Trying to slam e90 xi

Cuba · 10-17-2012, 07:14 PM

dont to this install.

during the install i broke the shaft on the shock. so i ordered koni yellows then used the sp lowering perchs along with the 09 "i" top hats and it actually raised the car.

ill be removing everything this weekend and just running koni yellows with h&r sports.

MDRracing13 · 10-17-2012, 10:11 PM

Why not H&R race springs?

Cuba · 10-17-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MDRracing13

Why not H&R race springs?

I've only seen one person put the "I" race springs on the xi. Not enough for me to do it

MDRracing13 · 10-17-2012, 11:22 PM

Really? I thought there was a thread about race springs on XI's somewhere

MDRracing13 · 10-17-2012, 11:27 PM

Yeah only found this one guy that has it..
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449209

Tim603 · 11-04-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by badass1g

I got sick of trying to figure out what springs and struts so i just ordered KW V1 today. I paid $1350 shipped and then found out that other vendors will sell them for $1250 shipped DAMNIT! Good luck op.

WHATTT where did you find kw v1s for an xi for $1250 shipped!?!?!?! PLEASE TELL

Das_Stig · 12-02-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim603

WHATTT where did you find kw v1s for an xi for $1250 shipped!?!?!?! PLEASE TELL

me too

Amini77 · 12-02-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TayE90

I have KWv1 on my 330xi sedan and i can tuck the tires when i put it on its lowest setting. Handles like a champ and i think the car should come with thi suspension because it has brought it too life.

I'm about to get a set next paycheck, can't wait!!!!!

Chris_506 · 12-02-2012, 03:37 PM

I was in your same predicament, and picked up a set of slightly used custom BC racing coilovers, couldn't be an happier. I paid 800 with the extenders for the rear to adjust the dampers, camber plates etc. I couldn't be happier..great ride quality and go lower then I'd ever need them..and I like my cars LOW

Envuks · 12-07-2012, 03:34 PM

I have kw v1 coils. They are not at the lowest setting which I think would be pretty slammed based on my ride height now.

I don't think you have any options other than getting coilovers if you want slammed on an xi

Cuba · 12-13-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Envuks

I have kw v1 coils. They are not at the lowest setting which I think would be pretty slammed based on my ride height now.

I don't think you have any options other than getting coilovers if you want slammed on an xi

Could you post a pic? Also with the number of threads still available for you to spin down? I'm not sure if I'm going to go with v1's or h&r coils. Both are for the xi. H&r claim to drop an inch lower all around compared to the v1. But comfort is a necessity also

AGood22 · 12-14-2012, 07:11 PM

I am on a college budget as well and im getting kw v1

Cuba · 12-15-2012, 12:30 PM

Can anyone provide some insight as to which will provide a more comfortable ride? The h&r coils or the v1's?

fezz93 · 12-16-2012, 02:24 AM

I have been in cars with both and they were very close. I went with H&R coils in the end and very happy with them. I really couldnt tell one over the other.

psmitty95 · 12-16-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim603

WHATTT where did you find kw v1s for an xi for $1250 shipped!?!?!?! PLEASE TELL

If you don't mind buying used look for a set used. I just got mine for $775 shipped and they were never driven in the snow and look brand new.

Now I just gotta find time to get them installed

Cuba · 12-16-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fezz93

I have been in cars with both and they were very close. I went with H&R coils in the end and very happy with them. I really couldnt tell one over the other.

okay great thanks

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Originally Posted by psmitty95

If you don't mind buying used look for a set used. I just got mine for $775 shipped and they were never driven in the snow and look brand new.

Now I just gotta find time to get them installed

nice find. Ill probably be going for a used set. Just need to save some funds now

Tim603 · 01-22-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by psmitty95

If you don't mind buying used look for a set used. I just got mine for $775 shipped and they were never driven in the snow and look brand new.

Now I just gotta find time to get them installed

WHATTTTT are you kidding me, I need to find some used ones. ANYONE OUT THERE selling used kwv1s for an xi coupe i am ready to buy! lol

psmitty95 · 01-22-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim603

WHATTTTT are you kidding me, I need to find some used ones. ANYONE OUT THERE selling used kwv1s for an xi coupe i am ready to buy! lol

Haha just check the classified ads here and also look at some regional sections with awd cars like tri state area, etc... But yea they're now installed and they're amazing. Basically everything I could've asked for

2JZ-GTE · 01-23-2013, 11:42 PM

So, do we need to do any thing with the end links when going with the KW V1s?

10-17-2012, 07:14 PM	#23
Cuba Cuba 87 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (12)	dont to this install. during the install i broke the shaft on the shock. so i ordered koni yellows then used the sp lowering perchs along with the 09 "i" top hats and it actually raised the car. ill be removing everything this weekend and just running koni yellows with h&r sports. __________________ 07 328xi Monaco Blue\|Premium\|Cold\|Navi\|CA\|LLumar\|Mtec\|DDM\|aFe\|Ambe r-Gone\|Rear Fogs\|Bimmian\|PY-Speed\|OEM\|e92-lighting\|V1\|BavAuto\|Weisslicht\|Cyba\|Beyern\|Falken\| Sonic Tuning\|ECS Tuning\|JL Audio\|Rockford Fosgate
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10-17-2012, 10:11 PM	#24
MDRracing13 Private First Class 5 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Old Bridge / Montclair, NJ iTrader: (1)	Why not H&R race springs?
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10-17-2012, 11:22 PM	#26
MDRracing13 Private First Class 5 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Old Bridge / Montclair, NJ iTrader: (1)	Really? I thought there was a thread about race springs on XI's somewhere
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10-17-2012, 11:27 PM	#27
MDRracing13 Private First Class 5 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Old Bridge / Montclair, NJ iTrader: (1)	Yeah only found this one guy that has it.. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449209
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12-02-2012, 03:37 PM	#31
Chris_506 Colonel 247 Rep 2,705 Posts Drives: 2016 f82 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Central Florida iTrader: (13)	I was in your same predicament, and picked up a set of slightly used custom BC racing coilovers, couldn't be an happier. I paid 800 with the extenders for the rear to adjust the dampers, camber plates etc. I couldn't be happier..great ride quality and go lower then I'd ever need them..and I like my cars LOW
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12-07-2012, 03:34 PM	#32
Envuks Captain 26 Rep 741 Posts Drives: '08 e92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	I have kw v1 coils. They are not at the lowest setting which I think would be pretty slammed based on my ride height now. I don't think you have any options other than getting coilovers if you want slammed on an xi __________________ Jet black e92 6mt 335xi: 18" BBS RGRs, KW v1, ESS Stage 2 flash, VRSF 7" FMIC, VRSF downpipes, JG Mods m-tech front, mtec V3 AEs, BMS OCC, hardwired valentine 1, p3cars gauge, amber delete, sport seats, factory oil cooler.
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12-14-2012, 07:11 PM	#34
AGood22 First Lieutenant 10 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 330xi 2006 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Manheim PA iTrader: (1)	I am on a college budget as well and im getting kw v1
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12-15-2012, 12:30 PM	#35
Cuba Cuba 87 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (12)	Can anyone provide some insight as to which will provide a more comfortable ride? The h&r coils or the v1's? __________________ 07 328xi Monaco Blue\|Premium\|Cold\|Navi\|CA\|LLumar\|Mtec\|DDM\|aFe\|Ambe r-Gone\|Rear Fogs\|Bimmian\|PY-Speed\|OEM\|e92-lighting\|V1\|BavAuto\|Weisslicht\|Cyba\|Beyern\|Falken\| Sonic Tuning\|ECS Tuning\|JL Audio\|Rockford Fosgate
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12-16-2012, 02:24 AM	#36
fezz93 New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: bc iTrader: (0)	I have been in cars with both and they were very close. I went with H&R coils in the end and very happy with them. I really couldnt tell one over the other.
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01-23-2013, 11:42 PM	#41
2JZ-GTE New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Tracked E46 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: King of Prussia iTrader: (0)	So, do we need to do any thing with the end links when going with the KW V1s?
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