KW Street Comfort?

Bimmer325 · 01-06-2007, 07:24 AM

Came across this. i wonder if this is the latest product after the KW V2?

check this out..http://kw-suspensions.de/en/30_Produ...fort/index.php

It says -> MAXIMUM DRIVING COMFORT!

Anyone?

Bimmer325 · 01-07-2007, 08:19 AM

no one heard of this? or this is old stuff...?

MacAttack · 01-07-2007, 01:38 PM

KW Suspensions or is it "KY" suspensions. Don't bend over...stick with OEM for now unless you have to change out.

ADHD · 01-07-2007, 01:43 PM

Im not sure what these are bud!!! seems very similiar to the coilovers in the pics! but im sure there really soft! id like to hear some more opinons on these

Bimmer325 · 01-07-2007, 08:19 PM

yep exactly, from the web this seems to be my solution to slam my ride without sacrificing the ride comfort. the damping can be adjusted too like the V2...

Bimmer325 · 01-07-2007, 08:26 PM

http://www.pressebox.com/pressemeldu...xid-87651.html

looks like this was just introduced...

ADHD · 01-07-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer325

yep exactly, from the web this seems to be my solution to slam my ride without sacrificing the ride comfort. the damping can be adjusted too like the V2...

well i assure YOU im on the V2 and my ride is really soft!!! HUNTER has them as well and rode in my car and said my car felt compleity different than his!!
His are on the stiffer setting and it makes a HUGE difference!!!
my ride is just as soft as OEM sport and im 4'' lower!! //matt the resident tech even drove my car and said the same thing!

Bimmer325 · 01-07-2007, 11:17 PM

http://www.tuningpresse.de/index.php...KT=Suspensions

world premiere on 15 Dec 2006

Bimmer325 · 01-09-2007, 08:05 AM

Latest news:
Got the Email from KW Germany, the new KW Street Comfort will be released in March 2007.

acizek · 01-09-2007, 08:33 AM

great, thanks! just in time for change from winter to summer tires and rims

any info on pricing?

Bimmer325 · 01-09-2007, 10:06 AM

Nope, no pricing info as yet. But will find out from local dealer once they become avaialble.

remmib · 01-09-2007, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer325

Latest news:
Got the Email from KW Germany, the new KW Street Comfort will be released in March 2007.

Very interesting news, do you know anything about price. Do they lower as much as the normal KW coilovers??

ADHD · 01-09-2007, 10:07 AM

ahhh coo!!!! nice glad to see you got some feedback from kw bimmer

Bimmer325 · 01-09-2007, 10:20 PM

Here's what i got the reply from KW Germany today.

KW Street Comfort is more comfortable than the KW coilover Variant 2.

BUT the Street Comfort has only a lowering from 15-35 mm on the front and 10-30 mm on the rear axle – KW Variant 2 allow a lowering from 30-60 mm on the front and 20-55 mm on the rear axle… that means shocks and springs are different on both applications…

acizek · 01-10-2007, 05:36 AM

good news, thanks! I am in for the comfort (wife and coming baby) so will wait around for the Street Comfort

aapriadi · 01-10-2007, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer325

Here's what i got the reply from KW Germany today.

KW Street Comfort is more comfortable than the KW coilover Variant 2.

BUT the Street Comfort has only a lowering from 15-35 mm on the front and 10-30 mm on the rear axle – KW Variant 2 allow a lowering from 30-60 mm on the front and 20-55 mm on the rear axle… that means shocks and springs are different on both applications…

as long as its more comfy and doesnt cost as much, i'm interested as well

i'm only dropped on eibach prokit and already scraped my front like a zillion times

bnj · 01-10-2007, 07:23 AM

Having both more comfort and lower ride than OE is not possible without risk of bottoming out (which would be very dangerous in the middle of fast curve).

obLu · 01-10-2007, 10:33 AM

No, it's entirely possible. As long as you've got progressive, or dual stage dampening. But as the piston of the damper gets toward the end of it's travel the "comfort" part will go away quickly.

SuperSport · 01-12-2007, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aapriadi

as long as its more comfy and doesnt cost as much, i'm interested as well

i'm only dropped on eibach prokit and already scraped my front like a zillion times

Dude, I hear you about the scrapes. these cars have a very low front valence.

I am also pretty interested in the KW Street Comfort kit. Does anyone know what the pricing will be

Bimmer325 · 01-13-2007, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer325

Here's what i got the reply from KW Germany today.

KW Street Comfort is more comfortable than the KW coilover Variant 2.

BUT the Street Comfort has only a lowering from 15-35 mm on the front and 10-30 mm on the rear axle – KW Variant 2 allow a lowering from 30-60 mm on the front and 20-55 mm on the rear axle… that means shocks and springs are different on both applications…

based on the figures given by KW in the above, the street comfort coilover will drop our ride as with the H&R sport (1.3"F/ 1.2"R).

but i hope these new coilover will drop further to 45mm for E90 application as per the KW website.

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Bimmer325 · 01-13-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by slammedbimmer

they go from 5-45mm and i know for a fact that the V2s will sink your car much lower than 45mm. personally, i think they are for the conservative modder. either that or the one that really considers comfort (for the wife or kids or whatever). depends on your taste.

-i have the V2s myself and i can personally tell you that the setting they come on are better than the factory E90 sport suspension!! infact, the german that installed them said i didnt need to adjust the dampning because it rides fantastic already! minimum body roll and it rides great! if you can spend the $$ its better to install them once and get it right the first time, bro!!
My .02

so, your ride in the pic has KW V2 already? how much you've lowered them?

bnj · 01-14-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by obLu

No, it's entirely possible. As long as you've got progressive, or dual stage dampening. But as the piston of the damper gets toward the end of it's travel the "comfort" part will go away quickly.

You are right. I just did not think of progressive springs.

For progressive rates to work well it would be good to have enough suspension travel to take advantage of them. Otherwise, as you said, the soft part is used quickly and leaving a limited amount of travel for the stiffer portion to deal with, resulting in less compliance and less traction.

In an optimal world damping rates would need to be matched to the spring rates, in particular rebound damping, and with progressive rate springs this is impossible.

The above mentioned is not too important/relevant for a less enthusiastic driver though.

01-06-2007, 07:24 AM	#1
Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	KW Street Comfort? Came across this. i wonder if this is the latest product after the KW V2? check this out..http://kw-suspensions.de/en/30_Produ...fort/index.php It says -> MAXIMUM DRIVING COMFORT! Anyone? __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	no one heard of this? or this is old stuff...? __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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ADHD Brigadier General 196 Rep 4,095 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Magic Mountain iTrader: (38) Garage List 21 M540i [0.00] 07 e90 335 [0.00]	Im not sure what these are bud!!! seems very similiar to the coilovers in the pics! but im sure there really soft! id like to hear some more opinons on these __________________
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Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	yep exactly, from the web this seems to be my solution to slam my ride without sacrificing the ride comfort. the damping can be adjusted too like the V2... __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	http://www.pressebox.com/pressemeldu...xid-87651.html looks like this was just introduced... __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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01-07-2007, 11:17 PM	#8
Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	http://www.tuningpresse.de/index.php...KT=Suspensions world premiere on 15 Dec 2006 __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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01-09-2007, 08:05 AM	#9
Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	Latest news: Got the Email from KW Germany, the new KW Street Comfort will be released in March 2007. __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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acizek Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 247 Posts Drives: F90 M5, G30 M550d, F01 750i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Prague iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330d [0.00]	great, thanks! just in time for change from winter to summer tires and rims any info on pricing?
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Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	Nope, no pricing info as yet. But will find out from local dealer once they become avaialble. __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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01-09-2007, 10:20 PM	#14
Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	Difference btw KW V2 Vs KW Street Comfort Here's what i got the reply from KW Germany today. KW Street Comfort is more comfortable than the KW coilover Variant 2. BUT the Street Comfort has only a lowering from 15-35 mm on the front and 10-30 mm on the rear axle – KW Variant 2 allow a lowering from 30-60 mm on the front and 20-55 mm on the rear axle… that means shocks and springs are different on both applications… __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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acizek Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 247 Posts Drives: F90 M5, G30 M550d, F01 750i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Prague iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330d [0.00]	good news, thanks! I am in for the comfort (wife and coming baby) so will wait around for the Street Comfort
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01-10-2007, 07:23 AM	#17
bnj Banned 14 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Helsinki iTrader: (0)	Having both more comfort and lower ride than OE is not possible without risk of bottoming out (which would be very dangerous in the middle of fast curve).
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01-10-2007, 10:33 AM	#18
obLu Major 50 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 330i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA, USA iTrader: (1)	No, it's entirely possible. As long as you've got progressive, or dual stage dampening. But as the piston of the damper gets toward the end of it's travel the "comfort" part will go away quickly.
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