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      02-27-2015, 07:47 PM   #1
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Talking 2008 135i vert KW V1's installed

I managed to get a pretty good deal through the forums for a set of slightly used KW V1's that I couldn't pass up. The kit was for the coupe and I compared parts and the only difference were the rear springs. I decided to roll the dice and get the kit installed last week.

Everything works pretty good but even at the highest setting the car is pretty low! Found out I have a bad ball joint as well so getting that swapped next week and then an alignment.

The ride is noticeably firmer than stock but not punishing. I can't believe I'm not rubbing in the rear. My offsets are pretty aggressive out back and the winter tires have square sidewalls. I swear I fit them by 1-2mm, phew! My summer tires are Eagle F1 V2 with a pretty tapered sidewall on SF-71's. Can't wait to get them mounted!

The winter really did a number on our roads this year we'll see how the summer goes and how long I keep the setup for. The car looks great IMO, it would be a shame to have to go back to stock. Here are some pics I snapped of her in Winter mode, including some photo bombs by my daughter

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      02-27-2015, 09:57 PM   #2
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Looks good! Waiting for my lightly used coilover to arrive as well!!
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kw coilovers for cabrio has stiffer rear springs.

cabrio:
http://docs.kwsuspension.de/ga-STGFw...2223-08-N2.pdf
Wire size: 14.6 mm
coupe
http://docs.kwsuspension.de/ga-STGFw-20039_1046-10.pdf
Wire size: 13.75 mm

many years ago we had similar situation, with using thinner kw springs (on front) on my mate's corsa. we had swaying on road waves on 60+ mph, springs were too soft. with correct springs we had no swaying at all.
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I'm not getting that sensation but may buy the cabrio springs just to get me a few mm height.
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looks good! What front lip is that?
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I'd find a longer, heavier rate rear spring just to keep the rear end from bottoming out. The rear suspension on these cars are pretty simple, you could always just have a pair of springs made by swift for like $250 for the rear pair.
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looks good! What front lip is that?
It's a Kerscher front lip
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Might I ask why there is an electrical cord coming out of your headlight?
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One is a battery tender and the other is a 250 watt oil pan heater. It gets pretty cold in the winter here! In the summer they get tucked back under the hood
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