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      11-12-2021, 09:50 PM   #1
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Hi, I'm just wondering if I could reuse kw coilover that are for f87 m2 by just swapping for the correct springs?
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Will they fit, yes. For the damping you'll want to double check if the damper part numbers are different (indicating different damping curves), however the majority of companies use the same dampers across all F8x, and just vary springs.
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Hi, I'm just wondering if I could reuse kw coilover that are for f87 m2 by just swapping for the correct springs?
Which KW coilover? V3 for F80 vs F87 - different rear damper and bump stop
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Hi, I'm just wondering if I could reuse kw coilover that are for f87 m2 by just swapping for the correct springs?
Which KW coilover? V3 for F80 vs F87 - different rear damper and bump stop
CS 3way but still yea need new coilover ,thanks
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CS 3way but still yea need new coilover ,thanks
The Clubsports differ more

M2 https://docs.kwsuspension.de/ga-KWCS-202BH_1226-18.pdf

M3 https://docs.kwsuspension.de/ga-KWCS...BB_1218-20.pdf
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CS 3way but still yea need new coilover ,thanks
The Clubsports differ more

M2 https://docs.kwsuspension.de/ga-KWCS-202BH_1226-18.pdf

M3 https://docs.kwsuspension.de/ga-KWCS...BB_1218-20.pdf
Thanks for the info
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