What coilovers are you running?

deezofchuck · 07-23-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Szemenyei

Here is my front gap on my H&R Coils lowered on 19s. Still have the ability to lower the coils more.

how is the ride of the H&R? how long have you had them? looks SO much better than stock wow - thanks for sharing!

deezofchuck · 07-26-2012, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Szemenyei

Here is my front gap on my H&R Coils lowered on 19s. Still have the ability to lower the coils more.

Any shock travel when you are that low?

callmepabs · 07-26-2012, 08:23 PM

I am in the same predicament you are. I can not make up my mind. I was originally thinking of BC cause I have used them on my previous cars (not BMW) but I read that they are not that great for our application.

I also am considering the KW V1. Have you made a decision yet? I live in NYC so potholes, bumps and ridiculous roads are an everyday thing for me.

deezofchuck · 07-26-2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by crzyspaniard84

I am in the same predicament you are. I can not make up my mind. I was originally thinking of BC cause I have used them on my previous cars (not BMW) but I read that they are not that great for our application.

I also am considering the KW V1. Have you made a decision yet? I live in NYC so potholes, bumps and ridiculous roads are an everyday thing for me.

After seeing pics I am either going to get KWV1 or the H&Rs for the $1200 price range or the V3's / TCK true match for the $2k range. Haven't decided yet. I am going to ride in some local member cars who have these set ups...I have already ridden in two TCK with diff spring rates and I am impressed with their handling - esp compared to XI stock...

let me know what you decide!

deezofchuck · 08-02-2012, 11:40 AM

bumpity bump for more more more! I want to order this week people!

deezofchuck · 08-02-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by crzyspaniard84

I am in the same predicament you are. I can not make up my mind. I was originally thinking of BC cause I have used them on my previous cars (not BMW) but I read that they are not that great for our application.

I also am considering the KW V1. Have you made a decision yet? I live in NYC so potholes, bumps and ridiculous roads are an everyday thing for me.

any progress?

zipstic · 08-02-2012, 12:08 PM

I got my KW V1's in the mail. Now I need to find time to put them on.

deezofchuck · 08-02-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zipstic

I got my KW V1's in the mail. Now I need to find time to put them on.

nice! how much and from where?

zipstic · 08-02-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by deezofchuck

nice! how much and from where?

VR Speed Factory for $1,250 shipped.

deezofchuck · 08-02-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by zipstic

VR Speed Factory for $1,250 shipped.

sounds about right - great deal - please report back with pics and initial reaction!

Fozzy · 08-02-2012, 06:49 PM

KW V1
A bit of a rough ride on Toronto roads, but handling vastly improved. No worse of ride than other stock performance vehicles. Should come this way from factory.

Szemenyei · 08-04-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by deezofchuck

how is the ride of the H&R? how long have you had them? looks SO much better than stock wow - thanks for sharing!

I love them and they handle like a dream. I drive them on New York roads, at the height shown. That picture also was before they settled. Would highly recommend them.

callmepabs · 08-06-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by deezofchuck

any progress?

I still have not made my decision. I been travelling for the last two weeks. It does look like I am going to probably go with V1.

galx999 · 08-06-2012, 03:04 PM

i think it's an all-around good choice. go for it.

TCKs won't go as low as the KWV1s even with their 1" shortened struts. Plus, if you're spending that much, why not get ASTs no?

deezofchuck · 08-07-2012, 03:01 PM

So I finally went with the H&R Coilovers for my XI. Wanted to try the H&R since more people seem to have the KW V1 and V3 and I don't feel like dropping $2k on suspension right now. Just want height adjustment and a modest upgrade from stock. Anything has to be better than stock XI suspension.

I will post up pics of my final set up and review! Thanks everyone for their input - I am sure this thread will help the others looking for an XI coilover solution!

deezofchuck · 08-20-2012, 04:09 PM

I just installed my H&R Street Performance Coilovers over the weekend and I must say I am pretty impressed. The ride is very comfortable for a DD and it handles really good especially compared to the stock suspension. Install was too bad - BUT I was disappointed that I had to reuse some stock components like the top hat of the front struts. If my buddy didn't have a spring compressor - I would have been screwed!

The only concern I have is that of the rear. I put it no the lowest setting with the entire springs set up in there (it's actually longer than the stock spring with the tender spring in there (the red spring)...for those who have the H&R - did you take the tender spring out to get lower?

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zipstic Major 485 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi Coupe [10.00]	I got my KW V1's in the mail. Now I need to find time to put them on. __________________ http://www.ishopwheels.com
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Fozzy Waaka Waaka 41 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 xdrive & 2015 F15 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Downtown Toronto iTrader: (3)	KW V1 A bit of a rough ride on Toronto roads, but handling vastly improved. No worse of ride than other stock performance vehicles. Should come this way from factory. Attached Images
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galx999 Private 0 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 535XI M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (0)	i think it's an all-around good choice. go for it. TCKs won't go as low as the KWV1s even with their 1" shortened struts. Plus, if you're spending that much, why not get ASTs no? __________________ 2010 335xi M Sport Blk Sapphire Metallic 2013 535xi M Sport Alpine Wht
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deezofchuck Lieutenant 19 Rep 511 Posts Drives: OVER SLOW LEFT LANE DRIVERS! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (3)	So I finally went with the H&R Coilovers for my XI. Wanted to try the H&R since more people seem to have the KW V1 and V3 and I don't feel like dropping $2k on suspension right now. Just want height adjustment and a modest upgrade from stock. Anything has to be better than stock XI suspension. I will post up pics of my final set up and review! Thanks everyone for their input - I am sure this thread will help the others looking for an XI coilover solution! __________________ 2008 E92 335xi \| Cobb AP Stage2+ \| AR DP \| ETS FMIC \| ALUFELGEN SF-71 DC Blk \| HANKOOK V12 \| UUC SSK \| H&R Coilovers \| AE Exhaust \| Are YOU Ready to Buy/Sell/Rent Property In The DMV? LET ME HELP YOU!
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08-20-2012, 04:09 PM	#126
deezofchuck Lieutenant 19 Rep 511 Posts Drives: OVER SLOW LEFT LANE DRIVERS! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (3)	I just installed my H&R Street Performance Coilovers over the weekend and I must say I am pretty impressed. The ride is very comfortable for a DD and it handles really good especially compared to the stock suspension. Install was too bad - BUT I was disappointed that I had to reuse some stock components like the top hat of the front struts. If my buddy didn't have a spring compressor - I would have been screwed! The only concern I have is that of the rear. I put it no the lowest setting with the entire springs set up in there (it's actually longer than the stock spring with the tender spring in there (the red spring)...for those who have the H&R - did you take the tender spring out to get lower? __________________ 2008 E92 335xi \| Cobb AP Stage2+ \| AR DP \| ETS FMIC \| ALUFELGEN SF-71 DC Blk \| HANKOOK V12 \| UUC SSK \| H&R Coilovers \| AE Exhaust \| Are YOU Ready to Buy/Sell/Rent Property In The DMV? LET ME HELP YOU!
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