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KW V3 Too low on F80 rear
Judging from those of us who have KW V3's, even at the highest setting, is nearly tucking/tucking tire.
I could raise mine higher, but the spanner would be exposed as a portion of it would be hanging off the treads. Has anyone replaced the rear springs with other KW springs? I also use the have the H.A.S. kit, and noticed the rear springs on that kit are significantly longer aka adjust the rear much higher. |
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pretty bummed about this myself, anyone consider placing a shim or spacer on the rear spring mount like macht schnell uses for their f80 spring application?
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I talked with one of the local shops here about this and they mentioned in the past they had cut ~1inch spacers that allow you to adjust more. Am currently on the highest setting on the rear and the tires are tucked in behind the fender. Nothing's rubbing unless if I go over big dips in the road, wouldn't mind them being ~1/4 of an inch higher
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KW had the same issue with the E9x none M and M coilovers as well. |
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About $80.00. They sell them everywhere online. The one that fits is 30 MM. There is a smaller one, but that will not fit KW V3 rear.
I ended up lowering my fronts to match the rear. Now its rubbing issues >_<. |
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ha yeah i ended up lowering the front to match the rear gap too. its a bit much for daily driving and having a lip too. im gonna give the spacers a shot
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KW suspension always sit low. I'm almost certain the way DDC comes from factory are the highest they can go. You might be able to change the springs and push them up but I wouldn't recommend doing so as KW didn't design them that way. It's just like shoving aftermarket springs to lower your car on stock suspension. You aren't supposed to change the spring rate on stock suspension, it messes with how the car feels.
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A minor deviation in spring length and height isn't going to be an issue at all. Larger deviation will have to take compression and droop travel into consideration. Does anyone know if the DDC rear dampers are much shorter than OEM? |
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So problem is solved. 120nm/220mm spring will be used, instead of 120/200. Which will solve all the problems. |
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Nothing wrong with changing spring length or rate slightly. |
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