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Old 08-24-2006, 11:37 AM
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I'm planning on stiffing up the suspension of the 530i, especially since I got the 20's and I don't want it to rub when cornering hard. So, I'm thinking about getting the H&R Anti Roll Bars unless there are some that are better? Also, I'm thinking about getting either the H&R Coilovers or the KW V2 Coilovers, which of these two should I go with? Any suggestions, thoughts, and alternatives would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I have the KW V2 coilovers and I love them. I'm unable to give you a comparison between the KWs and H&Rs since I've only used the KWs. Freed0m also has the same KWs as mine.
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How much did the KW V2's cost you and where did you get them? Did you install them yourself?
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They list for about $2200 but I got lucky and got them new from a private party for $1250. Got them professionally installed by CarLab.
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Any chance I could get a similar deal on them?
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I guess only if you're lucky enough to find them on the classifieds or something. The guy I bought it from only had that one set. I would also check the classifieds on Bimmerfest.
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I can get the H&R Coilovers for $1280, but I'm not sure how they compare to the V2's.
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Wish I could tell you more. One of the key differentiators that KW markets their coilovers is that the shock body is all stainless steel to prevent corrotion.
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H&R's shock body isn't all stainless steel?
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I'm not sure


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