NE1 help me compare B16 comfort vs KW Street comfort

RTPenland · 03-19-2018, 03:35 PM

Hello - despite my search efforts I am still not clear on a couple things when comparing the Bilstein B16 (comfort not standard) and KW Street Coilovers Comfort for my 340i 2WD MSport

what is the minimum and maximum drop as compared to my starting point which is the sport suspension - as an example Bilstein tells me the minimum drop for the B16 standard is 30mm while the B16 comfort is 10mm - is this for a sport suspension or non-sport

and just for comparison sake I would ask the same question for B14 -

Thanks!

Logicoeur · 03-19-2018, 03:46 PM

I believe the bilstein drops are measured from stock suspension. I also think 10mm from base suspension is what the true M-Sport suspension (read non-xdrive) lowers to anyway.

RTPenland · 03-19-2018, 03:52 PM

okay well Bilstein is out given their lack of availability - so I'll dig in on the KW and see what I can determine - I'm sure there's plenty of info out there - thanks!

Logicoeur · 03-20-2018, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RTPenland

okay well Bilstein is out given their lack of availability - so I'll dig in on the KW and see what I can determine - I'm sure there's plenty of info out there - thanks!

Lack of availability??

cfm56d7b · 03-20-2018, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RTPenland

okay well Bilstein is out given their lack of availability - so I'll dig in on the KW and see what I can determine - I'm sure there's plenty of info out there - thanks!

My previous 2013 BMW 335i xDrive sedan had KW Street Comfort coilovers, perfect for daily driving duties.

RTPenland · 03-20-2018, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Logicoeur

Lack of availability??

most everything is on back order for a couple months - i understand (may be wrong) it's due to bilstein depleting inventory prior to a move

MacklinUSOB · 03-20-2018, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RTPenland

most everything is on back order for a couple months - i understand (may be wrong) it's due to Bilstein depleting inventory prior to a move

They moved manufacturing to a new facility and it has caused some serious delays.

I had ordered some B14's from ECS Tuning in January, but UPS lost my package. Went to go request ECS to send another and I waited a month before getting fed up and cancelling my order, immediately after ordering KW V2's from Turner. They were on my car a week later. I contacted more than 10 Bilstein authorized dealers and they all told me pretty much the same thing; the delays were already pushing into April. I can only imagine the backlog now.

Kailec · 03-20-2018, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RTPenland

most everything is on back order for a couple months - i understand (may be wrong) it's due to bilstein depleting inventory prior to a move

Hey you may want to check out these used ones for a great price if you're RWD:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1476601

I wish I could bite but I'm xDrive so no can do.

wrk.eat.drive.rpt · 03-22-2018, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RTPenland

okay well Bilstein is out given their lack of availability - so I'll dig in on the KW and see what I can determine - I'm sure there's plenty of info out there - thanks!

I have a used set for b16’s if your interested

Kailec · 03-23-2018, 09:58 AM

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I have a used set for b16’s if your interested

I posted the link to your listing.

DaFish · 03-27-2018, 06:01 PM

You might find my thread informative...

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...9&goto=newpost

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RTPenland Lieutenant 407 Rep 557 Posts Drives: Many BMWs Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: East & West Coasts iTrader: (0)	NE1 help me compare B16 comfort vs KW Street comfort Hello - despite my search efforts I am still not clear on a couple things when comparing the Bilstein B16 (comfort not standard) and KW Street Coilovers Comfort for my 340i 2WD MSport what is the minimum and maximum drop as compared to my starting point which is the sport suspension - as an example Bilstein tells me the minimum drop for the B16 standard is 30mm while the B16 comfort is 10mm - is this for a sport suspension or non-sport and just for comparison sake I would ask the same question for B14 - Thanks!
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Logicoeur Lieutenant Colonel 990 Rep 1,934 Posts Drives: F30 335i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I believe the bilstein drops are measured from stock suspension. I also think 10mm from base suspension is what the true M-Sport suspension (read non-xdrive) lowers to anyway. __________________ F30 335iX \| Remus Axleback \| Fabspeed Catted DP \| VRSF Comp IC \| 18X9 ET35 19lb MT1 \| 255/40/18 ECS \| Ohlins RT Millway Street \| Millway Control Arm Bushings \| Turner Endlinks \| TMH 75mm 14x1.5 Studs \| BMW MPerf LSD \| XDelete \| Pipercross Filter \| MHD Stg2 93
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RTPenland Lieutenant 407 Rep 557 Posts Drives: Many BMWs Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: East & West Coasts iTrader: (0)	okay well Bilstein is out given their lack of availability - so I'll dig in on the KW and see what I can determine - I'm sure there's plenty of info out there - thanks!
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