BMW E92 Coilovers???

Tyso335 · 06-03-2012, 02:40 PM

Hi I've recently bought an E92 335d and am loving it. I'm looking at putting it on coil overs and was wondering if anyone else has done so and can suggest what ones to use thanks

takumichinoku · 06-03-2012, 02:48 PM

Kw's FTW.

Tyso335 · 06-03-2012, 02:49 PM

yeh I've been looking at them there about 1500 for a kit didn't no if the BC coil over kit for 800 is just as good?

DarkAnt335i · 06-03-2012, 04:01 PM

You can get Bilstein b14's and KW v1s for about £800 and v2's about £1100.

I've just ordered v1's. I was going for Bilsteins then changed my mind as the KW's are supposedly a little more comfortable for a DD. I only do a few track days a year.

I have used BC coilovers before (not on a BMW) and really liked them, fantastic Value for money. I only had them on the car for approx 7000 miles so cant vouch for their longevity though.

Tyso335 · 06-03-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkAnt335i

You can get Bilstein b14's and KW v1s for about £800 and v2's about £1100.

I've just ordered v1's. I was going for Bilsteins then changed my mind as the KW's are supposedly a little more comfortable for a DD.

I have used BC coilovers before (not on a BMW) and really liked them, fantastic Value for money. I only had them on the car for approx 7000 miles so cant vouch for their longevity though.

ok cheers mate nice one can you let me no how you get on with yours. where a bouts did you order yours from? think I'm def goin to go for the kw's.

DarkAnt335i · 06-03-2012, 04:13 PM

Will do.
I ordered last Friday so should be here Wednesday. Hoping to get it fitted by the end of the week. So will post a short review. I ordered mine through AMD essex. So if you local to them they do some decent prices if not....

http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/ They have v1's Inox for £845 +p&p
http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/

I wouldn't rule out the Bilsteins as according to the reviews they perform better, being mono-tube gas filled. But have a higher spring rate, which i doubt would be suitable for British roads??

KW do supposedly have excellent customer service and a good lifetime warranty on all kits purchased via an authorised reseller.

Tyso335 · 06-03-2012, 04:15 PM

i mite give AMD a ring then, I'm local to them I'm in essex. ill check out the bilstein they came on my evo and were a good shock i changed the springs to get it a bit lower but the ride was still good.

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takumichinoku First Lieutenant 83 Rep 387 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Kw's FTW.
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Tyso335 Captain 49 Rep 850 Posts Drives: E92 335d M Sport....... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: U.K iTrader: (0)	yeh I've been looking at them there about 1500 for a kit didn't no if the BC coil over kit for 800 is just as good?
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DarkAnt335i First Lieutenant 19 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 911 C2S & '118D Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kent & London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [0.00]	You can get Bilstein b14's and KW v1s for about £800 and v2's about £1100. I've just ordered v1's. I was going for Bilsteins then changed my mind as the KW's are supposedly a little more comfortable for a DD. I only do a few track days a year. I have used BC coilovers before (not on a BMW) and really liked them, fantastic Value for money. I only had them on the car for approx 7000 miles so cant vouch for their longevity though.
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DarkAnt335i First Lieutenant 19 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 911 C2S & '118D Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kent & London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [0.00]	Will do. I ordered last Friday so should be here Wednesday. Hoping to get it fitted by the end of the week. So will post a short review. I ordered mine through AMD essex. So if you local to them they do some decent prices if not.... http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/ They have v1's Inox for £845 +p&p http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/ I wouldn't rule out the Bilsteins as according to the reviews they perform better, being mono-tube gas filled. But have a higher spring rate, which i doubt would be suitable for British roads?? KW do supposedly have excellent customer service and a good lifetime warranty on all kits purchased via an authorised reseller.
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Tyso335 Captain 49 Rep 850 Posts Drives: E92 335d M Sport....... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: U.K iTrader: (0)	i mite give AMD a ring then, I'm local to them I'm in essex. ill check out the bilstein they came on my evo and were a good shock i changed the springs to get it a bit lower but the ride was still good.
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