looking to buy coilover set

illest335xi · 04-23-2014, 07:49 PM

Hey Guys I bought a 07 335xi I wanted to do a coilover set for my car I was wondering if I can get some help and feed back on what people think brand and how it rides on a daily driven car.. I live in Colorado so roads a pretty bad as potholes and what not....... Thanks for any help... here is a picture my car I lowered on springs. The car rides like shit HELP.

CoolHandLuke · 04-24-2014, 09:56 PM

Popular consensus will be the KW V1's. Between @Tiago@VRSF and James from @ECSTuning you could PM them and they'll hook you up. I also am looking at coilovers in the future but I'm contemplating H&R coilovers from ECS tuning. I've started a thread to get some feeback from people who have experienced them. James has been kind enough to chime in and shed some light.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...0#post15844010

There are plenty of threads from people posting a review of the KW V1's and singing their praise.

CoolHandLuke · 04-25-2014, 05:53 PM

Some of the KW V1 Testimonies I mentioned earlier

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=966438

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=423596

threethreefiveI · 04-25-2014, 06:35 PM

i have eibach pro street s coilovers and i have the rears as low as it can go and the front pretty darn low as well, and i can honestly say that with 19" wheels this suspension rides better than my stock sport suspension. Also, it is priced well and stainless steel

m3whip · 04-25-2014, 07:16 PM

KW V2 ftw!

CoolHandLuke · 04-26-2014, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by princeville01

KW V2 ftw!

No dice. OP's got xdrive. My understanding is only V1 and V3 are fair game

illest335xi · 04-27-2014, 09:27 PM

thanks guys for all this info I will look into all this

oregondonor · 04-28-2014, 10:32 AM

I believe ST Coilovers would be an option as well. Same as KW V1 but different shock body to save you some cash. I've only had mine for a few weeks but love the ride. Firmer than M-Sport but not harsh. And height adjustable is a plus!

SLOWER · 04-28-2014, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by oregondonor

Same as KW V1 but different shock body to save you some cash.

Is this a fact? I've seen it discussed, but never really decided. Is the only difference the body materials.

oregondonor · 04-28-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

Is this a fact? I've seen it discussed, but never really decided. Is the only difference the body materials.

Personally called Suspension Techniques myself and talked to one of the engineers there. Zinc outer body on ST stuff vs. Stainless on the KW stuff.

SLOWER · 04-28-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by oregondonor

Personally called Suspension Techniques myself and talked to one of the engineers there. Zinc outer body on ST stuff vs. Stainless on the KW stuff.

Really. And internals are identical?

oregondonor · 04-29-2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

Really. And internals are identical?

According to ST... shock rod, valving, oil, etc.
Give them a call and ask for yourself. They are very friendly and informative. 1-800-445-3767 Just ask for an engineer.

SLOWER · 04-29-2014, 12:20 PM

Unfortunately I don't have the option to use the ST as I have xdrive, but that's good info for RWD guys.

robc1976 · 04-29-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by oregondonor

I believe ST Coilovers would be an option as well. Same as KW V1 but different shock body to save you some cash. I've only had mine for a few weeks but love the ride. Firmer than M-Sport but not harsh. And height adjustable is a plus!

Took my buddies off and there at my house (ST) and have brand brew collars.

whosdady · 04-29-2014, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

Quote:

Originally Posted by oregondonor

I believe ST Coilovers would be an option as well. Same as KW V1 but different shock body to save you some cash. I've only had mine for a few weeks but love the ride. Firmer than M-Sport but not harsh. And height adjustable is a plus!

Took my buddies off and there at my house (ST) and have brand brew collars.

Mine are listed in the for sale section but I believe the XI models use a different setup than the rear wheel drive models.

I really liked the ST's but received a great deal on some Ohlins.

robc1976 · 04-30-2014, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by whosdady

Mine are listed in the for sale section but I believe the XI models use a different setup than the rear wheel drive models.

I really liked the ST's but received a great deal on some Ohlins.

I think I might have got the better of the deal

illest335xi · 05-10-2014, 06:20 PM

So I been looking I guess I have another question. Is it the same part number as a 335i and 335xi. I found a lot of coilovers for the 335i so I don't know if it will fit on a 335xi. help please

KevinThePanda · 05-13-2014, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oregondonor

I believe ST Coilovers would be an option as well. Same as KW V1 but different shock body to save you some cash. I've only had mine for a few weeks but love the ride. Firmer than M-Sport but not harsh. And height adjustable is a plus!

Even if ST's work on his car, he lives in Colorado so he'll have to worry about road salts and rust.

b_minus335 · 05-22-2014, 05:05 PM

Im on same boat as you op. I want coilovers but not sure what to get. Im looking at kwv1 right now but idk if i should spend that much as i dont want to slam it. Im in Colorado. Thats why im unsure to get a shock/spring combo. I want to raise it back up in winter.

Im also looking at Sonic tuning coilovers, they make a decent priced set for the XI.

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CoolHandLuke Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Popular consensus will be the KW V1's. Between @Tiago@VRSF and James from @ECSTuning you could PM them and they'll hook you up. I also am looking at coilovers in the future but I'm contemplating H&R coilovers from ECS tuning. I've started a thread to get some feeback from people who have experienced them. James has been kind enough to chime in and shed some light. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...0#post15844010 There are plenty of threads from people posting a review of the KW V1's and singing their praise.
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CoolHandLuke Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Some of the KW V1 Testimonies I mentioned earlier http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=966438 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=423596
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oregondonor Lieutenant 88 Rep 509 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pacific NW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 435i ZHP [10.00] 2023 BMW X3 xDrive 30i [0.00]	I believe ST Coilovers would be an option as well. Same as KW V1 but different shock body to save you some cash. I've only had mine for a few weeks but love the ride. Firmer than M-Sport but not harsh. And height adjustable is a plus! __________________ 2016 435i MSport ZHP #85
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illest335xi New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 335xi Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: westminister iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 bmw 335xi [0.00]	So I been looking I guess I have another question. Is it the same part number as a 335i and 335xi. I found a lot of coilovers for the 335i so I don't know if it will fit on a 335xi. help please
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b_minus335 Private First Class 3 Rep 167 Posts Drives: E92 335i X Drive Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mile High, Colorado iTrader: (0)	Im on same boat as you op. I want coilovers but not sure what to get. Im looking at kwv1 right now but idk if i should spend that much as i dont want to slam it. Im in Colorado. Thats why im unsure to get a shock/spring combo. I want to raise it back up in winter. Im also looking at Sonic tuning coilovers, they make a decent priced set for the XI. __________________ Alpine White\|Coral\|e92 ZSP\|ZCW\|ZPP\|X-Drive
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