KW V3 Coilover Install on '11 E92 w/ EDC (WARNING: Many Pics)

Peter@VMRWheels · 03-15-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Navin323i

Nice to see you on here, Peter! I still remember the huge help you were to me years back on e46fanatics when I had to find 18" wheels that were compatible with my Vorsteiner-Brembo BBK.

I enjoyed reading your post here and appreciate the pics you took and posted as well.

One question I have that you might be able to answer for me, and I asked this question in a separate thread... I have the KW V2 coilovers currently on my 323i... any idea whether these will fit on an E92 M3? I plan on moving up to that vehicle by the end of this summer, so I'm trying to see if I can still make use of my current V2 coilovers or if I'll have to sell those and buy something compatible with the E92 M3.

Thanks,
Navin

Navin,

Wow I didn't see your reply for awhile. Hope all is well! Regards to compatibility.... you can see KW's site to check if both cars share the same parts number. Without checking on it myself, i dont think its the same. Usually part numbers tell you a lot about cross compatibility.

Peter

Peter@VMRWheels · 03-15-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DCC

Peter, great write up, awesome pictures, and info.
I am trying to understand how the emulator works with the factory electronics...especially with the ZCP option where the damping is continuously adjusting for all 3 modes...what is the impact of installing the emulator on the other 'tied-in' electronics like DSC?...

I have to say that I'm not as technical on suspension as I want to, but I wasn't aware that the E92 with ZCP does "continuous adjustments" after you do the initial mode selection. Someone else could probably chime in on this part.

The emulator module is a seamless install and it doesn't cause issues with other systems. I've gone a few thousand miles after the install and no problems to report.

Navin323i · 03-16-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter@VMRWheels

Navin,

Wow I didn't see your reply for awhile. Hope all is well! Regards to compatibility.... you can see KW's site to check if both cars share the same parts number. Without checking on it myself, i dont think its the same. Usually part numbers tell you a lot about cross compatibility.

Peter

Great to hear from you, my friend! I'm still learning what all mod options are available for the E92 M3 (that I plan to get later this summer)... it's a shame I can't use the mods I have on the 323i right now like the KW V2 coilovers, but hopefully I'll be able to find a buyer if I decide to part out.

Navin

Tobbep · 03-25-2011, 06:45 PM

Great write up. Very informative...

vincemca · 02-18-2013, 03:48 PM

Great pictures on your post!

mkPOTO · 02-18-2013, 03:52 PM

very nice write up! thank you very much

SROC3 · 02-18-2013, 05:07 PM

maybe V1 or V2?'s......V3's have a separate chamber on the rear shocks - http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oilover-system

uplusd · 02-19-2013, 02:11 AM

Great write up and pictures. Love my V3s

a burrito · 02-19-2013, 09:15 AM

I wish every product introduction had as much detail as this thread.. Great pictures and write-up.

tom @ eas · 02-19-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

maybe V1 or V2?'s......V3's have a separate chamber on the rear shocks - http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oilover-system

Haven't seen this thread for a while. We installed KW V3s on the VMR M3, they do not have a separate reservoir.

Chriskm3 · 02-19-2013, 01:26 PM

Great pics.

SROC3 · 02-19-2013, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Haven't seen this thread for a while. We installed KW V3s on the VMR M3, they do not have a separate reservoir.

Maybe its the newer version of the V3?........That link i posted is from EAS. The V3 Clearly has an external reservoir in the pic (maybe you call it something else?)

tom @ eas · 02-19-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

Maybe its the newer version of the V3?........That link i posted is from EAS. The V3 Clearly has an external reservoir in the pic (maybe you call it something else?)

That is a generic picture from KW, it may be from the GT3 application.

WDBi · 04-06-2013, 11:18 PM

Do you have to use a spring compressor if you are replacing with a full coilover and camber plate?

rentonrider1 · 04-07-2013, 10:10 PM

cool pics

kwike92 · 04-08-2013, 01:27 AM

how do u compare the stock suspension vs the v3s?

im curious to know how it drives, i have never owned coilovers..

E92skup · 04-09-2013, 08:25 PM

Nice fitment!

amusez34 · 04-17-2013, 09:38 PM

looks sick!!!

e92m333 · 04-29-2016, 01:56 PM

hi..do u have them available for sale ?

Stronie · 10-24-2016, 08:33 AM

Great Write up.

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