Coilover Options!?

MoeRahman · 02-20-2018, 05:33 PM

This topic has probably been posted a million times, but I'm looking for Coilovers for my 328i xdrive 2013. I was leaning towards the Bilstein B14 but I came across the KW V1 and the BC racing Coilovers. Any suggestions or experiences. I'm looking to spend under 2k. Thanks in advance!

N0Chill 335i · 02-20-2018, 06:30 PM

Depends a lot on what you're going for. If you can afford KWs, go for those as they will give the best combination of driving dynamics and comfort. Bilsteins are more performance oriented and BCs are mostly for cosmetics. I got BCs because I like adjustability and I'm more so into stance than tracking or street racing. However, I rode in my friends e90 M3 with Bilsteins and the response in that car was amazing even being lowered like 1.5" compared to stock.

bheng89 · 02-20-2018, 06:35 PM

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Depends a lot on what you're going for. If you can afford KWs, go for those as they will give the best combination of driving dynamics and comfort. Bilsteins are more performance oriented and BCs are mostly for cosmetics. I got BCs because I like adjustability and I'm more so into stance than tracking or street racing. However, I rode in my friends e90 M3 with Bilsteins and the response in that car was amazing even being lowered like 1.5" compared to stock.

How are the BCs? I didnt know they made them for the xi variant. I read a review that they are pretty harsh compared the Bilsteins. I am more into stance than anything but I also need to DD my car on harsh roads.

MacklinUSOB · 02-20-2018, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by N0Chill 335i

Depends a lot on what you're going for. If you can afford KWs, go for those as they will give the best combination of driving dynamics and comfort. Bilsteins are more performance oriented and BCs are mostly for cosmetics. I got BCs because I like adjustability and I'm more so into stance than tracking or street racing. However, I rode in my friends e90 M3 with Bilsteins and the response in that car was amazing even being lowered like 1.5" compared to stock.

How are the BCs? I didnt know they made them for the xi variant. I read a review that they are pretty harsh compared the Bilsteins. I am more into stance than anything but I also need to DD my car on harsh roads.

If you're into the whole stance scene, Bilsteins aren't exactly the frontrunner in that category. Most of their products only provide a "mild" drop (30-50mm from base 20-40mm from MSport/704 equipped).

N0Chill 335i · 02-20-2018, 07:03 PM

I went with the extreme low kit along with firmer rated Swift springs. The ride can be rough depending on your driving style. They're made for low and slow or really smooth roads. If you like to "get on it" at all times and tear up the streets, these aren't the coils to go with. If you're used to driving a stanced car and you know your commute routes... you'll be fine. I DD this in the DMV on some of the worst streets in DC and Baltimore on occasion and I'm happy with them. But I also went into it with the mindset of sacrificing ride comfort for aesthetics.

MoeRahman · 02-20-2018, 07:18 PM

As much as I love the stance, if I drove like that in NYC it would bang every part of the car lol. I might lean towards the KW for a comfort and sporty DD

the dope steez · 02-20-2018, 07:46 PM

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As much as I love the stance, if I drove like that in NYC it would bang every part of the car lol. I might lean towards the KW for a comfort and sporty DD

I have KWs on a mild drop and mild/medium dampening setting and they are a dream on rough roads. The suspension soaks up potholes better than stock, and handle big dips on the highway in a much more composed way.

10/10 would recommend KW especially if you can get the V2 or street comfort with adjustable dampening.

MoeRahman · 02-20-2018, 07:55 PM

I was just leaning towards the Bilstein B14 😥 why you do this lol

the dope steez · 02-20-2018, 07:58 PM

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I was just leaning towards the Bilstein B14 😥 why you do this lol

Ha I'm sure those are great as well I don't think you can go wrong either way

MacklinUSOB · 02-20-2018, 09:37 PM

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As much as I love the stance, if I drove like that in NYC it would bang every part of the car lol. I might lean towards the KW for a comfort and sporty DD

I have KWs on a mild drop and mild/medium dampening setting and they are a dream on rough roads. The suspension soaks up potholes better than stock, and handle big dips on the highway in a much more composed way.

10/10 would recommend KW especially if you can get the V2 or street comfort with adjustable dampening.

Since the B14's are backordered until some time in April, I found a deal for V2's on Turner and I'll be installing them this weekend. Some of the roads here in CT are rough, especially towards the end of winter... I'm looking forward to seeing how they cope.

cfm56d7b · 02-20-2018, 09:43 PM

KW Street Comfort coilovers are a good option to consider if the budget is around $2K.

B58 parts · 02-20-2018, 09:56 PM

Quite untimely for Bilstein not to have any availability ... this is prep the car for summer season. If I didn't find the last set of B16s on Earth I probably would have went with the v2s or v3s. I just wasn't thrilled about where they put the adjustment knob.

I will also be doing my install this weekend. Picking up the now together wheels and tires tomorrow after work. Shouts to Ross at TDC automotive UK for 10/10 service .. that really worked out.

That white car with the M4 wheels is sick .. but it's a bit too low for me .. I would scrape everything in 5 minutes.

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MoeRahman Enlisted Member 3 Rep 40 Posts Drives: BMW 328i xDrive 2013 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Coilover Options!? This topic has probably been posted a million times, but I'm looking for Coilovers for my 328i xdrive 2013. I was leaning towards the Bilstein B14 but I came across the KW V1 and the BC racing Coilovers. Any suggestions or experiences. I'm looking to spend under 2k. Thanks in advance!
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N0Chill 335i Colonel 851 Rep 2,771 Posts Drives: 13' F30 335i M Sport AW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (2)	Depends a lot on what you're going for. If you can afford KWs, go for those as they will give the best combination of driving dynamics and comfort. Bilsteins are more performance oriented and BCs are mostly for cosmetics. I got BCs because I like adjustability and I'm more so into stance than tracking or street racing. However, I rode in my friends e90 M3 with Bilsteins and the response in that car was amazing even being lowered like 1.5" compared to stock.
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N0Chill 335i Colonel 851 Rep 2,771 Posts Drives: 13' F30 335i M Sport AW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (2)	I went with the extreme low kit along with firmer rated Swift springs. The ride can be rough depending on your driving style. They're made for low and slow or really smooth roads. If you like to "get on it" at all times and tear up the streets, these aren't the coils to go with. If you're used to driving a stanced car and you know your commute routes... you'll be fine. I DD this in the DMV on some of the worst streets in DC and Baltimore on occasion and I'm happy with them. But I also went into it with the mindset of sacrificing ride comfort for aesthetics.
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MoeRahman Enlisted Member 3 Rep 40 Posts Drives: BMW 328i xDrive 2013 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	As much as I love the stance, if I drove like that in NYC it would bang every part of the car lol. I might lean towards the KW for a comfort and sporty DD
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B58 parts Captain 490 Rep 804 Posts Drives: '17 340ix 6MT Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Quite untimely for Bilstein not to have any availability ... this is prep the car for summer season. If I didn't find the last set of B16s on Earth I probably would have went with the v2s or v3s. I just wasn't thrilled about where they put the adjustment knob. I will also be doing my install this weekend. Picking up the now together wheels and tires tomorrow after work. Shouts to Ross at TDC automotive UK for 10/10 service .. that really worked out. That white car with the M4 wheels is sick .. but it's a bit too low for me .. I would scrape everything in 5 minutes.
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