Eibachs vs. KW sleeve kit

CSanto · 04-21-2012, 11:14 PM

I'm wondering which kit will be more compliant on the street. I would probably turn the KWs down to about half way.

Has anyone gone from eibachs to kw sleeve? Has anyone ridden in a car with eibach as well as a car with the KW kit?

Any input on spring rates would help as well. Btw I have an 09 edc car.

kawchkjf · 04-22-2012, 12:20 AM

I highly recommend you buying the Dinan rear shock mounts, and shaving your front guide supports along with the e36 bumpstops.

It's completely worth it if you're keeping the EDC function.

Stark7x · 04-23-2012, 03:29 PM

My KW's are for sale if you're interested... Just FYI

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=681124

CSanto · 06-21-2012, 01:47 PM

I want this look. Do you guys think this is lower than Eibach?

M3PO · 06-21-2012, 02:11 PM

My understanding is that the Eibach springs are pretty soft (that's been my experience with Eibach springs on other cars too) so they will be compliant. I run EDC in Sport+ and it's a firm but not harsh ride with the KW kit. REALLY rough roads or uneven bridge transitions do make me cringe. BUT, I run mine all the way down in the front and almost all the way down in the rear. My front is quite a bit lower than your pic and my rear is the same. I'm not sure what the drop looks like with Eibachs.

armyav8tor · 06-21-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HREM3

I want this look. Do you guys think this is lower than Eibach?

Yeah, that's lower than Eibach.

Here's mine on Eibach springs.

tlp · 06-21-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HREM3

I want this look. Do you guys think this is lower than Eibach?

That "Look" would be me. I believe that it's a hair lower than eibach. Functional drop sans ghetto.

CSanto · 06-21-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by armyav8tor

Yeah, that's lower than Eibach.

Here's mine on Eibach springs.

Thanks for the pic. Yeah You look about a tenth or .2 higher than that pic. Still looks fantastic.

slicer · 06-21-2012, 11:47 PM

See the link in my signature for pictures of my car on Eibach's

Installsplus · 05-14-2014, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CSanto

I want this look. Do you guys think this is lower than Eibach?

love this look are these m359 reps?

to///m · 05-15-2014, 10:03 AM

My M is my DD and I have my KW sleeves set at about 60% down and its great. Cant speak for Eibach, but from what Ive seen and read, Its not too much of a drop. KW works with my EDC, here is a pic:

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M3PO Colonel 84 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC iTrader: (7)	My understanding is that the Eibach springs are pretty soft (that's been my experience with Eibach springs on other cars too) so they will be compliant. I run EDC in Sport+ and it's a firm but not harsh ride with the KW kit. REALLY rough roads or uneven bridge transitions do make me cringe. BUT, I run mine all the way down in the front and almost all the way down in the rear. My front is quite a bit lower than your pic and my rear is the same. I'm not sure what the drop looks like with Eibachs. __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R
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