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      06-07-2016, 10:44 PM   #1
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KW v2 Suspension Installed

Got my KW v2s installed yesterday and got all the adjustments done so that it's sitting level. Need to do a alignment and a corner balance still. But holy crap the f10 is easy to put coilovers on. I've done quite a few other cars and this one was definitely the easiest.

Anyways mods are pretty much done. I've got to do a catless DP still and I want to wrap the roof black.

Those who are low, who has adjustable swaybar links for the f10?

Anyways, here's a iPhone photo.
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      06-07-2016, 11:49 PM   #2
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Nice drops and beautiful wheels. Any specs to wheels and tyres?
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      06-08-2016, 04:46 AM   #3
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haha YES!

same here! when i installed the coilovers i just did it in the garage with some hand tools and jacks. the shop over here wanted $125 hr for 8 hours! granted i don't have EDC which made it easier i believe! got a side shot? how flush are your wheels sitting? funny thing is and i'm wondering if you feel the same but to me i don't feel like when i drive the car that i'm even lowered?
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Looks great!
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Sahhh-weeeet
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Great drop.
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Yes, more pics!! Looks great though
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Well done, looks GREAT!
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that looks sic
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It definitely rides like stock surprisingly except with less body roll and lest squat and dive on acceleration and braking. I have the dampening at 9 clicks of 18 total front and rear. So I could go softer or firmer.

Here are some side shots. I like how the rear sits, might try for some bigger front spacers.

Wheel specs are:

Front: 20x8 et40 with a 10mm spacer. 245/35/20
Rear: 20x10 et30. 285/30/20
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Oh yeah that's definitely flush!
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I was under impression that F10's require removal of rear seats in order to access rear suspension parts, is it true? Why was it so easy? Thanks.

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Got my KW v2s installed yesterday and got all the adjustments done so that it's sitting level. Need to do a alignment and a corner balance still. But holy crap the f10 is easy to put coilovers on. I've done quite a few other cars and this one was definitely the easiest.

Anyways mods are pretty much done. I've got to do a catless DP still and I want to wrap the roof black.

Those who are low, who has adjustable swaybar links for the f10?

Anyways, here's a iPhone photo.
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I was under impression that F10's require removal of rear seats in order to access rear suspension parts, is it true? Why was it so easy? Thanks.

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Got my KW v2s installed yesterday and got all the adjustments done so that it's sitting level. Need to do a alignment and a corner balance still. But holy crap the f10 is easy to put coilovers on. I've done quite a few other cars and this one was definitely the easiest.

Anyways mods are pretty much done. I've got to do a catless DP still and I want to wrap the roof black.

Those who are low, who has adjustable swaybar links for the f10?

Anyways, here's a iPhone photo.
@Sedoy Not true. You can access the top of the rear struts by removing the rear speakers. There is even a pre cut slot so that you can get the 13mm socket on a extension down to the nut.
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Yup! I just lifted the foam piece or rubber piece out of the way. Just make sure to use a plastic tool to remove the cover. Gotta give Bmwdoubles credit for the video he made

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1252044
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^^^ Great info guys, thanks!
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