[BlueTangClan]

I am looking to lower my car on coilovers but am concern about front tire inner wear since the camber cant be adjusted. For you people that have coilovers, how's your front tire wear? Did you have to get a camber kit?

[remmib]

Originally Posted by BlueTangClan

I am looking to lower my car on coilovers but am concern about front tire inner wear since the camber cant be adjusted. For you people that have coilovers, how's your front tire wear? Did you have to get a camber kit?

Not a problem at all, I've got even front tire wear. I've got more inner wear in the rear though.

[BlueTangClan]

Originally Posted by remmib

Not a problem at all, I've got even front tire wear. I've got more inner wear in the rear though.

How many inches did you drop?

[remmib]

Originally Posted by BlueTangClan

How many inches did you drop?

Haven't really meatured, but a little over 1.5 I'd say. There's no wheel gap.

[lsturbointeg]

same here! dropped on KWV1's at alignment is spot on! no inner tire wear. i'm dropped pretty damn low too!

[delje08]

Here is mine. No wear in the front.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by delje08

Here is mine. No wear in the front.

[xxpanipuri]

Key thing is the alignment, a good shop will give you the option of doing an alignment for performance or for maximum tire life...if you choose the latter, then i'd imagine they can set everything so that you don't have any camber etc...

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by xxpanipuri

Key thing is the alignment, a good shop will give you the option of doing an alignment for performance or for maximum tire life...if you choose the latter, then i'd imagine they can set everything so that you don't have any camber etc...

exactly! when i went to GermanPros they asked me how i wanted my alignment set? i told them i wanted to get the wheels as centered as possible to prevent inner tire wear. because i'm on 21's if i had too much camber my rims would literally be inches from road contact

[BlueTangClan]

Originally Posted by delje08

Here is mine. No wear in the front.

What brand of coilovers do you have?

[BlueTangClan]

Originally Posted by xxpanipuri

Key thing is the alignment, a good shop will give you the option of doing an alignment for performance or for maximum tire life...if you choose the latter, then i'd imagine they can set everything so that you don't have any camber etc...

How is this possible when the front camber can't be adjusted?

[sshah261]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

same here! dropped on KWV1's at alignment is spot on! no inner tire wear. i'm dropped pretty damn low too!

What kind of lip is that? I have a non- msport and don't want to spend too much for the conversion. So planning on just getting a lip. Can you send me full pics of your car with the lip?

You can text them if possible

8472085943

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by sshah261

What kind of lip is that? I have a non- msport and don't want to spend too much for the conversion. So planning on just getting a lip. Can you send me full pics of your car with the lip?

You can text them if possible

8472085943

sent you a PM

[STR8-6IX]

Originally Posted by BlueTangClan

I am looking to lower my car on coilovers but am concern about front tire inner wear since the camber cant be adjusted. For you people that have coilovers, how's your front tire wear? Did you have to get a camber kit?

How does the f10 ride over poor roads with coilovers? What do you guys think of bilstein sport struts with ACS springs? Maybe koni struts?

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by STR8-6IX

How does the f10 ride over poor roads with coilovers? What do you guys think of bilstein sport struts with ACS springs? Maybe koni struts?

I drive over some pretty bad roads on part of my commute to work and they're just fine. The thing about the KW's is the coilover was designed as a whole. The springs rates are design to match perfectly with the shock. So no need to figure which springs work best for which shocks.

[STR8-6IX]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

I drive over some pretty bad roads on part of my commute to work and they're just fine. The thing about the KW's is the coilover was designed as a whole. The springs rates are design to match perfectly with the shock. So no need to figure which springs work best for which shocks.

very true - an incorrect spring to damper pairing is what can make or break a good coilover setup. I have heard good things about KW. I know that ACS springs with bilstein sport is a really good pairing and that should ride comfortable. I read a review with this setup over at bimmerfest and the guy was praising them for making his BMW handle properly again and that the ride wasnt harsh at all.

I have heard mixed reviews about koni, but I am sure they are a fine damper. its all about what spring you use. I would probably stay away from H&R unless you need a track setup.

[sshah261]

Originally Posted by BlueTangClan

I am looking to lower my car on coilovers but am concern about front tire inner wear since the camber cant be adjusted. For you people that have coilovers, how's your front tire wear? Did you have to get a camber kit?

No camber in the front although slight camber in the rear although just put my coils in so no sign of wear just yet

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by sshah261

No camber in the front although slight camber in the rear although just put my coils in so no sign of wear just yet

Perfect drop!

[remmib]

Originally Posted by sshah261

No camber in the front although slight camber in the rear although just put my coils in so no sign of wear just yet

Very nice, spacers in the front maybe.