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KW V2/SC long term experience? UPDATE: V2's are here.
Hey guys, so after a year of research I'm getting close to ordering some coilovers. I've ruled out struts & spring combos as I want to dial in a proper even drop, too (135's have heavier engines so the front is always too low compared to the rear). I've also ruled out Bilstein B14's due to quality problems I have read about on German boards. B16 is too expensive.
I've heard good things about KW SC's, but KW currently has sales and V2 is now about 100€ cheaper than SC. Everyone seems to be always happy with KW after the install but how does it ride after, let's say, a year or two? Thanks, guys.
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I know, right, but for instance with Bilsteins the front drops quite a lot and the rear not. They just don't adjust them for heavier engines I guess.
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I'd bet the front drop with springs is more related to spring perch/length than the heavy engine, but I know what you mean cosmetically. Funny enough I had my car set up with even gaps when I installed my KW V1s 5 yrs and 50k miles ago. After a corner balance I had a little larger rear gap than front. Now after other mods my uneven gap issue has gotten worse. But at least with coils I can fix it cosmetically if I want. I guess I haven't because I figure that kind of throws off the point of the corner balance.
As far as ride goes, I have not noticed a change or rattle with my coils.
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Other people with B14's and lighter engines don't have any problems with going to up to 335mm. Some people have never had any quality problems with the B14, but tons of them have had. Front dampers tend to go after a while. There was a person that had his B14 dampers changed four times IIRC. I mean, it is apparently a brilliant kit for the money but all these stories are pushing me away from it.
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Bumping my thread because GREAT NEWS! The KW V2 coilovers I've ordered are here! I'm going to write my impressions once they are installed (which should happen this or next week). I can't wait.
As the car has as of today exactly 25,000 km on the clock I think the front & rear shock mounts are not worth the change yet. Or you guys think otherwise? Honestly, I also wanted to get the M3 RSFB installed while doing the coilovers but completely forgot to order them and we're leaving for the 1Addicts Tour next Thursday so hopefully next time.
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