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12-02-2008, 04:42 AM | #1 |
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KW vs BMW Performance suspension
So, I've read a lot about both and am wondering if anyone went for the BMW parts first and changed to KW after? I like the idea of the KW's but need to be respectful of the $$$ at the moment. Plus I like the idea of warranty with the BMW parts.
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12-02-2008, 04:54 AM | #2 |
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So, Andrew at SouthernBM put me right - the KW's are only a few $$ more.. Ignore this post..
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12-02-2008, 05:39 AM | #4 |
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V2, Andrew & I have spoken.. Cheers.
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12-02-2008, 12:12 PM | #5 |
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I would spend the extra for the KW setup. I prefer the adjustability and find that KW offers better peformance for the price. Being able to dial in your own ride height and dampening settings is key IMO.
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12-02-2008, 02:53 PM | #6 |
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Well KW produces the Coilovers for the BMW race teams as well. Plus they are the #1 German Suspension company.
As to your question in regards to warranty - they provide a lifetime warranty on the suspension purchased from Authorized KW Dealers. To view Authorized dealers, you can see them here: http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/60_D..._USA/index.php |
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I now question there quality....kinda bitter i guess you could say, i dont really want them on my BMW
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12-03-2008, 05:40 AM | #8 |
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If you want quiet stick with the BMW performance. I have the KW Clubsport version and there is an obvious 'ssshhhh' sound in the struts under compression. I believe you'll probably get the same sound with the V2 / V3 aswell.
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12-04-2008, 03:53 AM | #10 |
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Sometimes things just break......
I haven't personally run into any quality issues with KW, we've run them on lots of our customer cars & personal cars. Most of us run them here and we're all happy clams. |
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12-04-2008, 02:34 PM | #11 |
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For not that much more, KWs are the choice to go IMHO. As already mentioned, being about to adjust the settings to you liking is the bottom line when it comes to performance suspension.
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12-04-2008, 03:01 PM | #12 |
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I hear that sound going over speed bumps on the stock suspension, so it's not limited to performance suspension...
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12-06-2008, 02:15 PM | #13 |
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So I'm essentially looking for a better street setup, and I won't track the car frequently (maybe once or twice a year), but I feel like the current setup is too soft and not responsive enough (plus the understeer at the limit isn't much fun at all-which I experienced on the nurburgring). I like what I have read about the bmw performance suspension-that it sets up the car to feel like it should have stock. Is the adjustability worth the extra couple hundred dollars? Also, if KW fully warranties their parts for life, does that mean that their warranty is actually better than the bmw warranty?
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12-10-2008, 04:36 PM | #15 |
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On the KW V3, can you adjust both rebound/compression in the engine bay? or you've to crawl under the car to set compression?
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12-23-2008, 10:44 AM | #16 |
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