KW Sleeve Over Kit installed with max height - Page 2

j2m · 03-15-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tlp

I installed it myself but would say 2-3hrs from a shop.

I'm going to to be installing my KW sleeve kit tonight and I know BMW recommends replacing all bolts BUT (1) is this necessary? (2) anyone have a list of the sizes of the bolts?

RuthlessE90 · 03-15-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by j2M3

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Originally Posted by tlp

I installed it myself but would say 2-3hrs from a shop.

I'm going to to be installing my KW sleeve kit tonight and I know BMW recommends replacing all bolts BUT (1) is this necessary? (2) anyone have a list of the sizes of the bolts?

Can someone list the bolt parts
Numbers and prices. Gonna be installing mine soon and would like to know.

italyix · 03-15-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RuthlessE90

Can someone list the bolt parts
Numbers and prices. Gonna be installing mine soon and would like to know.

Rear:
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...16&hg=33&fg=30

Front:
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...01&hg=31&fg=05

RuthlessE90 · 03-16-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by italyix

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Originally Posted by RuthlessE90

Can someone list the bolt parts
Numbers and prices. Gonna be installing mine soon and would like to know.

Rear:
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...g=33&fg=30

Front:
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...g=31&fg=05

Thank you

CSanto · 03-22-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by edu09

I got the KW kit installed, not at max height but rather at a middle point, I still have 2 turns to max low, check it out

What are the width and offset of your rear wheels, and what size tires?

Any rubbing?

Boostin FD · 03-22-2012, 12:29 PM

Anybody that did the install themselves, how hard was it? Installing regular Eibach springs was pretty easy... how hard are these compared to regular springs?

I saw that there is something that needs to be pressed in.

edu09 · 03-23-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HREM3

What are the width and offset of your rear wheels, and what size tires?

Any rubbing?

my rear wheels are 19 x 11 +27 offset, rear tires are Toyo Proxes R888 295/30/19, no rubbing issues

Z K · 03-23-2012, 06:35 PM

Does everyone set ride height based on collar threads?

I noticed that if the collars are even in front, one side is higher by about 1/2 inch over the other side. I had to drop the perch on one side so the ride height in front is even.

I've never seen this with any coilover install. Sometimes it is a little off when setting by collar height but 1/2 inch difference between left and right is quite a bit.

Is this normal for the Sleeve-over?

tlp · 03-23-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Z K

Does everyone set ride height based on collar threads?

I noticed that if the collars are even in front, one side is higher by about 1/2 inch over the other side. I had to drop the perch on one side so the ride height in front is even.

I've never seen this with any coilover install. Sometimes it is a little off when setting by collar height but 1/2 inch difference between left and right is quite a bit.

Is this normal for the Sleeve-over?

Assuming your off in the front. If that is the case then the perch got hammered into one strut more than the other. Its a friction fit and it can take a lot of pounding to get it fully seated. It's not the end of the world if they are off, just adjust it in the collar to level it out.

Z K · 03-23-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tlp

Assuming your off in the front. If that is the case then the perch got hammered into one strut more that the other. Its friction fit will can take a lot of pounding to get it fully seated. It's not the end of the world if they are off, just adjust it in the collar to level it out.

Yes, it is in front. I guess that makes sense. With my past experience with full coil-over suspension, it's all together so there is no variation in placement of the collar on the shock. I just thought a 1/2 inch difference was a big variation.

BMW1986 · 03-23-2012, 09:30 PM

How much was the install?

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Z K Major Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,245 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [0.00]	Does everyone set ride height based on collar threads? I noticed that if the collars are even in front, one side is higher by about 1/2 inch over the other side. I had to drop the perch on one side so the ride height in front is even. I've never seen this with any coilover install. Sometimes it is a little off when setting by collar height but 1/2 inch difference between left and right is quite a bit. Is this normal for the Sleeve-over?