coilover apart from kw v3 for awd
#11
New Members
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ottawa, ON
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 BMW 528xi PP
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
It seems everyone is either waiting on their order or has them but never installed them, and it's already summer. I feel like we'll never get a review on those lower cost options haha.
#12
New Members
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Mason, OH
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2010 535ix carbon black with M5 19" wheels with offsets.
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Yes! I found a local gear head shop that is an authorized swift spring distributor and he said he would not touch with a 10' pool the Far East versions. KW V3 is all I here is the best and with your suspension you get what you pay for. I found a place in CA the cheapest at $2,295 no tax and free shipping in US. This shop sells Megan, ISC and K2. He recommended only the K2 and said the Far East made coilovers are good for smaller Subaru, Honda, etc type cars but would be cautious with a BMW. Talked to another distributor in CA and the sales guy had cheaper coilovers, think he had a VW and switched to KW. He claimed night day different in ride quality and handling. I am sure if we could get 3-4 others interested we could get them down another 100-200.
#13
Former Vendor
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Anaheim, CA
Posts: 19,460
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: F13 M6
![Talking](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon10.gif)
i am about to pull the trigger on kw v3, but get the quote on the whole set up go straight to 4000 dollar! all my friends said it's not worthy. one of them show a much cheaper opinion which is godspeed coilover. Has anyone heard of it or had on the car? How is the ride quality?Godspeed BMW 5 Series 03 10 E60 Monomax coilover Suspension Kit Damper Struts | eBay
you definitely get what you pay for in coilovers in ride quality and life. Yes some cheap coils will give you a better initial ride but you have next to no real adjustment, suspension travel is limited, and the life of the coilover will be quite short. PM us and we can help you find the right suspension set up for you. BMW made a great suspension package from the factory, you dont want to mess that up.
#14
New Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Ames,IA
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: LCI M5 Alpine White III
Model Year: 2008
Engine: S85
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
update, put the ISC N1 last week. I forgot to take photo while we install them. broke an axle boot while we doing it. Now i have to wait for a new axle to come in. Should be fixed by Thursday.
#15
New Members
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Mason, OH
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2010 535ix carbon black with M5 19" wheels with offsets.
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Sorry to hear! Photo looks great! I spoke with bavarian auto sports, who is extremely knowledgeable and said camber adjustment will be needed otherwise you will tear-up your tires extremely fast. Keep me posted on your success with the ISC once you replace the axle.
#16
New Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Ames,IA
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: LCI M5 Alpine White III
Model Year: 2008
Engine: S85
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Got the axle fixed! lowered it another couple inches, ride just like factory even better, awesome product! BIG shout out to ISC making this coilover for the XI sedan owner! I'll take more photos another day and post it.
#18
New Members
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Illinois
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 BMW 525ix (N52 Engine)
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Now I just gotta figure out what would be the best thing for me to do.
-Get the ISC Coilovers, but at that point i would need to roll my fenders or get different wheels because of offset issues.
-Leave the car as is for now and throw that money at my possible project car which is a 1991 850i.
Im going to Europe and ill be out of work for a month, maybe even longer since my last day as a intern is about a month from now and im not sure if the company will take me full time.
-Get the ISC Coilovers, but at that point i would need to roll my fenders or get different wheels because of offset issues.
-Leave the car as is for now and throw that money at my possible project car which is a 1991 850i.
Im going to Europe and ill be out of work for a month, maybe even longer since my last day as a intern is about a month from now and im not sure if the company will take me full time.
#19
New Members
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Shawnee KS
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2010 528i xDrive
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
well, i guess i will be the one that tries the Godspeed Coilovers out. just ordered from Amazon, supposed to be delivered by Aug 10th or 11th. paid $823 with free shipping. fingers crossed.
#20
New Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Ames,IA
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: LCI M5 Alpine White III
Model Year: 2008
Engine: S85
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Took a quick photo shooting after raining, the spring are now settled. handling are great, I do feel the ride a little bumpy than stock, but not by much, amazed the quality ISC have made. Now I'm so happy![Hyper](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/hyper.gif)
![Hyper](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/hyper.gif)
![Hyper](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/hyper.gif)
![Hyper](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/hyper.gif)
![Hyper](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/hyper.gif)