KW V3 coilovers Z4M

[Babw]

Anybody running KW V3 coilovers on their Z4M?

How is the ride on bad roads?

How do you manage to access the top adjuster on the rear shocks? I think KW have changed the design recently but it still seems fairly hidden.

[Babw]

I had to drill holes with my old Z4 to access AST coilover adjusters. I was hoping KW would have developed a less crude method.

The majority say KW's have a more compliant ride than Bilsteins, it's due to the twin tube design over monotube of Bilsteins. I currently have Bilsteins on my car and the handling for performance driving is fantastic but my Z4M is the daily so having some adjustment + a smoother ride would be welcome.

[Babw]

AW10 said:

I installed a set some 15 months ago. No bodywork mods required to reach the rear adjusters but from memory removing the rear wheels simplifies access and keeps your arms from getting filthy.

On softer settings it's a much improved ride over Britain's undulating and bumpy B roads - v glad I installed them. Never fully understood how BMW built the car with the stock suspension settings - far too harsh for real world roads.

Thanks for the feedback.

Is your car a Z4M? Coupe or roadster?

[Babw]

AW10 said:

M coupe

That's promising, I found the coupe had an even stiffer ride than the roadster. Probably due to the stiffer chassis and more deflection so if yours feels better then mine should do too.

Will get them ordered asap, any tips for good prices? Larkspeed seem the most competitive at present.