Adding coilovers - yes or no

infidel335 · 08-09-2013, 04:49 PM

I have a 2009 xi with KW V1s and it made a world of difference. Overall driveability is nice and the car will become much more responsive in the turns. They were fine in the winter and a blast in the spring/summer.

zybar · 08-09-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Times

Did you get them in yet? just kidding... hurry up and do it. You'll end up wanting to buy the car after your lease is up

Very close.

Just trying to figure out who will do the install.

As for buying the car...not sure.

Many different options:

Buy the car and add a few mods

Lease a new 4 series
Buy a used M5

Plus I want to look into used Audi S5 and the new Mercedes CLA AMG

Should be fun choosing.

George

Hadley · 08-09-2013, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by zybar

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Times

Did you get them in yet? just kidding... hurry up and do it. You'll end up wanting to buy the car after your lease is up

Very close.

Just trying to figure out who will do the install.

As for buying the car...not sure.

Many different options:

Buy the car and add a few mods

Lease a new 4 series
Buy a used M5

Plus I want to look into used Audi S5 and the new Mercedes CLA AMG

Should be fun choosing.

George

That's some first world problems right there

reeltime · 08-09-2013, 10:49 PM

Do it man. KW v1 will completely change the look of your car (for the better). I did it as well and couldn't be any happier!

zybar · 08-10-2013, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hadley

That's some first world problems right there

Yep.

Can't complain.

George

Envuks · 08-10-2013, 11:18 AM

Banchwerks in Providence, RI can easily do the install. Should be about an hour per corner....

zybar · 08-12-2013, 08:05 AM

Placing the order today and Dave is doing the install on Sunday.

I'll be sure to post before and after pics.

I am really looking forward to seeing and feeling the difference.

Thanks to everybody for their input and "push".

George

virtualbong · 08-12-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by zybar

Placing the order today and Dave is doing the install on Sunday.

I'll be sure to post before and after pics.

I am really looking forward to seeing and feeling the difference.

Thanks to everybody for their input and "push".

George

Make sure you are happy with the drop before you head out of there so that you save yourself a trip back.

I wanted to have a one finger gap all around so that's what I have now. Since you are purchasing new coilovers, you may want to add a little height in the drop to compensate for the springs settling in after a week or two.

2Times · 08-12-2013, 08:45 AM

^ Agreed... though they are adjustable... it isn't as easy as you would think.

zybar · 08-12-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

Make sure you are happy with the drop before you head out of there so that you save yourself a trip back.

I wanted to have a one finger gap all around so that's what I have now. Since you are purchasing new coilovers, you may want to add a little height in the drop to compensate for the springs settling in after a week or two.

Good advice.

I will be thinking about how much drop all week.

Probably wouldn't hurt to spend some time looking at pics of various drops.

George

Hadley · 08-12-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by zybar

Good advice.

I will be thinking about how much drop all week.

Probably wouldn't hurt to spend some time looking at pics of various drops.

George

I have it about finger gap all around too, nothing is tucked in and I personally think it looks great at this height

zybar · 08-12-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hadley

I have it about finger gap all around too, nothing is tucked in and I personally think it looks great at this height

Right now I have about a 3 1/2 finger gap on the fronts and a 2 finger gap on the rears.

George

2Times · 08-12-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hadley

I have it about finger gap all around too, nothing is tucked in and I personally think it looks great at this height

Ditto... 1 finger all around here too.

zybar · 08-15-2013, 07:44 AM

Received the KW v1 coilover kit yesterday.

Thanks to Tiago at VRSF for a super easy and smooth transaction.

I hope that the install with Dave on Sunday is equally as smooth and easy.

George

Tiago@VRSF · 08-15-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

It looks like they are going for $1,650 so you should be able to sell them for at least $1,000. So you take a $600-$700 hit at most.

That's about $400 more than we sell them for

Quote:

Originally Posted by zybar

Received the KW v1 coilover kit yesterday.

Thanks to Tiago at VRSF for a super easy and smooth transaction.

I hope that the install with Dave on Sunday is equally as smooth and easy.

George

The pleasure was all mine George!

virtualbong · 08-15-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiago@VRSF

That's about $400 more than we sell them for

Local sponsors FTW!

I noticed you have a Panigale. Do you ride on Rt. 3 alot to go to Hudson?

SLOWER · 08-15-2013, 10:07 PM

My car is an XI MSport stock suspension. I consider the ride harsh and find myself cringing at the uneven pavement transitions when driving on the highway.

How would the K1 coilovers experience be different for me? Thanks.

virtualbong · 08-16-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

My car is an XI MSport stock suspension. I consider the ride harsh and find myself cringing at the uneven pavement transitions when driving on the highway.

How would the K1 coilovers experience be different for me? Thanks.

Do you still have the stock runflats on the car? If so, that's the main thing causing the rough ride.

2Times · 08-16-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

My car is an XI MSport stock suspension. I consider the ride harsh and find myself cringing at the uneven pavement transitions when driving on the highway.

How would the K1 coilovers experience be different for me? Thanks.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong... all XIs have the same suspension, even if it's sport. I have the sport package but I'm pretty sure there was nothing different with the suspension.

It's likely the runflats if you're running them like Mr. Bong suggested.

zybar · 08-16-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

Do you still have the stock runflats on the car? If so, that's the main thing causing the rough ride.

+1

Going from the stock runflats to Michelin Pilot Super Sports was a HUGE difference!

Only time the runflats will be back on the car is if I turn it in at lease end.

George

Hadley · 08-16-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 2Times

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLOWER

My car is an XI MSport stock suspension. I consider the ride harsh and find myself cringing at the uneven pavement transitions when driving on the highway.

How would the K1 coilovers experience be different for me? Thanks.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong... all XIs have the same suspension, even if it's sport. I have the sport package but I'm pretty sure there was nothing different with the suspension.

It's likely the runflats if you're running them like Mr. Bong suggested.

Yup, you're right

I have the xi with the msport package and the suspension is the same as the non m sport

SLOWER · 08-16-2013, 12:27 PM

I can't wait to get rid of the runflats but they have another few thousand miles on them.

Agreed on the suspension packages. All the same.

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infidel335 Lieutenant 29 Rep 454 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: May 2012 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	I have a 2009 xi with KW V1s and it made a world of difference. Overall driveability is nice and the car will become much more responsive in the turns. They were fine in the winter and a blast in the spring/summer. __________________ 335xi: JB4 G5 \| KW V1s \| muffler delete \| BMS DCI \| VRSF 7" FMIC \| VMR v703 18x8 \| and your mom
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reeltime Captain 68 Rep 738 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	Do it man. KW v1 will completely change the look of your car (for the better). I did it as well and couldn't be any happier! __________________ 2015 AW/SO 6MT F82 M4
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Envuks Captain 26 Rep 741 Posts Drives: '08 e92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	Banchwerks in Providence, RI can easily do the install. Should be about an hour per corner.... __________________ Jet black e92 6mt 335xi: 18" BBS RGRs, KW v1, ESS Stage 2 flash, VRSF 7" FMIC, VRSF downpipes, JG Mods m-tech front, mtec V3 AEs, BMS OCC, hardwired valentine 1, p3cars gauge, amber delete, sport seats, factory oil cooler.
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08-12-2013, 08:05 AM	#29
zybar Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern New Hampshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 e90 M3 [6.00] 2011 335i with Xdrive [9.00]	Placing the order today and Dave is doing the install on Sunday. I'll be sure to post before and after pics. I am really looking forward to seeing and feeling the difference. Thanks to everybody for their input and "push". George __________________ 2009 E90 M3 in Space Gray with Fox Red Extended Leather and Carbon Leather Trim DCT/Evolve Tune (DCT, Servo, Engine) Cold Weather/ Premium/Technology Packages 18" Apex ARC-8 wheels + Michelin Pilot Super Sports 18" Apex ARC-7 wheels + Michelin Alpin PA4
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2Times I'd hit it 1065 Rep 1,106 Posts Drives: G82 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin iTrader: (3) Garage List 2023 BMW M4 xd [10.00]	^ Agreed... though they are adjustable... it isn't as easy as you would think.
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08-15-2013, 07:44 AM	#36
zybar Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern New Hampshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 e90 M3 [6.00] 2011 335i with Xdrive [9.00]	Received the KW v1 coilover kit yesterday. Thanks to Tiago at VRSF for a super easy and smooth transaction. I hope that the install with Dave on Sunday is equally as smooth and easy. George __________________ 2009 E90 M3 in Space Gray with Fox Red Extended Leather and Carbon Leather Trim DCT/Evolve Tune (DCT, Servo, Engine) Cold Weather/ Premium/Technology Packages 18" Apex ARC-8 wheels + Michelin Pilot Super Sports 18" Apex ARC-7 wheels + Michelin Alpin PA4
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SLOWER Lieutenant Colonel 309 Rep 1,733 Posts Drives: 2003 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60i [0.00] 2003 M3 Convertible [0.00]	My car is an XI MSport stock suspension. I consider the ride harsh and find myself cringing at the uneven pavement transitions when driving on the highway. How would the K1 coilovers experience be different for me? Thanks.
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SLOWER Lieutenant Colonel 309 Rep 1,733 Posts Drives: 2003 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60i [0.00] 2003 M3 Convertible [0.00]	I can't wait to get rid of the runflats but they have another few thousand miles on them. Agreed on the suspension packages. All the same.
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