Need a NYer's advice on KW V3 setup

Alpine Whiteboy · 02-18-2010, 10:51 AM

Ok so here's the deal. I'm picking up my KW V3 coilovers this Saturday and MAY have them installed. BUT the thing is, I know NOTHING about all the adjustments that can be made (rebound, stiffness etc).

Anybody from NY that has KW V3's or somebody that may KNOW what setup I'm looking for help me out?

The roads here can be harsh so I want the best setup. I basically want a real nice sporty stiff setup. Just not TOO stiff of course. I basically would like the raw feel of say an EVO 8. I don't want my ride too soft where I go over a bump or pothole and my front end bounces and scrapes my front lip etc. I'm only looking to drop the car till the tires meet the fenders once I put 19's on.

If anybody could give some advice it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

JBiddy · 02-18-2010, 07:50 PM

Dude pm Matt@Camber-Toe, he knows his shit and he is local to you! he did my suspension. he will adjust it to your liking! awesome guy and prices!

335xiRN · 02-18-2010, 09:06 PM

Matt@camber-toe is your guy

itsbrokeagain · 02-19-2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine Whiteboy

Ok so here's the deal. I'm picking up my KW V3 coilovers this Saturday and MAY have them installed. BUT the thing is, I know NOTHING about all the adjustments that can be made (rebound, stiffness etc).

Anybody from NY that has KW V3's or somebody that may KNOW what setup I'm looking for help me out?

The roads here can be harsh so I want the best setup. I basically want a real nice sporty stiff setup. Just not TOO stiff of course. I basically would like the raw feel of say an EVO 8. I don't want my ride too soft where I go over a bump or pothole and my front end bounces and scrapes my front lip etc. I'm only looking to drop the car till the tires meet the fenders once I put 19's on.

If anybody could give some advice it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Ive done several V3 kits and a few of them came back to me to be readjusted to be softer or stiffer, and they were very satisfied with the changes

Sal@AUTOcouture · 02-19-2010, 05:46 PM

V3 might have been overkill for you...

itsbrokeagain · 02-19-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sal@AUTOcouture

V3 might have been overkill for you...

didnt they release V1 for the XI not too long ago?

reprod · 02-19-2010, 05:59 PM

^^^^ Yes they did...

Sal@AUTOcouture · 02-19-2010, 06:19 PM

yeah, PKumarM3 has a set for sale IIRC

PKumarM3 · 02-19-2010, 10:03 PM

thanks sal, they are sold.

i am back on my 4x4 OEM suspension.

gonna see Matt@cambertoe tomorrow.

Alpine Whiteboy · 02-20-2010, 11:24 PM

so Matt... you do your work out in Valley Stream or are you located somewhere else?

as far as overkill goes, i WAS going to get V1's until i got the V3's for $1400 BRAND NEW from my local performance shop :-)

PKumarM3 · 02-20-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine Whiteboy

so Matt... you do your work out in Valley Stream or are you located somewhere else?

as far as overkill goes, i WAS going to get V1's until i got the V3's for $1400 BRAND NEW from my local performance shop :-)

their shop is in Lynnbrook, NY

stick w/the v3. the v1 is just a bit too harsh. I would like the adjustability of the v3 if I were to get coilovers again.

itsbrokeagain · 02-21-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by PKumarM3

their shop is in Lynbrook, NY

The shop is literally less than 5 min from my house.

Alpine Whiteboy · 02-21-2010, 09:20 AM

well the shop i bought it from is doing the install for a great price because i just purchased $4500 rims from them as well... lol

BUT if they need adjusting and they cant seem to fit my needs i'll come pay you a visit. i also heard your great with exhaust installs so i may see you for that eventually!

thanks for offering the help.

itsbrokeagain · 02-21-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine Whiteboy

well the shop i bought it from is doing the install for a great price because i just purchased $4500 rims from them as well... lol

BUT if they need adjusting and they cant seem to fit my needs i'll come pay you a visit. i also heard your great with exhaust installs so i may see you for that eventually!

thanks for offering the help.

somethin tells me ur gonna need an alignment afterwards

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Alpine Whiteboy Jerry's Fault... 177 Rep 9,258 Posts Drives: 2013 535xi M-Sport SGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, N.Y. iTrader: (1)	so Matt... you do your work out in Valley Stream or are you located somewhere else? as far as overkill goes, i WAS going to get V1's until i got the V3's for $1400 BRAND NEW from my local performance shop :-)
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Alpine Whiteboy Jerry's Fault... 177 Rep 9,258 Posts Drives: 2013 535xi M-Sport SGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, N.Y. iTrader: (1)	well the shop i bought it from is doing the install for a great price because i just purchased $4500 rims from them as well... lol BUT if they need adjusting and they cant seem to fit my needs i'll come pay you a visit. i also heard your great with exhaust installs so i may see you for that eventually! thanks for offering the help.
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