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      03-11-2011, 09:10 AM   #23
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I got the "street" H&R spring I guess. It's called the sport spring for the 550.
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      03-11-2011, 09:14 AM   #24
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Forgive me for asking what may seem like a stupid question but I have never changed any of my previous ride's coilovers or springs before.

If I were to change to the KW V3 coilovers, do I still need to change the springs?

From what I read the coilovers can also be adjusted to drop the car.
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      03-11-2011, 10:07 AM   #25
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Forgive me for asking what may seem like a stupid question but I have never changed any of my previous ride's coilovers or springs before.

If I were to change to the KW V3 coilovers, do I still need to change the springs?

From what I read the coilovers can also be adjusted to drop the car.
KW V3 is springs + shocks.
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      03-11-2011, 10:16 AM   #26
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KW V3 is springs + shocks.
OK, thanks.

Any idea how much the KW V3 costs?
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      03-11-2011, 11:18 AM   #27
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OK, thanks.

Any idea how much the KW V3 costs?
around US$3000 installed.
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      03-11-2011, 05:20 PM   #28
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The bounce at higher speeds with the RDs I hope is only happening without the adaptive drive. Since I have adaptive drive on my 550i,I'm being optimistic here since I've already ordered the RDs for the adaptive drive.

Also, another member, ROBD314, has a 535 M-sport with Adaptive Drive, and he doesn't have any bounce at higher speeds.
I'll be very interested in hearing how it goes with the RD springs. It is encouraging that there is one 535i M-sport with RD springs that is happy with them. I'll be getting the wife's 535i M-sport in July so I hope that by then there is a way to lower the car and keep it drivable in all situations (other than the $3000 coilovers).
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      03-11-2011, 10:23 PM   #29
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Hi All,

Can anyone recommend a good website to get the RD lowering springs for the F10?

Thanks in advance.
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      03-11-2011, 10:25 PM   #30
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KW V3 is springs + shocks.
Wow!! Did not realize that it would be that expensive!!

Saw the KW V3 on the PYSpeed website for around US$2000.

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      03-12-2011, 01:51 AM   #31
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I think you were looking at the KW V3's for other Exx models on the PYSpeed website.
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      03-12-2011, 03:39 AM   #32
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I think you were looking at the KW V3's for other Exx models on the PYSpeed website.
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      03-12-2011, 08:59 AM   #33
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I think you were looking at the KW V3's for other Exx models on the PYSpeed website.
OK, thanks. I thought that there is only one type of KW V3's which is a universal set...obviously I know nothing.

I got a quote of US$2800 from a local supplier inclusive of installation and wheel alignment for the F10.

Is that OK?

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      03-12-2011, 10:18 AM   #34
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OK, thanks. I thought that theere is only one type of KW V3's which is a universal set...obviously I know nothing.

I got a quote of US$2800 from a local supplier inclusive of installation and wheel alignment for the F10.

Is that OK?
That's about right. I'm sure you can find it for less. Install should be around $300.
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      03-12-2011, 10:31 AM   #35
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That's about right. I'm sure you can find it for less. Install should be around $300.
I waiting to hear back from PYSpeed and **********s to see if they have the KW coilovers for the F10 and what it is going to cost to get shipped to Singapore.

If the difference is going to be $100-$200 then I'll probably use the local supplier to save me all the hassle.

I just got my F10 a few days ago and already I think I definitely need a stiffer and lower ride, while the stock springs are comfy the car feels a little too bouncy most of the times like you are riding a gentle wave sometimes.

Maybe I've gotten used to my previous Saab 9-3's stiffer stock setup.

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      03-15-2011, 03:37 PM   #36
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http://www.racing-dynamics.net/fr_index.php

link on RD sport in Europe.
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      03-29-2011, 07:01 PM   #37
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Can someone with RDs please share with us? =D
I had my H&Rs swapped out for the RD sport springs for my adaptive drive 550i M-sport and WOW what a difference.

Apparently the H&Rs weren't made for the F10 with adaptive drive.

I don't feel any bounce with the RDs, and it lifted the front about a half inch over the H&Rs which was exactly what I wanted. These springs were made exactly for the f10 with adaptive drive. The drop is still lower on the 550i than the 535., though, but higher than the H&Rs.
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      04-07-2011, 05:15 AM   #38
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What about AC Schnitzer? I had them on my f10 fitted. Very satisfied with the result.
Schnitzer cosmetic kits are crap but the suspension parts are the result of some good old German engineering
Can you give me some details on it?
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