KW V2 coilover for F10
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Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: KW V2 coilover for F10
Last time quite popular ..... PSS9. Then I heard it had issues ?
davidtch;1011111 said:
Last time quite popular ..... PSS9. Then I heard it had issues ?
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: KW V2 coilover for F10
Had a v3 previously - being that its a 3 way adjustable - You have to tweak the low speed bump and damper settings.
There are ways to compensate to an extent.
Personally - for the 3 years that I had that ...... It rode like rails when go into and out of a corner. It helped with the braking and the steering was very crisp. Was happy for the first 6 months.
Over time, the traffic in SG became worst. I could rarely get out of a corner to make use of the v3 in the day. And the rest of the time was spent feeling the imperfections of the roads - every speed strip, seperators, expansion gaps with the slow moving traffic. The biggest mistake was adding those H&R ARBs that linked the suspension. It was so hard that the independence of the suspension was reduced. Made my teeth chatter when it goes over a fallen branch over on the left wheels because the Arbs transfer all sorts of forces to the right side. And when all that road constructions came into the picture, it did not help.
What I would say is - It's only great for night drives ........
Had a v3 previously - being that its a 3 way adjustable - You have to tweak the low speed bump and damper settings.
There are ways to compensate to an extent.
Personally - for the 3 years that I had that ...... It rode like rails when go into and out of a corner. It helped with the braking and the steering was very crisp. Was happy for the first 6 months.
Over time, the traffic in SG became worst. I could rarely get out of a corner to make use of the v3 in the day. And the rest of the time was spent feeling the imperfections of the roads - every speed strip, seperators, expansion gaps with the slow moving traffic. The biggest mistake was adding those H&R ARBs that linked the suspension. It was so hard that the independence of the suspension was reduced. Made my teeth chatter when it goes over a fallen branch over on the left wheels because the Arbs transfer all sorts of forces to the right side. And when all that road constructions came into the picture, it did not help.
What I would say is - It's only great for night drives ........
Jason8822;1011101 said:
Re: KW V2 coilover for F10
Hopefully it's just a software update. If it's hardware + software, or they discontinue support for the preLCI, then it's too bad.
Yeah, no lag in Sports mode but not nice to drive in Sports mode all the time with the high RPM holding. Mine still lags a bit in Normal mode. Sometimes want to filter into another lane, so step on gas. But then no response at all for split second, then downshifts and RPM shoots up. Sianz
Jason8822;1011098 said:
Hopefully it's just a software update. If it's hardware + software, or they discontinue support for the preLCI, then it's too bad.
Yeah, no lag in Sports mode but not nice to drive in Sports mode all the time with the high RPM holding. Mine still lags a bit in Normal mode. Sometimes want to filter into another lane, so step on gas. But then no response at all for split second, then downshifts and RPM shoots up. Sianz
Jason8822
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Re: KW V2 coilover for F10
Had the same feeling when i rode my E60 with KW SC and very thick ARB
Red_Bean_Bun;1011143 said:Had a v3 previously - being that its a 3 way adjustable - You have to tweak the low speed bump and damper settings.
There are ways to compensate to an extent.
Personally - for the 3 years that I had that ...... It rode like rails when go into and out of a corner. It helped with the braking and the steering was very crisp. Was happy for the first 6 months.
Over time, the traffic in SG became worst. I could rarely get out of a corner to make use of the v3 in the day. And the rest of the time was spent feeling the imperfections of the roads - every speed strip, seperators, expansion gaps with the slow moving traffic. The biggest mistake was adding those H&R ARBs that linked the suspension. It was so hard that the independence of the suspension was reduced. Made my teeth chatter when it goes over a fallen branch over on the left wheels because the Arbs transfer all sorts of forces to the right side. And when all that road constructions came into the picture, it did not help.
What I would say is - It's only great for night drives ........
Had the same feeling when i rode my E60 with KW SC and very thick ARB
wt_know
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Re: KW V2 coilover for F10
based on the f10post many feedbacks
V1 = street use = value for money but not able to set rebound. hence, a bit hard for some users
V2 = street use = more than good enough
V3 = track use
V3 can be tweaked to street use too but there are just too many settings to play with
V2 = height adjustable with 16 clicks for rebound settings
< 10 clicks = those who like it hard to harder
10 clicks = sibei comfort liao
> 10 clicks = a bit soft but some like it ... can also set front 8 clicks (50%), rear 10 clicks (passenger comfort)
based on the f10post many feedbacks
V1 = street use = value for money but not able to set rebound. hence, a bit hard for some users
V2 = street use = more than good enough
V3 = track use
V3 can be tweaked to street use too but there are just too many settings to play with
V2 = height adjustable with 16 clicks for rebound settings
< 10 clicks = those who like it hard to harder
10 clicks = sibei comfort liao
> 10 clicks = a bit soft but some like it ... can also set front 8 clicks (50%), rear 10 clicks (passenger comfort)
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jonleeck
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Re: KW V2 coilover for F10
seriously this is a good and informative thread!
allow me to chip in my 2 cents worth!
i m on lowered H&R spring...mainly because
1) CHEAP>>>>>> look good can liao!
2)if i change to coil over....where M I gonna store my exsiting shocks??
3) since nobody is gonna buy my exsiting stock must as well use it.
so far i been on spring for 1-2 months liao...i find it good ley.
btw i only use for daily driving...my 523 cannot loot fast also. cup corner ....not bad( better then stock)
only when my absorbers chut liao then i will consider simi coil over. BTW my H&R spring plus installation is only $630++
seriously this is a good and informative thread!
allow me to chip in my 2 cents worth!
i m on lowered H&R spring...mainly because
1) CHEAP>>>>>> look good can liao!
2)if i change to coil over....where M I gonna store my exsiting shocks??
3) since nobody is gonna buy my exsiting stock must as well use it.
so far i been on spring for 1-2 months liao...i find it good ley.
btw i only use for daily driving...my 523 cannot loot fast also. cup corner ....not bad( better then stock)
only when my absorbers chut liao then i will consider simi coil over. BTW my H&R spring plus installation is only $630++
Jason8822
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Re: KW V2 coilover for F10
I think stock+lowering spring or KW depends on each driver's demand
If you dun expect very good handling around corners then maybe lowering spring is fine
And the stock like ride comfort is what this setup can give.
If driver wants surefooted handling then upsize rim and coilover is the way to go.
Some will find KW V2 too stiff but there are some that find V2 not hard enough
End of the day its a not right/better or wrong/worse issue
Its only a matter of preference
And that is the reason aftermarket parts manufacutrers exsit, from BC to KW to Ohlin and not forgetting M Performance
I think stock+lowering spring or KW depends on each driver's demand
If you dun expect very good handling around corners then maybe lowering spring is fine
And the stock like ride comfort is what this setup can give.
If driver wants surefooted handling then upsize rim and coilover is the way to go.
Some will find KW V2 too stiff but there are some that find V2 not hard enough
End of the day its a not right/better or wrong/worse issue
Its only a matter of preference
And that is the reason aftermarket parts manufacutrers exsit, from BC to KW to Ohlin and not forgetting M Performance
wt_know
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Re: KW V2 coilover for F10
lowering spring is also good.
spore road condition is very good hence lowering spring deliver acceptable results. besides, the drive distance is short.
i used lowering spring before. it change my mind completely when i drive in nsh (high speed) and msia slip road that is beaten up badly by lorry and truck ... tyre/fender rub whenever going up/down too much due to even road
lowering spring is also good.
spore road condition is very good hence lowering spring deliver acceptable results. besides, the drive distance is short.
i used lowering spring before. it change my mind completely when i drive in nsh (high speed) and msia slip road that is beaten up badly by lorry and truck ... tyre/fender rub whenever going up/down too much due to even road
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Re: KW V2 coilover for F10
Yes, it's a matter of personal taste. Lowering springs are ok, but I just find the stock dampeners are still too soft for this big F10, hence the floating ride. Like bro Val101 said, with the KW, the car settles down really fast.
I think the V2 is more than enough. There are a lot of settings in V3 but eventually will become too lazy to adjust anyway
Jason8822;1011322 said:
Yes, it's a matter of personal taste. Lowering springs are ok, but I just find the stock dampeners are still too soft for this big F10, hence the floating ride. Like bro Val101 said, with the KW, the car settles down really fast.
I think the V2 is more than enough. There are a lot of settings in V3 but eventually will become too lazy to adjust anyway
Jason8822
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Re: KW V2 coilover for F10
I think V3 is better, adjust to your PERFECT setting and leave it there once and for all
douggie;1011348 said:Yes, it's a matter of personal taste. Lowering springs are ok, but I just find the stock dampeners are still too soft for this big F10, hence the floating ride. Like bro Val101 said, with the KW, the car settles down really fast.
I think the V2 is more than enough. There are a lot of settings in V3 but eventually will become too lazy to adjust anyway
I think V3 is better, adjust to your PERFECT setting and leave it there once and for all
