Need replacement for my rear KW V1

Spark365 · 04-14-2022, 08:04 AM

Hi everyone,

So I bought a BMW 335 xdrive coupe 2009 that came with KW V1. Sadly, rear shock is blown after rolling in a bad pothole. So, I would like to buy only the rear shocks from KW, but they don't appear on their website. I cannot warranty them since I'm not the original owner. If that's not possible, I hear that rear bilstein b8 could make a good replacement.

Can you guys guide me in this?

Thank you!

Spark365 · 04-14-2022, 01:00 PM

Anyone?

Cyril Sneer · 04-15-2022, 11:10 AM

I can't help other than to suggest keep digging deeper in this forum. I've definitely read a thread where someone replaced their rear KWs with bilsteins, or Koni, or something. You'll find it.

Spark365 · 04-15-2022, 04:16 PM

Very surprised that no one had to replace their shocks on their kw's, I guess I'm the only one with blown shocks

mcp · 04-18-2022, 10:16 AM

Just shoot them an email, you can buy the individual shock. I also have a single sealed rear ST shock if you're not in a rust prone area that i could sell you for cheap.

Spark365 · 04-18-2022, 05:25 PM

Well, I just talked with someone at KW and they are selling the rear shocks for 278US EACH + shipping and taxes. I find that extremely high only for shocks. I'm almost tempted to buy some Bilstein B8 and call it a day. I sent a message to ST to see if they are cheaper

Spark365 · 04-20-2022, 03:51 PM

Damn, ST is 210$ for each shock. That's very high imo. I'll order some B8 and report back on how they feel. I guess I'll be among the first to try it.

whyzee125 · 05-02-2022, 02:04 PM

Way too expensive. Yes, Bilsteins will work well and last longer too.

04-14-2022, 08:04 AM	#1
Spark365 Private 8 Rep 59 Posts Drives: Infiniti g35 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Québec iTrader: (0)	Need replacement for my rear KW V1 Hi everyone, So I bought a BMW 335 xdrive coupe 2009 that came with KW V1. Sadly, rear shock is blown after rolling in a bad pothole. So, I would like to buy only the rear shocks from KW, but they don't appear on their website. I cannot warranty them since I'm not the original owner. If that's not possible, I hear that rear bilstein b8 could make a good replacement. Can you guys guide me in this? Thank you!
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Spark365 Private 8 Rep 59 Posts Drives: Infiniti g35 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Québec iTrader: (0)	Anyone?
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04-15-2022, 11:10 AM	#3
Cyril Sneer Private First Class 149 Rep 161 Posts Drives: E36 M3/4/5 / E91 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	I can't help other than to suggest keep digging deeper in this forum. I've definitely read a thread where someone replaced their rear KWs with bilsteins, or Koni, or something. You'll find it.
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04-15-2022, 04:16 PM	#4
Spark365 Private 8 Rep 59 Posts Drives: Infiniti g35 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Québec iTrader: (0)	Very surprised that no one had to replace their shocks on their kw's, I guess I'm the only one with blown shocks
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mcp Private First Class 26 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 09 335xi (e92) Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Just shoot them an email, you can buy the individual shock. I also have a single sealed rear ST shock if you're not in a rust prone area that i could sell you for cheap.
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04-18-2022, 05:25 PM	#6
Spark365 Private 8 Rep 59 Posts Drives: Infiniti g35 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Québec iTrader: (0)	Well, I just talked with someone at KW and they are selling the rear shocks for 278US EACH + shipping and taxes. I find that extremely high only for shocks. I'm almost tempted to buy some Bilstein B8 and call it a day. I sent a message to ST to see if they are cheaper
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04-20-2022, 03:51 PM	#7
Spark365 Private 8 Rep 59 Posts Drives: Infiniti g35 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Québec iTrader: (0)	Damn, ST is 210$ for each shock. That's very high imo. I'll order some B8 and report back on how they feel. I guess I'll be among the first to try it.
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05-02-2022, 02:04 PM	#8
whyzee125 Brigadier General 1677 Rep 3,642 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	Way too expensive. Yes, Bilsteins will work well and last longer too.
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