Wish I'd done KW V2 coilovers.

[ulrichd]

The first pic show a test fit of an 8.5x18 Breyton GTS-R on my lowered 128 with Eibachs and Koni FSD shocks. Thinking about going 8.5 all the way around. The second pic is a photoshop lowering of approx. 1.5". Looks a lot better, sigh.

It could be my imagination but other cars with just the Eibach springs look lower than mine. Maybe the spring perches on the FSD shocks?

[sootyvrs]

That is the very reason I went coilover route.

I have seen many Eibach spring installations and not all consistent in height. Some installations I have heard that they are higher than stock!!

I can now adjust to the mm front/rear/left/right and with the KW v2 I can also adjust rebound if I so wish.

I must admit I have mine set at the KW recommended setting and it just does everything so well that I have no need to adjust it!

[Speed Cat]

I have KW V2 also set the same, my car is like a go cart i love it..

[sootyvrs]

I wonder if the KW v1 is same rebound setting as the KW v2 at the KW recommended setting.

If it is I would have been quite happy to save a bit of money and just get the v1's instead.

Perhaps it's an option if you don't want to mess around with the settings.

[Mark M]

Yes, I hear ya. I have been 'let down' by the ol' spring and shock routine before too. Sure it may cost more to go with coilovers, but everytime I have always been completely satisfied.

Years ago with my e36 M3 I was going to go for just springs/shocks...but swallowed the pill and forked over the cash for Ground Control coilover setup. Awesome kit....very precise and well matched for the car.

Then last year, I was considering just springs in my 135, but thankfully I did it right with KW V2s. They are the perfect street / track setup, amazing kit and no regrets.

Just this week, on my e46 sedan, I was considering replacing the tired old shocks with new springs and shocks, but I followed my gut instinct and just ordered a set of H&R street coilovers so that I can dial in the stance I really desire.

So in short, spend more to be satisfied.

[SV Concepts III]

+1 on the KW V2s. I am SO glad I did these for suspension. They are an amazing mix of performance and comfort, could not find a better setup.

[dyong]

Originally Posted by sootyvrs

I wonder if the KW v1 is same rebound setting as the KW v2 at the KW recommended setting.

If it is I would have been quite happy to save a bit of money and just get the v1's instead.

Perhaps it's an option if you don't want to mess around with the settings.

No regrets going with the KW V2. I have it for three months now. When I want comfort I just adjust the rebound settings. Vise versa. And over time the shock will naturally go soft then you could adjust to make them stiffer again.

[Mark M]

Originally Posted by dyong

And over time the shock will naturally go soft then you could adjust to make them stiffer again.

Explain the above? Why will the shock 'go soft over time'? Not sure I heard about that anywhere?????

Yes, I have the v2s on mine. Thanks.

[Dave]

i will learn from your mistakes ! ... if that makes u feel better

ur car still loks great thou

[dyong]

Originally Posted by Mark M

Explain the above? Why will the shock 'go soft over time'? Not sure I heard about that anywhere?????

Yes, I have the v2s on mine. Thanks.

The seals in the shock will break down over time. A premium shock may last longer. When the seals leak, the shock will fail to hold the up & down action hence it does not absorb the bumps and therefore becomes soft. If you use your car more than 100K miles then you will n otice the difference.

[AchtungF80]

Originally Posted by comeback1

i will learn from your mistakes ! ... if that makes u feel better

ur car still loks great thou

That's because you rode in my car with V2s

[arrutled]

i just saw today that TC kline now has a single asjustable kit for the 1 series. so thats competition to the V2's

[e82vette]

does V1 have factory setting rebound as V2 have????

[dyong]

Originally Posted by e82vette

does V1 have factory setting rebound as V2 have????

V1 has fixed rebound. V2 rebound is adjustable.

[Smac355]

Originally Posted by dyong

V1 has fixed rebound. V2 rebound is adjustable.

I think he means does the V1 come w/ the same std. setting as the V2, just you can not adjust that setting on the V1 while u can on the V2... it seems that most people are leaving the stock setting on the V2 thus why not just purchase the V1 if its at the same setting as the V2

[mrgoochio]

+1

[BMW86]

Thanks for the info guys. I've never modified the suspension in any of my cars and I find this very useful. The KW V2 seems like the best setup for street/track use which is exactly what I'm looking for.

[ichiban]

i like the height on my H&R sport springs.

[dyong]

Originally Posted by Smac355

I think he means does the V1 come w/ the same std. setting as the V2, just you can not adjust that setting on the V1 while u can on the V2... it seems that most people are leaving the stock setting on the V2 thus why not just purchase the V1 if its at the same setting as the V2

Not sure whether the setting on the V1 would be the same as the stock on the V2.

The stock setting on the V2 (8 click open F; 6 clicks open R) is more on the comfort side. Perfect for street. I have also tried (6 click open F; 4 clicks open R), its too bumpy. Good for the track only. Currently my settings (7 click open F; 5 clicks open R) sets the car in the middle btw comfort & performance.

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by ichiban

i like the height on my H&R sport springs.

Which H&R sport springs did you go with? Do you have any pics?

I'm thinking this might be a more affordable option for me as I would also like to get the M3 front sway bar, lower wishbone kit and tension rod kit. Does anyone know if this setup if this setup would work well?

[bankerkys]

Originally Posted by ulrichd

The first pic show a test fit of an 8.5x18 Breyton GTS-R on my lowered 128 with Eibachs and Koni FSD shocks. Thinking about going 8.5 all the way around. The second pic is a photoshop lowering of approx. 1.5". Looks a lot better, sigh.

It could be my imagination but other cars with just the Eibach springs look lower than mine. Maybe the spring perches on the FSD shocks?

How long have the springs been installed? Most coil springs will "settle" after a few hundred miles. I installed a set of H&R in my X5 4.6is and over a month's time it dropped another 1/2 inch in the front.

[romak47]

Originally Posted by sootyvrs

That is the very reason I went coilover route.

I have seen many Eibach spring installations and not all consistent in height. Some installations I have heard that they are higher than stock!!

I can now adjust to the mm front/rear/left/right and with the KW v2 I can also adjust rebound if I so wish.

I must admit I have mine set at the KW recommended setting and it just does everything so well that I have no need to adjust it!

what exactly is the kw v2 recommended setting for the 135? dampening and height on all 4?