Just installed KWV2 coilovers

camaross305 · 09-24-2008, 09:20 PM

I just installed kwv2 coilovers on my e92. I had the front height set about 19 full turns from low and the rear 10 turns. The front is lowered perfectly. The rear may need to be dropped just a touch. As far as the shocks i have them set at 7 clicks from soft 18 being the stiffest.

My car had the factory sport suspension. I wanted to lower my car, improve handling, and not loose much if any ride comfort. Well i definately accomplished that. I heard that you feel everything in the road with coilovers etc. Im not sure what people have their shocks set at.

My car is a DD and it feels awesome! The car rides just like stock, but lower, and much better handling. No jumping up and down over bumps and much better handling. I was expecting a much harsher ride. Nothing else was changed in my suspension. Still on the stock run craps. My rims will be ready next week.

Anybody on the fence about suspension def. go with coilovers. They def. are the best of both worlds. I can even make the ride softer if i want. I love the way the car rides and dont regret it one bit. here is some quick pics i took after going around the block

Sam12345 · 09-24-2008, 09:22 PM

god i would love KWV2

Ryan@IND · 09-24-2008, 10:00 PM

stance is looking Good.

Would be even nicer with some wider 19"s

BMdblU · 09-24-2008, 10:53 PM

V2 FTW

camaross305 · 09-25-2008, 01:04 AM

yea 360 forged wheels are on the way... ill have a photoshoot with them next week

Prissy · 09-25-2008, 08:48 AM

looks nice!

camaross305 · 09-25-2008, 09:11 PM

thanks!

JoeyFiasco · 09-26-2008, 01:33 PM

how much did you lower the car?

pittyinSC · 09-26-2008, 08:06 PM

I just had mine installed and my rear wont go down that low at all even though
I have them on their lowest setting!!!
Will they settle or what because they are same as stock ride height right now

Sam12345 · 09-26-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by umcool911ok

I just had mine installed and my rear wont go down that low at all even though
I have them on their lowest setting!!!
Will they settle or what because they are same as stock ride height right now

that doesnt sound right at all.
Who did the install, they may have messed up.

You sure you turned it the right way and its on "lowest" and not "highest" lol, just a thought

Oh and if its brand new it may or may not need to settle

Calgary Agent · 09-26-2008, 08:27 PM

Not low enough

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/phot...425702_116.jpg

camaross305 · 09-26-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by umcool911ok

I just had mine installed and my rear wont go down that low at all even though
I have them on their lowest setting!!!
Will they settle or what because they are same as stock ride height right now

Yea something doesnt sound right.... at its highest its about as high as stock

simpleE92 · 09-26-2008, 09:59 PM

some stags would look sick on ur ride but even the oem wheels look cool. nice mod op

iheartsole · 09-26-2008, 10:27 PM

damn looks awesome. so, it rides stock by the settings you put it on? all you need now is rims

Andro07 · 09-28-2008, 03:26 AM

Nice Drop!

pittyinSC · 09-28-2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaross305

Yea something doesnt sound right.... at its highest its about as high as stock

I will go out and take some pics. The rear height adjuster is turned
all the way tight together. Like purple piece touching the black piece.
It looks about same as ur rear is right now.

So they put the height adjuster on the bottum and not the top..WRONG!
Hopefully nothing is messed up

camaross305 · 09-29-2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by umcool911ok

I will go out and take some pics. The rear height adjuster is turned
all the way tight together. Like purple piece touching the black piece.
It looks about same as ur rear is right now.

So they put the height adjuster on the bottum and not the top..WRONG!
Hopefully nothing is messed up

Yea it has to go up top....

let us know how it turns out

I have my wheels comming this week.... ill post some pics!

09-24-2008, 09:20 PM	#1
camaross305 137 Rep 1,825 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gainesville fl iTrader: (20)	Just installed KWV2 coilovers I just installed kwv2 coilovers on my e92. I had the front height set about 19 full turns from low and the rear 10 turns. The front is lowered perfectly. The rear may need to be dropped just a touch. As far as the shocks i have them set at 7 clicks from soft 18 being the stiffest. My car had the factory sport suspension. I wanted to lower my car, improve handling, and not loose much if any ride comfort. Well i definately accomplished that. I heard that you feel everything in the road with coilovers etc. Im not sure what people have their shocks set at. My car is a DD and it feels awesome! The car rides just like stock, but lower, and much better handling. No jumping up and down over bumps and much better handling. I was expecting a much harsher ride. Nothing else was changed in my suspension. Still on the stock run craps. My rims will be ready next week. Anybody on the fence about suspension def. go with coilovers. They def. are the best of both worlds. I can even make the ride softer if i want. I love the way the car rides and dont regret it one bit. here is some quick pics i took after going around the block
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