11-11-2022, 02:11 PM | #1 |
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Coilovers spacers required?
I plan to install KVs soon on my m235 I have stock staggered setup wheels do I need spacers to install? If so what size?
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Additional notes: Front measurement: 8.5 inches from the alignment tab to top of pirch Rear measurement: 30cm from Top to bottom of pirch. Did run into an issue with the oem front endlinks they smack against tire and caused mine to shear off. Remedy for this is a set of OEM+ endlinks they are slimmer and made of full metal instead of typical plastic BMW crap. I recommend running 2 driver side endlinks and flipping the passenger side so it feed the opposite way so it no longer gets hit. My assumption is KW designed these Coilovers to fit 2,3,4 series but did not consider that the 2 series the significantly tighter wheel well compared to the 3 series and 4 series.
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11-21-2022, 06:59 PM | #3 |
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Sounds like some geometry problems, are you sure you have the right kit for your car? Just asking becasue there are various shapes and sizes for the same car, AWD/RWD are different... EDC/non-EDC are different...
End links should be longer in front for a lowered car, but nowhere near the side of your wheel. The tab they go on is at the back (closest to the car) of the shock. The shock itself shouldn't be wider, but maybe if the screw is all the way lowered, the spring may get in the way? Last edited by freakystyly; 11-21-2022 at 07:26 PM.. |
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If aftermarket, you will need to figure out how much space you have lost with your new setup and correct thickness spacers. |
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