KW V3 Install Impression

AwLegacyGT · 01-04-2008, 06:33 PM

I just had my V3's installed and I have to say that I am very impressed by the way it feels, especially in the snow and the New England roads. They feel very close to the stock suspension with a more aggressive stance.

I will add pictures later. I dropped it an inch all around and the front looks slightly higher than the rear, but I want to wait till the shocks settle a little before I decide on a good height (also do not want to pay for multiple alignments).

AwLegacyGT · 01-05-2008, 12:39 PM

I haven't had a chance to play around with the suspension. Is there a how-to on raising the suspension up a tad?

SV Concepts III · 01-05-2008, 04:40 PM

You should have a set of tools that you can use to grab onto the metal coupler around the spring perch or shock. Just move them up and voila

AwLegacyGT · 01-05-2008, 10:49 PM

Well I want to be precise. Do you just count the amount of swivels, or do you use a ruler?

Supramano · 01-07-2008, 09:58 PM

hey whats up..i just had the kwv3s installed and i also think they feel great. My height in the rear is perfect, but my fron is also about .5 inch higher than the front. My shop said he put everything to middle settings. Then i asked if i could drop the front a little more to be the same as the rear and he said it would not be a good idea. He said u should have all the same setting for height and compression. Besides the xis are supposed to sit higher in the front. Also when doing 70 mph the front will lower to be aesthetically perfect. i dunno. anyone else know if i can drop the front to even it out. lata

cycler · 01-09-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Supramano

hey whats up..i just had the kwv3s installed and i also think they feel great. My height in the rear is perfect, but my fron is also about .5 inch higher than the front. My shop said he put everything to middle settings. Then i asked if i could drop the front a little more to be the same as the rear and he said it would not be a good idea. He said u should have all the same setting for height and compression. Besides the xis are supposed to sit higher in the front. Also when doing 70 mph the front will lower to be aesthetically perfect. i dunno. anyone else know if i can drop the front to even it out. lata

Who did your coilovers in long island and where is the shop. im in south bellmore.

BoostedBMW · 01-09-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AwLegacyGT

Well I want to be precise. Do you just count the amount of swivels, or do you use a ruler?

Just measure from the same point on both sides up to the top of the spring perch where the bottom of the spring sits. I measure from the tab that sticks off of the shock body and overhangs over the metal coupler that holds the strut in place. If you take your wheel off you will see what i'm talking about.

Getagrip · 01-18-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

Just measure from the same point on both sides up to the top of the spring perch where the bottom of the spring sits. I measure from the tab that sticks off of the shock body and overhangs over the metal coupler that holds the strut in place. If you take your wheel off you will see what i'm talking about.

See page 3
http://www.kw-gmbh.de/kw_upload/Einbau/eah68620048

I have a question, too. What method is used to adjust the compression and rebound on the dampers? I'm looking into buying KWV3s this spring.

kitw · 01-19-2008, 07:28 PM

There is a knob at the top that adjusts rebound, it has, (I believe) 3 turns of adjustment. the newer KWs click. the bottom has a little post that sticks out with holes in it and you turn the knob with a spring clip. kind of hard to describe, but it's covered in the KW manuals.

18LLC · 01-19-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Getagrip

See page 3
http://www.kw-gmbh.de/kw_upload/Einbau/eah68620048

I have a question, too. What method is used to adjust the compression and rebound on the dampers? I'm looking into buying KWV3s this spring.

not really fun to adjust the rebound for front. because the oem strut bar kinda block you, you can only do 1/4 turn at a time, i believe one full turn is one click. for the compression, you have to go under, even harder to get access to there. but i'm happy with factory default setting, so i don't bother to change it anymore (i did tried, and i'm now back to default setting).

Getagrip · 01-19-2008, 08:22 PM

Sounds pretty straight forward. What about the rear? Is it a pain to adjust the comp/rebound?

Kev · 01-19-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cycler

Who did your coilovers in long island and where is the shop. im in south bellmore.

In Long Island, of course you would need to pay Eric @ RPM Racing a visit.

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AwLegacyGT Private First Class 7 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Sedan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yarmouth, Maine iTrader: (0)	Well I want to be precise. Do you just count the amount of swivels, or do you use a ruler?
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kitw Colonel 482 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: F91 M8, 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20)	There is a knob at the top that adjusts rebound, it has, (I believe) 3 turns of adjustment. the newer KWs click. the bottom has a little post that sticks out with holes in it and you turn the knob with a spring clip. kind of hard to describe, but it's covered in the KW manuals.
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Getagrip Get a grip. Get Xdrive. 15 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2003 330xi [0.00]	Sounds pretty straight forward. What about the rear? Is it a pain to adjust the comp/rebound? __________________ 2006 330xi current
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