Want to buy coils for my e90 335, wich ones? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Bomis · 08-05-2009, 11:49 AM

Hi!

My budget is around 1500$ shipped, wich coils should i get? Im stage 3 (almost) will recive my helix soon

Its my daily driver by the way and i want to improve the handling and want to have a nice drop and some dampening options and it must be in stainless steel due to the winters we have here in Sweden.

KW, FK, Bilstein???

So please people with knowledge around this chime in and of course you sponsors are welcome to give me the best deal a can get shipped to zip 147 33, Sweden

SV Concepts III · 08-05-2009, 01:02 PM

KW V2 gets my vote. They are one of the more popular coilover setups on the forum and what we run on our cars here. They have a solid range of adjustment and offer individual height and dampening settings.

Bomis · 08-05-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

KW V2 gets my vote. They are one of the more popular coilover setups on the forum and what we run on our cars here. They have a solid range of adjustment and offer individual height and dampening settings.

Thanks Nick, can you please pm me your best offer inc shipping thanks!

ModBargains.com · 08-05-2009, 02:14 PM

KW V2's would be optimal for you - allow you to adjust your dampening. I am considering that you are just using them on the street, so they will be perfect.

KW V3's are going to give you more adjustability - so depending if you need it or plan on tracking often then those would be the ones I would recommend to you.

PSS10's will be similar to the V2's for you - I prefer the KW V2's however if you are looking for the best performance and value.

Bomis · 08-05-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by **********s.com

KW V2's would be optimal for you - allow you to adjust your dampening. I am considering that you are just using them on the street, so they will be perfect.

KW V3's are going to give you more adjustability - so depending if you need it or plan on tracking often then those would be the ones I would recommend to you.

PSS10's will be similar to the V2's for you - I prefer the KW V2's however if you are looking for the best performance and value.

Thanks, can you please pm me the best offer you can give me shipped to sweden, zip 147 33 on those v2's? thanks

Bomis · 08-05-2009, 03:02 PM

But how do the FK Silverline X Coilover Kit stand against the kw v2's?? You have the same options on them regarding lowering and dampening, right?

SV Concepts · 08-05-2009, 03:22 PM

They're very similar... actually almost the same. But I've had both and I like my KW's a lot more. They just feel a lot better. Don't know how to explain it, since I don't know the spring rates of the FK's.
JL

SV Concepts III · 08-05-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bomis

Thanks Nick, can you please pm me your best offer inc shipping thanks!

Just sent you a PM Michael

Bomis · 08-05-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Just sent you a PM Michael

thanks

ModBargains.com · 08-05-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bomis

Thanks, can you please pm me the best offer you can give me shipped to sweden, zip 147 33 on those v2's? thanks

Sent you a quote

Bomis · 08-05-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by **********s.com

Sent you a quote

Thanks Ron!

david @ eas · 08-05-2009, 06:15 PM

KW is certainly great way to go. Sending you a PM as well

Bomis · 08-06-2009, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jurrian @ eas

KW is certainly great way to go. Sending you a PM as well

thanks!

m-technik · 08-06-2009, 02:23 PM

I've been running KW v2s for about 2 months now and im really happy with them. Great range of height and dampening adjustability.

Ray · 08-06-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jlevi SW

They're very similar... actually almost the same. But I've had both and I like my KW's a lot more. They just feel a lot better. Don't know how to explain it, since I don't know the spring rates of the FK's.
JL

Can you please elaborate on this?

SV Concepts · 08-06-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray

Can you please elaborate on this?

Well, I haven't researched the E92 ones, but for the E46 they use the exact same part number from Koni, and the spring perches are indistinguishable except for the difference in color. The systems are VIRTUALLY the same except I am not sure about spring rates, as stated earlier. FK is known for not producing their own products (then again, neither do many many companies like AC Schnitzer etc) so I wouldn't be surprised if KW was private-labeling systems for them. But I base that off no hard evidence.

I'm sure you could compare side by side and I have a feeling that the FK system would be virtually the same thing. With that said, I still chose KW on my own car

Ray · 08-06-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jlevi SW

Well, I haven't researched the E92 ones, but for the E46 they use the exact same part number from Koni, and the spring perches are indistinguishable except for the difference in color. The systems are VIRTUALLY the same except I am not sure about spring rates, as stated earlier. FK is known for not producing their own products (then again, neither do many many companies like AC Schnitzer etc) so I wouldn't be surprised if KW was private-labeling systems for them. But I base that off no hard evidence.

I'm sure you could compare side by side and I have a feeling that the FK system would be virtually the same thing. With that said, I still chose KW on my own car

Please excuse my curiosity, for I've never driven in a FK equipped vehicle before.

You mentioned that the KW "feels" better than the other, and that you "like it a lot more." From your ownership experience, what quality or feature convinces you to prefer one brand over another? "Spring rate" was mentioned on a couple occasions. Am I safe to assume either comfort or stability differentiates the brands?

Thanks for your time.

RxBMW · 08-06-2009, 04:55 PM

Please PM price for KW V2 but send to 00737. Thanks.

david @ eas · 08-06-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RxBMW

Please PM price for KW V2 but send to 00737. Thanks.

PM on the way!

Ray · 08-06-2009, 05:38 PM

Jon, I don't mean to single you out.

My question is open to any vendor that has first hand experience with both brands, and you, so far, appear as the only candidate. I'm sure this forum and all the members can benefit from a comparison.

SV Concepts III · 08-06-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RxBMW

Please PM price for KW V2 but send to 00737. Thanks.

Sent over a PM

SV Concepts III · 08-06-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray

Jon, I don't mean to single you out.

My question is open to any vendor that has first hand experience with both brands, and you, so far, appear as the only candidate. I'm sure this forum and all the members can benefit from a comparison.

Ray,

Having driven Jon's old car and now his 335 with V2s and my 135 with V2s, I found the different to be in the comfort and handling. The V2s give the car a stable feel throughout the corner and is no where near as harsh as the FKs. The FKs felt like a serious coilover, it was bumpy and quite aggressive. The V2s, on the other hand, give the car a solid and firm feel. You feel more bumps in the road over the factory setup but it's not bone jarring. Rather than a rock your bones ride, it's a solid thud thud over bumps.

We daily drive both cars with the V2s and regularly take them on trips to LA and Vegas. While I wish there was an autobahn to get there faster, we had no issues riding in either car for 19 hours round trip. I got several naps in and was able to work without having my laptop fly up in my face

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Bomis Captain Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 994 iTrader: (1)	But how do the FK Silverline X Coilover Kit stand against the kw v2's?? You have the same options on them regarding lowering and dampening, right? __________________ EURO E92 M3 2008 6MT Interlagos ///*Fully Loaded!* Evolve-R ECU Flash/Gintani Sport Exhaust/MS Stg2 Intake Kit/H&R Springs/MS 18/15 mm spacers/Bmw Perf. Grills/Gloss Black side gills/LCI Tails/LUX V3's/RD license plate leds

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m-technik Captain Drives: E92 335, E36 Ti, Porsche 986 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 782 iTrader: (0)	I've been running KW v2s for about 2 months now and im really happy with them. Great range of height and dampening adjustability. __________________ Monaco Blue E92 335 - i-Forged Senekas, KW V2 Coilovers, OEM Bmw Aero lip, AFE DCI, LUX H8 Lapis Blue Porsche 986 -Aero kit, 996 5-spoke wheels Jet Black E36 Ti - E36 M3 drivetrain, Full M-Tech, H&R Coilovers, 3.73 LSD, M-Clubsport interior and much more...

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08-05-2009, 01:02 PM	#2
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,029 iTrader: (13)	KW V2 gets my vote. They are one of the more popular coilover setups on the forum and what we run on our cars here. They have a solid range of adjustment and offer individual height and dampening settings.

08-05-2009, 02:14 PM	#4
ModBargains.com Banned Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 Posts: 13,597 iTrader: (51)	KW V2's would be optimal for you - allow you to adjust your dampening. I am considering that you are just using them on the street, so they will be perfect. KW V3's are going to give you more adjustability - so depending if you need it or plan on tracking often then those would be the ones I would recommend to you. PSS10's will be similar to the V2's for you - I prefer the KW V2's however if you are looking for the best performance and value.

08-05-2009, 03:22 PM	#7
SV Concepts Drives: Vorsteiner E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F. Campbell, CA 95008 Posts: 5,869 iTrader: (10)	They're very similar... actually almost the same. But I've had both and I like my KW's a lot more. They just feel a lot better. Don't know how to explain it, since I don't know the spring rates of the FK's. JL

08-06-2009, 04:55 PM	#18
RxBMW Private Drives: BMW 328 M Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PUERTO RICO Posts: 89 iTrader: (1)	Please PM price for KW V2 but send to 00737. Thanks.

08-06-2009, 05:38 PM	#20
Ray Member Drives: three series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sfCA Posts: 22,826 iTrader: (0)	Jon, I don't mean to single you out. My question is open to any vendor that has first hand experience with both brands, and you, so far, appear as the only candidate. I'm sure this forum and all the members can benefit from a comparison.