Another xDrive dropped on KW V1 with 19" RGR

Laguna3 · 09-16-2010, 11:36 PM

I installed the KW V1s this past weekend and fitted my 19" BBS RGR tonight. I'm happy with the ride quality. The rear no longer feels like it's floating. I was worried that it wouldn't be stiff enough, but it's just right, not bone jarring. Better pics to come.

Slightly better pic.

ibeclueless · 09-17-2010, 06:35 AM

looking good

MassBimmer · 09-17-2010, 08:45 AM

Those wheels are killer
Drop looks good too from what I can see...nicely done

PiperD · 09-17-2010, 11:04 AM

Like I said in the spotter's thread, your car is hot. I was admiring the drop when I was behind you.

I'm actually glad that you replied to the spotter's thread, as I wanted to ask about the ride quality. I'd love a ride-along at some point to see what the ride is like, if you're up for it?

bolty · 09-17-2010, 11:41 AM

Looks hot. Kudos for diy.

Its not till after the drop on an xi that you realize how bad that gap is in the front. You could easily shove a fist in there.

ultimate · 09-21-2010, 01:12 AM

is this the set up your using for winter as well? or are you storing the car or changing rims?

Laguna3 · 09-21-2010, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultimate

is this the set up your using for winter as well? or are you storing the car or changing rims?

If I have to drive the car in the winter, I'd be using 17"s with snow tires and raise it as high as it could go, or if I have time I would put the OEM suspension back on just for the winter. xDrive was not my first choice, but MSport package is not available for the regular "i" in Canada in the 2011 model.

Soh900 · 01-28-2011, 02:45 AM

Laguna: you're car looks great! Thanks for posting the pic.

I recently got a 2011 335i xDrive E90 LCI and I've read through the posts and KW V1's are the coils to get I believe!

I noticed you're from Toronto. Can you tell me where I can get them from and approximately how much you paid??

Thanks very much!!
Soh

Malapropism · 01-28-2011, 03:24 AM

Nice job. Love the look!

Chris H. · 01-28-2011, 12:51 PM

Very nice

PKumarM3 · 01-28-2011, 02:09 PM

i had the kw v1 with the stock 17 inch runflats. the ride was GOD awful. i always blamed the suspension, but in reality it was those god damn 17 inch run flats.

i have 17 inch snow tires on now, and the ride is SO amazing. I would love to go back to KW v1 one day! but will prob go with a nice shock + spring combo when the shocks go - im at 35k miles - prob do a full refresh at 75k miles.

-p

henry418 · 01-29-2011, 01:03 AM

Looks nice

nicocho · 04-03-2011, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laguna3

If I have to drive the car in the winter, I'd be using 17"s with snow tires and raise it as high as it could go, or if I have time I would put the OEM suspension back on just for the winter. xDrive was not my first choice, but MSport package is not available for the regular "i" in Canada in the 2011 model.

how easy or hard is it to lower and raise the car? I'm afraid of driving the car lowered in winter in Toronto.

rogerdiaz · 04-03-2011, 11:12 PM

How does kw v1 compare with zsp? Thanks for input

sturte30 · 04-17-2011, 12:53 PM

That looks amazing!
How long did it take you to install? Any special tools needed other than a spring compressor?

anthoj · 04-19-2011, 10:24 PM

I can't tell from the pic but do you have a gap at all in the fronts? I'm on 19x8.5 ET 35 in the front, and I have maybe a quarter of an inch gap that I want to close but my installer seems to think if I go any lower on the KW, it will rub. How low did you go?

Laguna3 · 04-29-2011, 03:07 PM

I have about a 1/4" gap as well with about 1/2" more to go on the adjusters. I'd like to get rid of the gap, so I'll probably adjust it when it gets warmer up here.

No special tools needed aside from the spring compressor. Just pay attention to the order of the components when you put them back together. It took me about 5-6 hrs, because the car was only 1 week old and I didn't want to scratch or break clips of sort, specially in the trunk.

The KWs are much more responsive compared to ZSP due to stiffer springs and shocks.

teamadobo · 04-29-2011, 09:57 PM

Are you on RFT's with the KW v1? Thinking of getting it but I will not be swapping out my RFT

Laguna3 · 04-30-2011, 10:17 AM

Yes, I'm currently on the OEM wheels with RFTs until I get new tires for the BBS. I will be going the non-RFT route.

There is a very noticeable difference between the two due to the stiffer walls on the RFT, but the RFTs are tolerable with KW V1. What size wheels are you running?

teamadobo · 05-01-2011, 04:18 PM

Im going to run the stock Bridgestone RFT
225/45/17
255/40/17

How does the KW soak up the bumps? I have a infant in the car so im hoping the ride is tolerable

Laguna3 · 05-02-2011, 08:19 PM

You'll be ok. The KWs are very streetable. These are more forgiving than Bilstein/Eibach combo which I've had on a e36, which was back breaking.

09-16-2010, 11:36 PM	#1
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bolty /r/trees 51 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (3)	Looks hot. Kudos for diy. Its not till after the drop on an xi that you realize how bad that gap is in the front. You could easily shove a fist in there.
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Soh900 Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive E90 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Laguna: you're car looks great! Thanks for posting the pic. I recently got a 2011 335i xDrive E90 LCI and I've read through the posts and KW V1's are the coils to get I believe! I noticed you're from Toronto. Can you tell me where I can get them from and approximately how much you paid?? Thanks very much!! Soh
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PKumarM3 Air India 147 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 2018 Dodge Durango Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	i had the kw v1 with the stock 17 inch runflats. the ride was GOD awful. i always blamed the suspension, but in reality it was those god damn 17 inch run flats. i have 17 inch snow tires on now, and the ride is SO amazing. I would love to go back to KW v1 one day! but will prob go with a nice shock + spring combo when the shocks go - im at 35k miles - prob do a full refresh at 75k miles. -p __________________ PKumarM3
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anthoj Lieutenant 44 Rep 437 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i AW Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (9) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i E92 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 F15 25d [0.00]	I can't tell from the pic but do you have a gap at all in the fronts? I'm on 19x8.5 ET 35 in the front, and I have maybe a quarter of an inch gap that I want to close but my installer seems to think if I go any lower on the KW, it will rub. How low did you go?
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Laguna3 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 266 Posts Drives: N55 E92 Msport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 905 iTrader: (0)	I have about a 1/4" gap as well with about 1/2" more to go on the adjusters. I'd like to get rid of the gap, so I'll probably adjust it when it gets warmer up here. No special tools needed aside from the spring compressor. Just pay attention to the order of the components when you put them back together. It took me about 5-6 hrs, because the car was only 1 week old and I didn't want to scratch or break clips of sort, specially in the trunk. The KWs are much more responsive compared to ZSP due to stiffer springs and shocks.
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teamadobo Captain 44 Rep 607 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (3)	Are you on RFT's with the KW v1? Thinking of getting it but I will not be swapping out my RFT
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Laguna3 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 266 Posts Drives: N55 E92 Msport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 905 iTrader: (0)	Yes, I'm currently on the OEM wheels with RFTs until I get new tires for the BBS. I will be going the non-RFT route. There is a very noticeable difference between the two due to the stiffer walls on the RFT, but the RFTs are tolerable with KW V1. What size wheels are you running?
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teamadobo Captain 44 Rep 607 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (3)	Im going to run the stock Bridgestone RFT 225/45/17 255/40/17 How does the KW soak up the bumps? I have a infant in the car so im hoping the ride is tolerable
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Laguna3 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 266 Posts Drives: N55 E92 Msport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 905 iTrader: (0)	You'll be ok. The KWs are very streetable. These are more forgiving than Bilstein/Eibach combo which I've had on a e36, which was back breaking.
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