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      05-03-2014, 03:10 PM   #1
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Installed!

Did the install in my garage with a floor jack, took 5 hrs to complete. The ride is fantastic, better than stock. Here's a quick photo.
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      05-03-2014, 04:22 PM   #3
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Awesome! Super envious of your deal, and now to convince the wife she needs this...
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      05-03-2014, 06:05 PM   #4
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Congrats on the deal of a lifetime! Stance looks great!
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      05-03-2014, 06:17 PM   #5
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Looks great, can we see some more pic.
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Looks great!
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      05-03-2014, 10:35 PM   #7
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Coil over?
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      05-04-2014, 01:00 AM   #8
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Coil over?
KW v3's scored on amazon for under 1800, new.
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My absolute favorite wheels for the E70. I want more photos NOW PLEASE.
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      05-04-2014, 12:28 PM   #10
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Looking Sharp!!!!! hows is the ride at that ride height and we need MORE pictures.
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      05-05-2014, 03:24 PM   #11
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The ride is great, it rides so smooth and better than stock. When i unpacked everything I set the shocks at the factory recommended settings. I've driven over 500 miles and don't feel the need to change anything. Question that I have is, I installed the front shocks at the lowest recommended height, if the springs settle some more do I need to raise it? No rubbing and weird noises, very happy with everything so far. I will try to take some better pictures this week. Any suggestion appreciated. Thanks!
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YES!! that looks so damn good man. Very inclined to pick up some BBS's after seeing this
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The ride is great, it rides so smooth and better than stock. When i unpacked everything I set the shocks at the factory recommended settings. I've driven over 500 miles and don't feel the need to change anything. Question that I have is, I installed the front shocks at the lowest recommended height, if the springs settle some more do I need to raise it? No rubbing and weird noises, very happy with everything so far. I will try to take some better pictures this week. Any suggestion appreciated. Thanks!
Comes down to bottoming out/rubbing. If you have any of that, raise it in 0.5" increments.

That said, the KW warranty, while lifetime for the original purchaser, only applies if installed correctly at their ride height recommendations. Since you can't really adjust camber without expensive BMW parts, why not raise it as needed, to keep it in spec?

They are very smart in what they do, I'm pretty sure we're not as smart as them when it comes to suspensions.
http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...ur-part-1.aspx
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Do they ride a lot better than your Dinan springs?
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Need more pics! Does anyone know how much thread is remaining on the front coilover bodies with the KW's at there recommended lowest ride height setting?
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      05-06-2014, 10:49 AM   #16
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I don't know the exact measurement of threaded body is left for the lower perch, but it is at least 1-2 inches till you run out.
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Do they ride a lot better than your Dinan springs?
Yes! Not as stiff/harsh, just tight and smooth if that makes sense...
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Yes! Not as stiff/harsh, just tight and smooth if that makes sense...
of course it makes sense, that what he said

but this is bad news for me since i don't want to do a full coil setup and lose the edc just yet, thought i would be fine with just some springs
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of course it makes sense, that what he said

but this is bad news for me since i don't want to do a full coil setup and lose the edc just yet, thought i would be fine with just some springs
If losing EDC is a big concern, I would say you'll be very pleased with the ride quality of the coilovers. It's a progressive spring, so it'll feel very cushy and almost like normal during regular driving. The spring stiffens up under a heavier load (aka turning agressively), which is when you need it to stiffen up in the first place. So it really is like taking the best of both worlds with the EDC function
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If losing EDC is a big concern, I would say you'll be very pleased with the ride quality of the coilovers. It's a progressive spring, so it'll feel very cushy and almost like normal during regular driving. The spring stiffens up under a heavier load (aka turning agressively), which is when you need it to stiffen up in the first place. So it really is like taking the best of both worlds with the EDC function
Yes i realize they are progressive springs, i had the V3 on my last car and they were good. But i just don't want to invest that much in KWs just yet, but it is sounding ever more enticing. Only if the deal OP got is still available
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Yes i realize they are progressive springs, i had the V3 on my last car and they were good. But i just don't want to invest that much in KWs just yet, but it is sounding ever more enticing. Only if the deal OP got is still available
I hear ya. OP got an amazing deal, but if you'd rather not roll the dice with a dealer like that, Omar at Velos had the best deal on them I could find.
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More photos! What kind of wheels do you have?
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