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      04-30-2019, 05:34 PM   #45
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I have the KW V3 on my 2013 335 xDrive and even adjusting the coils 1/2" higher than KW's max height recommendations it's still pretty low. Despite great care I still drag bottom panels on uneven roads.

The problem with adding spring spacers or screwing the spring seats higher is that you could start topping out the damper. They're not designed for this load.

True, there's nothing to prevent topping out even at recommended ride heights. It'll just happen more often as the resting shock position gets closer to full extension.

I'm following the "strong" recommendation of Chris Benny at Prova Motorsports in Seattle. He wasn't keen about going 1/2" higher. I made the SWAG that KW included that much safety margin in their design. After 40k miles they're OK so maybe I could have gone higher?

The car handles so well with this setup that I'm not enticed to go back to stock ride height despite having needed to replace the underbody panels ahead of the rear wheels. Twice. (Fairly easy. About $80 per panel.)
Very practical and helpful review. KW V3 coilovers lower the vehicle too much for daily driving duties. It's a great product with independent compression and rebound controls. Some consumers do need to maintain OEM suspension height and it's unfortunate that KW V3 coilovers do not offer this option.
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Very practical and helpful review. KW V3 coilovers lower the vehicle too much for daily driving duties. It's a great product with independent compression and rebound controls. Some consumers do need to maintain OEM suspension height and it's unfortunate that KW V3 coilovers do not offer this option.
I agree, I purchased new coilovers from KW and cancelled my order right after reading the reviews on here,

it's not that I can't afford it like many people think, it's that i want a functional car. Which KW is known for, just not designed properly for the f31
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I dont find the KW ( I have the V2) too low at all on my F31. I have them installed and I have them set 14" exact from the top of fender arc to the middle of center caps on all 4 corners. There's still an half inch left to adjust if i wanted to go higher.

There are many members with KW on the F31 that report it's pretty much slammed at max height in the rear, and shared their pictures


Did you have pictures of yours

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Thanks for the seller info.
Searched his auctions and uncovered two different Eibach ProKits for the F31.
One, ending ...14-22 has max loads of 965/front and 1285/rear while the second, ending ...15-22 has them at 1010/front and 1285/rear.
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Thanks for the seller info.
Searched his auctions and uncovered two different Eibach ProKits for the F31.
One, ending ...14-22 has max loads of 965/front and 1285/rear while the second, ending ...15-22 has them at 1010/front and 1285/rear.
I've got the first one. 14-22
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There are many members with KW on the F31 that report it's pretty much slammed at max height in the rear, and shared their pictures


Did you have pictures of yours
Pull out a tape measure and measure the middle of center cap to the top arch of the fenders. I am at 14" on all 4 corners with another .5" to go up if I wanted to.
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Pull out a tape measure and measure the middle of center cap to the top arch of the fenders. I am at 14" on all 4 corners with another .5" to go up if I wanted to.
did you have the spacers installed, or the extended version of the threaded portion.
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There are many members with KW on the F31 that report it's pretty much slammed at max height in the rear, and shared their pictures


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Pull out a tape measure and measure the middle of center cap to the top arch of the fenders. I am at 14" on all 4 corners with another .5" to go up if I wanted to.
I'm at 14.25" in the front and 13.75" in the rear with ACS springs
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Yes. I have decided to go with Koni special active struts+ the Eibach springs listed above.

They are going in this weekend. Everything will be new so it will truly show how the springs sit.
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Looking forward to post installation update. Thanks in advance for sharing.
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Updated the original post with pricing and more details
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Hope it fixes the problem. Any chance you have seen this thread?

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1429989

Not sure if you have seen this spacer thing the euro people are using.

I want to buy springs for my Adaptive suspension! This car is so wobbly compared to a M3/Mini Cooper!
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Hope it fixes the problem. Any chance you have seen this thread?

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1429989

Not sure if you have seen this spacer thing the euro people are using.

I want to buy springs for my Adaptive suspension! This car is so wobbly compared to a M3/Mini Cooper!
Yes I know KW makes one that works with their kit.

15, 30, and 50mm
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Also looking forward to how this works/looks.
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Also looking forward to how this works/looks.
I'd recommend the E10-20-031-15-22 kit over the E10-20-031-14-22. The E10-20-031-14-22 front spring is just about a half inch shorter (10-13mm). I didn't like how often I scraped with the E10-20-031-15-22 kit. Brand new dampers might give him a bit more ride height than broken in ones (Bilsteins definitely require some break in).
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Yes. I have decided to go with Koni special active struts+ the Eibach springs listed above.

They are going in this weekend. Everything will be new so it will truly show how the springs sit.
you should be replacement the nuts and bolts too. Most of them are 1 time use.
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I have the H&R sport springs and they're not bouncy, but I do have the M adaptive shocks. The H&R super sport springs will lower the car more and most likely cause it to bounce.
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Hey guys, here's an update. Install went fairly smooth, lets just say it's easy, but long and tiresome. Tackled the job with zcspec

The car sits great now, it appears to be near **level** with a possible slight front rake, which is what I was looking for. I've driven it about 100 miles so far and will remeasure tomorrow. Photos are right after install and after doing a 1 mile loop.

The suspension combination with Koni Special Active/Eibach feels very, very good, this not the combination for those who want to be slammed.

These are active struts meaning they react to road conditions. To summarize, normal cruising gives you a factory comfort ride, with any sudden jolts or movement, the struts stiffen up. (pot holes, rough roads, cornering, etc)

What I've noticed:
The car stays almost completely level on launches or when getting on the brakes, this is odd sensation coming from the normal huge nose dive. Handling is excellent, comfort is excellent.
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Excellent ... that’s very encouraging. I’ll look for more photos a bit later ....
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Excellent ... that’s very encouraging. I’ll look for more photos a bit later ....
Took some more, hope this helps! This is after I filled up my tank too, so the rear did drop 3-5mm
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I can't believe the amount of research you put into this project and am search many others will thank YOU for the dedication. I'm sorry the first go wasn't to your liking, but who in their right mind would accept the reverse rake look?
With the current setup, it's perfect and I wouldn't change a thing. The springs and your choice in upgraded shocks is spot on. On to the next project!
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