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12-21-2008, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by dbae1978' post='749945' date='Dec 21 2008, 09:17 AM
MYTHBUSTERS EPISODE #706: DO SPRINGS SETTLE AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME ONCE THEY ARE INSTALLED?
According to E60.net member Howitzer, "Cold forged springs do not settle." On today's episode of Mythbusters we will be putting this myth to the test. We have installed a set of KW V2 coilovers on our BMW 535i test vehicle. After adjusting the suspension to optimal settings, the clearance of the vehicle was measured at 6" in the front and 6 3/4" in the rear. Mythbusters will be driving the vehicle for exactly seven days and measured again. If the measurements are lower in after the test period, MYTH BUSTED. If the measurements are the same MYTH CONFIRMED. But before all you naysayers starts sending emails explaining one week is nearly not enough time for cold forged springs to settle, we here at Mythbusters have prepared for this situation. The Mythbusters newly assembled team @ Euro Rev will measure the clearance every seven days for the next two months. The results will be posted on this thread at the end of the sixty days.
According to E60.net member Howitzer, "Cold forged springs do not settle." On today's episode of Mythbusters we will be putting this myth to the test. We have installed a set of KW V2 coilovers on our BMW 535i test vehicle. After adjusting the suspension to optimal settings, the clearance of the vehicle was measured at 6" in the front and 6 3/4" in the rear. Mythbusters will be driving the vehicle for exactly seven days and measured again. If the measurements are lower in after the test period, MYTH BUSTED. If the measurements are the same MYTH CONFIRMED. But before all you naysayers starts sending emails explaining one week is nearly not enough time for cold forged springs to settle, we here at Mythbusters have prepared for this situation. The Mythbusters newly assembled team @ Euro Rev will measure the clearance every seven days for the next two months. The results will be posted on this thread at the end of the sixty days.
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Originally Posted by radz550i' post='751073' date='Dec 22 2008, 10:42 PM
congrats on the Kw D!, so there's still rubbing issues even after you rolled the fenders. 
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Originally Posted by radz550i' post='751073' date='Dec 22 2008, 10:42 PM
congrats on the Kw D!, so there's still rubbing issues even after you rolled the fenders.
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='751461' date='Dec 23 2008, 12:15 PM
I have rubbing issues on my 530 and the rear fenders aren't rolled. Sigh. =\
KWv2's will certainly help your cause!
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