[Jay636]

I am purchasing a set of KW V1's for my 2010 E90 XI. Anything I need to know about installing these? Anything I should be cautious of?

[Sidewinderpb]

Just know what you're about to purchase arguably the single best mod. Congrats!

[flux45]

The only thing I would say is be sure disconnect/not break the auto-leveling sensor cable for the headlights.

Otherwise, like stated above, pat yourself on the back for a good purchase.

[Andrewe92]

Originally Posted by flux45

The only thing I would say is be sure disconnect/not break the auto-leveling sensor cable for the headlights.

Otherwise, like stated above, pat yourself on the back for a good purchase.

that's interesting actually.. so basically after lowering the car the headlights will do an adjustment? that's awesome someone convince me to get coilovers... its my daily driver so I really am worried.

[Sidewinderpb]

What are you worried about?

I daily my e92 335xi on KW V3's spun all the way down and set pretty darned stiff. Even at that, they're still way more comfortable than a lot of other coils. My friends' WRX's are on ISC's and BC Extreme Lows; they are far more jarring than KW's.

[Jay636]

@ Sidewinderpb - Well I happen to live in an area where roads aren't so smooth unlike CT. Last time I lowered my A4 on ST coilovers I broke an axel in a week.

[StevenY.]

Originally Posted by Jay636

@ Sidewinderpb - Well I happen to live in an area where roads aren't so smooth unlike CT. Last time I lowered my A4 on ST coilovers I broke an axel in a week.

If it helps you, I live in Brooklyn where roads are extreme shit and I have the V1s at a few threads before the lowest setting. I pretty much avoid every single bump I can but on the occasion that I do hit one or two, it's not bad and this is just me but I think it absorbs bumps better than the xdrive suspension. Simply said, I think this was one of the best mods I've ever spent on. You'll love it.

[Jay636]

StevenY - Thanks man I am very well acquainted with BK. Roads suck! Thanks. Helps me with my decision.

[Sidewinderpb]

Originally Posted by Jay636

@ Sidewinderpb - Well I happen to live in an area where roads aren't so smooth unlike CT. Last time I lowered my A4 on ST coilovers I broke an axel in a week.

Lmao you clearly don't have much experience with my area. I commute on 95 and 287. The roads are absolute shit. You just have to be a vigilant driver.

[StevenY.]

Originally Posted by Jay636

StevenY - Thanks man I am very well acquainted with BK. Roads suck! Thanks. Helps me with my decision.

No problem. Keep us updated!

[M.a.r.k.u.s]

If you're doing the install yourself, make sure to either get a "knuckle seperater" or be very careful not to overstress the metal when pulling it apart.

I agree though. Single best mod I'v done to my car.

[B-dog]

A starting point for setting the nuts would be good to know ahead of time. Unfortunately, mine's an E92 so I'm sure my settings are different.

I have 4 threads showing on the front and about 1/8" from being as low as possible in the rear (there's a 1/8" space between the nut and the rubber thing). I had the rear lowered all the way but raised it up slightly to match the gap in the front. I couldn't go any lower in the front without risking hitting the tire on the fender.