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KW Coilovers vs H&R springs on 1995 C36

Old May 1, 2017 | 03:11 PM
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KW Coilovers vs H&R springs on 1995 C36

Hi Guys- I was wondering if anyone could chime in how much better the KW coilover set up is compared to H&Rs with stock shocks? I know there is a massive price difference, but has anyone had direct experience with both.

Also, I saw CA Tuned offers a set of W202 Coilovers. I believe they have a decent reputation in the BMW E30 community. They are substantially less pricey than the KW's.

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Old May 2, 2017 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ccrelan
Hi Guys- I was wondering if anyone could chime in how much better the KW coilover set up is compared to H&Rs with stock shocks? I know there is a massive price difference, but has anyone had direct experience with both.

Also, I saw CA Tuned offers a set of W202 Coilovers. I believe they have a decent reputation in the BMW E30 community. They are substantially less pricey than the KW's.

Thanks for your two cents worth!
Hi yes I had both on my car. When I first got my cay I put on the H&R set up and well I think it was worse than factory but night and day when I put on the KW variant 2 kit. now I have the KW competition kit on as I do a lot of track days
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Old May 2, 2017 | 03:59 PM
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Has anyone tried these before?

https://catuned.com/w202-1993-2000-mercedes-benz
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Old May 2, 2017 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ccrelan
These look really nice!
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Originally Posted by ccrelan
Look nice, but the photo is NOT for W202s. These are for McPherson suspensions. We have wishbones so no way they will fit

I have the KW Variant 2 setup on my C43 since four years now and wouldn't have anything else, except some bespoke KW like raw1879 has. If I recall Pelicanparts had a deal with KW kits with up to $200 rebate. Check them out

Here's the link:http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...-purchase.html
Expired on 4/30 but you can try getting an extension.....

KW Variant 2 for 95' C280. Didn't find for C36: http://www.kwsuspensions.com/product...-15225019.html

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