In the eyes of many people, my BMW E92M3 has become a nostalgic old car, but the charm of the high-revving self-priming V8 and the pure driving pleasure may really only be understood by those who know it, even every time I drive, start, and drive on the road Walking up and down t

In the eyes of many people, my BMW E92M3 has become a nostalgic old car, but the charm of the high-revving self-priming V8 and the pure driving pleasure may really only be understood by those who know it, even every time I drive, start, and While walking on the highway, I felt like we were communicating in all directions at any time. It is precisely because of this that I still have an obsession with performance cars today when they are highly electronic. And today I want this obsession to last longer.

Due to the age of the car, I want to upgrade his running system this time. In addition to replacing the entire car rubber sleeve, I ordered a KW Clubsport suspension system for him.

KW is a world-renowned shock absorber manufacturer and has appeared in various competitions. It has a high reputation in terms of brand power and technology. Its products are divided into three categories: street comfort, street control and track control. Type; explain these three types in a simple and easy-to-understand form:

. Street comfort type - close to the original factory comfort; 2. Street control type - I want comfortable control! 3. Track control type - you want the best control!

Combined with my own needs for track, mountain running, and walking, it is obvious that the track control type is more suitable, and I finally chose the KW Clubsport 2-way shock absorber.

This is a 2-way shock absorber. Both rebound damping and compression damping can be independently adjusted according to your driving style. And in order to allow the tires to have a larger contact area in corners and provide maximum grip, this shock absorber provides an aluminum tower top with adjustable inclination. What's more, the main spring is equipped with a secondary spring, which will not affect the stroke of the main spring even after the vehicle body height is reduced to the minimum. More importantly, the KW Clubsport series is designed from the "Green Hell" Nürburgring track.

Let me briefly answer everyone’s doubts about the installation. First of all, many people think that KW shock absorbers are not easy to adjust. The so-called difficulty of adjustment is because the technician did not strictly follow the KW instructions, from tightening the tower top to Bushing reset and screw torque need to be strictly enforced. (You can search for the KW official designated store for installation, and set the hardware and software according to the recommended values ​​​​in the operating instructions according to your different needs.)

The second is about the issue of abnormal noise. If it is shock absorber and abnormal noise, it is most likely not installed correctly. . Another possibility is that the anti-roll bar and other accessories, including the original car rubber sleeves, make abnormal noises. This can be solved by replacing new rubber sleeves or adding lubricant and readjusting the appropriate angle.

At present, the compression and rebound damping are set to factory recommended values. I hope to spend more time to understand the original data of this shock absorber in detail, and after fully feeling its texture and performance, then Make minor adjustments as needed.

Next, I will talk about the experience of using this shock absorber based on my daily walking, mountain running and track experience;

Daily walking

Driving on the road, it will be hard for you to believe that this is a with track performance. The coiled tooth shock absorber , on the basis of the original shock absorber, has an extra toughness, and this toughness will not greatly affect the comfort.

The reduction in comfort is mainly due to the shortening of the shock absorber stroke compared to the original factory; the impact caused by passing the speed bump is smaller than the original factory, and there will be no unnecessary vibration. This may be because this shock absorber is used at high speeds Advantages in terms of travel; road feedback is clear, even a small crack in the road can be felt by your butt and steering wheel, making overtaking and merging with ease.

However, when encountering poor road conditions, such as sections with rapid ups and downs and frequent ups and downs, you still have to be patient. Of course, when driving this high-end product on the road, it is best to avoid manhole covers and large and small pits as much as possible.

Mountain running/track experience

On the mountain road, we will not push the car to the limit, but just do sports driving. I have to say that the ability of this shock absorber to suppress roll is very good, and the vehicle is clean and neat during the transfer of the center of gravity. Obviously, it is far from being able to use the full capabilities of this set of shock absorbers on mountain roads. It is more like an rail car , driving smoothly.

But on the track, it can really play its role. The first impression I have is the braking. Heavy braking at the end of the straight line. The M3, which is heavier at the front, no longer has a nodding body posture and has better body dynamics. Makes cornering easier. The strong support of this shock absorber in corners also gave me a very good impression. The default numerical adjustment is enough to cope with this small track, and it even feels that only 80% of the shock absorber's ability is used. To give it my best performance, I think a set of tires with stronger grip may be needed to match it.

The aluminum tower top is different from the original rubber tower top. It is hard-connected. In addition to being able to adjust the front wheel to a larger inclination angle, the steering response will be more direct, especially when paired with a hydraulic assist like the E92 M3, the feedback will be more clear.

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In summary, this set of KW Clubsport shock absorbers is more suitable for hardcore racers on the track. After my own use, it also makes me feel that if you are a driving enthusiast who does not often go to the track, or if you like sports For car fans who feel that street sports products like KW V3 will definitely be a very good choice.