Lowering on KW V3's

SlipNslide · 08-03-2012, 11:50 AM

Does anyone know if I will need to run spacers on the front wheels with the KW V3 setup?

This would be on a Z4MC with the stock wheels.

On KW's site it mentions "Wheel spacers may be necessary if using stock tires."

Mirko · 08-03-2012, 12:28 PM

I am on the highest setting in the front and have no issue with stock wheels, no spacer. Not sure if I lowered it, have never tried. I am running camber plates set to the middle setting so that might be the reason, not likely but another variable in the mix.

SlipNslide · 08-03-2012, 12:49 PM

Mirko - Thanks for the info. My guess is that since the springs get progressively wider towards the top, that it might become an issue if you lower the car too much. I don't imagine that the camber plates would have an effect but then again..maybe.

How does the ride height with the KW's in their highest setting compare to stock height? Did you notice any difference?

Mirko · 08-03-2012, 05:52 PM

The front is tucked in a little bit, I'd say that 1/2" to 1" and the back is a set a little lower than stock (you can actually go higher than stock in the back).

The other z4m is stock and I am lowered.

pal · 08-03-2012, 09:28 PM

Ran with stock wheels and V3s at top setting without issues.

SlipNslide · 08-05-2012, 09:15 AM

Thanks for the input and pics.. Sounds like it will be ok with stock wheels as long you don't lower the height.

Time to throw on the KW's

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SlipNslide Private 7 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E91 M Wagon Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Lowering on KW V3's Does anyone know if I will need to run spacers on the front wheels with the KW V3 setup? This would be on a Z4MC with the stock wheels. On KW's site it mentions "Wheel spacers may be necessary if using stock tires."
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08-03-2012, 12:28 PM	#2
Mirko Major 182 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E86 Z4M, E90 328i, E84 X1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I am on the highest setting in the front and have no issue with stock wheels, no spacer. Not sure if I lowered it, have never tried. I am running camber plates set to the middle setting so that might be the reason, not likely but another variable in the mix.
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08-03-2012, 12:49 PM	#3
SlipNslide Private 7 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E91 M Wagon Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Mirko - Thanks for the info. My guess is that since the springs get progressively wider towards the top, that it might become an issue if you lower the car too much. I don't imagine that the camber plates would have an effect but then again..maybe. How does the ride height with the KW's in their highest setting compare to stock height? Did you notice any difference?
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08-03-2012, 05:52 PM	#4
Mirko Major 182 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E86 Z4M, E90 328i, E84 X1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	The front is tucked in a little bit, I'd say that 1/2" to 1" and the back is a set a little lower than stock (you can actually go higher than stock in the back). The other z4m is stock and I am lowered.
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pal Captain 433 Rep 753 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (2)	Ran with stock wheels and V3s at top setting without issues.
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08-05-2012, 09:15 AM	#6
SlipNslide Private 7 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E91 M Wagon Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the input and pics.. Sounds like it will be ok with stock wheels as long you don't lower the height. Time to throw on the KW's
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