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      02-04-2013, 09:32 AM   #1
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KW coil overs

My wife already ordered an Eibach set up for her daily driver 535i. However, now I'm debating if a KW set will be more worth it.

What's so much better about the KW3 set up versus the KW1? I know the KW3 is adjustable but I'm not sure if my wife will be one to always want to adjust her suspension other than a one time lowering. It's an over $1,000 difference from the KW1 to the KW3 so I'm trying to decide on which.

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No particular experience with the KWs, but if your wife is going for a lowered look/more street performance, then the 1s should be all you need. I don't see any reason to waste good money on a product she'll never get the benefit of using, and which might cause more headaches as far as setup/adjustment than you're looking for.

Cudos to having a wife that wants her car lowered, btw. That's awesome.
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No particular experience with the KWs, but if your wife is going for a lowered look/more street performance, then the 1s should be all you need. I don't see any reason to waste good money on a product she'll never get the benefit of using, and which might cause more headaches as far as setup/adjustment than you're looking for.

Cudos to having a wife that wants her car lowered, btw. That's awesome.
Yeah, very valid points man. That's kinda what I was thinking too. Plus it's not like I plan on taking her 535i to the track...maybe my X5M! Lol

And thanks for the cudos; my wife is blushing now! Haha
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you should be fine with V1's... I went with V2's and havent touched my dampening at all. Ive been using the out of the box settings since day 1 and love it!
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you should be fine with V1's... I went with V2's and havent touched my dampening at all. Ive been using the out of the box settings since day 1 and love it!
Right on dude, that's a relief to hear...thanks!
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My wife already ordered an Eibach set up for her daily driver 535i. However, now I'm debating if a KW set will be more worth it.

What's so much better about the KW3 set up versus the KW1? I know the KW3 is adjustable but I'm not sure if my wife will be one to always want to adjust her suspension other than a one time lowering. It's an over $1,000 difference from the KW1 to the KW3 so I'm trying to decide on which.

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You cant go wrong with KW. If you use the v1 then you cant set the dampening, so if you dont like the ride you cant do anything about it as it is already preset. V2 and V3 doesnt really much differ both can set the dampening (v3 can set the compression). I've tried v2 and v3 - cant tell the difference. I'll say go with v2.
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You cant go wrong with KW. If you use the v1 then you cant set the dampening, so if you dont like the ride you cant do anything about it as it is already preset. V2 and V3 doesnt really much differ both can set the dampening (v3 can set the compression). I've tried v2 and v3 - cant tell the difference. I'll say go with v2.
Agreed. If I were you I'd either go with V1's (if you don't care about the dampening) or V2's (the one's I got). I don't see the point of getting V3's unless you'll be tracking your car.
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You cant go wrong with KW. If you use the v1 then you cant set the dampening, so if you dont like the ride you cant do anything about it as it is already preset. V2 and V3 doesnt really much differ both can set the dampening (v3 can set the compression). I've tried v2 and v3 - cant tell the difference. I'll say go with v2.
Agreed. If I were you I'd either go with V1's (if you don't care about the dampening) or V2's (the one's I got). I don't see the point of getting V3's unless you'll be tracking your car.
So with the non adjustable dampening of the V1s, would the suspension feel more rough or close to stock? Don't wanna piss off old wifey like I did with the Magnaflow experiment! Lol
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The V3 will have a wider range of adjustments than V2, more comfort or more sport.
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So with the non adjustable dampening of the V1s, would the suspension feel more rough or close to stock? Don't wanna piss off old wifey like I did with the Magnaflow experiment! Lol
Its rougher than stock of course. Especially after you changed the wheels
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So with the non adjustable dampening of the V1s, would the suspension feel more rough or close to stock? Don't wanna piss off old wifey like I did with the Magnaflow experiment! Lol
Its rougher than stock of course. Especially after you changed the wheels
She's running on powder coated stockers...
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So with the non adjustable dampening of the V1s, would the suspension feel more rough or close to stock? Don't wanna piss off old wifey like I did with the Magnaflow experiment! Lol
I would say it is definitely rougher. I haven't tried adjusting it yet. At least not until I get new wheels
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So, how come I keep hearing that V2's or V3's ride just like stock or better?? I'm asking because I'm about to pull the trigger on these KW's. BTW... I'm looking for stock-like ride quality.
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      02-28-2013, 11:42 AM   #15
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Anyone have any experience with Street comfort?
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I have the V2's---I think it rides much better than stock---not rough at all, not bouncy, very smooth. My wife loves the car and has never mentioned any complaints with the suspension.

I have used out of the box setting, so I think you should be fine with the V1s.

I had H&Rs on my e92M3 and Eibachs on my prior G35---the KWs are in a different league in performance and comfort IMO.

I'll echo congrats on having a cool wife
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