KW V3 Too low on F80 rear

[swagon]

Originally Posted by NickyC

Right reverse rake, not telling you anything you don't already know but on the M3s stock there is certainly less gap in the rear than the front between the wheel/tires. My initial issue with my car was I dropped the front too much and the nose was pointed down, the lip wasn't long for the world at that point. Bringing it more in line with the stock look I was able to level out the car and now run a lip. I had no such issues on the M4s I've owned which I also installed KW V3s on. The M4s just look like 4x4s on all four corners stock hah.

The front wheel arch has a larger opening than in the rear, so if one wants even wheel gaps, they end up with quite a lot of positive rake. Best to corner balance it, really, to fully maximise the possibilities of adjustable coilovers.

Originally Posted by dms-01

@ptper that is what I'm talking about. Looks great man. Absolutely no reason why KW couldn't make V3s to allow that level of adjustment. Or at least include the spacer at no extra cost.

It says right in the technical approval documents that the TÜV ride height (distance from center of wheel to wheel arch edge) is 20mm lower than on the M4. 310 vs 330 mm. You can certainly order a different spring for the rear - be it KW, Swift, etc. They've developed their kits on the M4 only, can see it on the promo pics on their website.

[tavio1227]

If you guys are looking for the spring is 120/220

[dms-01]

Originally Posted by swagon

The front wheel arch has a larger opening than in the rear, so if one wants even wheel gaps, they end up with quite a lot of positive rake. Best to corner balance it, really, to fully maximize the possibilities of adjustable coilovers.

It says right in the technical approval documents that the TÜV ride height (distance from center of wheel to wheel arch edge) is 20mm lower than on the M4. 310 vs 330 mm. You can certainly order a different spring for the rear - be it KW, Swift, etc. They've developed their kits on the M4 only, can see it on the promo pics on their website.

I didn't go that far down the rabbit hole but good information nonetheless.

Originally Posted by tavio1227

If you guys are looking for the spring is 120/220

That is the longer spring? Looks like yours and mine (assume all V3s) came with 120/200 spring in the rear.

https://www.kwsuspensions.co.uk/shop...rings/60110151

[tavio1227]

Originally Posted by dms-01

I didn't go that far down the rabbit hole but good information nonetheless.

That is the longer spring? Looks like yours and mine (assume all V3s) came with 120/200 spring in the rear.

https://www.kwsuspensions.co.uk/shop...rings/60110151

Yes the 120/220 is the longer spring

[dms-01]

Got the KW 15mm spacers installed and spun the rears up 3 turns from the bottom. Sits much better now IMHO. I also installed 75mm studs, motor sports lug nuts and 3mm spacers in the front.

[J.KEYS]

Originally Posted by dms-01

Got the KW 15mm spacers installed and spun the rears up 3 turns from the bottom. Sits much better now IMHO. I also installed 75mm studs, motor sports lug nuts and 3mm spacers in the front.

The car is perfect man- 15mm spacers it is! Super glad to have ran into this thread!