help for x newbie

rwgeld58 · 11-21-2011, 08:22 PM

I had an 08 e92 that I loved, but somebody ran into me in Aug. and totaled it.
Just got 2012 e92 x drive that in general I love, but did notice the difference in feel right away with lack of sport suspension and higher ride. Have been perusing the forum and am glad to see that there are fixes. It seems that KW V1 coilovers are popular but also see other ones talked about. Is there an advantage of one over another? I would like to approach the sport suspension feel, but don't mind it being a little cushier than that. Are there any warranty issues? I read someone's recommendation to wait until spring, so I think I will do that as we do get a fair amount of snow here. Can I adjust the drop when I exchange my snow tires for my stock 18s w/ rfts? Thanks for advice.

AWD Addict · 11-22-2011, 02:43 PM

All of your questions are very common, and posted all over the forum.

Give the

a try, and let us know if you strike out on finding anything.

zipstic · 11-26-2011, 03:55 PM

KW V1's is probably the way you want to go if you want to adjust them each season.

It will pose issues with your warranty if the problem affects your suspension. Now, if you have a problem with your sunroof, your warranty will be fine.

rwgeld58 · 11-27-2011, 04:50 PM

Thanks! Got them on order. Checked with one shop and they wanted 850 for installation and alignment which sounds high compared to what I have read on the forum. What is reasonable?

11-21-2011, 08:22 PM	#1
rwgeld58 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	help for x newbie I had an 08 e92 that I loved, but somebody ran into me in Aug. and totaled it. Just got 2012 e92 x drive that in general I love, but did notice the difference in feel right away with lack of sport suspension and higher ride. Have been perusing the forum and am glad to see that there are fixes. It seems that KW V1 coilovers are popular but also see other ones talked about. Is there an advantage of one over another? I would like to approach the sport suspension feel, but don't mind it being a little cushier than that. Are there any warranty issues? I read someone's recommendation to wait until spring, so I think I will do that as we do get a fair amount of snow here. Can I adjust the drop when I exchange my snow tires for my stock 18s w/ rfts? Thanks for advice.
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AWD Addict Chief Executive 300 Rep 2,886 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	All of your questions are very common, and posted all over the forum. Give the a try, and let us know if you strike out on finding anything.
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11-26-2011, 03:55 PM	#3
zipstic Major 484 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi Coupe [10.00]	KW V1's is probably the way you want to go if you want to adjust them each season. It will pose issues with your warranty if the problem affects your suspension. Now, if you have a problem with your sunroof, your warranty will be fine.
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11-27-2011, 04:50 PM	#4
rwgeld58 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Got them on order. Checked with one shop and they wanted 850 for installation and alignment which sounds high compared to what I have read on the forum. What is reasonable?
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