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Had a set on my E46 M3. Quality was top notch.
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Great write up and thanks for sharing
One question that I've always wondered was do these suspension companies actually go out and test what spring rates/shock valving is actually an improvement for the car they are about to release a kit for? Its one thing to just make a kit physically fit a car but the other half of the equation is does the car actually handle better? Is the ride quality still acceptable? Its not just directed towards KW but also spring manufacturers like H&R and Eibach etc... BMW spent hours upon hours at the track to figure out whats the best balance for the car. For something like a M car I would be slightly more hesitant to just rip out the standard suspension and thrown in aftermarket stuff if its not thoroughly tested.
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Can you go back and get more shots of the 1M safety car.
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Curious, how long do the KWs normally last over OEM suspensions?
As a comparison, I drove my e90 to 175,000km before needing to replace the original suspension. Will likely look at this setup once the time comes again on my new 340i |
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And therefore BMW has tested the KW OEM-ed M Performance system very thoroughly. For example, the M2 M Performance suspension kit: Vs. the KW Clubsport 3-way coilovers: The KW system has external reservoirs, and there is a 2nd spring on each, but the basic designs are quite similar. So maybe the KW-branded systems have similar or identical balance.
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Very cool story and tour! Thanks for sharing with all of us!
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You know my vote, BMW uses KW a lot in their race cars too
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Great write up op
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Thats definitely a assemble and ship portion of the company but whos making the actual shocks and springs?
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Amazing facility,
sick! thanks for sharing
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Ahh sorry I wish I had more photos!
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Great story and photos - thanks for sharing!
Q: Who does make the "outsourced" springs for the KW kit? (Someone else local to them or are they bringing springs in from someone like H&R or similar)...... |
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