KW suspension on 335 xdrive

Revms1 · 04-18-2014, 02:19 PM

Had anyone installed KW coilovers on an F30 xdrive yet? If so can you comment on the ride quality??

xcskier · 04-22-2014, 10:51 PM

I'll let you know soon. My KW variant 3 kit finally arrived (they "forgot to put it in the container" last month...). Installation is scheduled for 5/5. I bought them through Tirerack.

BTW, step one of my upgrade was to replace the OEM Pirelli all season run flats with Michelin AS3 non-run flats. Much better ride, grip (especially over irregularities) and lower noise. Only problem is that the increased grip also increases the car's tendency to roll onto the door handles. Hopefully the new shocks/springs will help enough.

Revms1 · 04-23-2014, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by xcskier

I'll let you know soon. My KW variant 3 kit finally arrived (they "forgot to put it in the container" last month...). Installation is scheduled for 5/5. I bought them through Tirerack.

BTW, step one of my upgrade was to replace the OEM Pirelli all season run flats with Michelin AS3 non-run flats. Much better ride, grip (especially over irregularities) and lower noise. Only problem is that the increased grip also increases the car's tendency to roll onto the door handles. Hopefully the new shocks/springs will help enough.

Looking forward to ur review once u install the V3's!! You are correct that once you switched to non runflats there's more grip but now there is more body roll as I've done that also lol

focal · 04-23-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by xcskier

I'll let you know soon. My KW variant 3 kit finally arrived (they "forgot to put it in the container" last month...). Installation is scheduled for 5/5. I bought them through Tirerack.

BTW, step one of my upgrade was to replace the OEM Pirelli all season run flats with Michelin AS3 non-run flats. Much better ride, grip (especially over irregularities) and lower noise. Only problem is that the increased grip also increases the car's tendency to roll onto the door handles. Hopefully the new shocks/springs will help enough.

the A/S3 is such a great tire. matched well with my MPS and gives it a great ride quality. I'm sure if I had run flats, I would have found the MPS too harsh.

what's the drop range for the KW v3?

Tditty · 04-23-2014, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Revms1

Had anyone installed KW coilovers on an F30 xdrive yet? If so can you comment on the ride quality??

I finally received my v1's. Just gotta find the time to install. I'll let you know as soon as I do.

Revms1 · 04-23-2014, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tditty

I finally received my v1's. Just gotta find the time to install. I'll let you know as soon as I do.

Looking forward tommy!!!

xcskier · 04-23-2014, 10:17 PM

The information from KW on the variant 3 says that the wheel center to fender distance can vary from 14.1" (front and rear) to 13" (front) and 12.6" (rear). FYI, that distance on my car is 14.7".

For my needs I'm going at maximum height.

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xcskier New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2013 335xi msport Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I'll let you know soon. My KW variant 3 kit finally arrived (they "forgot to put it in the container" last month...). Installation is scheduled for 5/5. I bought them through Tirerack. BTW, step one of my upgrade was to replace the OEM Pirelli all season run flats with Michelin AS3 non-run flats. Much better ride, grip (especially over irregularities) and lower noise. Only problem is that the increased grip also increases the car's tendency to roll onto the door handles. Hopefully the new shocks/springs will help enough.
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xcskier New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2013 335xi msport Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	The information from KW on the variant 3 says that the wheel center to fender distance can vary from 14.1" (front and rear) to 13" (front) and 12.6" (rear). FYI, that distance on my car is 14.7". For my needs I'm going at maximum height.
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