Anyone interested in a KW coilover group buy???

[Amir]

Since everyone has been talking about FK and KW coils lately, I wanted to see if there is anyone interested in a GB for KW coilovers. Looking for a GB around 10 or so people. Let me know if anyone is seriously interested, I have a contact who can get us a nice GB. E46, E36, or e30, let me know :) PM, reply, or email me. At the moment I have two people :)


ashenaq@houston.rr.com


Thanks

[nicholas]

I am interested! What is the price range going to be?

[CarbonBlkE36]

what are the specs for E36, as well as price??? is it adjustable shock as well?

[ImageDynamicsM3]

same questions. Add me to the interested if price is right group.

[trybaljedi]

wahoo..finally a GB!!

[my_toy_m3]

i want in. please post the price for a 96-99 m3 coupe.

[Amir]

Everyone who replies to this thread will receive an email with pricing for their specific model....Thanks

[Amir]

Nicholas: what kind of car do you have?


Amir

[my_toy_m3]

how long will this group buy last?

[Amir]

Until we get a good number of people commmitted :) No specific date yet, but we will be ordering them soon

[RTG///M3]

kw = koni right? if so, count me in for a 1995 BMW M3
TIA,
Russ

[Amir]

yup, KW uses Koni's for their Variant 2 applications, which is what this GB is for :)

[John in Houston]

Amir, I would also be interested in the KW setup for an E36 M3. Please e-mail me when you have information at:

jscheier@entouch.net

Thanks!
John.

[Saul]

Originally posted by Amir
yup, KW uses Koni's for their Variant 2 applications, which is what this GB is for :)

I'm interested. For '99 M3
Can you check V1 and V2 also the FK coilovers.

Thanks

[Scho]

scho1998@yahoo.com

Just about to get Ground Control, but lets see a price and specs!

[JediZ]

Interested in M Coupe variant 2 price

[Amir]

Scho, what model do you have??


Amir

[Oxcart 1]

price?

[YAYO]

VERY INTERESTED

[Hamann98]

How much for v1 or v2. I have a 98' 328IS. Thanks.

[Amir]

Ok, since we have had an overwhelming response, the group buy will end next wednesday. The prices are the following

e36-$1199
e36 //M3-$1400
e46-$1199
e46 m3-$1500
e39-$1540
e39 //M5-$1760

These are the prices as of now, remember these are for the variant 2 coilovers.

The form of payment must be a money order, as to avoid credit card surcharge of 2%. This group buy will be done through a reputable tuner shop in the LA area (No, not RMS ;)), to ensure everything will be correct. Please email me if you are interested.
ashenaq@houston.rr.com

And if you are curious to see what the retail prices are you can check out KW NA here
http://www.kwsuspensions.com/KW_BMW.htm

I will receive M coupe/Mz3 pricing today, don't worry :)

Peace,

Amir

[timers-88-325i]

E30? Come on man. 88 325i. Prices...

[Amir]

Wow, first person interested for the e30 or e30 m3. I'll get prices later today. How interested are you?



Amir


btw, that Dakar yellow m3 w/the ACS type 3s looks hot!!! :)

[C.Yang]

Can we get a shop name? I want to be absolutely sure my 1400 dollars are not going down the drain

[Amir]

z3 is $1199
and m coupe/roadster-$1400

[ImageDynamicsM3]

I am still interested, very. So please e-mail me with the info of the shop who is handeling the group purchase. As posted above, I do not want my money down the drain. Thanks again.

[ImageDynamicsM3]

is this group buy still on?

[Amir]

The GB will run through www.renn-sport.net

and yes it is still on...sorry for the belated reply


Amir

[ImageDynamicsM3]

Is anyone joining this group buy, or ordered theirs yet? I'd like to know how to get in contact with someone to order these. I was told that the group buy ends tommorow (wednesday)

[Amir]

please email me ashenaq@houston.rr.com

I will be submitting the names of the people to the vendor tomorrow for a final order....you know the prices....payment will be made by money order...or if you want to use a credit card you will have to add 2% to the order to cover the fees...this is why I am encouraging the use of a CC....

Everyone else interested, please contact me today, because the order will be placed tomorrow!!!


Thanks!

Amir

[my_toy_m3]

i tried emailing Samir of renn-sports, but he never responded to my email. plus, i am having difficulty accessing their website. is there a real person i could talk to at the shop with?

[ImageDynamicsM3]

What happened to the group buy? I haven't been contacted by anyone at renn-speed or by anyone at the buisness. I am getting worried.

[Amir]

Samir didn't contact you, b/c I didnt forward all the names....I just finished doing that about 10 mins ago...don't worry I promise he will get back to you ASAP....let me know if you want a copy of the email i sent him :)

Cant wait to get my set!!

[my_toy_m3]

thanks for the explanation. it looks like i'm definitely in then. but what is up with their website? how come it doesn't work? can someone please answer this for me.

thanks in advance.

[Amir]

the website is www.renn-sport.net the site is still relatively new, and he should have the full site up within the next month...

[my_toy_m3]

Does anyone know if wheel spacers are necessary for installation?

Currently, my rims size are:

18x8 et35, 225/40/18, FRONTS
18x9 et46, 255/35/18, REARS

Can anyone help me out? I just want to know if I need wheel spacers or not?

[Amir]

wheel spacers will only push your wheels out further, which in turn will make it easier to rub against the fenders. What kind of drop is your car on right now?? I think I might need to get my fenders rolled, and if so, I'll just do it at home with a baseball bat ;)


Amir

[ImageDynamicsM3]

What he is asking is, what I asked once too. You need spacers to clear the suspension, not push the tires out. I guess some suspensions rub against the inner part of the tire. Correct me if that is the wrong reason, but, the reason isn't for lowering reasons, its for equipment spacing. (tires/springs)

So.. anyways. Does anyone know if KW's need spacers to clear moving parts?

[mmaigret]

From what I've read, due to the dual-spring setup of the KW's, the bottom spring will rub against the stock wheel/tire setup on E36 M3's. The use of 10mm spacers is required with stock wheels. I would imagine that larger wheels may not need to use spacers b/c the distance between the hub and the wheel rim/tire is greater, and the coilover is slanted toward the inside of the car; therefore, leaving more clearance.

Having said that, the only way to be safe is to purchase the spacers and longer lug bolts, and use them if you need them. However, then you run into the problem of big wheels/tires rubbing the fenders if you do use spacers, so maybe you're screwed either way depending on your wheel/tire setup.

The whole spacer idea is one of the reasons that I've decided not to go with a FK/KW/PSS9 coilover kit. Some of the guys I know that know a lot more about suspensions then me claim that spacers ruin the suspension geometry by altering the hub's kingpin angle with respect to the center of the tire's contact patch. To be honest, I don't know what it all means, but it didn't sound good.

For what it's worth. Maybe not much.

[my_toy_m3]

thanks for clarifying for me ImageDynamicsM3. The reason why I am concerned is because my 18x9 et46 255/35/18 wheels will be VERY VERY close to clearing the outside fender. Right now the fenders are already rolled out half an inch and will probably only have 2mm (maybe 3mm) of clearence.

I am afraid if I have to add a 5mm or 10mm spacer, my rims will not fit in the back.

Can anyone offer any insight on this?

[mmaigret]

Darren,

As far as I know, the KW's only require spacers in the front.

Generally, when the use of spacers is required on E36 M3's, it is only in front due to the front MacPherson strut suspension design.

However, you still may have rubbing problems depending on the adjustability of the rear ride height. I read that the ride height for the KW/FK kits is relaitvely low even when the spring perches are threaded all the way to the top of the threads.

Just make sure you can return the kit if you run into fitment problems.

Regards.

[my_toy_m3]

just wondering how many people actually put in money for this group buy? I put my money down last Friday. Anyone else?

[Amir]

I believe, maybe 15 total, not all from bimmerforums though....


Amir

[ImageDynamicsM3]

What is the status on the orders? Do you know off hand? I don't want to call long distance to find out. Thanks.

[Amir]

I believe the sets have been ordered. Please email Samir@renn-sport.net with all inquiries about order status!!


Amir

[my_toy_m3]

"It has only been 1 week since the order was placed...as noted in the groupbuy, the order could take about 2 weeks (max 3), to arrive. The coils are arriving with a large shipment via pallet container...this always takes some time due to size and customs. I will inform you immediately of their
arrival." Samir 6/13

[my_toy_m3]

I also contacted HPA Motorsports who are the ONLY importer/distributor for KW Suspensions for the entire North America.

Here is a small piece of what one of their reps wrote to me:

"As for the Renn-Sport issue, I have talked to Samir, and they are purchasing the KW Coilovers through D2 Technik, who is an authorized dealer of KW suspensions."
Darren Pritchard, KW Suspension North America

So for those who are interested in KWs, make sure the shop is an authorized dealer OR they will NOT be under warranty. Just wanted to share my knowledge.

[ImageDynamicsM3]

Could you give us an update Amir?

[ImageDynamicsM3]

Anyone else in on this group buy that would care to comment on the information they have been given?

[Amir]

ImageDynamics...please forward all questions to Samir@renn-sport.net


All I know right now is that the items are in customs

[ImageDynamicsM3]

thanks for the reply

[YAYO]

if someone ordered for a 99 m3 and backed out i will take it :) pls email siryayo292@yahoo.com


thanks

[my_toy_m3]

since the KWs have just arrived, can someone post a quick post about how the install went. any tips, tricks, or suggestions would be very much appreciated.

[Amir]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18801

An e46er with his KWs installed!!

I am also starting another coilover group buy, this time for Bilstien PSS and PSS9 for those who missed out on these..


Amir

[BBMGuy83]

hey amir how much would the variant 1 c/o be for a 1997 m3? sorry for the late question

[Amir]

As of right now, I'm not sure because the group buy was only for v2s...but give me a bit and I'll see what kind of pricing I can find on the v1s

[BBMGuy83]

ok thanx

[Lee Sung]

when are you starting the new group buy?

[Amir]

The group buy for the bilstien pss and pss9 is going on now...look at the thread in the GB section for details