KW V1 Coilover Install

gqong · 09-07-2011, 03:24 PM

Installed my KW V1 coilovers over the weekend but I am hearing some noises from the front end suspension. I know I have heard of some people with noises and some with not, has anyone corrected their issues? Was wondering how many threads you had showing at the top of the front strut. That thing was so hard to torque down I am not even sure what specs I torqued them to, either too lose or too tight. The spring perches seem weak in comparison to struts I have used in past cars, being only plastic and held by a set screw in them. I tightened these down but didn't want to strip anything. If anyone has any insight or similar issues please post. Thanks.

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 09-07-2011, 03:48 PM

I'm sure someone would chime in.
Let's see some pictures!

gqong · 09-07-2011, 08:33 PM

fixed it, the top strut bolts needed to be torqued more down.

komybw10 · 09-17-2011, 08:25 PM

how does the kw's feel... is it better than stock suspension

abhishriv · 05-18-2012, 10:17 AM

how much did you drop the car front and back?

09-07-2011, 03:24 PM	#1
gqong Private 7 Rep 68 Posts Drives: F10 M5 & e92 335xi Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	KW V1 Coilover Install Installed my KW V1 coilovers over the weekend but I am hearing some noises from the front end suspension. I know I have heard of some people with noises and some with not, has anyone corrected their issues? Was wondering how many threads you had showing at the top of the front strut. That thing was so hard to torque down I am not even sure what specs I torqued them to, either too lose or too tight. The spring perches seem weak in comparison to struts I have used in past cars, being only plastic and held by a set screw in them. I tightened these down but didn't want to strip anything. If anyone has any insight or similar issues please post. Thanks.
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09-07-2011, 03:48 PM	#2
Sean@PYSpeed.com Major General 306 Rep 8,952 Posts Drives: 2009 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (22)	I'm sure someone would chime in. Let's see some pictures!
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09-07-2011, 08:33 PM	#3
gqong Private 7 Rep 68 Posts Drives: F10 M5 & e92 335xi Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	fixed it, the top strut bolts needed to be torqued more down.
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09-17-2011, 08:25 PM	#4
komybw10 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 335i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ny iTrader: (0)	how does the kw's feel... is it better than stock suspension
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05-18-2012, 10:17 AM	#5
abhishriv Major 100 Rep 1,384 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	how much did you drop the car front and back?
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