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06-09-2011, 07:16 AM | #1 |
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KW Releases New Coilover Suspension System for the BMW 1M
BIMMERPOST NEWS KW Releases New Coilover Suspension System for the BMW 1M Shortly after BMW released the 1M, it debuted the 1M SafetyCar for the MotoGP series. Besides a unique paintscheme and some CF addons, the car was also lowered a good amount and sporting KW stickers. The writing was on the wall and we all knew that it was only a matter of time before a coilover kit was released for the 1M. The coilovers are a Variant 3 system of KW's kit, which means that the coilovers are both rebound (infinitely) and compression (14) adjustable along with height adjustable. Lowering ranges from 10-35 millimetres at the front and 5-25 millimetres at the rear axle. KW claims that the new system will not only improve the cornering (especially at high speed) and aesthetics, but the comfort levels as well. They say that at low speed, the impact of transverse joints are no longer transferred directly into the passenger cabin. The KW V3 coilovers are TUV approved and now available for 1879 Euro including VAT, no word yet on US availability. Part Number: 352 20 095 |
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Definitely looking forward for reviews.
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06-09-2011, 07:58 AM | #4 |
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I want one! Is this Emmdrei's car?
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06-09-2011, 08:25 AM | #5 |
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I ordered the new kw3 ...should be delivered in about 2 weeks
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135i V3 Part Number: 352 20 039
1M V3 Part Number: 352 20 095 M3 V3 Part Number: 352 20 067 So for now it seems to be a different system based on part numbers.. I'm thinking about ordering the set right now |
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@mm1: I will take some pics as soon as the weather is better.
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I just tried and they told me it will be about a month for us in the U.S. |
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Is this supported from BMW or will it affect your warranty if you have a need to make a claim ?
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06-09-2011, 10:33 AM | #13 |
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is that annodised purple dial now the new style rebound/bump adjustment on all V3 kits, that is ALOT better than the little whole that the older kits used to use...... i hope ths is rolled out across the range :-)
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yep, new housing with new adjustment, moving away form the old plastic adjuster and allen key....... I have ran V3's now on my astra opc for 5 years now and can't fault them (currently matched to comp springs), soon to be replaced with clubsports very shortly........ Will end up going down the v3 route once again on the 1M, it wont be a track day car so will be staying clear of the clubsport. Friend is the MD of KW UK so he has already been on to me about what suspension we could fit lol Well worth it I say........ Last edited by Aussie_in_London; 06-09-2011 at 11:51 AM.. |
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if you get them installed from bmw then they will warranty their work, but i think if something breaks its on you to call and get a new part...thats how it worked for me when i got my coils installed from my stealership on my 325i
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Nice! I love my KW's!
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I don't need 14 settings. I'm not good enough of a driver to notice the difference between setting 5 or 6 anyway, and I'm too lazy to go around the car to change the setting on each spring anyway.
Therefore I'd be really happy if Bilstein would release their electronic adjustable ride control for the 1M, with 2 settings: comfort (road) or sport (track). Allthough 3 settings might be better (comfort, spirited driving, track). Last edited by hwelvaar; 06-09-2011 at 03:03 PM.. |
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