KW v3 with Swift springs to increase height?

Travishksar · 03-06-2018, 09:11 AM

KW v3 is a bit too low for my taste especially the rear part where the fenders are looking to have contact with the tires. This is the case whenever I look at the rear which is already on the highest height setting.

I saw someone has replaced the KW springs with other brands to achieve an increase in height. Could this be a long-term solution if I am looking to raise only .5~1 inch in the rear?

My current ride height:--

Liquid2.0T · 03-06-2018, 09:42 PM

I think that looks perfect. Please don't change it.

whoop_ass · 03-06-2018, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid2.0T

I think that looks perfect. Please don't change it.

I have to agree
and it should not touch with the offset on the BMW wheels and tyres

HP Autosport · 03-07-2018, 10:28 PM

The rear is straightforward using a slightly longer spring if you are already at the maximum adjustment the KW adjusters would allow. Alternatively, if you would like to stiffen up the ride, you can use a higher rate spring. That will also raise the ride height a bit.

The front is not as easy. You will need to add camber plates after converting the true coilover springs.

60mm is what you want from Swift. Even with the 60mm spring, you will need to machine the rear adjusters and front lower spring perches to accommodate them. KW use an odd ~61mm springs ID.

Bahn360Photo · 03-24-2018, 07:18 AM

looks perfect to me

DrRobert · 04-30-2018, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Autosport

The rear is straightforward using a slightly longer spring if you are already at the maximum adjustment the KW adjusters would allow. Alternatively, if you would like to stiffen up the ride, you can use a higher rate spring. That will also raise the ride height a bit.

The front is not as easy. You will need to add camber plates after converting the true coilover springs.

60mm is what you want from Swift. Even with the 60mm spring, you will need to machine the rear adjusters and front lower spring perches to accommodate them. KW use an odd ~61mm springs ID.

Harold I'm curious what spring rates would you recommend for a street car if going with Swift springs for KW V3?

HP Autosport · 04-30-2018, 11:19 PM

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Harold I'm curious what spring rates would you recommend for a street car if going with Swift springs for KW V3?

On an F8X M3/4 for street duty? Probably 12 -14 kg springs.

Machinist · 04-10-2019, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Travishksar

KW v3 is a bit too low for my taste especially the rear part where the fenders are looking to have contact with the tires. This is the case whenever I look at the rear which is already on the highest height setting.

I saw someone has replaced the KW springs with other brands to achieve an increase in height. Could this be a long-term solution if I am looking to raise only .5~1 inch in the rear?

My current ride height:--

Hey bro, did you manage to increase your ride height in the end?

Did you get "longer" rear springs ?

Looks like you are in Hong Kong?

Machinist · 04-10-2019, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Travishksar

KW v3 is a bit too low for my taste especially the rear part where the fenders are looking to have contact with the tires. This is the case whenever I look at the rear which is already on the highest height setting.

I saw someone has replaced the KW springs with other brands to achieve an increase in height. Could this be a long-term solution if I am looking to raise only .5~1 inch in the rear?

My current ride height:--

Hey bro, did you manage to increase your ride height in the end?

Did you get "longer" rear springs ?

Looks like you are in Hong Kong?

Travishksar · 04-10-2019, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Machinist

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Originally Posted by Travishksar

KW v3 is a bit too low for my taste especially the rear part where the fenders are looking to have contact with the tires. This is the case whenever I look at the rear which is already on the highest height setting.

I saw someone has replaced the KW springs with other brands to achieve an increase in height. Could this be a long-term solution if I am looking to raise only .5~1 inch in the rear?

My current ride height:--

Hey bro, did you manage to increase your ride height in the end?

Did you get "longer" rear springs ?

Looks like you are in Hong Kong?

After consulting KW Germany, I eventually bought a pair of 120-220 springs to increase the rear ride height by ~20mm. And yes, I am from Hong Kong. =)

Machinist · 04-10-2019, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Travishksar

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Originally Posted by Machinist

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Originally Posted by Travishksar

KW v3 is a bit too low for my taste especially the rear part where the fenders are looking to have contact with the tires. This is the case whenever I look at the rear which is already on the highest height setting.

I saw someone has replaced the KW springs with other brands to achieve an increase in height. Could this be a long-term solution if I am looking to raise only .5~1 inch in the rear?

My current ride height:--

Hey bro, did you manage to increase your ride height in the end?

Did you get "longer" rear springs ?

Looks like you are in Hong Kong?

After consulting KW Germany, I eventually bought a pair of 120-220 springs to increase the rear ride height by ~20mm. And yes, I am from Hong Kong. =)

Awesome!!! How much did they cost? Where KW brand? Or another brand?

So you swapped both rear springs and increased the front height ?

How's the wheel gap now? Or what is your rear suspension distance from the ground

Btw nice ride !

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