Aftermarket suspension ???

momos750 · 09-14-2015, 10:00 PM

Question for you festers with more knowledge than or experience with the above. Are aftermarket springs and or shocks really better in terms of handling than the stock "competition package" equipment? What about aftermarket swaybars?
Thanks for your input!!

AutoTalent · 09-15-2015, 03:18 PM

Like above, I would recommend the KW Height Adjustable Springs or the V3. With the KW HAS you can set the ride height to where you want it as opposed to H&R.

momos750 · 09-15-2015, 03:28 PM

Is it a plug and play system that works with the stock adjustable dampening system electronics?

sales@vivid · 09-15-2015, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by momos750

Is it a plug and play system that works with the stock adjustable dampening system electronics?

They offer a kit that deletes the EDC. With aftermarket coilovers like KW V3 you are getting a performance improvement in dampening so there is no need for adjustable. If you go the sleave spring route, your factory dampening will be retained.

M5Hambre · 09-15-2015, 04:10 PM

I have KW HAS kit and Dinan sway bars. The springs maintain EDC function. Together it is a great combo in terms of decreasing body roll when cornering. I rarely adjust the EDC settings as it so good as is, even in spirited driving. I lowered about 3/4 inch on the springs. Def a good combo worth checking out.
Oh, and springs alone are much cheaper than whole shocks

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AutoTalent Lieutenant General 2307 Rep 12,654 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6mt \| e60 M5 6mt Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (11)	Like above, I would recommend the KW Height Adjustable Springs or the V3. With the KW HAS you can set the ride height to where you want it as opposed to H&R.
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M5Hambre Soldier 13 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 SGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	I have KW HAS kit and Dinan sway bars. The springs maintain EDC function. Together it is a great combo in terms of decreasing body roll when cornering. I rarely adjust the EDC settings as it so good as is, even in spirited driving. I lowered about 3/4 inch on the springs. Def a good combo worth checking out. Oh, and springs alone are much cheaper than whole shocks __________________
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