Question about bilstein shock install...

danniexi · 10-21-2010, 09:06 AM

I'm going to be switching out my KW V1s to the H&R/Bilstein shock combo.

I examined the shocks and noticed that the rears came with bump stops, but the front shocks did not. Are they missing or do I need to transfer the bump stops from my OEM suspension?

ajsalida · 10-21-2010, 09:39 AM

Fronts have bump stops inside....

danniexi · 10-21-2010, 10:33 AM

Oh ok. Thanks for the info!

valerun · 11-11-2010, 09:04 PM

danniexi - why did you decide to switch? I am looking for a suspension setup for my 2009 335xi and am trying to choose between KW and Billstein/H&R combo...

MJR63 · 11-12-2010, 06:20 PM

I would be interested in this combo as well!

itsbrokeagain · 11-16-2010, 02:12 AM

I think he had an issue with a strut or two. Bilstein/h&r is a good setup. As much as everyone dislikes h&r coilovers (for no reason) they are also awesome as well.

Babydragon · 12-17-2010, 12:39 PM

Are there alot of bad reviews about the v1

pits200 · 12-17-2010, 12:43 PM

There are a lot of bad reviews about the KWs in general. Now take this for what you will but the complaint numbers are probably skewed because there are so many people running kws.

Now if you would take a % of satisfied vs. unsatisfied instead of just total complaints. I'm guessing the satisfaction % for the KWs is the same as many other coilover companies that aren't used as often on this forum.

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ajsalida Colonel 229 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 95 M3, 02 R1150GSA, 09 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA iTrader: (2)	Fronts have bump stops inside.... Attached Images
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11-11-2010, 09:04 PM	#4
valerun New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (0)	danniexi - why did you decide to switch? I am looking for a suspension setup for my 2009 335xi and am trying to choose between KW and Billstein/H&R combo...
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itsbrokeagain 311 Rep 15,745 Posts Drives: 1999 528iT, E53 X5, E46 325xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Strong Island iTrader: (7)	I think he had an issue with a strut or two. Bilstein/h&r is a good setup. As much as everyone dislikes h&r coilovers (for no reason) they are also awesome as well.
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Babydragon Captain 37 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chic/ago iTrader: (0)	Are there alot of bad reviews about the v1
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12-17-2010, 12:43 PM	#8
pits200 Colonel 552 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 09 335i X-Drive Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	There are a lot of bad reviews about the KWs in general. Now take this for what you will but the complaint numbers are probably skewed because there are so many people running kws. Now if you would take a % of satisfied vs. unsatisfied instead of just total complaints. I'm guessing the satisfaction % for the KWs is the same as many other coilover companies that aren't used as often on this forum.
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