KW v1

ium3 · 07-13-2009, 02:59 PM

I am just wondering why different vendors are saying different things about shipment from Germany. KW USA themselves said it would probably only take 2-3 weeks to order them, while vendors like SonicMS is saying it takes 12 weeks!! Nevertheless, i decide to order mine through Thmotorsports in IL, because they said it would arrive in 2-3 weeks and they actually offer me a price lower than SonicMS which many people says is offering the lowest price. Th-motorsports inform me today that my order that was placed last week was built the next day the order was placed and shipped from Germany too, so i should be looking at a week tops for it to arrive. Hope this helps for those who are looking to get a KW coilover without waiting for ridiculous waiting times.

ModBargains.com · 07-13-2009, 03:43 PM

Well legit dealers are listed here: http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/60_D..._USA/index.php

As to the wait time, on the KW V1xi there were about 15 in the US, now more on the shelf in Germany. So on average when we send an order out from there to customer in the US it takes approx 2-3 weeks on average. Anyone telling you otherwise is probably not in the loop of how things work. If an item at KW isn't on the shelf there - I've seen the build time take up to 4-5 Maybe up to 6-7 weeks but not 12 weeks. Not even for a race level or clubsport coilover.

reprod · 07-14-2009, 11:55 AM

+1 Im still waiting for my coils to arrive. I ordered approx 2 weeks ago right after the last shipment came in.

ium3 · 07-14-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by reprod

+1 Im still waiting for my coils to arrive. I ordered approx 2 weeks ago right after the last shipment came in.

Who did you order it from? And when did they say yours will arrive?

reprod · 07-14-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by IU328xi

Who did you order it from? And when did they say yours will arrive?

PM sent...

Ordered from Supreme Power. They told me it will take 2-3 weeks but it can take up to 4 weeks to get to my door (I'm on the East Coast)

ium3 · 07-14-2009, 09:22 PM

Ok thanks

ska///235i · 07-16-2009, 10:15 PM

looks like only Mobbargains are authorize dealers on this forum

ium3 · 07-17-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

looks like only Mobbargains are authorize dealers on this forum

lol... yea definitely

PKumarM3 · 07-19-2009, 09:19 PM

just installed them today!

the ride height is set VERY low, and looks great!
the ride has not deteriorated, in fact, it has increased
the body roll - has decreased tremendously -- still waiting to install my UUC sway bar.
the car feels stiffer

problems:
-there is a slight clunk at low speeds when i lock the steering wheel in either direction
-i am at 5 threads remaining at the front from the bottom, and 1 space remaining in the rear, and my car is not jammed, but about 13 inches all around!
-going to lower the rear all the way, to get the 13F,12.75 rear.

love the quality, and the install was pretty straightforward.

ium3 · 07-20-2009, 03:31 PM

Yep, saw your pics already... Looks good. Mine has just arrived today. Takes only 2 weeks. Faster than what most vendors and even KW themselves said they would. =)
Thanks th-motorsports. Best price and unbeatable service

reprod · 07-23-2009, 10:16 PM

Coils coming in tomorrow. Sucks they wont go on for 2 weeks though. Flying out of state.

To everyone who did their installs by a pro, how long did your install take? I have been hearing 4 hours from some forums members.

I'll be taking mine to a pro who specializes in BMW, Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari and occasionally does some Audi work. I haven't gotten a quote from him yet though.

ium3 · 07-23-2009, 10:43 PM

Well, when i had a pro changing my springs, it took him less than 4 hours and that is including the time he needs to figure out the installation first since its his first time working on an e92. Somebody more experienced should probably take less time since coilovers and springs installation process are pretty much similar.

reprod · 07-24-2009, 08:53 AM

Perfect... Well this guy does work on alot of E9x and E46 M3s alongside all of his Porsche project cars so I am hoping for a 3-4 hour install and hoping to get an install appointment tomorrow morning even though I have to admit that is a bit of a stretch since I am only calling him today.

07-13-2009, 02:59 PM	#1
ium3 Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,819 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Btown IN/ Indonesia iTrader: (21)	KW v1 I am just wondering why different vendors are saying different things about shipment from Germany. KW USA themselves said it would probably only take 2-3 weeks to order them, while vendors like SonicMS is saying it takes 12 weeks!! Nevertheless, i decide to order mine through Thmotorsports in IL, because they said it would arrive in 2-3 weeks and they actually offer me a price lower than SonicMS which many people says is offering the lowest price. Th-motorsports inform me today that my order that was placed last week was built the next day the order was placed and shipped from Germany too, so i should be looking at a week tops for it to arrive. Hope this helps for those who are looking to get a KW coilover without waiting for ridiculous waiting times.
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ModBargains.com Banned 475 Rep 13,583 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	Well legit dealers are listed here: http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/60_D..._USA/index.php As to the wait time, on the KW V1xi there were about 15 in the US, now more on the shelf in Germany. So on average when we send an order out from there to customer in the US it takes approx 2-3 weeks on average. Anyone telling you otherwise is probably not in the loop of how things work. If an item at KW isn't on the shelf there - I've seen the build time take up to 4-5 Maybe up to 6-7 weeks but not 12 weeks. Not even for a race level or clubsport coilover.
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07-14-2009, 11:55 AM	#3
reprod Lieutenant Colonel 148 Rep 1,728 Posts Drives: '16 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	+1 Im still waiting for my coils to arrive. I ordered approx 2 weeks ago right after the last shipment came in.
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ium3 Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,819 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Btown IN/ Indonesia iTrader: (21)	Ok thanks
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ska///235i ***** noob 1372 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	looks like only Mobbargains are authorize dealers on this forum __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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07-19-2009, 09:19 PM	#9
PKumarM3 Air India 145 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 2018 Dodge Durango Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	just installed them today! the ride height is set VERY low, and looks great! the ride has not deteriorated, in fact, it has increased the body roll - has decreased tremendously -- still waiting to install my UUC sway bar. the car feels stiffer problems: -there is a slight clunk at low speeds when i lock the steering wheel in either direction -i am at 5 threads remaining at the front from the bottom, and 1 space remaining in the rear, and my car is not jammed, but about 13 inches all around! -going to lower the rear all the way, to get the 13F,12.75 rear. love the quality, and the install was pretty straightforward. __________________ PKumarM3
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07-20-2009, 03:31 PM	#10
ium3 Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,819 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Btown IN/ Indonesia iTrader: (21)	Yep, saw your pics already... Looks good. Mine has just arrived today. Takes only 2 weeks. Faster than what most vendors and even KW themselves said they would. =) Thanks th-motorsports. Best price and unbeatable service
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07-23-2009, 10:16 PM	#11
reprod Lieutenant Colonel 148 Rep 1,728 Posts Drives: '16 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	Coils coming in tomorrow. Sucks they wont go on for 2 weeks though. Flying out of state. To everyone who did their installs by a pro, how long did your install take? I have been hearing 4 hours from some forums members. I'll be taking mine to a pro who specializes in BMW, Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari and occasionally does some Audi work. I haven't gotten a quote from him yet though.
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ium3 Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,819 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Btown IN/ Indonesia iTrader: (21)	Well, when i had a pro changing my springs, it took him less than 4 hours and that is including the time he needs to figure out the installation first since its his first time working on an e92. Somebody more experienced should probably take less time since coilovers and springs installation process are pretty much similar.
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07-24-2009, 08:53 AM	#13
reprod Lieutenant Colonel 148 Rep 1,728 Posts Drives: '16 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	Perfect... Well this guy does work on alot of E9x and E46 M3s alongside all of his Porsche project cars so I am hoping for a 3-4 hour install and hoping to get an install appointment tomorrow morning even though I have to admit that is a bit of a stretch since I am only calling him today.
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