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      12-07-2018, 07:28 PM   #1
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(KW) ST XTA coilover for E92 M3 - any reviews ?

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Anyone of you got a ST XTA coilover for his M3 ?
Would you recommend it ?
Hard to find some reviews of that suspension in a M3.
Im about to buy one of this but Im unsure if this is the right for a M3 and a good Alternative to the KW's.
I know ST is a sisterfirm of KW so i believe it could be a try worth..
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we've using xta on our 135 tracktool, few e9x and on some opels.
works really great for their money.

kw v2 absorbers with linear springs + helpers, and same adjustable top mounts (very high quality), as on kw clubsport.
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we've using xta on our 135 tracktool, few e9x and on some opels.
works really great for their money.

kw v2 absorbers with linear springs + helpers, and same adjustable top mounts (very high quality), as on kw clubsport.
Are they sufficient for track use?

Dual purpose car, street tires, advanced tires but not a lot of experience in adjusting suspension.
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Are they sufficient for track use?

Dual purpose car, street tires, advanced tires but not a lot of experience in adjusting suspension.
depends of your purposes.
we've using it on dual purpose cars with hankook rs3, square setup, 275/275.

in first you adjust ride height and then you have only one adjustment- rebound.
on most of our cars with xta its 1-2 clicks before max, all time from installation.
with top mounts in this kit you can make something about 3-3.5 degrees of camber.
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What is the difference between the ST XTA and the KW V1? I know the KWs are stainless steel, but are they essentially the same kit?
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What is the difference between the ST XTA and the KW V1? I know the KWs are stainless steel, but are they essentially the same kit?
XTA have camber plates and as you mentioned non stainless steel shock body.
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What is the difference between the ST XTA and the KW V1? I know the KWs are stainless steel, but are they essentially the same kit?
XTA have camber plates and as you mentioned non stainless steel shock body.
How necessary are the chamber plates for a street car? I've had the V1 on an E90 335 and thought they were great but didn't have a need for the camber plates.

Are they a benefit to the M3 suspension?
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What is the difference between the ST XTA and the KW V1? I know the KWs are stainless steel, but are they essentially the same kit?
XTA I believe has an adjustable dampening setting which the V1's dont. I would say its closer to a V2 but with a metric coil over spring.
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How necessary are the chamber plates for a street car? I've had the V1 on an E90 335 and thought they were great but didn't have a need for the camber plates.

Are they a benefit to the M3 suspension?
Depending on wheel/tire and other mechanical changes you can dial In more camber at the front than what you can get from having a standard style upper front shock mount.
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