Who has the following coilovers? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

deezofchuck · 07-10-2012, 10:31 PM

Hey guys - since this is my first time modding a car I don't feel the need to go out of control so based on my research I have narrowed my coil over decision to KW V1 and H&R street performance (same price point and entry level).

Does anyone in the NOVA area have these on their XI so I can check it out and see how it rides? I know a few of you have V3s but that's outside my budget right now - but it may not hurt to check it out anyway....

thanks guys!

Eugeinus · 07-10-2012, 11:07 PM

I have V1's, have had them on for about half a year now. Pretty happy with them

cotmfk · 07-11-2012, 05:05 AM

I have V2's. Great ride overall as far as coilovers go. Not as bumpy as coilover set ups I've had in the past. I'm closing in on 40k miles on them.

deezofchuck · 07-11-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Eugeinus

I have V1's, have had them on for about half a year now. Pretty happy with them

I think we have a very similar set up lol - can I see how the V1's ride?

deezofchuck · 07-11-2012, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cotmfk

I have V2's. Great ride overall as far as coilovers go. Not as bumpy as coilover set ups I've had in the past. I'm closing in on 40k miles on them.

my XI only takes V1 and V3 so I would prefer to see the ride quality in those - but thanks for chiming in - it seems like only the people who DON'T have KW's say they don't like them - not many KW owners say or admit they regret getting them - it's weird - they are so popular on this forum yet i get SO many mixed reviews.

spacegreyE92 · 07-11-2012, 07:21 AM

i have h&R on my xi, i did the same as you and researched before i got them. people bashed the ride quality so bad that i was waiting for it to be that way, but i'm happy with them. 4x4 front is gone, I think i will enjoy them more after i get off the stock rfts. the only reason i went with the h&r is because the lower alil more in the front then kw's, and i would be pissed if i went through all the trouble of installing them and the purchase to find my car still too high. I personally may have went with kw's if i had a non xi vehicle, but that was my reasoning for getting these for my car

oh and there is no instructions in the box so if you need help with install lmk

deezofchuck · 07-11-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by spacegreyE92

i have h&R on my xi, i did the same as you and researched before i got them. people bashed the ride quality so bad that i was waiting for it to be that way, but i'm happy with them. 4x4 front is gone, I think i will enjoy them more after i get off the stock rfts. the only reason i went with the h&r is because the lower alil more in the front then kw's, and i would be pissed if i went through all the trouble of installing them and the purchase to find my car still too high. I personally may have went with kw's if i had a non xi vehicle, but that was my reasoning for getting these for my car

oh and there is no instructions in the box so if you need help with install lmk

where do you live abouts? I would love to ride in it and check it out! I live near Tyson's.

Sam335ix · 07-11-2012, 07:30 AM

V1s and I love them, best mod ever.

Wonka · 07-11-2012, 07:33 AM

An important factor with test driving a set of V3's would be knowing the settings. There's quite a wide effect on ride quality based on how the 14-way adjustable compression damping is set.

PSUSMU · 07-11-2012, 08:45 AM

Charles, I have KW V1s on my xDrive also.. just down Gallows in Merrifield

Though I'm not sure if my setup is an ideal test case. I have them completely bottomed out up front and they're still not "slammed" for some reason.

Eugeinus · 07-11-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by deezofchuck

I think we have a very similar set up lol - can I see how the V1's ride?

Sure - I'm close to you as well - Arlington right off the East Falls Church Metro stop.

335_MI6 · 07-11-2012, 09:56 AM

I have v3 but we can setup a time to meet up...... "Stucky" please report to this thread, he will tell you the real truth about the v1s.

deezofchuck · 07-11-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam335ix

V1s and I love them, best mod ever.

Do you have them on the lower level on the front?

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Originally Posted by Wonka

An important factor with test driving a set of V3's would be knowing the settings. There's quite a wide effect on ride quality based on how the 14-way adjustable compression damping is set.

Will, good call - I guess it would be good to know what they COULD ride like - the only car with coilovers I have sat in was Doyle's TC Kline set up and it was nice!

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Originally Posted by PSUSMU

Charles, I have KW V1s on my xDrive also.. just down Gallows in Merrifield

Though I'm not sure if my setup is an ideal test case. I have them completely bottomed out up front and they're still not "slammed" for some reason.

Rob - we will be meeting up very soon!

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Originally Posted by Eugeinus

Sure - I'm close to you as well - Arlington right off the East Falls Church Metro stop.

worddddddd thats super close - btw i think my friend bought a bumper off you haha - small community

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335_MI6

I have v3 but we can setup a time to meet up...... "Stucky" please report to this thread, he will tell you the real truth about the v1s.

sweet! yeah stucky tell me the TRUTH! haha

platnumdesi01 · 07-11-2012, 10:53 AM

I am selling KW2's for 780 firm if interested. Only 16,000 miles and they are in good working order

Eugeinus · 07-11-2012, 10:59 AM

Chuck, Was it Alpinweiss? Shoot me a PM if you want to meet up.

Plat - I think XI's are only capable of v1's or v3's, if I'm not mistaken?

deezofchuck · 07-11-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by platnumdesi01

I am selling KW2's for 780 firm if interested. Only 16,000 miles and they are in good working order

yep V1 and V3 only for us XI guys - otherwise you might have had cash in your pocket already!

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Originally Posted by Eugeinus

Chuck, Was it Alpinweiss? Shoot me a PM if you want to meet up.

Plat - I think XI's are only capable of v1's or v3's, if I'm not mistaken?

haha yep! PM coming your way

Sam335ix · 07-11-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by deezofchuck

Do you have them on the lower level on the front?

Will, good call - I guess it would be good to know what they COULD ride like - the only car with coilovers I have sat in was Doyle's TC Kline set up and it was nice!

Rob - we will be meeting up very soon!

worddddddd thats super close - btw i think my friend bought a bumper off you haha - small community

sweet! yeah stucky tell me the TRUTH! haha

Yes, I have them low front and back, I am not slammed but they are pretty low.

07-10-2012, 10:31 PM	#1
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Eugeinus Captain Drives: 10' E90 335i XDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC/NOVA Posts: 837 iTrader: (8)	I have V1's, have had them on for about half a year now. Pretty happy with them __________________ Matte Black Grille\|Painted Reflectors\|35% Tint\|Lux V3\|Cyba 3.8 Tips\|KW V1\|Alufelgen SF-71 Hyper Silver\|OEM M-Sport Front/Rear\|COBB AP\|Coded Instagram: @Eugeinus

07-11-2012, 05:05 AM	#3
cotmfk Brigadier General Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DC, MD, VA Posts: 3,174 iTrader: (11)	I have V2's. Great ride overall as far as coilovers go. Not as bumpy as coilover set ups I've had in the past. I'm closing in on 40k miles on them. __________________

07-11-2012, 07:21 AM	#6
spacegreyE92 Private First Class Drives: e92 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: the garage Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	i have h&R on my xi, i did the same as you and researched before i got them. people bashed the ride quality so bad that i was waiting for it to be that way, but i'm happy with them. 4x4 front is gone, I think i will enjoy them more after i get off the stock rfts. the only reason i went with the h&r is because the lower alil more in the front then kw's, and i would be pissed if i went through all the trouble of installing them and the purchase to find my car still too high. I personally may have went with kw's if i had a non xi vehicle, but that was my reasoning for getting these for my car oh and there is no instructions in the box so if you need help with install lmk Last edited by spacegreyE92; 07-11-2012 at 07:26 AM. Reason: more

07-11-2012, 07:30 AM	#8
Sam335ix Major Drives: 335 ix performance edition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Redskin Country Posts: 1,204 iTrader: (0)	V1s and I love them, best mod ever. __________________ 2011 e90 KW V1, JB4, BMS Dp, BMS Intake, CP, Alpina Flash, ISO, E85 2003 540iM Coming soon to the garage: 2014 M3 Maybe M5

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Wonka Racer 5 Drives: '09 E92 335i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD Posts: 767 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 (7/21/09 build ... [4.08]	An important factor with test driving a set of V3's would be knowing the settings. There's quite a wide effect on ride quality based on how the 14-way adjustable compression damping is set. __________________ Hunt Valley Horsepower Fan Page on Facebook Photo Timeline - August '09 to June '13

07-11-2012, 08:45 AM	#10
PSUSMU Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Entry-level Luxury Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NoVA Posts: 523 iTrader: (0)	Charles, I have KW V1s on my xDrive also.. just down Gallows in Merrifield Though I'm not sure if my setup is an ideal test case. I have them completely bottomed out up front and they're still not "slammed" for some reason.

07-11-2012, 09:56 AM	#12
335_MI6 Colonel Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: DC/MIAMI/LONDON Posts: 2,037 iTrader: (1)	I have v3 but we can setup a time to meet up...... "Stucky" please report to this thread, he will tell you the real truth about the v1s. __________________ Epacy2: "335=M3?" THE TECH: "Only 335 guys think so."

07-11-2012, 10:53 AM	#14
platnumdesi01 First Lieutenant Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lorton, Virginia Posts: 344 iTrader: (2)	I am selling KW2's for 780 firm if interested. Only 16,000 miles and they are in good working order

07-11-2012, 10:59 AM	#15
Eugeinus Captain Drives: 10' E90 335i XDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC/NOVA Posts: 837 iTrader: (8)	Chuck, Was it Alpinweiss? Shoot me a PM if you want to meet up. Plat - I think XI's are only capable of v1's or v3's, if I'm not mistaken? __________________ Matte Black Grille\|Painted Reflectors\|35% Tint\|Lux V3\|Cyba 3.8 Tips\|KW V1\|Alufelgen SF-71 Hyper Silver\|OEM M-Sport Front/Rear\|COBB AP\|Coded Instagram: @Eugeinus

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