KW V2 installed (picapolooza)

Cinnabon · 10-02-2016, 12:36 PM

Got my Kw's installed Monday and what a difference. I got the V2's because of reading some people complaining of a choppy ride. My installer set them at position 9 out 19 and that seems fine for me. Ride hieght in the front is 24 3\4 from the bottom of the rim to the fender and 23 3/4 in the rear. One of the problems I had with the F-10 is that the transmission of vibration on hard bumps in the road seemed too harsh for a luxury vehicle. Getting rid of the run flats helped, then with the coil overs it feels acceptable IMO.

Just to head off some questions about the offset here's my tire and wheel setup.
20x 9 et 35 245/35/20
20x10.5 et 42 285/30/20 Last pic is before coil overs.

.BMW. · 10-02-2016, 12:50 PM

Looks great!

xxpanipuri · 10-02-2016, 01:59 PM

looks good!!

PJinCA · 10-02-2016, 02:25 PM

looks awesome, congrats

ALPWhite · 10-02-2016, 08:46 PM

Big difference, looks really nice! Now replace those amber reflectors with color matched ones

SLVSRFR · 10-03-2016, 02:56 AM

What wheels are those?? They look amazing!!

.BMW. · 10-03-2016, 03:13 AM

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What wheels are those??

Vossen CVT:
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remmib · 10-03-2016, 06:06 AM

Is it just me, or isn't the rear a bit low compared to the front? Looks great though.

Cinnabon · 10-03-2016, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ALPWhite

Big difference, looks really nice! Now replace those amber reflectors with color matched ones

For sure. It's on the list.

Cinnabon · 10-03-2016, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Is it just me, or isn't the rear a bit low compared to the front? Looks great though.

Yeah. The back is 1 inch lower than the front. This was done to ensure I didn't run into any clearance issues and allow for settling. After 500 miles I'll go back to the installer for a ride height and alignment check and determine if I want to change the stance at all.

bake · 10-03-2016, 07:50 AM

I was looking at the pics and thinking the same. Overall very nice setup though, I love it.

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Is it just me, or isn't the rear a bit low compared to the front? Looks great though.

lsturbointeg · 10-03-2016, 08:36 AM

Jet in Oz · 10-05-2016, 06:48 AM

Have you thought about a boot spoiler? Apart from this, the thing I like about your ride Cinnabon is that it's clean, classy and a little sassy with that drop. Once you get it to a balanced level (front n back) then I think it will look great.

snj1013 · 10-06-2016, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Is it just me, or isn't the rear a bit low compared to the front? Looks great though.

I was thinking the same. Rear looks too low for the front.

lsturbointeg · 10-07-2016, 10:14 AM

i just ordered the KW spanner wrench since i didn't have one and i'm going to raise the front and the rear a bit. just because mine since pretty damn low as you all know. when it's just the wifey and I no problems whatsoever. but when i put passengers in the back the backend sits way too low. so i'm gonna crank those coilovers up a bit.

mike@x-ph.com · 10-07-2016, 02:55 PM

Nice!!

Cinnabon · 10-08-2016, 10:39 AM

Thanks all. There's only 1 inch difference between the font and back and l think I'm gonna go lower in the front rather than raise the back. It's all about preference and prefer it low.

Quicksilv3r · 10-08-2016, 09:11 PM

Damn that looks dope. I love the directional wheels. I vote leave the ambers

Cinnabon · 10-09-2016, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilv3r

Damn that looks dope. I love the directional wheels. I vote leave the ambers

we'll see. I think I want to change the front reflectors and LCI markers. Is that the Cinnamon interior I see peeping through your windows?

jet_5er · 10-23-2016, 09:54 PM

looks great! did you purchase the EDC delete module or code it out? any rubbing with the wheel setup?

Quicksilv3r · 10-28-2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinnabon

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Originally Posted by Quicksilv3r

Damn that looks dope. I love the directional wheels. I vote leave the ambers

we'll see. I think I want to change the front reflectors and LCI markers. Is that the Cinnamon interior I see peeping through your windows?

Indeed

Quicksilv3r · 10-28-2016, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilv3r

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Originally Posted by Cinnabon

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Originally Posted by Quicksilv3r

Damn that looks dope. I love the directional wheels. I vote leave the ambers

we'll see. I think I want to change the front reflectors and LCI markers. Is that the Cinnamon interior I see peeping through your windows?

Indeed

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Cinnabon Enlisted Member 11 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2013 550i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: FLA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 550i [0.00]	KW V2 installed (picapolooza) Got my Kw's installed Monday and what a difference. I got the V2's because of reading some people complaining of a choppy ride. My installer set them at position 9 out 19 and that seems fine for me. Ride hieght in the front is 24 3\4 from the bottom of the rim to the fender and 23 3/4 in the rear. One of the problems I had with the F-10 is that the transmission of vibration on hard bumps in the road seemed too harsh for a luxury vehicle. Getting rid of the run flats helped, then with the coil overs it feels acceptable IMO. Just to head off some questions about the offset here's my tire and wheel setup. 20x 9 et 35 245/35/20 20x10.5 et 42 285/30/20 Last pic is before coil overs. Attached Images
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