Lowering Options for MY12 W/ AD and VS

[PabloK]

What lowering options are there for a 2012 M-Sport with Adaptive drive and Variable steering(not sure if that matters)?

Worried about decreased ride composure and comfort... any reviews on what's out there?

Thanks

[mitch808]

The only differentiation is if you have rear self-leveling or not.

So that leaves springs from Dinan, H&R, and I think Megan. Maybe Eibach too. (Dinan probably buys from H&R or Eibach)

Coilovers are D2 (Cheap Taiwanese junk) or KW v3

The third option is to order from the UK, a set of Bilstein matched performance struts and lowering springs. They don't sell this in the US for the e70's. It's a performance strut and I think an Eibach spring. They have a great price point if you go this route, but no warranty.

[PabloK]

What set offers the best ride?

[mitch808]

That's a subjective debate I do not wish to partake.

[hydrobx]

I am researching the third option. I have the Eibach springs installed, but the ride is a little bouncing. I do not know if the ride will get harsh once I install the Bilstein sport. Feedbacks ???

[mitch808]

Originally Posted by hydrobx

I am researching the third option. I have the Eibach springs installed, but the ride is a little bouncing. I do not know if the ride will get harsh once I install the Bilstein sport. Feedbacks ???

Keep in mind there are a few versions of the Bilstein shocks. Basically OEM, slightly sport orientated, sport, offroad (HD?), and perhaps another variant or two.

The "good," stuff, we don't get in the US, or Canada. It's sold only in Europe, perhaps a few other GEO's, but not North America. This applies to their coilovers too. (Not for the e70 but for other makes/models)

This is probably simply a money decision and the US arm of Bilstein in Poway CA not wanting to support something that may not sell as well in limited numbers.

[Gatoferoz25]

I spoke to KW Customer service and they told me there is not Coilovers for "X5" with self leveling suspension.
I don't know if is truth or what can someone confirm plz
Thanks in advance

[larryv]

Many of the members on here have the KWV3's coilovers. They do make an application with and without self leveling. Pictured here is my kit without the self leveling links. I have the rear springs which your kit would come without. As for the ride the KWV3 ride GREAT! I am fortunate that Belltech is 15 mins away from my work and had one of there techs adj the rebound and compression for me. This is my 3rd set on different vehicles and love them. At first i installed the 1.2 H&R springs and the ride was pretty good but i wanted to go lower so i purchased the kit from one of the members here. Good luck

[PabloK]

Originally Posted by larryv

Many of the members on here have the KWV3's coilovers. They do make an application with and without self leveling. Pictured here is my kit without the self leveling links. I have the rear springs which your kit would come without. As for the ride the KWV3 ride GREAT! I am fortunate that Belltech is 15 mins away from my work and had one of there techs adj the rebound and compression for me. This is my 3rd set on different vehicles and love them. At first i installed the 1.2 H&R springs and the ride was pretty good but i wanted to go lower so i purchased the kit from one of the members here. Good luck

Thanks for sharing... I had KWV3 on my B6 S4 back in the day.. it was amazing.

So I can get KWV3 and still keep the AD & Sprot setting in working fashion? They are electronic?

[larryv]

No, the adaptive drive will be disabled. I had mine coded so i would not get an error light. The light on the sport button will remain off. Thanks