KW V2 looking for stiffer spring options

GhOsT_E90 · 08-21-2009, 12:23 PM

I'll try and make a long story short and get to the point. I have had the KW V2 on my 335 sine April. I had to adjust espically the rear about 3 additional time once it settled to get the ride height I want. I have noticed that the rear springs seem to weaken over time each time i adjust it. I not lowering it but raising it. Since I live in Germany i been to the Nurburgring a few times and noticed the suspension help quite alot. Under heavy acceleration though the rear end likes to squat down and cause some rubbing and that with the fenders rolled.

Anyway i am wondering if anyone knows of a stiffer spring upgrade for these from another manufacture. I have contacted KW here in Germany through a auto repair and race shop here in Germany Tauber-motorsports. KW had me feel out this spec sheet and get certain suspension measurement. In my option the measurement i got puts me close to the Maximum allowed measurement and i have only alittle bit of adjustment left. I explained to KW that the springs are getting weaker and i running out of adjustment room.

They contacted us back saying the info measurements i gave them was normal and said they could sell me the front KW clupsport suspension for 700 euro, they said the rear is the same as the V2s.

So if anyone knows of another spring for front and rear i could use please let me know, and yeah i have searched.

aut0sh0cker · 08-21-2009, 12:39 PM

Swift springs. Harold @ HP should be able to help you out

GhOsT_E90 · 08-21-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by aut0sh0cker

Swift springs. Harold @ HP should be able to help you out

Thanks i actually just called Swift and they need some spec infor about the current kw springs to see if they have them. I didnt have the spec on hand and would have to call kw, but now i am just give HP a call.

rcusick · 08-21-2009, 02:58 PM

Be careful using swift springs with single adjustable coilovers. You will be much more limited in your ability to tune-in ride quality and handling. I love the swift springs, but i've done a tone of tweaking of both compression and rebound settings to get something I like.

GhOsT_E90 · 08-23-2009, 02:55 PM

any recommendations for spring rates. harold at HP can get me the springs just not sure of what spring rates to go with.

iheartsole · 08-23-2009, 06:23 PM

any pics?

GhOsT_E90 · 08-24-2009, 05:55 AM

pics of what

08-21-2009, 12:23 PM	#1
GhOsT_E90 First Lieutenant 35 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i E90 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Yelm, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i E90 [0.00]	KW V2 looking for stiffer spring options I'll try and make a long story short and get to the point. I have had the KW V2 on my 335 sine April. I had to adjust espically the rear about 3 additional time once it settled to get the ride height I want. I have noticed that the rear springs seem to weaken over time each time i adjust it. I not lowering it but raising it. Since I live in Germany i been to the Nurburgring a few times and noticed the suspension help quite alot. Under heavy acceleration though the rear end likes to squat down and cause some rubbing and that with the fenders rolled. Anyway i am wondering if anyone knows of a stiffer spring upgrade for these from another manufacture. I have contacted KW here in Germany through a auto repair and race shop here in Germany Tauber-motorsports. KW had me feel out this spec sheet and get certain suspension measurement. In my option the measurement i got puts me close to the Maximum allowed measurement and i have only alittle bit of adjustment left. I explained to KW that the springs are getting weaker and i running out of adjustment room. They contacted us back saying the info measurements i gave them was normal and said they could sell me the front KW clupsport suspension for 700 euro, they said the rear is the same as the V2s. So if anyone knows of another spring for front and rear i could use please let me know, and yeah i have searched. __________________ Mods: JB3,RR catted DP, RennArt resonated exhaust, AFE intake, 19x8.5 & 19.9.5 Linea Corsea Strasse mounted on Nitto Invo 235/35/19front & 285/30/19rear. M3 spoiler, front spilters and ACS roof spoiler. And whooping Blue0013 around the Nurburgring all day long.
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aut0sh0cker meh 123 Rep 1,756 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997.2 C4S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 91362 iTrader: (2)	Swift springs. Harold @ HP should be able to help you out
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rcusick Private First Class 11 Rep 133 Posts Drives: BMW 335 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Be careful using swift springs with single adjustable coilovers. You will be much more limited in your ability to tune-in ride quality and handling. I love the swift springs, but i've done a tone of tweaking of both compression and rebound settings to get something I like.
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GhOsT_E90 First Lieutenant 35 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i E90 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Yelm, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i E90 [0.00]	any recommendations for spring rates. harold at HP can get me the springs just not sure of what spring rates to go with. __________________ Mods: JB3,RR catted DP, RennArt resonated exhaust, AFE intake, 19x8.5 & 19.9.5 Linea Corsea Strasse mounted on Nitto Invo 235/35/19front & 285/30/19rear. M3 spoiler, front spilters and ACS roof spoiler. And whooping Blue0013 around the Nurburgring all day long.
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iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,929 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	any pics?
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GhOsT_E90 First Lieutenant 35 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i E90 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Yelm, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i E90 [0.00]	pics of what Attached Images __________________ Mods: JB3,RR catted DP, RennArt resonated exhaust, AFE intake, 19x8.5 & 19.9.5 Linea Corsea Strasse mounted on Nitto Invo 235/35/19front & 285/30/19rear. M3 spoiler, front spilters and ACS roof spoiler. And whooping Blue0013 around the Nurburgring all day long.
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