New M135i - I need springs but are there any?

[miketheman2k]

Hi all,

Just taken delivery of an Alpine White 3dr M135i, very pleased with it (more pace than my old 135i coupe and significantly quicker than my M3 CS), comfy, lots of toys. However the stance of the thing is not good, far too high and with significant bodyroll. I thought since the M135i had been out since September there would be hundreds of chassis tuning mods by now but apparently not. So I was wondering if anyone else knew what springs, coilovers and ARB's were available for this super hatch?

[aussieinlondon]

Do you run the passive chassie or adaptive?

[miketheman2k]

Passive, should have said!

[aussieinlondon]

KW Germany do V1, V2, V3 coilovers for both passive and adaptive chassies.

Additionally they also do the DDC kit, plug and play for the adaptive or ecu and optional wifi for passive.

[miketheman2k]

Do you know if these are available in the UK yet? KW's UK site doesn't list them (only the DE site).

I'd also be keen to know if H&R and eibach have a spring option, they're usually quick to bring these products out.

[Johnb850]

AC Scnitzer have released a spring kit for the M135i and they are the only one that will extend thier own warranty over the systems of the car that are linked to thier aftermarket parts.

The M135i really needs stiffer set up for the front imo.

[miketheman2k]

Right, had a response from KW in the UK:

Variant 1 - 1022000F £840 + VAT
Variant 2 - 1522000F £1059.17 + VAT
Variant 3 - 3522000F £1295.00 + VAT

Both part number 1021000F and 1521000F can be built now, part number 3522000F will be available from week 18. We are now in week 15.

Those prices seem quite reasonable for the high KW quality. More than a set of springs mind you...

[aussieinlondon]

miketheman2k said:

More than a set of springs mind you...

But much better for it!

Did you get a response from Alan @ KW UK?

[miketheman2k]

aussieinlondon said:

But much better for it!

Did you get a response from Alan @ KW UK?

I did, he supplied the above prices. Spoke to him this morning, sounded very knowledgeable. Now I've got some V2's on order!

[aussieinlondon]

miketheman2k said:

I did, he supplied the above prices. Spoke to him this morning, sounded very knowledgeable. Now I've got some V2's on order!

Good to hear.

Alan is a good guy.

Let me know how you get on and find after fitting.