Excited About My First Mod :)

Raek · 03-03-2015, 07:41 PM

Probably not that big of a deal, but I'm excited. The car is currently on Eibach springs from the previous owner. I really don't like the way it sits, so I decided after a ton of research that the best option was KW H.A.S.

They're not going on until my wheels come in and the car comes out of storage...but, I figured I'd share!

Raek · 03-03-2015, 07:42 PM

Also, am I assuming correctly that the 1M shares the same suspension platform as the E92?

BzsBimmer · 03-03-2015, 07:47 PM

How much research did you do and what was the objective?
I also had a HAS set but decided after more research that I needed a better suspension setup so I'm going with a DA TCK CO system.

Raek · 03-03-2015, 07:52 PM

A) Wanted to close up the wheel gap.
B) Didn't want to lose EDC
C) Didn't want to spend $4k+ on a crazy coilover setup.

Read almost everything I could on people's reviews and didn't see any real negatives. I'm not planning on tracking the car, so I'm ok with this setup

From5ToM24 · 03-03-2015, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Raek

A) Wanted to close up the wheel gap.
B) Didn't want to lose EDC
C) Didn't want to spend $4k+ on a crazy coilover setup.

Read almost everything I could on people's reviews and didn't see any real negatives. I'm not planning on tracking the car, so I'm ok with this setup

Car looks sexy! Are those real brembos?

Ezio · 03-03-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by From5ToM24

Car looks sexy! Are those real brembos?

i would hope so.

Raek · 03-03-2015, 09:02 PM

Nah. Caliper covers

FashionablyFast · 03-03-2015, 09:03 PM

Dibs on your Eibachs

G0FNDM3 · 03-03-2015, 09:20 PM

Second dibs on the eibachs!

Acree · 03-03-2015, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Raek

Nah. Caliper covers

Harry Da Hamster · 03-04-2015, 12:54 AM

I've heard horror stories about KW HAS coilovers and the bumpy ride and blown OE struts. If you're bound to get new struts in due time so why not get KW V3's from the very beginning?

Raek · 03-04-2015, 05:53 AM

I've got a long while until my struts wear out. Car currently has 9800 miles.

I'll worry about that bridge when my blown shocks drive over it

VMRWheels · 03-04-2015, 07:28 PM

Very nice! Ride height is spot on

Harry Da Hamster · 03-04-2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Very nice! Ride height is spot on

That's what i'm saying! Keep the Eibachs. The grass is not always greener on the other side, referring to KW HAS coilers.

dj_dub · 03-04-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Raek

A) Wanted to close up the wheel gap.
B) Didn't want to lose EDC
C) Didn't want to spend $4k+ on a crazy coilover setup.

Read almost everything I could on people's reviews and didn't see any real negatives. I'm not planning on tracking the car, so I'm ok with this setup

I went with the same choice after about the same factors. You won't be disappointed. I've had the KWs for over 2 years now and they ride really good to me and everyone that's been in my car, even my wife thinks they're really comfortable. lol Love the brakes btw!

Alohaaaaa · 03-04-2015, 08:28 PM

Nice BBK!

1MOREMOD · 03-04-2015, 08:55 PM

You should be excited. Welcome sir.

Titanium Silver · 03-05-2015, 09:52 PM

Please tell me those aren't Brembo caliper covers. At first I thought it was a joke...

Raek · 03-06-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Titanium Silver

Please tell me those aren't Brembo caliper covers. At first I thought it was a joke...

Rest assured, I was joking

Amirsm3 · 03-06-2015, 11:56 AM

Looks good how it sits before the HAS, but more power to you, OP. Mods are always exciting!

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Raek Major 901 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 08 M3, '17 Macan GTS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Also, am I assuming correctly that the 1M shares the same suspension platform as the E92? __________________ I did a lot of things to it.
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Raek Major 901 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 08 M3, '17 Macan GTS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	A) Wanted to close up the wheel gap. B) Didn't want to lose EDC C) Didn't want to spend $4k+ on a crazy coilover setup. Read almost everything I could on people's reviews and didn't see any real negatives. I'm not planning on tracking the car, so I'm ok with this setup __________________ I did a lot of things to it.
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Raek Major 901 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 08 M3, '17 Macan GTS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Nah. Caliper covers __________________ I did a lot of things to it.
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Harry Da Hamster Captain 86 Rep 623 Posts Drives: The Bus Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HNL iTrader: (5)	I've heard horror stories about KW HAS coilovers and the bumpy ride and blown OE struts. If you're bound to get new struts in due time so why not get KW V3's from the very beginning?
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Raek Major 901 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 08 M3, '17 Macan GTS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	I've got a long while until my struts wear out. Car currently has 9800 miles. I'll worry about that bridge when my blown shocks drive over it __________________ I did a lot of things to it.
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Amirsm3 Brigadier General 514 Rep 3,482 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Williams/Flagstaff, AZ iTrader: (3)	Looks good how it sits before the HAS, but more power to you, OP. Mods are always exciting! __________________ 2011 e90 M3 Space Grey DCT ZCP- eAs, BMW Performance, Agency Power, Macht Schnell, iND, Milltek, Volk, Challenge, Stoptech, Ohlins BMWCCA:518970
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