Aftermarket Wheels and suspensions for Xi
04-23-2010, 09:28 PM
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04-25-2010, 09:05 PM
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05-09-2010, 05:51 PM
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just an update......
i spent today finally installing my KW V3's w/ all new strut mounts on my XI at Endless Details. Took us about 4 1/2 hours including quick lunch brake but i am very picky (torque ever bolt), HAHA. all i can say is definatly spend the $$$$$ and buy V3's. don't go with just H&R springs. the car rides soooooooo smooth and grips the corners and i still left about a finger gap because i drive alot and was aiming more for comfort rather than performance. although it gave me the best of both worlds. i set both the rebound and dampning right in the middle (50%). as far as adjustment of the coils, it has about a 2" drop all around right now but after it settles i will re-adjust it. quality is amazing as it dropped right in and i didn't encounter any problems at all! thanks again to Kevin @ ModBargains for the great price. i will post pics tomorrow after i wash the car.
p.s. sorry i forgot to call you Vlad but i didn't decide to do it today until 11pm last night.
here's a teaser pic of the fronts
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Front After
i spent today finally installing my KW V3's w/ all new strut mounts on my XI at Endless Details. Took us about 4 1/2 hours including quick lunch brake but i am very picky (torque ever bolt), HAHA. all i can say is definatly spend the $$$$$ and buy V3's. don't go with just H&R springs. the car rides soooooooo smooth and grips the corners and i still left about a finger gap because i drive alot and was aiming more for comfort rather than performance. although it gave me the best of both worlds. i set both the rebound and dampning right in the middle (50%). as far as adjustment of the coils, it has about a 2" drop all around right now but after it settles i will re-adjust it. quality is amazing as it dropped right in and i didn't encounter any problems at all! thanks again to Kevin @ ModBargains for the great price. i will post pics tomorrow after i wash the car.
p.s. sorry i forgot to call you Vlad but i didn't decide to do it today until 11pm last night.
here's a teaser pic of the fronts
Front Before
Front After
05-10-2010, 07:55 AM
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05-10-2010, 10:39 AM
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just an update......
i spent today finally installing my KW V3's w/ all new strut mounts on my XI at Endless Details. Took us about 4 1/2 hours including quick lunch brake but i am very picky (torque ever bolt), HAHA. all i can say is definatly spend the $$$$$ and buy V3's. don't go with just H&R springs. the car rides soooooooo smooth and grips the corners and i still left about a finger gap because i drive alot and was aiming more for comfort rather than performance. although it gave me the best of both worlds. i set both the rebound and dampning right in the middle (50%). as far as adjustment of the coils, it has about a 2" drop all around right now but after it settles i will re-adjust it. quality is amazing as it dropped right in and i didn't encounter any problems at all!
i spent today finally installing my KW V3's w/ all new strut mounts on my XI at Endless Details. Took us about 4 1/2 hours including quick lunch brake but i am very picky (torque ever bolt), HAHA. all i can say is definatly spend the $$$$$ and buy V3's. don't go with just H&R springs. the car rides soooooooo smooth and grips the corners and i still left about a finger gap because i drive alot and was aiming more for comfort rather than performance. although it gave me the best of both worlds. i set both the rebound and dampning right in the middle (50%). as far as adjustment of the coils, it has about a 2" drop all around right now but after it settles i will re-adjust it. quality is amazing as it dropped right in and i didn't encounter any problems at all!
I just can´t wait until the end of this month when I´m getting my KW3...blaah this waiting is annoying
I have the same purpose, because I´m also driving a lot so I want atleast a bit of comfort.
Its really nice to hear your experiences about the assembly and the ride
good job mate and thanks for the info.
05-10-2010, 02:55 PM
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What a transformation J! Congratulations, Brother! I hope the coils (and the car) serve you well and long 
It looks great with your summer wheels and the car is totally transformed.
That said, IF I'm still in the "modding business" when the time comes, I'll still probably be doing the Bilstein B8's and H&R springs - but for now I've got other things to concentrate on.
Anyway, congrats, J and thanks for sharing!
It looks great with your summer wheels and the car is totally transformed.That said, IF I'm still in the "modding business" when the time comes, I'll still probably be doing the Bilstein B8's and H&R springs - but for now I've got other things to concentrate on.
Anyway, congrats, J and thanks for sharing!
