KW V3 60mm spring rate recommendations?

techS54 · 08-05-2009, 11:53 AM

Sup fellas? They just delivered my new KW V3's

but they came with tapered front springs for use with factory strut mounts. I want to install Vorschlag plates and convert my V3's to 60mm springs for the front in the process. In my mind this is a perfect opportunity to choose the most ideal spring rate for the front (and possibly rear) when I order some springs. Any recommendations on spring rates before I order? Thanks in advance for any info. Thanks.

akak1997 · 08-05-2009, 12:47 PM

Btw, you don't need 60mm springs for the Vorshalg plates, you can just get the right perch for KW springs. Or, you can get HP Autowerks to hook you up with some swift springs.
I'm planning on doing the same thing, either KW V3 + springs and Camber plates, or just go with the Clubsport.

larryn · 08-05-2009, 01:58 PM

One thing to note is that if you do stick with the conical springs, you will have reduced travel with the camber plates. The fatter springs reduce the amount of negative camber you can dial in, because of the smaller strut towers, and the available room to slide them over.

What is the purpose of getting the V3's? How do you intend to set up your car for? (mainly street/track/autocross)

techS54 · 08-06-2009, 12:52 PM

The whole reason I want to switch to 60mm springs is to allow more negative camber adjustment. My V#'s came with tapered springs but I want 60mm. I know Vorschlag plates will work with both tapered and 60mm springs if used with the right perch. I want to switch from tapered springs to 60mm but I just wanted spring rate recommendations. I do mostly street driving and probably about a 1/2 dozen track events per year so I want full adjustability. I don't mind a harsher ride either.

HP Autosport · 08-07-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by techS54

Sup fellas? They just delivered my new KW V3's

but they came with tapered front springs for use with factory strut mounts. I want to install Vorschlag plates and convert my V3's to 60mm springs for the front in the process. In my mind this is a perfect opportunity to choose the most ideal spring rate for the front (and possibly rear) when I order some springs. Any recommendations on spring rates before I order? Thanks in advance for any info. Thanks.

Yes...350-400F and 500-600R

You will need to machine both the front and rear spring perches to make everything work properly.

Here is what Berk Technology have done with our help:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ighlight=swift

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techS54 Private 3 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 09' 135i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: so-cal iTrader: (0)	KW V3 60mm spring rate recommendations? Sup fellas? They just delivered my new KW V3's but they came with tapered front springs for use with factory strut mounts. I want to install Vorschlag plates and convert my V3's to 60mm springs for the front in the process. In my mind this is a perfect opportunity to choose the most ideal spring rate for the front (and possibly rear) when I order some springs. Any recommendations on spring rates before I order? Thanks in advance for any info. Thanks.
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akak1997 Major 64 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Btw, you don't need 60mm springs for the Vorshalg plates, you can just get the right perch for KW springs. Or, you can get HP Autowerks to hook you up with some swift springs. I'm planning on doing the same thing, either KW V3 + springs and Camber plates, or just go with the Clubsport.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	One thing to note is that if you do stick with the conical springs, you will have reduced travel with the camber plates. The fatter springs reduce the amount of negative camber you can dial in, because of the smaller strut towers, and the available room to slide them over. What is the purpose of getting the V3's? How do you intend to set up your car for? (mainly street/track/autocross)
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techS54 Private 3 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 09' 135i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: so-cal iTrader: (0)	Maybe y'all misunderstood my question. The whole reason I want to switch to 60mm springs is to allow more negative camber adjustment. My V#'s came with tapered springs but I want 60mm. I know Vorschlag plates will work with both tapered and 60mm springs if used with the right perch. I want to switch from tapered springs to 60mm but *I just wanted spring rate recommendations*. I do mostly street driving and probably about a 1/2 dozen track events per year so I want full adjustability. I don't mind a harsher ride either.
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