KW coilovers or ACS SPRINGS?

vye288 · 06-16-2015, 02:02 AM

KW coilovers or ACS SPRINGS?

I read a lot of a reviews and debate about this topic.

My car is 550i with DHP and with 64000 miles, I am happy with the handling and ride very much.
But, I really do not like the wheel gap.

Should I get springs or go to coilovers? The reason I am debating is I am wasting money on the springs, and how much more life is left on the original shocks, and at that point need to pay for a full replacement?

lsturbointeg · 06-16-2015, 06:43 AM

You're comparing a difference of almost $1200! It's really up to you. Springs now and replace shocks later or coilovers now and save in the long run.

JKSH · 06-16-2015, 08:55 AM

Just done mine with the ACS springs and the rims. Front lowered by only an inch, rear even lesser. So don't think its going to hurt the shocks. The drive was very comfortable, not hush at all, I kind of like it very much.

OEMonsterz · 06-16-2015, 02:57 PM

Preferably coils. OEM shocks will still be bouncy and ultimately wear out quicker. May not necessarily affect the car whilst in your ownership, but the next guy will.

remmib · 06-16-2015, 05:57 PM

What suspension do you have now, if you got EDC that function won't work with coilovers.

JKSH · 06-16-2015, 07:50 PM

That's the reason I use springs because my ride has EDC.

06-16-2015, 02:02 AM	#1
vye288 Private First Class 9 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 11 55oi Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: HOUSTON TX iTrader: (3)	KW coilovers or ACS SPRINGS? KW coilovers or ACS SPRINGS? I read a lot of a reviews and debate about this topic. My car is 550i with DHP and with 64000 miles, I am happy with the handling and ride very much. But, I really do not like the wheel gap. Should I get springs or go to coilovers? The reason I am debating is I am wasting money on the springs, and how much more life is left on the original shocks, and at that point need to pay for a full replacement?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

06-16-2015, 06:43 AM	#2
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	You're comparing a difference of almost $1200! It's really up to you. Springs now and replace shocks later or coilovers now and save in the long run.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-16-2015, 08:55 AM	#3
JKSH New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW 528i MSport Jet Black Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SINGAPORE iTrader: (0)	Just done mine with the ACS springs and the rims. Front lowered by only an inch, rear even lesser. So don't think its going to hurt the shocks. The drive was very comfortable, not hush at all, I kind of like it very much. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-16-2015, 02:57 PM	#4
OEMonsterz Private First Class 11 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 535D M Sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Preferably coils. OEM shocks will still be bouncy and ultimately wear out quicker. May not necessarily affect the car whilst in your ownership, but the next guy will.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-16-2015, 05:57 PM	#5
remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	What suspension do you have now, if you got EDC that function won't work with coilovers. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-16-2015, 07:50 PM	#6
JKSH New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW 528i MSport Jet Black Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SINGAPORE iTrader: (0)	That's the reason I use springs because my ride has EDC.
	Appreciate 0 Quote