Workshop tells me my KW V2 only lowers by 10mm on max setting? Is this right?

MrBlonde · 06-12-2010, 09:12 PM

Glad to see you've got it sorted mate, I'd be steering clear of that workshop in future, they obviously have no idea about coilovers.

ianc · 06-13-2010, 07:52 PM

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I think I want to induce more understeer because it feels similar to stock on these settings.

I'm not getting you here. It's pretty much universally accepted that the car has too much understeer with the stock suspension, so you want to add more? Explain what you think the problem is...

ianc

BMW86 · 06-13-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ianc

I'm not getting you here. It's pretty much universally accepted that the car has too much understeer with the stock suspension, so you want to add more? Explain what you think the problem is...

ianc

Lol sorry I meant to say that I want to induce oversteer hence the reason why I said I'm not completely happy with the current settings because it feels similar to stock, which understeers.

ianc · 06-13-2010, 08:44 PM

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Lol sorry I meant to say that I want to induce oversteer

Gotcha. Think about the E92/93 sway bar if you haven't done so already. Doing the M3 front wishbones will give you a lot more camber in front which will also help in buying you some turn-in,

ianc

BMW86 · 06-13-2010, 08:50 PM

The sway bar is the next mod on my list and I think it will complete my suspension setup and then I will focus on other aspects of my car. I'm having a hard time deciding between the E90/E92 and E93 sway bar. I've heard great things about both but not sure which way to go at this point.

infinitekidM2C · 06-14-2010, 08:16 PM

Looks good.............................now.

AussieRacer · 06-15-2010, 06:41 AM

If you want to induce more oversteer (rear wheels stepping out), lowering the rear more will reduce it....opposite of what you want. Suspension setup 101

I think you need to accept your priorities might be more swayed by looks, than handling.

BMW86 · 06-16-2010, 12:34 AM

I only just noticed that a rubber piece is missing when I opened the box with my stock suspension today. Anyone know what this piece is called? I plan to give the workshop a call tomorrow.

guydude · 06-16-2010, 02:23 AM

heck no dont let it settle....that shit aint slammed! incorrect install looks like

BMW86 · 06-20-2010, 06:13 PM

Anybody know what this rubber piece is called?

I looked it up on realoem and I think it is:
SPRING PAD UPPPER
33536764419

Looks like they are only a few $7 each.

KcN55 · 04-17-2011, 04:50 AM

heyyy guysssssssssss im having the same problems with my kw v2 that I just bought. I checked out my install, everything is correct, but Im on the lowest setting and I still have a 2 finger gap. Any ideas?

Yvette · 04-17-2011, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by KcN55

heyyy guysssssssssss im having the same problems with my kw v2 that I just bought. I checked out my install, everything is correct, but Im on the lowest setting and I still have a 2 finger gap. Any ideas?

number of reasons.
surface isn't flat
not settled yet
stock spring top mount wasn't removed.

chachacha28 · 04-18-2011, 08:16 AM

I got my V3's installed and that black piece with the purple ring is sitting inside my lca? everyone else's seem to be on the frame. How does it attatch up there? did i get a botched install as well.

chachacha28 · 04-20-2011, 01:08 AM

anybody?

KcN55 · 04-20-2011, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ezeedee

I got my V3's installed and that black piece with the purple ring is sitting inside my lca? everyone else's seem to be on the frame. How does it attatch up there? did i get a botched install as well.

i believe that the spring holds it up and compresses it.

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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	The sway bar is the next mod on my list and I think it will complete my suspension setup and then I will focus on other aspects of my car. I'm having a hard time deciding between the E90/E92 and E93 sway bar. I've heard great things about both but not sure which way to go at this point.
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	If you want to induce more oversteer (rear wheels stepping out), lowering the rear more will reduce it....opposite of what you want. Suspension setup 101 I think you need to accept your priorities might be more swayed by looks, than handling. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I only just noticed that a rubber piece is missing when I opened the box with my stock suspension today. Anyone know what this piece is called? I plan to give the workshop a call tomorrow. Attached Images
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Anybody know what this rubber piece is called? I looked it up on realoem and I think it is: SPRING PAD UPPPER 33536764419 Looks like they are only a few $7 each.
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KcN55 First Lieutenant 30 Rep 318 Posts Drives: Black 135 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal iTrader: (1)	heyyy guysssssssssss im having the same problems with my kw v2 that I just bought. I checked out my install, everything is correct, but Im on the lowest setting and I still have a 2 finger gap. Any ideas? __________________ [Work Meister s1][KW V2][Icarbon rear diffuser][1M style] [BMW perf spoiler][eye lids] [Lux angel eyes][Rpi red scoops][MHD Stage 2][CPE dp][CPE CP][VSRF 7''][Injen intake][matte grills][Alpine speakers][P3 Vent Gauge][Custom Alcatraz steering wheel][ARK Cat-back exhaust]]
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chachacha28 NCOIC of Kickin It 78 Rep 946 Posts Drives: 08 135i "Simona" Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Great Falls MT iTrader: (1)	I got my V3's installed and that black piece with the purple ring is sitting inside my lca? everyone else's seem to be on the frame. How does it attatch up there? did i get a botched install as well.
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