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      10-18-2014, 04:45 PM   #23
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I have the box part # ...

BOX # 102-20-0AB
~ it appears the part number is the same as turner is noting per kw ... i sure hope kw revises the rear threaded component for added adjust-ability before they ship.

i'm hopeful not to experience the same issue.
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      10-22-2014, 10:57 PM   #24
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I just had kw v1 installed on my f31 w a m performance front lip as well. I don't have any of thee thumping noises you describe. I do scrape a little, but my car is currently really low. I can check my kw box tomorrow and see if the part number is different.
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if kw cant fix the height issue ... hopefully i will hear something from them next week.
i guess kw has a spring spacer that will work with the system if you would like to raise the rear after the kit is installed. the spacers are offered in 15 and 30 mm lengths.

pic of spacer: https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/i...Xo6tVEcty6ikdg
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i guess kw has a spring spacer that will work with the system if you would like to raise the rear after the kit is installed. the spacers are offered in 15 and 30 mm lengths.

pic of spacer: https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/i...Xo6tVEcty6ikdg
Have you confirmed if that's applicable for the F3x platform? I know they have them for the Audi B8 platform and wondered when/if they'd become available for the F31.
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~ it appears the part number is the same as turner is noting per kw ... i sure hope kw revises the rear threaded component for added adjust-ability before they ship.

i'm hopeful not to experience the same issue.
~ i ordered the 15mm kw rear spacer just in case... and yes they will work on the f3x.




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~ i ordered the 15mm kw rear spacer just in case... and yes they will work on the f3x.




~ here are a couple pics of the kw 15mm spacers as discussed:







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Nice. When are you planning on getting them installed?
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Nice. When are you planning on getting them installed?
~ I am awaiting the coil overs from Germany... stay tuned.
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~ here are a couple pics of the kw 15mm spacers as discussed:








How much were the spacers?
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How much were the spacers?
~ just under $60 (for the pair) shipped per turner motorsports.
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~ kw coil overs arrived for the wagon ... hope to install them on sunday. pics to follow.
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~ kw coil overs arrived for the wagon ... hope to install them on sunday. pics to follow.
Keep us updated, kw sent me a spacer for the rear since the car is way too low and they think the thumping noise in the front will go away after i raise the car a little more. If it doesn't i will have to send them in.
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~ just under $60 (for the pair) shipped per turner motorsports.
Could you provide part number or link to the KW spacer ? I'd like to have them in hand before seeing my installer. My KW V1 has just arrived from Germany!
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Could you provide part number or link to the KW spacer ? I'd like to have them in hand before seeing my installer. My KW V1 has just arrived from Germany!
~ 650 00 045 24/13
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You guys that replaced your suspension with the coilover have the Adaptive M suspension as well?
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You guys that replaced your suspension with the coilover have the Adaptive M suspension as well?
Nope, i had regular non adaptive suspension. I knew i was going to end up going with coil-overs so thats why i did not check the box.
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You guys that replaced your suspension with the coilover have the Adaptive M suspension as well?
I had/have it.
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~ the kw's were installed last night and WOW what a difference over the h&r sports. the car now looks and rides as it should of from the factory. crisp but not harsh ... perfect for my liking!

as for the rear springs... since kw said the rears were 'revised' for the wagon, i installed the rears without the added spring spacers and it was too low. removed the rears again and added the 15mm spacers and now i have the adjustability i was looking for. still more adjustment there if i wanted to raise the rear abit more. the 19" m sport wheels will go on in the spring time and i will then make further adjustments if needed.

pics to soon follow. the car is about 1/2" higher than the stance with the h&r sports.

hope this helps others entertaining the switch in suspension.
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Sidenote: hows the power delivery on the 328d. I've been wondering since they don't have a 335 in F31 if I would be disappointed going from F30 335i to F31 328d. I guess I should just go and test drive one, but haven't gotten around to it since it's not a priority.
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~ 650 00 045 24/13
Somehow KW rep says he can't find the part using:65000045. May I ask how do you purchase this 15mm spacer ? Thanks!
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Somehow KW rep says he can't find the part using:65000045. May I ask how do you purchase this 15mm spacer ? Thanks!
~ i ordered mine through josh at turner motorsports ... great guy to work with!
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