kdarcia007

Hey guys,

about a year ago I bought a set of KW V2's from John (Macfly), anyway, after the first install, the rears were too "soft", then I took it back to be adjusted and the car is much tighter.

My problem is the rears, every time I go over say a speed bump, front wheels go over, all good nice tight quick low (tight) bounce, now, rear wheels go over the same bump and my car bounces like 4-5 TIMES!!!

I think the V2's have like 10 adjustments, I believe both my front and rear wheels are on the same adjustment.

Why is it that my rear suspension bounces so much more and downright feel a lot SOFTER than my front suspension?

I have a standard 2004 530i.

What do u guys suggest?

acuteperformance

adjust the rear so it's the stiffest does it fix the problem or still bouncy?

baggedlvintegra

I havent had any experience with these E60 suspensions or these coilovers much less but you have to think how much weight difference there is from front to back, if both settings are set the same and the front "absorbs" the weight of the front end bounce and the rear "bounces" with the same force and no weight its going to of course be ruff...like posted above I think Id try to run a little stiffer in the back and see how that goes...

kdarcia007

Can I do adjust on my own without taking it to the shop? (I think it is not on its stiffest)

I have the KW adjusting tool, but do I need to lift my car and stuff?

I have tried looking for a guide on how to adjust it myself, but I haven't come across one...

acuteperformance

http://www.kw-suspension.com/pdf/Ein...ompetition.pdf

first couple pages are german, after that it's english. you can do it yourself it's easy.

michael
acute performance

kdarcia007

NIIICEEE, thank you Michael!

I should adjust the REBOUND or BUMP?

It says

"Main rebound adjusting principles:
Low rebound provides a comfortable ride at low speeds, but decreases stability at higher speeds, especially
on the front. Also, too much rebound will cost grip.

Rear and four wheel driven cars: Will be driven in most cases with low rebound, even when equipped with
very hard springs, more forces are required."

acuteperformance

Rebound

kdarcia007

Thanks Michael, sorry for so many dumb question, but I'm a complete noob

I am not adjusting the height, correct?

Can I adjust the REBOUND with the KW tool?, should I make the Rebound Harder or softer?

acuteperformance

you should be able to adjust the rebound from the top of the shock -- look at the directions. you want it as stiff (hard) as possible. you're bouncing because the rear is too soft

kdarcia007

Maaan, Am I a dumbass or what?!!, I tighten the ring at the bottom of the coilovers (My rear is super high right now)

And the people at the shop were as clueless as me .

They actually told me I need to take the wheels off and uninstall the whole spring in order to adjust the rebound

How do I get to the top of the coilover?