Is this KW V3?

DAISH · 12-11-2007, 02:11 AM

Is this KWV3 for i? How come it is different than the picture from KW website? Maybe thats for xi? Can anyone confirm this? thanks

remmib · 12-11-2007, 05:44 AM

The KW website pics isn't for the e90 thats for sure, and the set in your pics looks like like the KW V2 that fit the e90. But I dont know how to see the difference between V2 and V3.

DAISH · 12-12-2007, 02:53 AM

I need to know it is V2 or V3. Looks really like V2 tho. Somebody! any idea?

Ray · 12-12-2007, 04:28 AM

Based on that picture, they look identical to V3 for the Xi.

The part numbers on the shocks can be verified when you call KW.

Here's a pic of a brand new set from member 18LLC. The lower shaft, similar the ones shown in you picture does exist on two of the shocks when packaging is removed:

18LLC · 12-12-2007, 12:46 PM

email tom your part number showing on the shocks, he will be able to tell you what car can fit in that suspension. tom.edge@kwautomotive.com he is brand manager.

DAISH · 12-12-2007, 05:02 PM

I figured out they are V3 for i.
They look really identical to V3 for xi tho, part number were different.

So, if part number is
200 1015, 1115 = V3 for i
200 1020, 1115 = V3 for xi.
Depends on my research, they use same springs and struts for rear, xi get longer bump stop for front(50mm for xi, 35mm for i. Springs are same)

Thanks Remmib, Ray and 18LLC.

Ron@Modbargains · 12-13-2007, 02:39 AM

Poor Tom lol (He going to get bombarded by emails), check your part numbers as mentioned (try to contact your authorized dealer whom you recevied it from) . It is best way to do it. BTW XI version is more expensive then the non-xi version by like $200.

S_M · 12-13-2007, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DAISH

I figured out they are V3 for i.
They look really identical to V3 for xi tho, part number were different.

So, if part number is
200 1015, 1115 = V3 for i
200 1020, 1115 = V3 for xi.
Depends on my research, they use same springs and struts for rear, xi get longer bump stop for front(50mm for xi, 35mm for i. Springs are same)

Thanks Remmib, Ray and 18LLC.

And the shock bodies are the same? That in theory would mean that non-xi coilovers can phisically bolt up to an xi car, even if the bump stops or spring rates are different. This may be very good news

Reckless335 · 01-01-2014, 09:02 PM

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I figure it's better than creating a new one. Was this ever confirmed that 200 1015, 1115 is the KW V3s? I have a set of KW on's my car that were on them when I bought it, and the previous owner had no knowledge of them. I'm curious which variant they are so I can buy a set of spanner wrenches for them so I can adjust the height a bit. The sticker on the side says KW 200 1015 in the front and 200 1115 in the rear. Are these V3s? Also, where can I buy replacement wrenches from?

Techevo · 01-05-2014, 11:50 AM

If you have a damping adjustment at the top of the stantion and another adjustment at the bottom of the shock body (through a slot on the rear or Allen key on the front), they are V3.

AllBlackBimmer · 07-31-2014, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by latino1ny

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I figure it's better than creating a new one. Was this ever confirmed that 200 1015, 1115 is the KW V3s? I have a set of KW on's my car that were on them when I bought it, and the previous owner had no knowledge of them. I'm curious which variant they are so I can buy a set of spanner wrenches for them so I can adjust the height a bit. The sticker on the side says KW 200 1015 in the front and 200 1115 in the rear. Are these V3s? Also, where can I buy replacement wrenches from?

Bump... Did you ever get this figured out?

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12-11-2007, 05:44 AM	#2
remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	The KW website pics isn't for the e90 thats for sure, and the set in your pics looks like like the KW V2 that fit the e90. But I dont know how to see the difference between V2 and V3. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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12-12-2007, 02:53 AM	#3
DAISH Private First Class 16 Rep 147 Posts Drives: On Sale. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vegas, Nevada iTrader: (0)	I need to know it is V2 or V3. Looks really like V2 tho. Somebody! any idea?
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12-12-2007, 04:28 AM	#4
Ray Member 306 Rep 22,825 Posts Drives: three series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sfCA iTrader: (0)	Based on that picture, they look identical to V3 for the Xi. The part numbers on the shocks can be verified when you call KW. Here's a pic of a brand new set from member 18LLC. The lower shaft, similar the ones shown in you picture does exist on two of the shocks when packaging is removed:
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18LLC Major General 148 Rep 5,104 Posts Drives: e89 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	email tom your part number showing on the shocks, he will be able to tell you what car can fit in that suspension. tom.edge@kwautomotive.com he is brand manager. __________________
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12-12-2007, 05:02 PM	#6
DAISH Private First Class 16 Rep 147 Posts Drives: On Sale. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vegas, Nevada iTrader: (0)	I figured out they are V3 for i. They look really identical to V3 for xi tho, part number were different. So, if part number is 200 1015, 1115 = V3 for i 200 1020, 1115 = V3 for xi. Depends on my research, they use same springs and struts for rear, xi get longer bump stop for front(50mm for xi, 35mm for i. Springs are same) Thanks Remmib, Ray and 18LLC.
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12-13-2007, 02:39 AM	#7
Ron@Modbargains 58 Rep 2,201 Posts Drives: 996TT/ae86 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (3)	Poor Tom lol (He going to get bombarded by emails), check your part numbers as mentioned (try to contact your authorized dealer whom you recevied it from) . It is best way to do it. BTW XI version is more expensive then the non-xi version by like $200.
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Reckless335 Captain 77 Rep 980 Posts Drives: '08 BSM 335i e92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	Sorry to bump an old thread, but I figure it's better than creating a new one. Was this ever confirmed that 200 1015, 1115 is the KW V3s? I have a set of KW on's my car that were on them when I bought it, and the previous owner had no knowledge of them. I'm curious which variant they are so I can buy a set of spanner wrenches for them so I can adjust the height a bit. The sticker on the side says KW 200 1015 in the front and 200 1115 in the rear. Are these V3s? Also, where can I buy replacement wrenches from? __________________ '08 BSM E92 335i 6MT/MHD stg 2+/VRSF 7" FMIC/VRSF CP/HKS BOV/VRSF catless DPs/BMS DCI/muffler delete/BC Extreme lows/OEM style 167s/BMS high side OCC/Mishimoto low side OCC/etc
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Techevo Evo Junkie 35 Rep 157 Posts Drives: E91 325D M-Sport, Evo 6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bedford, UK iTrader: (0)	If you have a damping adjustment at the top of the stantion and another adjustment at the bottom of the shock body (through a slot on the rear or Allen key on the front), they are V3.
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