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KW V3's going on my 535xi tomorrow. Any tips?

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Old 07-29-2011 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin
Looks good.
Get the rear fenders rolled. That should solve the rubbing.

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I'm probably ignorant, but who does that kind of work? A body shop?
Old 07-29-2011 | 01:29 PM
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I'm probably ignorant, but who does that kind of work? A body shop?
Yeah I guess most of bodyshops can do that.

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Old 07-29-2011 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin
Yeah I guess most of bodyshops can do that.

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But on second thought, doesn't it look like I should have enough clearance in back? I'm wondering if I'm just not set firm enough in back. I've seen cars on this forum much lower than mine with no rubbing issues. Can any suspension gurus weigh in on this?
Old 07-29-2011 | 06:19 PM
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Looks good. It's crazy, that's how my car looks now, and I'm doing the v3s next.. I want to slam it another 1-1.5 inches .
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Looks good..how's it ride besides the rub? Fender roll should fix the rub..
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Old 07-29-2011 | 09:55 PM
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Looks good..how's it ride besides the rub? Fender roll should fix the rub..
Initial impressions were that the ride was VERY smooth but much more stable than stock. But I didn't have much time to really test it out and couldn't hotrod, since the kids were with me. Hopefully tomorrow I can let it rip a bit.

So I guess I'll see if I can find someone in Kansas City who can roll these for me. I wouldn't mind going another 1/2" lower if rolling will allow it.
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Did you have to run spacers? Most KW owners have to in the front maybe you need rear spacers? And the car looks great.


Take out those little metal set screws also,, you dont wanna damage threads I called KW on the subject and they said you'll be fine with out them.

Do you know how far your perch is adjusted? Mine has 2 inches of threads from bottom. Dont roll anything until you have rubbing figured out. KW is the reason I got them was for rubbing issue
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Originally Posted by 525iEnjoy
Did you have to run spacers? Most KW owners have to in the front maybe you need rear spacers? And the car looks great.


Take out those little metal set screws also,, you dont wanna damage threads I called KW on the subject and they said you'll be fine with out them.

Do you know how far your perch is adjusted? Mine has 2 inches of threads from bottom. Dont roll anything until you have rubbing figured out. KW is the reason I got them was for rubbing issue
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At this point it's important to clarify WHERE it rubs. Is it the inner side of the wheel rubbing the coilover or the outer side rubbing the fender edge? If it's the inner side, a spacer should solve it (maybe even a 5mm spacer), and if it's the outer side, a fender roll should do it.

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Old 07-30-2011 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin
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At this point it's important to clarify WHERE it rubs. Is it the inner side of the wheel rubbing the coilover or the outer side rubbing the fender edge? If it's the inner side, a spacer should solve it (maybe even a 5mm spacer), and if it's the outer side, a fender roll should do it.

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Good points. My rear offset is ET33 on 9.5" width versus the stock offset of ET43 on 7.5" width. So I guess it's conceivable I'm rubbing on the inside. But I haven't heard anyone else with 9.5"/ET33 complain. Hmmm??

Any suggestions on how exactly I determine where I'm rubbing?


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