F10 5-series KW Variant 3 (V3) Review

Jon D · 02-07-2011, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by new2the3

Too low, raise it up to a classy drop and your car will look great IMO.

Agreed, it doesn't look right on a BMW.

RC3 · 02-07-2011, 04:17 AM

Kev,

Forgot your car's spec. Do you have Dynamic Drive (active stabilisers) and Dynamic Driving Control options? If yes, please elaborate a bit more of the KW v3 on the different modes (i.e. normal, sport and etc.).

Thanks.

chosn2 · 02-07-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SamS

Somewhere, in Germany, there is a BMW engineer crying a bit.

This is very true!

Very unfortunate

FusionBlitzz · 02-07-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RC3

Kev,

Forgot your car's spec. Do you have Dynamic Drive (active stabilisers) and Dynamic Driving Control options? If yes, please elaborate a bit more fo the KW v3 on the different modes (i.e. normal, sport and etc.).

Thanks.

i have the same question

10M3MAN · 02-07-2011, 11:02 AM

You guys must not have read the WHOLE Post He has since raised the car it was only dropped for SEMA!!, Looks really good, are your wheels flush with the fender? Take some pics from the back looking forward to show the if its sitting flush. Great job on the ride

n0n_0perational · 02-07-2011, 11:14 AM

beautiful!

LACSTER · 02-07-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWinNorthdakota

Those wheels+ that drop=Ghetto fab.

Not diggin it.

Maybe I should get some black wheels?

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Originally Posted by eatrach73

Lacster, that looks tight man.
I have a question though. What about road noise? Having 20" wheels, and a lower set-up; did the road noise increase, or remained the same as was the previous set-up?

Thanks! I didn't notice any difference in road noise but to be honest the car is pretty quite to start off with. I'm sure if I didn't have any music on I would hear something but to answer your question no the noise is the same as before.

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Originally Posted by Makkasteez

beautifulll

Thanks a lot

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Originally Posted by sti2bmw

Absolutely amazing ....to tell you the truth it OFF THE CHAIN!!! love it.

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Originally Posted by ddigangi

lol thats an awesome setup but the gthaus 535i had the variant 3 coillovers back in september

This was just my review on the KW not a "I got them first" thread, But thanks for the clarification

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Originally Posted by yoyeewee

Looks great Kev...now you just need to get 22's and a Big Brake Kit

No way Jose! 22 is ghetto on the F10

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Originally Posted by Saigon

nice man, always looking good

Thanks Jimmy

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Originally Posted by RC3

Great review, Kev. You need to show photos of your new set up and wheels, your car looks even better now.

It's in the making.

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Originally Posted by 10M3MAN

You guys must not have read the WHOLE Post He has since raised the car it was only dropped for SEMA!!, Looks really good, are your wheels flush with the fender? Take some pics from the back looking forward to show the if its sitting flush. Great job on the ride

Thanks for reading the thread 10M3MAN

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Originally Posted by n0n_0perational

beautiful!

I concur

RC3 & FusionBlitzz,

My F10 does not have those features but from my understanding if you have those fuctions it will be lost with the coils.

You can contact KW techs to confirm at 1-800-445-3767 (toll free)

remmib · 02-07-2011, 11:40 AM

Great write up, and it looks like KW is the way to go with the F10 too.

BMWinNorthdakota · 02-07-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LACSTER

Maybe I should get some black wheels?

Oh shit son

<3

LACSTER · 02-07-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWinNorthdakota

Oh shit son

<3

S65B40 · 02-07-2011, 12:22 PM

Looks awesome with this setup! How's the ride quality compared to the RD springs?

06E90Rostik · 02-07-2011, 03:52 PM

I will let these two do the talking:

LACSTER · 02-07-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by S65B40

Looks awesome with this setup! How's the ride quality compared to the RD springs?

It's no comparison from springs to coils.

LACSTER · 02-07-2011, 06:38 PM

Images up again. Sorry had to upgrade my photobucket account.

HouseofPang · 02-07-2011, 07:27 PM

Great write up Kev! Can't wait to see in person next time on the street or in a meet!

KRUZNM3 · 02-07-2011, 09:25 PM

lookin good bro! i want v3's too!!!!

M3V10 · 02-08-2011, 09:04 AM

Nice Setup!

ddigangi · 02-08-2011, 09:14 AM

@lacster

i def read the thread, whoever marked it as news put it on the title of news post as the 'first' only reason i mentioned

Toker335i · 02-08-2011, 11:37 AM

Am I the only who thinks that F10 looks too sick with that drop height ???? The lower the better.. Just my 2 cents.

Sick car bro.

Vincent@cecwheels · 02-09-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Toker335i

Am I the only who thinks that F10 looks too sick with that drop height ???? The lower the better.. Just my 2 cents.

Sick car bro.

I agree with you. Its a great height for cruising around the city. I love the stance but my driving style prefers a functional ride height.

KRUZNM3 · 02-09-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Toker335i

Am I the only who thinks that F10 looks too sick with that drop height ???? The lower the better.. Just my 2 cents.

Sick car bro.

I think it looks damn sexy that low!

LACSTER · 02-09-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hp20252

Great write up Kev! Can't wait to see in person next time on the street or in a meet!

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Originally Posted by KRUZN335

lookin good bro! i want v3's too!!!!

You guys should look into it if you're looking for a lower stance without compromising your ride quality then this is definitly the way to go.

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Originally Posted by M3V10

Nice Setup!

Thanks man

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Originally Posted by ddigangi

@lacster

i def read the thread, whoever marked it as news put it on the title of news post as the 'first' only reason i mentioned

It's cool, thanks for the clarification but I think they meant first review for the KW's on the F10. Anyways it's all good

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