KW coil-over owners?

The Godfather · 08-01-2019, 04:24 PM

I've been at the cash register for two months searching for the right set of coil-overs for my 2014 335i xdrive. I have narrowed it done to the KW V1. My only issue is and maybe all you with this set up can help me finalize this decision. Have any of you had issues getting a perfect wheel alignment on the vehicle due to NO camber adjustment plates on these sets?

Also any E30 M3 owners that can recommend a nice set? Non track car, strictly street show car.

Thanks in advance.

cfm56d7b · 08-01-2019, 05:37 PM

How low are you planning to drop the suspension with KW V1?

andino · 08-01-2019, 09:27 PM

I didn't have any issues with alignment. I fairly low on them as well. More front camber in front due to going lower has a beneficial effect on turn in and handling. I wouldn't worry about it.

Ownnij · 08-03-2019, 08:09 AM

you don't need camber plates to adjust camber btw.

madriz · 08-04-2019, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ownnij

you don't need camber plates to adjust camber btw.

how can it be done?

andino · 08-04-2019, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by madriz

how can it be done?

The rear has camber adjustments. In front, you can add it by using camber bushings on the LCA. There's also an OEM wheel carrier which adds -0.5 degree of camber iirc.

The Godfather · 08-04-2019, 01:36 PM

Sorry folks for not promptly answering your remarks. Work had me slaving after I posted this.

The Godfather · 08-04-2019, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

How low are you planning to drop the suspension with KW V1?

About an 1 inch or so. I just want to even out the wheel gaps.

The Godfather · 08-04-2019, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by andino

I didn't have any issues with alignment. I fairly low on them as well. More front camber in front due to going lower has a beneficial effect on turn in and handling. I wouldn't worry about it.

THE reason why camber alignment is a concern for me is because my E30 M that I've owned for 28 years full front end rebuilt due to drastic towers flexing in junction with rust built up. I was eating tires like an Ethiopian.

The Godfather · 08-04-2019, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by andino

The rear has camber adjustments. In front, you can add it by using camber bushings on the LCA. There's also an OEM wheel carrier which adds -0.5 degree of camber iirc.

Good to know this thanks. Is there a post with more details?

madriz · 08-04-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by andino

The rear has camber adjustments. In front, you can add it by using camber bushings on the LCA. There's also an OEM wheel carrier which adds -0.5 degree of camber iirc.

Would you know the OEM reference to add 0.5 degrees?

will it be better than powerflex?

kern417 · 08-05-2019, 11:38 AM

Your front camber won't be any more out of wack than it is in the stock suspension. One side will always have more camber than the other until you get camber plates. I added Millway plates to mine.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1605949

Also, check your knuckles before ordering the offset ones. Yours might already have the +.5 or -.5 bearings from the factory.

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