Is there a way to lower a 335 XI?

SteelTorque · 03-24-2008, 02:09 PM

What is the best/cheapest way to lower an XI?

pdjafari · 03-24-2008, 02:40 PM

cheapest, HR sport springs, best, probably KW V3s. Spring will run you around 240, KW v3s around 1800 plus shipping. THe difference? Springs arent matched up w/ the stock shocks, you can blow your shocks in a few thousand miles and get ready for a crappy ride. Also the front will sit higher than the rear for some odd reason...

get coilovers, if you dont want to fork out 1800 for KW V3s which by the way is your only option in the KW brand, Get HR coilovers for the 328xi. These you can get from **********s for 1255 SHIPPED right now and they will give you adjustability, better ride/performance than just springs, and wont hurt your wallet as bad as the KW V3s

KW V3s>HR 328xi coilovers>>>>>HR sport springs

In my opinion I would not do springs on my car again....just not a good balance of ride/performance etc

BMW F22 · 03-24-2008, 03:53 PM

As pdjafari has mentioned, there are a few ways to lower an XI. If you have the money, I would definitely go with the KW Variant 3.

T Bone · 03-24-2008, 04:02 PM

3 phat girls

pdjafari · 03-24-2008, 04:18 PM

^^where can i buy???

kel3 · 03-24-2008, 04:36 PM

My 335xi on the way are HR spings that bad? I ran those on my is300 and they where great..was going to put them on my 528xi but decided not to.

BMW F22 · 03-24-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kel3

My 335xi on the way are HR spings that bad? I ran those on my is300 and they where great..was going to put them on my 528xi but decided not to.

H&R springs are not bad at all. That's not what we're saying at all. The original poster asked which is the best way and in our opinion, KW3 is the best way if you have the budget for it. If you're just looking to lower the car with springs then H&R or Eibach is the way to go.

kel3 · 03-26-2008, 04:56 PM

do you have them in stock for the xi? H&R sports? Does anyone have an XI with HR drop on stocks so I can see if that gap is reduced?

DrEvil · 03-26-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pdjafari

^^where can i buy???

jlevi

BMW F22 · 03-26-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kel3

do you have them in stock for the xi? H&R sports? Does anyone have an XI with HR drop on stocks so I can see if that gap is reduced?

Yes sir we have the KW3 in stock ready to be shipped out for you.

BMW F22 · 03-26-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DrEvil

jlevi

ATSR · 03-26-2008, 07:00 PM

Whichever way you choose to go, will you lose the warranty?

MrOffshore · 03-26-2008, 08:18 PM

I vote for the three fat chicks...but just make certain you even their distribution.

cycler · 03-27-2008, 10:59 PM

Ide rather have 3 hot chicks from my gym

jgalaxy · 03-29-2008, 09:21 AM

So we have 2 good options, the KW and the HR.

The HR costs less, but are you giving up anything in comparison?
How easy to lower/raise in comparing the two products?
How easy to adjust rebound and dampening in comparing the two?

I use the car as a performance daily driver so I dont mind a stiffer ride and will track 4-8 times per year so I'd want to be able to readjust my setup for the track without having to turn the car upside down to do it if possible.

john0213 · 03-29-2008, 09:29 AM

other than the two coilover brand, has any other brand come out with lowering solution for xi yet?

i'm eager to wait for blistein to come out with their product. Comparing V3 with the Blistein solution i think there won't be too much of a price difference~

john0213 · 04-03-2008, 12:01 AM

btw, i also heard that the H & R coilover doesn't drop the car as nice as KWV3

other than the fact that V3 gives better adjust-ability, what is the difference between the two when it comes to dropping the car's height?

what i've heard is that the H&R coilover doesn't let you drop the front as much as the back so the front looks very jacked up comparing to the back.

SV Concepts III · 04-03-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by alejotrujillo

Whichever way you choose to go, will you lose the warranty?

Whenever modifying a part on the vehicle, you do not violate the warranty in its entirety. The dealer cannot refuse to perform warranty service on the car that is unrelated to the modification such as repairing the radio. It does void the suspension warranty so any issues related to the suspension will not be covered by the dealer. But the dealer MUST prove that the modification caused the problem on vehicle.

Ron@Modbargains · 04-03-2008, 04:27 PM

Either or the KW V3 for xi or the H&R for the xi are the current options - We've got them available. Bilstein - listed a fitment on their site but they have nothing yet. I honestly think it would be great for KW to offer a Variant 1 for the xi's.

I prefer the KW's the price might be more - but it really is a great product that earns the price you pay for it. It does go lower to answer one of the questions posed. Remember we're an official authorized KW dealer - we'll make sure to get you hooked up at a great price

S4to335 · 04-03-2008, 04:46 PM

Cool...I thought they had no option...makes me think about and Xi as my next car.

NoSole · 04-03-2008, 08:59 PM

I wish KW had a V2 for the xi. If they did, I'd be all over it. I just don't ever plan on taking my car to the track, so I don't need that much adjustability. Oh well. Guess I'll have to pony up the extra dough for the V3.

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pdjafari Colonel 172 Rep 2,510 Posts Drives: G80 M3C Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	cheapest, HR sport springs, best, probably KW V3s. Spring will run you around 240, KW v3s around 1800 plus shipping. THe difference? Springs arent matched up w/ the stock shocks, you can blow your shocks in a few thousand miles and get ready for a crappy ride. Also the front will sit higher than the rear for some odd reason... get coilovers, if you dont want to fork out 1800 for KW V3s which by the way is your only option in the KW brand, Get HR coilovers for the 328xi. These you can get from **********s for 1255 SHIPPED right now and they will give you adjustability, better ride/performance than just springs, and wont hurt your wallet as bad as the KW V3s KW V3s>HR 328xi coilovers>>>>>HR sport springs In my opinion I would not do springs on my car again....just not a good balance of ride/performance etc
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BMW F22 Major General 3659 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	As pdjafari has mentioned, there are a few ways to lower an XI. If you have the money, I would definitely go with the KW Variant 3.
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kel3 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 f10 528i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston Ma iTrader: (0)	do you have them in stock for the xi? H&R sports? Does anyone have an XI with HR drop on stocks so I can see if that gap is reduced?
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jgalaxy Gearing 87 Rep 3,962 Posts Drives: E46 M3, F22 M240 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Out East Canada iTrader: (3)	So we have 2 good options, the KW and the HR. The HR costs less, but are you giving up anything in comparison? How easy to lower/raise in comparing the two products? How easy to adjust rebound and dampening in comparing the two? I use the car as a performance daily driver so I dont mind a stiffer ride and will track 4-8 times per year so I'd want to be able to readjust my setup for the track without having to turn the car upside down to do it if possible. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...
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john0213 The Allergy Season 48 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: E92 Blk Saph. 335xi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	other than the two coilover brand, has any other brand come out with lowering solution for xi yet? i'm eager to wait for blistein to come out with their product. Comparing V3 with the Blistein solution i think there won't be too much of a price difference~
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john0213 The Allergy Season 48 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: E92 Blk Saph. 335xi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	btw, i also heard that the H & R coilover doesn't drop the car as nice as KWV3 other than the fact that V3 gives better adjust-ability, what is the difference between the two when it comes to dropping the car's height? what i've heard is that the H&R coilover doesn't let you drop the front as much as the back so the front looks very jacked up comparing to the back. __________________ 2008 - E92 Blk Sapphire / Coral Red 335xi (Delivered) Nav / Premium + Sound / Sport / CA / 6AT + Shift Pad 2003 - Silverstone / Burnt Orange Fairlady 350Z (Sold)
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Ron@Modbargains 60 Rep 2,201 Posts Drives: 996TT/ae86 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (3)	Either or the KW V3 for xi or the H&R for the xi are the current options - We've got them available. Bilstein - listed a fitment on their site but they have nothing yet. I honestly think it would be great for KW to offer a Variant 1 for the xi's. I prefer the KW's the price might be more - but it really is a great product that earns the price you pay for it. It does go lower to answer one of the questions posed. Remember we're an official authorized KW dealer - we'll make sure to get you hooked up at a great price
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NoSole Bearquin by nature 17 Rep 280 Posts Drives: E90 N54 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (3)	I wish KW had a V2 for the xi. If they did, I'd be all over it. I just don't ever plan on taking my car to the track, so I don't need that much adjustability. Oh well. Guess I'll have to pony up the extra dough for the V3.
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