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      09-29-2014, 10:13 PM   #1
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KW V1's - Anyone install them yet?

I cannot decide on which suspension to run next summer, I am not tracking the vehicle often but I absolutely need this suspension to be a little bit more stiff..
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i have the KW v3 which is very similar
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1009346
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i have the KW v3 which is very similar
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1009346
V1 and V3 are similar ;-) You made my day cbbplanet!

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I you want to go low and have nice handling take a V1. If you are more the performance guy and do in future more with your BMW take the V3.

Here are some basic info about the V1:
KW V1 Info /

and here about the V3:

V3 Info


If you have the adaptive BMW suspension already installed, maybe our KW DDC plug&play are interesting for you:
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      10-26-2014, 06:17 PM   #4
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i have the KW v3 which is very similar
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1009346
V1 and V3 are similar ;-) You made my day cbbplanet!

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I you want to go low and have nice handling take a V1. If you are more the performance guy and do in future more with your BMW take the V3.

Here are some basic info about the V1:
KW V1 Info /

and here about the V3:

V3 Info


If you have the adaptive BMW suspension already installed, maybe our KW DDC plug&play are interesting for you:
Does the V1 give a stiffer ride? I'm a little disappointed in the bounce I get in the car with sport mode
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^ Yes, KW feels stiffer compare to the stock suspension
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i have the KW v3 which is very similar
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1009346
is that the lowest it will go?
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Would like more info on the V1's performance and drop as well.
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is that the lowest it will go?
no, front can go lower but yes, rear is on lowest setting. but keep in mind that my rear wheels are only 8.5 width. if you go 9.5 like most, it'll look even lower.

also, mine already rubs so don't want to go any lower.
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no, front can go lower but yes, rear is on lowest setting. but keep in mind that my rear wheels are only 8.5 width. if you go 9.5 like most, it'll look even lower.

also, mine already rubs so don't want to go any lower.
You're just saying your rears rub at minimum setting? No rubbing when turning the fronts at all?
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I just bought the KW V2's with EDC so now I just have to find wheels
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I just bought the KW V2's with EDC so now I just have to find wheels
Did you install them yet and if so can you share your thoughts on them?
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Did you install them yet and if so can you share your thoughts on them?
+1 - how is the ride and drop compared to stock? Considering either the V1s or V2s
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Did you install them yet and if so can you share your thoughts on them?
I won't be able to install them until next month, but I will try and talk about them compared to my old 335i on ST Coilovers. I'm not familiar with KW's, but I've heard the V1's are close to the ST's. Will keep you all posted. I will probably start a build thread soon.
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