[skow]

Hmm researching it a little more and and this thread scares me ... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Way too much squeaking complaints.

On top of that, i was told by a vender that they KW doesn't support the XI an more with the v1.

[UdubBadger]

Originally Posted by skow

Hmm researching it a little more and and this thread scares me ... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Way too much squeaking complaints.

On top of that, i was told by a vender that they KW doesn't support the XI an more with the v1.

how do they still sell them then?

[PKumarM3]

Originally Posted by skow

Hmm researching it a little more and and this thread scares me ... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Way too much squeaking complaints.

On top of that, i was told by a vender that they KW doesn't support the XI an more with the v1.

Well what do you expect when you put a racing suspension on a street car? All coilovers, especially ones that are PERFORMANCE based, will make noises. Its a compromise that you make. If you don't want noises, stick with OEM set up.

Bottom line: you can't have performance without a sacrifice (brakes - noises, exhaust work - emissions, tires - cost, etc.)

You can't have your cake AND eat it as well.

[ium3]

Originally Posted by PKumarM3

Well what do you expect when you put a racing suspension on a street car? All coilovers, especially ones that are PERFORMANCE based, will make noises. Its a compromise that you make. If you don't want noises, stick with OEM set up.

Bottom line: you can't have performance without a sacrifice (brakes - noises, exhaust work - emissions, tires - cost, etc.)

You can't have your cake AND eat it as well.

Thats true, sacrifices are necessary but i guess another question is what does that sound means because it usually says that there is something wrong with the suspension and that could be dangerous for driving in the long run

[PKumarM3]

Originally Posted by IU328xi

Thats true, sacrifices are necessary but i guess another question is what does that sound means because it usually says that there is something wrong with the suspension and that could be dangerous for driving in the long run

if you heard the noises my m3 makes, you would think my cars 100% broken

[skow]

Originally Posted by PKumarM3

You can't have your cake AND eat it as well.

But I want to!

[scheherazade]

If you get V3's and you're not happy with how they feel, you can just take it to the shop and say "make it how I want it", and they can do that for you.

If you get V1's, and you don't like the ride. You have 2 options :
1) deal with it
2) Sell them and try a different setup

For non-adjustables, I'd just get the cheapest. (H&R).

But if you're gonna be forking over more $ than H&R to get V1's, you're already paying half the difference of V3's... so just get the V3's.

-scheherazade

[Mill999red]

Some little known facts to set the record straight...KW V1's for the XI cost less than the H&R XI coil overs....if you hook up with the right vendor....hint (Sonic Motorsports)

[TunasBMW]

Originally Posted by Mill999red

Some little known facts to set the record straight...KW V1's for the XI cost less than the H&R XI coil overs....if you hook up with the right vendor....hint (Sonic Motorsports)

+1

[PKumarM3]

My KW V1 come in on June 9, 2009

I will be installing them and taking step by step pictures next weekend. Yay!

[Mill999red]

nice...mine should be in sometime next week so I will look forward to your write-up

[jaaE90]

What kind of tools do you need to do this job yourself?

[PKumarM3]

Originally Posted by jaaE90

What kind of tools do you need to do this job yourself?

jack stands, a jack, torque wrench, impact wrench, and a plethora of sockets, and extensions

[Kevin@AKMotorwerk]

Originally Posted by jaaE90

What kind of tools do you need to do this job yourself?

strut spring compressor,and an impact gun helps trememdously

[reprod]

Just ordered my KW v1!!! Now I'm just waiting for the shipping estimate... Looking forward to dropping the e92 a little bit, especially in the front-end.

I've been extremely conservative with this car so far. A year down the line and the only thing I have done is put some 12mm H&R spacers on the rear.

I am running stock 189 18" wheels with the H&R spacers in the rear. Anyone know if I will rub on the e92 with a drop in the back?

[gatorman]

What kind of prices did you guys get on the V1's??

[Derek Zoolander]

$1275 shipped

[blacksail337]

if your scared of corrosion get some winzer tekwax rust proofing spray, saw a post on a suby forum in toronto and the guys swear by the stuff, $16 a can to protect a $1000+ part, no brainer

all i ever heard about H&R coils in my vw/audi days was that they ride really terrible

[virtualbong]

Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

$1275 shipped

Where did you get yours from?

[Derek Zoolander]

Originally Posted by virtualbong

Where did you get yours from?

PM'd.