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KW V2 Coil-overs E55 (Build Thread)
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Sun, quite honestly sir, you are the MAN!!! 
Major props! Patiently waiting for a parts list... All I need is to convince Cory to do this for me now...
Major props! Patiently waiting for a parts list... All I need is to convince Cory to do this for me now...
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Wow....what a thread. I think you should have titled the thread "A Treatise on Anti-Airmatic Behavior". Seriously...don't know you personally but you rock!! As soon as you post the parts list I'm going to start ordering. Busy times ahead.. I'm doing a veg conversion to my W123 dt, and now a coilover conversion to the E55. Talk about 2 bulletproof cars. Thanks a million for your pioneering efforts, and your open source attitude to sharing with us.
I'll confirm soon!
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I'll take some pics tomorrow when I pick it up tomorrow.
Where in socal are you? I can try to make some time during the weekend to meet up so you can check it out. Let me know.
Where in socal are you? I can try to make some time during the weekend to meet up so you can check it out. Let me know.
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A little late to the party here but congrats on taking on this project! Maybe I'll catch a glimpse of it tomorrow when I head down to Hyevon.
I am not sure if I missed it on the thread but did you mention how much the weight savings were?
I am not sure if I missed it on the thread but did you mention how much the weight savings were?
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No info on weight saving's just yet but I'll have that info tomorrow when I pick it up. I'm going to pick the car up in the mornin/early afternoon. Maybe I'll run into ya...
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Sun, congrats on the project! I saw the finished product today when I dropped my car off with Serge and John.
As usual the boys at Hyevon did a perfect job. They got the kit installed and the COMAND isn't throwing up any codes. Let us know how it drives after you pick it up bro!
As usual the boys at Hyevon did a perfect job. They got the kit installed and the COMAND isn't throwing up any codes. Let us know how it drives after you pick it up bro!
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Sun, congrats on the project! I saw the finished product today when I dropped my car off with Serge and John.
As usual the boys at Hyevon did a perfect job. They got the kit installed and the COMAND isn't throwing up any codes. Let us know how it drives after you pick it up bro!
As usual the boys at Hyevon did a perfect job. They got the kit installed and the COMAND isn't throwing up any codes. Let us know how it drives after you pick it up bro!
Definitely look forward to seeyin how the car drives. It's slowly beginning to hit me now. 
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When are you picking it up? I'll be there on Monday to pick up my car.
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Just a quick write up before I KTFO...
Night and day doesn't even begin to describe it. I'm the type of guy who looks for modest amounts of change when I switch parts out but this is in a world of it's own. I took the car around the block and I could REALLY feel the difference in how firm the car drove. It wasn't bone jarring or anything but it was firm. Took a few quick turns here and there and noticed that the front driver side was a tad "soft." Came back to the shop and re-adjusted the front settings to 14 out of 18 available points for the stiffness. Took it around the block again and it was absolutely PERFECT for my taste.
Night and day seriously does not do the car justice. If only I could have everyone drive the car and see for themselves. I was a tad skeptical at first thinking that it would be a modest difference, but this is wild. Absolutely different!
I can totally take turns with absolute confidence. First thoughts when I got in the car for the initial drive was hot diggity the car is so much more planted and solid. The first words out of my mouth the second time around was Holy ****! I could not wipe the smile off my face.
Must say thanks again to my usual guys for takin on the challenge. Most of you guys know who I'm talkin about. My car wouldn't be what it is without them.
Okay....time to KTFO...Good night!
Night and day doesn't even begin to describe it. I'm the type of guy who looks for modest amounts of change when I switch parts out but this is in a world of it's own. I took the car around the block and I could REALLY feel the difference in how firm the car drove. It wasn't bone jarring or anything but it was firm. Took a few quick turns here and there and noticed that the front driver side was a tad "soft." Came back to the shop and re-adjusted the front settings to 14 out of 18 available points for the stiffness. Took it around the block again and it was absolutely PERFECT for my taste.
Night and day seriously does not do the car justice. If only I could have everyone drive the car and see for themselves. I was a tad skeptical at first thinking that it would be a modest difference, but this is wild. Absolutely different!
I can totally take turns with absolute confidence. First thoughts when I got in the car for the initial drive was hot diggity the car is so much more planted and solid. The first words out of my mouth the second time around was Holy ****! I could not wipe the smile off my face.Must say thanks again to my usual guys for takin on the challenge. Most of you guys know who I'm talkin about. My car wouldn't be what it is without them.
Okay....time to KTFO...Good night!
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I wonder what other mods would do, this is suspension, I wonder with camber, sway, roll etc how the car would be. I drove a W212 E63 owned by a friend today and liked it, however it doesn't make me feel at home like the W211, this mod will make me love it even more.
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Thanks for the update...been following like everyone else (anxiously). Thanks for making it happen too!
I am wondering if other vendors will step up like KW, and put together a set that will work. From my track experience, and building a car, it seems as though they will put together anything you want...however, will they recommend or do any work to determine what will work better/best.
Bill
I am wondering if other vendors will step up like KW, and put together a set that will work. From my track experience, and building a car, it seems as though they will put together anything you want...however, will they recommend or do any work to determine what will work better/best.
Bill
