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Thanks bud! Tomorrow will be 1 week since in the install. I've checked measurements every morn the past 2 days and numbers haven't changed. I've put a considerable amount of miles on it since so I'd say it's completely settled at this point.
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I had the front at 29.75 and the rear at 30.25. I was consistently bottoming out on the highway in the rear and couldn't handle it anymore. Driving around town was fine but any dip on the highway at high speeds would crash the back. Raised her 0.25" in the rear and now I'm fine. Only bottom out in the rear very seldom on big dips, particularly on bridges. I did move the front up a hair to 30" to limit the amount of rake. I still think 30" front / 30.5" is the magic setting with these coilovers. That said I'm pretty sure there would be no difference on KWs since the rear tire well is so narrow. Ride height is ride height...
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Looks friggin great man! Agree about letting it settle a bit, but maybe another .5" imo if you're loading it up too.
Also deets on that rear diffuser and exhaust tips?
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Let me know on this also. If you can get another .75" lower with adding stiffening of the dampening and not bottom out, I'll likely join the BC crew.
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Thanks dude! Bought that diffuser on the forum ages ago. It was dirt cheap and so simple to install. I'm assuming you can find it on ebay. The poser akrapovic tips were purchased on Aliexpress. 3" inlet, 4.5" outlet. That's all the info Ali would give me since it's been awhile since my purchase. |
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05-15-2021, 08:25 PM | #54 |
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Bottomed out again today on an interstate off ramp deviation. Makes me cringe. Dampening is in the middle so can't blame it on that. I'm banking on the sheer weight of this beast. My E46 M3 was slammed on BC Racing coilovers and never bottomed out. I'm def second guessing going any lower as I feel like this would exaggerate the issue. Hate to say it but this might be an argument for the KW's. Having no experience w/ them I wonder if this an issue with them as well?
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Hey Team, The front and rear ground to finder measurements are 30 1/4 inches. I was looking for balance. If you have additional questions? Please contact.
The mod also included adding performance breaks and 22" wheels from Vossen. Note: BMW had a great deal on breaks to include the install. Engine mods are next. I love the ride... |
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Haha I feel the same. Something tells me his answer is no based of how many F85 KW users are slammed.
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You shut your whore mouth lol I'm afraid you're right. So the question is, is an extra $1500 worth not bottoming out on rare occasions? Luckily for me, spending $2500 for coilovers is out of question.
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Just H&R sport springs. I'm honestly not even sure how much lower I'll be able to go with KW's. I think I just like spending money hahahah
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They've done great with no bottoming out. I've figured out where those imperfections on the interstate are and I avoid that lane. Still hard for me to fully access the handling with these since I've got a non-coilover related front right suspension issue. When I corner aggressively the issue triggers the traction control light. My mechanic took a ride with me and suspects dry tie rod end links. I've got to drop it off next week for him to pinpoint.
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