Should I go for KW Street Comfort coilovers?

swagon · 03-02-2014, 05:16 PM

There are quite a lot of threads about those coilovers but only a few members here have bought them. And those people really like them, so does that mean that this type is the one I should get?

Lots of potholes and uneven roads in my country. I was previously thinking about Koni/Swift combo, but then my daddy chimed in and said that he wants the ability to adjust the behavior & height of the suspension. TCK and Birds are too expensive, SC's aren't chep either...

I pplan to intall 225/245 non-rft tires as I guess 225's would help with understeer.

Thank you very much guys!

swagon · 03-03-2014, 08:11 AM

Hmm, anyone?

andrey_gta · 03-03-2014, 09:07 AM

KW street comfort will only adjust height, same for most reputable coils at that price. Adjusting shocks is reserved for expensive coils or the budget asian brands like BC/ Megan etc.
ST coilovers, made by KW, are quite popular here due to price, same for a few reviews of Vogtland. However if you go for an asian brand coilover, seek to get Swift springs installed
Shops like HP Autowerks, TCK and Ground control offer reasonable prices for coilovers designed around custom Koni or AST struts.

Under-steer is something i cannot comment on, some else can help

swagon · 03-03-2014, 04:24 PM

Thanks for the reply.

KW SC's are also rebound-adjustable like the KW V2, the V1's are only height-adjustable.

ST's are pretty rubbish from what I've read. Unfortunately, the TCK coils are too pricey. In fact, we don't want to spend more than Street Comforts cost (1,300 €). Koni and Swifts are about 500 € cheaper.

These coilovers are not much popular around her, however those who have them are very pleased and love them. Yeah, might give them a shot and buy them...

andrey_gta · 03-03-2014, 05:14 PM

Are you certain KW SC are dampening adjustable? I was under the impression that they are not
http://kw-suspension.com/us/kw_streetcomfort.php

swagon · 03-03-2014, 05:53 PM

Maybe you've missed it, but it clearly says "Adjustable rebound damping".

cvc 22349a · 03-04-2014, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Are you certain KW SC are dampening adjustable? I was under the impression that they are not
http://kw-suspension.com/us/kw_streetcomfort.php

Definitely. I have them.
OP- KW sc is a great suspension. Far better than any spring/shock combo (I've had a few) for ride comfort and handling as there is more bump travel as long as you don't go too low. The dampers are superior to Koni and valved for the spring rates. I'd say follow kw's recommendation for ride height and rebound.

Kgolf31 · 03-04-2014, 02:01 PM

Suspension may seem expensive, but it is worth every penny

bselim3 · 03-05-2014, 08:08 PM

I've been having this same debate for a while. do any of you know if the kW sc springs are linear or progressive? I see they're linear for the e90 but I'm not sure about the e82. if they're progressive have any of you considered swapping them out with the linear swift springs?

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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	KW street comfort will only adjust height, same for most reputable coils at that price. Adjusting shocks is reserved for expensive coils or the budget asian brands like BC/ Megan etc. ST coilovers, made by KW, are quite popular here due to price, same for a few reviews of Vogtland. However if you go for an asian brand coilover, seek to get Swift springs installed Shops like HP Autowerks, TCK and Ground control offer reasonable prices for coilovers designed around custom Koni or AST struts. Under-steer is something i cannot comment on, some else can help __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is Last edited by andrey_gta; 03-03-2014 at 09:24 AM..
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swagon Major General 13521 Rep 8,165 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the reply. KW SC's are also rebound-adjustable like the KW V2, the V1's are only height-adjustable. ST's are pretty rubbish from what I've read. Unfortunately, the TCK coils are too pricey. In fact, we don't want to spend more than Street Comforts cost (1,300 €). Koni and Swifts are about 500 € cheaper. These coilovers are not much popular around her, however those who have them are very pleased and love them. Yeah, might give them a shot and buy them... __________________
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bselim3 New Member 3 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2012 135i 6mt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I've been having this same debate for a while. do any of you know if the kW sc springs are linear or progressive? I see they're linear for the e90 but I'm not sure about the e82. if they're progressive have any of you considered swapping them out with the linear swift springs?
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