Attention Coilover Owners - H&R / KW - Where did you order?

Dubbedoutbimmer · 05-28-2009, 09:39 AM

man I dont want to spend 1300 on coil overs are just the spring kits good from H&R

Getagrip · 05-28-2009, 01:42 PM

KW V3 from Mod Bargains

Hedges · 05-29-2009, 06:31 AM

I am currently running H&R sport springs on my car, I love the height but not the stiffness! Feels like i run over a crater everytime a bump or little crack! If i was to replace it to H&R coil overs, would this be better than the V1's? I'm strictly going for comfort and still have adjustablility to look like my springs right now.

I can adjust it for winter time as well which would be helpful

JaysBlueE92 · 05-29-2009, 11:08 PM

KW V3s from vendor JBSPEED. Best price

col4bin · 05-30-2009, 08:27 PM

I have the V3's. No squeaking.

The ride is stiff but on good surfaces it is incredible. It is tolerable on not so smooth surfaces. I am not sure where my shop ordered them from.

jzchen · 05-31-2009, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hedges

I am currently running H&R sport springs on my car, I love the height but not the stiffness! Feels like i run over a crater everytime a bump or little crack! If i was to replace it to H&R coil overs, would this be better than the V1's? I'm strictly going for comfort and still have adjustablility to look like my springs right now.

I can adjust it for winter time as well which would be helpful

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PKumarM3 · 05-31-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Hedges

I am currently running H&R sport springs on my car, I love the height but not the stiffness! Feels like i run over a crater everytime a bump or little crack! If i was to replace it to H&R coil overs, would this be better than the V1's? I'm strictly going for comfort and still have adjustablility to look like my springs right now.

I can adjust it for winter time as well which would be helpful

i would stay away from HR as I was told that they will rust in the salty areas over time.

which sucks, since their products are usually top notch.

ECSTuning · 07-24-2009, 02:26 PM

Any coilover kit that is not properly maintained will rust / corrode in salty environments. I always encourage people to cover the threaded portion of the coilover body with bearing grease on all models, stainless or not. I've personally had KW V1's seize up after 1 use during the winter. After that, I started coating every set of I've owned with grease during the install, then again right before winter.

When Spring rolls around, I clean off the grease and re-apply another coat. I've done this for years and have yet to run into an issue again.

We do have the H&R Coilovers available here on the website:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...aign=postreply

05-28-2009, 09:39 AM	#23
Dubbedoutbimmer Banned 43 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 335XI Coupe Loaded w/body kit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (-1)	man I dont want to spend 1300 on coil overs are just the spring kits good from H&R
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05-28-2009, 01:42 PM	#24
Getagrip Get a grip. Get Xdrive. 14 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2003 330xi [0.00]	KW V3 from Mod Bargains __________________ 2006 330xi current
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05-29-2009, 06:31 AM	#25
Hedges Major General 116 Rep 5,178 Posts Drives: 12 C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (8)	I am currently running H&R sport springs on my car, I love the height but not the stiffness! Feels like i run over a crater everytime a bump or little crack! If i was to replace it to H&R coil overs, would this be better than the V1's? I'm strictly going for comfort and still have adjustablility to look like my springs right now. I can adjust it for winter time as well which would be helpful
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05-29-2009, 11:08 PM	#26
JaysBlueE92 Mr. Monaco 155 Rep 4,197 Posts Drives: Slow.. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 E92 [5.00]	KW V3s from vendor JBSPEED. Best price __________________
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05-30-2009, 08:27 PM	#27
col4bin First Lieutenant 55 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 335xi [0.00]	I have the V3's. No squeaking. The ride is stiff but on good surfaces it is incredible. It is tolerable on not so smooth surfaces. I am not sure where my shop ordered them from. __________________ 2016 M235i - Mineral Gray
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07-24-2009, 02:26 PM	#30
ECSTuning New Lifetime Replacement Policy 815 Rep 11,738 Posts Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (18)	Any coilover kit that is not properly maintained will rust / corrode in salty environments. I always encourage people to cover the threaded portion of the coilover body with bearing grease on all models, stainless or not. I've personally had KW V1's seize up after 1 use during the winter. After that, I started coating every set of I've owned with grease during the install, then again right before winter. When Spring rolls around, I clean off the grease and re-apply another coat. I've done this for years and have yet to run into an issue again. We do have the H&R Coilovers available here on the website: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...aign=postreply
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