Need suggestion on how low I should go

armansiu · 02-26-2016, 12:50 AM

I just got my set of KW V1 and I am planning to install that when spring comes.
Yea, I am from the North, still have snows

I am going to drive my XI in winter too, so I think I should not slam my car.
So I have couple questions:

1) How low should I go in this case? 1.5 fingers? 2 fingers? suggestion?
2) And I am planning to run with 219M, so if I go too low at rear, it will rub badly, right?
3) if I want to eliminate the rake on XI, should i make the front to be 0.5 finger lower than the rear? or the other way? i am confused

Thanks for the inputs in advance

BMB063 · 02-26-2016, 09:47 AM

If you're 1.5-2 fingers I would assume youd be ok unless there are 4+ people loaded in the car then it might rub a little. As far as the rake, do some measuring to see how the car sits now and adjust accordingly.

armansiu · 02-26-2016, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BMB063

If you're 1.5-2 fingers I would assume youd be ok unless there are 4+ people loaded in the car then it might rub a little. As far as the rake, do some measuring to see how the car sits now and adjust accordingly.

I am worrying that the rear would rub if I go too low. the M3 spec is quite aggressive on LCI. So going for 255 tire and negative camber, not sure if these help

DoubleWide · 02-26-2016, 11:34 AM

You can take the extra time and raise it back up for winter.

BMB063 · 02-26-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by armansiu

I am worrying that the rear would rub if I go too low. the M3 spec is quite aggressive on LCI. So going for 255 tire and negative camber, not sure if these help

I don't think you'll need much negative camber. Unless you're slamming it, you probably wont rub unless you have 20s and a car loaded with people. Seems like most people have 19s and say that with 265 or 275 tires in the rear and don't have issues.

armansiu · 02-26-2016, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BMB063

I don't think you'll need much negative camber. Unless you're slamming it, you probably wont rub unless you have 20s and a car loaded with people. Seems like most people have 19s and say that with 265 or 275 tires in the rear and don't have issues.

I searched and many people saying it will rub at 265 on LCI with M3 spec and without fender rolling.
hmm.....

BMB063 · 02-27-2016, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by armansiu

I searched and many people saying it will rub at 265 on LCI with M3 spec and without fender rolling.
hmm.....

With the car loaded with people maybe. Originally I wanted 265 because of that reason but 275 seems to be the popular size unless you're slammed.

armansiu · 03-03-2016, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BMB063

With the car loaded with people maybe. Originally I wanted 265 because of that reason but 275 seems to be the popular size unless you're slammed.

hmm, i think i am going to play safe and go for 255.
I really don't wanna roll fender

BMB063 · 03-04-2016, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by armansiu

hmm, i think i am going to play safe and go for 255.
I really don't wanna roll fender

If you're going to play it safe, go with 265! I hate to beat a dead horse, but you'll be fine. Even 275 you wont need to roll fender unless a lot of weight is in your car and you hit a bump. Ask around if you dont believe me!

Can anyone else chime in here?

armansiu · 03-04-2016, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BMB063

If you're going to play it safe, go with 265! I hate to beat a dead horse, but you'll be fine. Even 275 you wont need to roll fender unless a lot of weight is in your car and you hit a bump. Ask around if you dont believe me!

Can anyone else chime in here?

hmm...
Is yours Pre-LCI?

BMB063 · 03-05-2016, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by armansiu

hmm...
Is yours Pre-LCI?

Nope, it's 2011 LCI

armansiu · 03-06-2016, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BMB063

Nope, it's 2011 LCI

oh, really? but did you lower the car?
dilerma

BMB063 · 03-06-2016, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by armansiu

oh, really? but did you lower the car?
dilerma

Stock height with M sport package

matthewjmoser · 03-06-2016, 09:10 PM

lol...... im lci. 19x9.5 rear with a +35 ish offset running 265/30 tire lowered on h and r coils was sure cutting it close.. (they weren't rolled)

matthewjmoser · 03-06-2016, 09:11 PM

please post pictures when you get this set up on. interested how you're going to get them to fit.

armansiu · 03-07-2016, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by matthewjmoser

please post pictures when you get this set up on. interested how you're going to get them to fit.

sure, i will.

hmm, you have +35 with 265 tire.....so if i go 255, mine will stick out 7mm more than your setup... in theory.

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armansiu Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 241 Posts Drives: e90 328xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Need suggestion on how low I should go I just got my set of KW V1 and I am planning to install that when spring comes. Yea, I am from the North, still have snows I am going to drive my XI in winter too, so I think I should not slam my car. So I have couple questions: 1) How low should I go in this case? 1.5 fingers? 2 fingers? suggestion? 2) And I am planning to run with 219M, so if I go too low at rear, it will rub badly, right? 3) if I want to eliminate the rake on XI, should i make the front to be 0.5 finger lower than the rear? or the other way? i am confused Thanks for the inputs in advance
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