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      03-24-2021, 08:45 PM   #1
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Need more options

I am looking for more suspension options for my 2014 328i xDrive, right now I'm looking at KW suspension, pretty expensive and I have no idea if it is worth it. My car is just way too bouncy and I need to stiff it like crazy, but I don't care too much about lowering it, although it is an added bonus. Living in Canada is kind of hard for finding parts because not many websites are Canadian. Anybody who has upgraded their suspension on their F30, please let me know what you got and how it's worked out for you so far.

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      03-25-2021, 11:47 AM   #2
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BC Racing works fine for money. they have a canadian site iirc. If you're car is only for street duty, its decent bang for the buck.

Its not near the quality of the KW but it will do the job. Ive been running this setup for several years now with good success.
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      03-26-2021, 12:25 PM   #3
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Eibach Pro-Kit springs with Koni SA, Yellow Sport dampers
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Here s my Xdrive on KW V2 coilovers








I hated the ride on H&R springs! car drives 100 times better now with the coilovers
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KW offers excellent products. Certainly worth it. As alohasurftoad suggested, "Eibach Pro-Kit springs with Koni SA, Yellow Sport dampers" will work very well for your needs.

Since you don't want to lower the vehicle too much, I suggest KW Street Comfort coilovers if coilovers remain your preferred path forward.
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      03-26-2021, 01:07 PM   #6
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Here s my Xdrive on KW V2 coilovers








I hated the ride on H&R springs! car drives 100 times better now with the coilovers
Did you originally use H&R springs with OEM shocks? This combination is less than perfect for sure.

The suspension looks great now with KW V2 coilovers. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
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KW offers excellent products. Certainly worth it. As alohasurftoad suggested, "Eibach Pro-Kit springs with Koni SA, Yellow Sport dampers" will work very well for your needs.

Since you don't want to lower the vehicle too much, I suggest KW Street Comfort coilovers if coilovers remain your preferred path forward.
I was also looking at Bilstein B14, they seem pretty well made
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I was also looking at Bilstein B14, they seem pretty well made
bilstein monotube design with internal bumpstops are stiff, which is why i recommend koni. koni has a better ride for the street.

KW coilovers also have a better ride than bilstein for the street, same reason. street comforts or V1 is what i'd recommend for coils but as you already know they cost more than bilstein.
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