KW Variant 3 for F06 GC...Do you have it installed?

simpleM3 · 07-11-2022, 06:56 PM

Not sure about other owners of the F06 AWD GC, but I cannot stand the soft and floaty feeling this tugboat produces.

Apparently they make KW V3, part# 352200BD, so before I do something drastic and impulsive, like sell the 650, I was wondering if anyone has or had the KW Variant 3 installed and if so:

1. How much of the floaty feeling did it reduce or eliminate?
2. How would you rate the handling overall compared to stock?
3. Is it worth it?

It's possible that my low tolerance for the soft suspension is exacerbated by the fact that I'm used to driving M cars, but it's really becoming intolerable. The damper and steering is way too soft and the difference in Sport mode is negligible IMO.

Wheel man · 07-12-2022, 04:38 PM

I had the variant 3 on my Porsche 911 and I loved it. It's very nice set up. I found that it had more adjustments than I needed. I am now running the KW HAS kit on my F06 M6 and it rides awesome as well. I think the ride is firm but compliant and retains a great driving experience at the limit and cruising around town. I also have a 850 that I feel has the same floaty feeling you described and it's 80% better with the KW HAS kit I installed a few months ago.

simpleM3 · 07-12-2022, 06:41 PM

Thanks for the KW HAS feedback as I'm also considering those as well.

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Originally Posted by Wheel man

I had the variant 3 on my Porsche 911 and I loved it. It's very nice set up. I found that it had more adjustments than I needed. I am now running the KW HAS kit on my F06 M6 and it rides awesome as well. I think the ride is firm but compliant and retains a great driving experience at the limit and cruising around town. I also have a 850 that I feel has the same floaty feeling you described and it's 80% better with the KW HAS kit I installed a few months ago.

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Wheel man Private First Class 1226 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 GC Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Dallas Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M850 [9.67] 2014 M6 Gran Coupe CP [9.55]	I had the variant 3 on my Porsche 911 and I loved it. It's very nice set up. I found that it had more adjustments than I needed. I am now running the KW HAS kit on my F06 M6 and it rides awesome as well. I think the ride is firm but compliant and retains a great driving experience at the limit and cruising around town. I also have a 850 that I feel has the same floaty feeling you described and it's 80% better with the KW HAS kit I installed a few months ago.
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