Which Coilovers and why?
08-25-2006, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Heiss5' post='326517' date='Aug 24 2006, 07:37 PM
H&R's shock body isn't all stainless steel?
08-25-2006, 06:34 AM
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My Ride: 645Ci black/red, Eibach springs, K&N air filter, Wetterauer ECU upgrade, Eisenmann 83mmx4 exhaust, 20" Sportec wheels-Michelin PS2 tires, Hamann front add-on lip
From what I heard you can adjust the damping and rebound rate on the KW, while you can't really do that on the H&R. And I heard most people chose the KW because they are suitable for weekend track use as they offer plenty of different suspension setting. The H&R on the other hand provide softer ride which might be more suitable for daily driver.
08-25-2006, 09:26 AM
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Good to know, thanks guys. With the H&R's I've heard that you can adjust the ride height, but you can't adjust the dampening. So now I guess the question is, does anyone know where I can get a really good deal on the KW V2's? Also, what do you think about the H&R Anti Roll Bars?
08-25-2006, 10:14 AM
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only variant 3 has got compression AND rebound adjustable. V2 is rebound adjustable only.
Don't know about H&R, but the KW has got much better critics than the Bilstein coilovers.
Don't know about H&R, but the KW has got much better critics than the Bilstein coilovers.
08-25-2006, 04:32 PM
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My Ride: Numero Uno in Richmond Va 04 530 6 speed, jet black, black dakota leather, xenons, red rear reflectors, 545 front grill, cold weather package, premium package, staggered 19 inch BBS rxII/michelins, H&R coilovers and intergrated, R1 concept drilled an
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I have the H&R coilovers on my setup with 19 inch BBS and i am very happy no bouncing or rubbing, also no body lean in the corners and not overly stiff on the body or chasis, i looked into the KV's but to expensive for what i wanted had no intention on tracking or autocrossing. Also as far as the rusting issue it is likely possible but do or will you be constanly adjusting the ride hight? or will you like i did kinda set it and forget it? Though i am thinking of letting my load down a little more and i have only had them on for 4 or 5 months and the dealer installed mine for me for 600.00 bucks including the alignment
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My Ride: 645Ci black/red, Eibach springs, K&N air filter, Wetterauer ECU upgrade, Eisenmann 83mmx4 exhaust, 20" Sportec wheels-Michelin PS2 tires, Hamann front add-on lip
Originally Posted by Heiss5' post='326856' date='Aug 25 2006, 01:13 PM
I also just saw that the Bilstein PSS9 coilovers are available for the E60. How do these compare to the KW V2's?
From my experience with the Bilstein PSS kit, it provide a very stiff ride(not very comfortable for daily use)
, however cornering performance is top notch 
you will experience no body roll and nose dive Definitely the choice for race track junkie! 
I've also tried the H&R coilover kit on my friend's E63, and its sure is comfortable, able to minimise bodyroll, and provide consistent feedbacks during hard cornering.