06-22-2019, 03:34 PM | #1 |
Private First Class
72
Rep 145
Posts |
KW SC Rear Rebound Adjustment. HELP SOS
Hey guys i got KW street comfort installed but the shop installed them not stiff enough and I’m bouncing all over the place on these California roads. Anyone know how to adjust the rear? Can’t seem to find it. Cars currently in jack stands.
|
06-22-2019, 05:13 PM | #3 |
Private First Class
72
Rep 145
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-22-2019, 07:42 PM | #4 |
Lieutenant Colonel
1153
Rep 1,523
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-22-2019, 07:44 PM | #5 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
1153
Rep 1,523
Posts |
Quote:
All you have to do is jack up the car, take off the wheel, undo the 3 bolts holding the top mount, press down on the shock and reach in with the supplied adjusting knob to adjust. Easily done in under 30 mins for each side. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2019, 12:02 AM | #6 | ||
Captain
403
Rep 808
Posts |
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2019, 08:40 AM | #7 | ||
Lieutenant Colonel
990
Rep 1,934
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
F30 335iX | Remus Axleback | Fabspeed Catted DP | VRSF Comp IC | 18X9 ET35 19lb MT1 | 255/40/18 ECS | Ohlins RT Millway Street | Millway Control Arm Bushings | Turner Endlinks | TMH 75mm 14x1.5 Studs | BMW MPerf LSD | XDelete | Pipercross Filter | MHD Stg2 93
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2019, 05:19 PM | #8 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
1153
Rep 1,523
Posts |
Quote:
Does the rear springs have to come out? NO Does the rear shock have to come out? NO Does the rear hub carrier have to be undone? NO There is a lot more than taking 1 more bolt when its ALL got to come out. Him asking doesn't mean he's unable to do so with simple guidance. Don't underestimate the ability of others so easily. A lot of ppl can and will prove you wrong. He's asking for instructions and help, that's what I did here. So what are you offering to help in this thread? Last edited by M4_GTS; 06-23-2019 at 05:25 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
1
DrBall125.50 |
06-26-2019, 12:10 AM | #9 |
First Lieutenant
93
Rep 381
Posts
Drives: 2018 340xi tanzanite blue
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Portland
|
This was a huge deciding factor me when I was shopping for coilovers. I decided on bilsteins since rebound adjustment were on the bottom.
But they're correct. You need to remove wheel and loosen of the top bolts to access the rebound dial. It's easy to do as long you follow directions. Or just ask your local f30 fb page for help. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-26-2019, 09:48 PM | #10 | |
Private First Class
72
Rep 145
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-27-2019, 10:02 AM | #11 |
Lieutenant
370
Rep 552
Posts |
The shop should've left them at default recommended rebound setting unless you asked them to make it way softer. I actually initially told them I wanted it soft and they told me to at least try default for a few weeks first. KW put a lot of consideration into their recommendation.
Take it back to the shop and have them fix it if they didn't ask you or if they set it at any level other than default without telling you. My SC's are default rebound setting in the rear and they feel great. Really happy with them after 1 month. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-28-2019, 12:01 AM | #12 | ||
Lieutenant Colonel
990
Rep 1,934
Posts |
Quote:
In any case there are two bolts holding the top of the shock the vehicle, then the single down below. They're not difficult to compress and pull out from under the wheel arch. Adjustment is on top and should be pretty simple to maneuver. A shop should be able to do this for you in 20mins.
__________________
F30 335iX | Remus Axleback | Fabspeed Catted DP | VRSF Comp IC | 18X9 ET35 19lb MT1 | 255/40/18 ECS | Ohlins RT Millway Street | Millway Control Arm Bushings | Turner Endlinks | TMH 75mm 14x1.5 Studs | BMW MPerf LSD | XDelete | Pipercross Filter | MHD Stg2 93
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
06-30-2019, 03:33 PM | #13 |
Not stock
472
Rep 617
Posts |
I think I'll go Bilstein. I like that the KW SC are the right height. I'd go v2 or v3 but even at its highest setting they're SLAMMED. Sounds like KW messed up specs for f30.
__________________
2015 BSM 328i Sport Line - BSM
2015 BSM X1 M Sport - BSM 1992 525i 1987 325e |
Appreciate
1
sdjro27.00 |
07-01-2019, 10:40 AM | #14 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
990
Rep 1,934
Posts |
Quote:
Almost every coilover for this car drops the car the same from base height, 25-30mm. The street comfort versions of KW and Bilstein both max out at ~10mm from base height.
__________________
F30 335iX | Remus Axleback | Fabspeed Catted DP | VRSF Comp IC | 18X9 ET35 19lb MT1 | 255/40/18 ECS | Ohlins RT Millway Street | Millway Control Arm Bushings | Turner Endlinks | TMH 75mm 14x1.5 Studs | BMW MPerf LSD | XDelete | Pipercross Filter | MHD Stg2 93
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-03-2019, 07:40 PM | #15 |
Not stock
472
Rep 617
Posts |
People have said though that v2/v3 at their highest setting is still stupid, stupid low. If I could get v2/v3 to do 25mm drop that'd be awesome, but even KW told me they lower like 60 - 100mm. Its silly. Someone said they took the E90 kits and adapted and didn't account for x y z.
__________________
2015 BSM 328i Sport Line - BSM
2015 BSM X1 M Sport - BSM 1992 525i 1987 325e |
Appreciate
0
|
07-04-2019, 01:32 AM | #16 | |
Private First Class
72
Rep 145
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-06-2019, 01:17 PM | #17 |
Not stock
472
Rep 617
Posts |
Sure but some would like to put the car to almost stock height in winter, etc.
__________________
2015 BSM 328i Sport Line - BSM
2015 BSM X1 M Sport - BSM 1992 525i 1987 325e |
Appreciate
0
|
07-07-2019, 08:35 PM | #18 |
Private First Class
72
Rep 145
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2019, 06:45 AM | #19 |
Not stock
472
Rep 617
Posts |
Trust me I have a car that scrapes on a nickel on the street... but for my daily, I need to put it back up a bit in the winter months.
__________________
2015 BSM 328i Sport Line - BSM
2015 BSM X1 M Sport - BSM 1992 525i 1987 325e |
Appreciate
0
|
01-29-2023, 12:35 PM | #20 | |
Major
436
Rep 1,366
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
340i xDrive (F30), 228i (F22), 320 (F30), 325i (E46)
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|