Kw v1 and what eles

Zombie1 · 08-20-2012, 10:24 AM

Coilovers will be my first mod when I take delivery what eles should I pair with this to get the most out of these coil overs?

Focusedintntions · 08-20-2012, 10:31 AM

well it depends on what you're trying to accomplish by installing coil overs...if you're going for better handling i wouldn't say v1's are the thing you want. Looks and a cushy ride they're great for.

Zombie1 · 08-20-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Focusedintntions

well it depends on what you're trying to accomplish by installing coil overs...if you're going for better handling i wouldn't say v1's are the thing you want. Looks and a cushy ride they're great for.

It will be my weekend car pretty much since I have a pick up for work.. I'd like to do maybe 2-4 auto cross a year and I am a spirited driver on the curves... Would like a well planted rear end coming out hard on off ramps and long sweepers any info would help thanks focused

ParkNuts · 08-20-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Focusedintntions

well it depends on what you're trying to accomplish by installing coil overs...if you're going for better handling i wouldn't say v1's are the thing you want. Looks and a cushy ride they're great for.

V1's are soft and cushy?! Good to know. I thought they were supposed to be a significant upgrade from stock and improve handling. What about a 2011 with better spring rates vs N54 models? What would be a good upgrade for them?

Sorry if hijack

Focusedintntions · 08-20-2012, 12:02 PM

Well assuming you're budgeting in the V1 price range I'd say going to with koni yellows and eibach springs would give you better handling and the ability to adjust some of the stiffness for varying conditions if you auto cross. Def invest in some camber plates to go with it too. That'd be my $.02 for what it's worth. There's lotsa debate on here over what to do. It really comes down to budget and what you want to do.

FWIW I have a 2011 with kw v2's....love them for the street but i find them a bit soft on the track. I plan to upgrade to swift springs over the winter as my 135 is becoming a weekend car vs my dd.

My135 · 08-20-2012, 01:59 PM

V1 + Front Sway Bar upgrade and you are good to go.

Zombie1 · 08-20-2012, 02:18 PM

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V1 + Front Sway Bar upgrade and you are good to go.

Nice how would you describe the ride on your set up , I'm looking for a firm button down ride , do you think with what you said and the m3 bushings would be adequte?

My135 · 08-20-2012, 03:35 PM

More firm and much less body roll than the stock setup. I did not go all the way to replace the rear bushings becuase of it is a more labor intensive work and it is not a DIY project.

Zombie1 · 08-20-2012, 05:40 PM

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More firm and much less body roll than the stock setup. I did not go all the way to replace the rear bushings becuase of it is a more labor intensive work and it is not a DIY project.

Thanks for the input maybe I'll hold off on the bushings,like you said labor intenseive ...

lastMleft · 08-20-2012, 07:36 PM

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Thanks for the input maybe I'll hold off on the bushings,like you said labor intenseive ...

Def Koni yellow and Eibach springs, or bilstein HD's with Eibach springs better than v'1s, IMO.

Eyeman · 08-21-2012, 10:15 AM

Sounds to me like KW V1's will be perfect for you. But a spring and shock system would work also and it would be cheaper. Whereas with coilovers you can adjust the height and get it exactly where you want it. But then again getting this height right does require a little expertise and technically you should get a corner balance after coil installation.

I'd call V1's 50-100% stiffer than stock. Still not stiff enough for the track but they do stop tons of body roll, etc and still ride smooth in most situations. To me they make the car ride like it should have from the factory since this really isn't a track car anyways. For sure it won't ride near as stiff as a stock Porsche or Corvette. I'd actually hope the 1M is still significantly stiffer.

My car is still pretty bouncy. Supposedly the rear M bushing mod will fix much of that. Good luck!

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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	well it depends on what you're trying to accomplish by installing coil overs...if you're going for better handling i wouldn't say v1's are the thing you want. Looks and a cushy ride they're great for. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Well assuming you're budgeting in the V1 price range I'd say going to with koni yellows and eibach springs would give you better handling and the ability to adjust some of the stiffness for varying conditions if you auto cross. Def invest in some camber plates to go with it too. That'd be my $.02 for what it's worth. There's lotsa debate on here over what to do. It really comes down to budget and what you want to do. FWIW I have a 2011 with kw v2's....love them for the street but i find them a bit soft on the track. I plan to upgrade to swift springs over the winter as my 135 is becoming a weekend car vs my dd. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	More firm and much less body roll than the stock setup. I did not go all the way to replace the rear bushings becuase of it is a more labor intensive work and it is not a DIY project. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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Eyeman Colonel 122 Rep 2,040 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	Sounds to me like KW V1's will be perfect for you. But a spring and shock system would work also and it would be cheaper. Whereas with coilovers you can adjust the height and get it exactly where you want it. But then again getting this height right does require a little expertise and technically you should get a corner balance after coil installation. I'd call V1's 50-100% stiffer than stock. Still not stiff enough for the track but they do stop tons of body roll, etc and still ride smooth in most situations. To me they make the car ride like it should have from the factory since this really isn't a track car anyways. For sure it won't ride near as stiff as a stock Porsche or Corvette. I'd actually hope the 1M is still significantly stiffer. My car is still pretty bouncy. Supposedly the rear M bushing mod will fix much of that. Good luck! __________________ Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, PSS4S 225/35fr 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, iCarbon diffuser, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille, Andrey_GTA rear hub mod, Ebay Mstyle front bumper and performance style side skirts.
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