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Cris C125i · 03-05-2010, 10:20 AM

Hi There:
Im wondering if someones knows what is the differents between 125i Coupe (Mexican version) and 128i Coupe (American version), because I have had to get lower my coupe with EIBACH Pro-kit progressive performance springs part # 2098.140 but Im not sure if they will assemble in my 125i coupe. Thanks for your help.

mineo77 · 03-19-2010, 09:30 PM

Just wanted to post the before and after of the KW V2 install. Love these things...car drives substantially better.

Prior to install

After install and adjusted for the springs settling during 1st week

Pics of KW kit and install process..done by HPF (horsepowerfreaks)

mkppk · 08-09-2010, 10:15 PM

KW V2
Set at 1.75" from max drop front.
About 0.5" from max drop rear.

May have to raise a bit because the alley I have to drive through to get to my parking garage has a nasty dip and I scrape the resonators on it now.

Other responses to questions about the setup:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...25&postcount=1

The1 · 08-16-2010, 06:21 PM

how is the ride quality on the KWs? does it ride more nicely then stock?

mkppk · 08-16-2010, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The1

how is the ride quality on the KWs? does it ride more nicely then stock?

Pretty good. A little stiffer than stock, but not quite as harsh.. if that makes any sense. I guess I'd say on small bumps on the street it feels a little softer than stock (which is nice), on larger bumps and during harder cornering you can tell they are a bit stiffer. I have the not changed the factory dampening setting on the KWs.

I think my fronts are too low, I think something is hitting on rough road, maybe the sway bar and some other suspension component are now too close, I feel/hear a slight clunk. I don't think the suspension was designed to be this low in front.

Note: it has settled a bit more in front than the pictures show.

The1 · 08-16-2010, 11:34 PM

makes sense. I find the stock suspension feels a bit hollow somehow sometimes, reminds me of the feeling of the old Z3s..... I'm just wondering if that feeling is all down to the weight of the wheels and tires, or if that funny feeling is the suspension setup BMW goes with.

I don't mind a hard ride, but i don't like a bouncy ride or a teeth shattering ride. but i guess coilovers should take care of that.

thanks for the info. And i think that 1.75 is definitely low. I went that low on the front of a subaru and 2 inches at the back.... i had to life the back up about half an inch to get some drivabilty back.

I loved the handling though.

evilstib · 08-29-2010, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jthorst75

Is that silver or cashmere silver? ;D

I just bought a 'new' 2009 135i Cashmere silver. Hard to find pics of what it will look like when my brain's finished modifying it...this pic helps!

Thanks!

Dabaitu · 10-16-2010, 11:36 PM

For those interested, here are some pics of my MY08 135i fitted with Koni FSD struts, and BMW Performance springs (related post here -> http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=436719)

Sylon · 04-21-2011, 01:13 AM

Is there anything warranty-wise I should worry about for getting something other than BMW suspension bits put on my car? I was thinking of Eibach Pro-kit springs. Can just the BMW Performance springs be installed or does the whole BMW Performance Suspension (the one for about $1500) have to be done?

Sylon · 04-24-2011, 04:12 PM

^^^Bump. Anyone???

Dackelone · 04-24-2011, 05:32 PM

I have seen some ppl use the Perf Springs with other shocks. Sure why not?

I think the main reasons are three fold why everyone seems to go with Perf Suspension.

1). Warranty & Designed to work properly and tuned for our cars.
2). Best package deal. ie: it comes with everything you need: shocks, sprigs, front sway bar and all the misc mounting hardware.
3). price. The PS is cheaper than going your own route on springs and shocks.

SpacE82 · 04-26-2011, 01:08 PM

Does anyone have the ST Coilovers or seen any pics? I'm thinking of doing these!

KinoBoom · 06-03-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harold

120d on Hartge lowering springs:

Do you have spring rates and how much did the car drop?

spiral · 06-10-2011, 07:44 PM

I had Sonic MS put on the STs yesterday, but I'm waiting for them to settle before I post pictures. Stay tuned!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpacE82

Does anyone have the ST Coilovers or seen any pics? I'm thinking of doing these!

AJN54135i · 06-23-2011, 01:15 AM

Kw coil overs are the way to go

xoxoluvcrisxoxo · 07-19-2011, 04:59 PM

anyone on b&gs?

xoxoluvcrisxoxo · 07-19-2011, 05:04 PM

jst did a little search! it was on the photo section. B&Gs

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9017035

Specter88 · 08-04-2011, 10:35 AM

kw v1 with shorter springs and adjustable camber plates in the front

MGallop · 09-14-2011, 11:31 AM

bump for more photos!!

anttmann · 09-23-2011, 02:50 PM

just installed my H&R sport springs 4 days ago heres a pic .. and the springs still haven't settled yet.

MGallop · 10-08-2011, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anttmann

just installed my H&R sport springs 4 days ago heres a pic .. and the springs still haven't settled yet.

They should have settled in now, so snap us more pics

Harlequin · 10-09-2011, 05:16 AM

Eibach Pro Kit with M-Sport Shocks:

03-05-2010, 10:20 AM	#45
Cris C125i New Member Drives: 125i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jalisco Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Hi There: Im wondering if someones knows what is the differents between 125i Coupe (Mexican version) and 128i Coupe (American version), because I have had to get lower my coupe with EIBACH Pro-kit progressive performance springs part # 2098.140 but Im not sure if they will assemble in my 125i coupe. Thanks for your help. Last edited by Cris C125i; 03-11-2010 at 05:27 PM.

03-19-2010, 09:30 PM	#46
mineo77 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2010 135i,1989 PRO3,2001 530i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland,OR Posts: 1,926 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i coupe [3.78]	KW V2's installed Just wanted to post the before and after of the KW V2 install. Love these things...car drives substantially better. Prior to install After install and adjusted for the springs settling during 1st week Pics of KW kit and install process..done by HPF (horsepowerfreaks) __________________ 135i coupe  6MT  TiAg  ///M sport http://www.rhominnovations.com www.musicarNW.com www.unitedBMWonline.com

08-09-2010, 10:15 PM	#47
mkppk Private Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lowertown, StP MN Posts: 80 iTrader: (0)	KW V2 KW V2 Set at 1.75" from max drop front. About 0.5" from max drop rear. May have to raise a bit because the alley I have to drive through to get to my parking garage has a nasty dip and I scrape the resonators on it now. Other responses to questions about the setup: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...25&postcount=1 Attached Images __________________ '08 AW/Black 135i, '89 325iX Last edited by mkppk; 08-27-2010 at 10:40 PM.

10-16-2010, 11:36 PM	#52
Dabaitu Colonel Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au Posts: 2,553 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i S ... [5.00]	For those interested, here are some pics of my MY08 135i fitted with Koni FSD struts, and BMW Performance springs (related post here -> http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=436719) Attached Images

04-21-2011, 01:13 AM	#53
Sylon Brigadier General Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio Posts: 3,148 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [4.60]	Is there anything warranty-wise I should worry about for getting something other than BMW suspension bits put on my car? I was thinking of Eibach Pro-kit springs. Can just the BMW Performance springs be installed or does the whole BMW Performance Suspension (the one for about $1500) have to be done? __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter

08-16-2010, 06:21 PM	#48
The1 Major General Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily Posts: 5,118 iTrader: (0)	how is the ride quality on the KWs? does it ride more nicely then stock?

08-16-2010, 11:34 PM	#50
The1 Major General Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily Posts: 5,118 iTrader: (0)	makes sense. I find the stock suspension feels a bit hollow somehow sometimes, reminds me of the feeling of the old Z3s..... I'm just wondering if that feeling is all down to the weight of the wheels and tires, or if that funny feeling is the suspension setup BMW goes with. I don't mind a hard ride, but i don't like a bouncy ride or a teeth shattering ride. but i guess coilovers should take care of that. thanks for the info. And i think that 1.75 is definitely low. I went that low on the front of a subaru and 2 inches at the back.... i had to life the back up about half an inch to get some drivabilty back. I loved the handling though.

04-24-2011, 04:12 PM	#54
Sylon Brigadier General Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio Posts: 3,148 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [4.60]	^^^Bump. Anyone??? __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter

04-24-2011, 05:32 PM	#55
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,009 iTrader: (0)	I have seen some ppl use the Perf Springs with other shocks. Sure why not? I think the main reasons are three fold why everyone seems to go with Perf Suspension. 1). Warranty & Designed to work properly and tuned for our cars. 2). Best package deal. ie: it comes with everything you need: shocks, sprigs, front sway bar and all the misc mounting hardware. 3). price. The PS is cheaper than going your own route on springs and shocks.

04-26-2011, 01:08 PM	#56
SpacE82 Major Drives: 2009 M-Sport 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,304 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [4.13]	Does anyone have the ST Coilovers or seen any pics? I'm thinking of doing these!

06-23-2011, 01:15 AM	#59
AJN54135i sksksk Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 58 iTrader: (0)	Kw coil overs are the way to go

07-19-2011, 04:59 PM	#60
xoxoluvcrisxoxo Private First Class Drives: 2006 330i white/black Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sylmar,Ca Posts: 153 iTrader: (3)	anyone on b&gs?

07-19-2011, 05:04 PM	#61
xoxoluvcrisxoxo Private First Class Drives: 2006 330i white/black Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sylmar,Ca Posts: 153 iTrader: (3)	jst did a little search! it was on the photo section. B&Gs http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9017035

08-04-2011, 10:35 AM	#62
Specter88 Private First Class Drives: 120d Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wuerzburg,Bavaria,Germany Posts: 163 iTrader: (0)	kw v1 with shorter springs and adjustable camber plates in the front

09-14-2011, 11:31 AM	#63
MGallop Captain Drives: 12' 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 797 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00]	bump for more photos!! __________________ Matthew Gallop: '12 N55 Mods: JB4 Flex ISO \| iCarbon DP \| VRSF 5" FMIC \| BMS Intake \| ER Charge Pipe \| Race Axleback \| ST Coils \| Alufelgen CS7's \| iCarbon 3 fin Diffuser \| CarbonFiber Spoiler \| BMS AE's \| 30% tint \| red+blk roundels \| Cyba Scoops \| H-Style front Lip \| WeissLicht LED Smoked Sidemarkers \| Matte Grills \| Coded \|

09-23-2011, 02:50 PM	#64
anttmann 1SERIOUS Drives: ccw'ed 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tampa,FL Posts: 423 iTrader: (4)	just installed my H&R sport springs 4 days ago heres a pic .. and the springs still haven't settled yet. __________________ 6MT,M-Sport.[MODS-[30% tint][Alpine AE's 3k][scoops][berk full race][JB4][AA DP's][AA CP & TIAL BOV][bmw perf grills][RR OCC][AFE DCI][BMW perf boot& ZHP knob][ST COILOVERS][AA FMIC][CCW Classic's][icarbonfrontlip][bmw perf lip spoiler][scopione diffuser]

10-09-2011, 05:16 AM	#66
Harlequin Colonel Drives: '11 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia BMW Club QLD Member Posts: 2,525 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i M Sport [4.58]	Eibach Pro Kit with M-Sport Shocks: __________________ AW3 135i \| BMW Performance: 313 Rims, Exhaust, Diffuser, Spoiler, Grills & Pedals \| DCT \| BMS CAI \| Eibach Pro Kit \| M3 Swaybar \| P3 Vent Gauge \| M3 Steering Wheel ///M Mirrors \| Kerscher Splitter \| LUX V3 \| Blackline LCI Tails \| Octane Tint \| Alpine Hi-Fi \| JL Audio 10W6v2 \| Pioneer Amp \| Black Roof

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