that my ride is like 2 more years to go..
so was think if to get a KW izzit like really worth it lor..
hehee...

KW gives 2 year warranty. It's worth to think about it.

 

[Seraphblade]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

Anyone considered M Sports Suspension? Afterall they are not coil overs and can last way longer than the coils... Unless you are looking for lowering springs...

I would think original parts maintain the intended handling best.

 

[ryeoh320]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

you mean we can retrofit M sport suspension in SIngapore ??? Munich Auto ???
May consider if the price is not too steep !!

 

[C3P0]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

Anyone considered M Sports Suspension? Afterall they are not coil overs and can last way longer than the coils... Unless you are looking for lowering springs...

I would think original parts maintain the intended handling best.

Paiseh, don't mind educating me that in what sense does M Sports suspension last longer than coils?
I am noob in suspension

 

[thekop5]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

you mean we can retrofit M sport suspension in SIngapore ??? Munich Auto ???
May consider if the price is not too steep !!

I would be very interested to retrofit M sport suspension if it can be done locally especially the adaptive type. Just gotten my new ride recently and found the suspension on the soft side.

 

[Seraphblade]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

I would be very interested to retrofit M sport suspension if it can be done locally especially the adaptive type. Just gotten my new ride recently and found the suspension on the soft side.

I'm not sure, but I think MA shld be able to get it done... I got mine as an added option...

 

[Seraphblade]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

Paiseh, don't mind educating me that in what sense does M Sports suspension last longer than coils?
I am noob in suspension

Not sure how to explain this, but coilovers usually have a lifespan of 2 - 3 years. Good ones probably let you go service the damper, and it's good again...

Stock suspension w/o using lower springs usually last much longer.

 

[thekop5]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

I'm not sure, but I think MA shld be able to get it done... I got mine as an added option...

I was hesitating about getting the adaptive M Suspension when ordering now I wished I had. I will try asking MA if they can do it. Thanks.

 

[bensim]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

Go for BCBR la...... Cheap and good. Confirm can last 2yrs normal usage

If you driving Japan car, then go for API. API for bimmer price not worth it lor

 

[marklee]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

Not sure how to explain this, but coilovers usually have a lifespan of 2 - 3 years. Good ones probably let you go service the damper, and it's good again...

Stock suspension w/o using lower springs usually last much longer.

Depends on your driving habits and how you use the coils

Leakage usually happens if you lower too much and/or adjust damping to maximum hardness for daily drive (i.e humps, bumps etc)

 

[ryeoh320]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

I was hesitating about getting the adaptive M Suspension when ordering now I wished I had. I will try asking MA if they can do it. Thanks.

How about gathering more people and do a group buy ???

 

[Jetpilot]

Re: BCBR vs API RS

you mean we can retrofit M sport suspension in SIngapore ??? Munich Auto ???
May consider if the price is not too steep !!

Propel is selling M shocks! can call robin and check it out.