[sparkyg]

Originally Posted by Calgary Agent

I'd wait till the 1st of the new year. No telling what the economy will be like in 3 months.

That way you can order (Jan 1st is production start for '09 models) and take delivery about the time the snow is gone

Yeah, that is a wise idea Jim. I think if I go ahead that is what I'll do. Thx for that.

I agree the economy is shaky right now, oil just dropped below $90.

Not sure what is going to happen in the next year for. If I get hurt by low oil so too will you.

Waiting is just a smart idea. You're already saving me $$.

[BF335xi]

Excellent read and super informative! Thanks to the OP and all posters...Has made my decision to get coils that much easier

[Ron@Modbargains]

Originally Posted by BF335xi

Excellent read and super informative! Thanks to the OP and all posters...Has made my decision to get coils that much easier

Great decision on the coils.

[M4TW]

I still think they're fantastic, even in winter, even around these parts where winter is such a frosty bitch. Case in point, we've had a stretch of -30 C temps and a fair bit of snow. When the mercury dips to -40, most suspension systems turn into Radio Flyers. The V3's performed remarkably well. And while we are not into the worst of the rut season (and potholes after that), the lowered ride hasn't bothered me.

The icy roads AWD and a set of winters allows for some fun. When the car is sliding around, the KW's help keep the car under control. One thing that I have found is that when the car is sliding around a corner accelerating actually reigns things in much better than lifting - counter-intuitive but that's AWD for yah.

[ucdbiendog]

love this thread. I didn't think there was much out there for us xi owners. Gonna seriously consider this. Thanks for the detailed setting info sparkplug, very useful

[MMOTION]

Im taking ownership of a 06 330xi w/ sports package this weekend and Im so glad i came across this thread. After further research, I realized that our cars don't get the sport suspension from the factory and was contemplating on whether to just swap springs or go coilovers. After reading this thread, i think i made up my mind. =) Thanks to the OP and everyone else for making my decision easy.

[SGxi]

Originally Posted by MMOTION

Im taking ownership of a 06 330xi w/ sports package this weekend and Im so glad i came across this thread. After further research, I realized that our cars don't get the sport suspension from the factory and was contemplating on whether to just swap springs or go coilovers. After reading this thread, i think i made up my mind. =) Thanks to the OP and everyone else for making my decision easy.

There's a Canadian group buy for coilovers if you are interested. Check the vendor's section.

[MMOTION]

Originally Posted by SGxi

There's a Canadian group buy for coilovers if you are interested. Check the vendor's section.

Thanks i'll check it out!

Btw, is there a thread with pics of local members on the forum? I see a few 06+ 330 and 335 in my area (Richmondhill) that are done up really nicely. Im coming from the Lexus club, so im really a newbie to the BMW scene although i've always been a BMW enthusiast. =)

[MWcoupe]

how much miles did you guys put on your cars before you got coils? im almost at 26k and my front suspension feels like its going bad.... thinking about the v.3 for my xi. should i also get sway bars if i get the v.3?

[Calgary Agent]

Originally Posted by alpine330

how much miles did you guys put on your cars before you got coils? im almost at 26k and my front suspension feels like its going bad.... thinking about the v.3 for my xi. should i also get sway bars if i get the v.3?

My car had 15K km on it when I installed KWV3s. I wouldn't bother with the sway bars

[Ferg]

I had about 22k before I installed coilovers. Don't need sway bar unless you're going to the track.