Can I retain stock ride height with KW Clubsports

w00tw00t · 01-25-2013, 11:17 AM

Suspension gurus, a question for you all:

Can I retain stock ride height with KW Clubsports? If not, what is the least amount of lowering that I can get away with?

I have ZCP EDC suspension right now.

I have a clearance issue with my very steep driveway. it is angled in such a way that when the front wheels are in the garage and the rear wheels are on the driveway, the underside of my car comes about .5 to 1" from the driveway.

Does not scape but comes close.

nbennettksu · 01-25-2013, 12:47 PM

So why take the ride of coilovers if you're not going to lower it

JC919 · 01-25-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nbennettksu

So why take the ride of coilovers if you're not going to lower it

As odd as it might sound, maybe the OP is doing a suspension upgrade to actually improve the handling for track use. I know, its hellacray.

#stancenation

w00tw00t · 01-25-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nbennettksu

So why take the ride of coilovers if you're not going to lower it

HAHAHA! Sorry!!

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Originally Posted by JC919

As odd as it might sound, maybe the OP is doing a suspension upgrade to actually improve the handling for track use. I know, its hellacray.

#stancenation

haha nicely put JC919! absolutely... I'm a full on track rat.. trying to improve handling, turn in and stability at the track - no other purpose.

2000gsr · 01-25-2013, 02:00 PM

Height Adjustable: 0.4"-1.5" FRONT / 0.2"-1.4" REAR is what KW states. However in reality I was told the clubsports drop a minimum of 0.8' inches in the rear, so the rear will drop a decent amount on the highest height setting on the clubsports.

w00tw00t · 01-25-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000gsr

Height Adjustable: 0.4"-1.5" FRONT / 0.2"-1.4" REAR is what KW states. However in reality I was told the clubsports drop a minimum of 0.8' inches in the rear, so the rear will drop a decent amount on the highest height setting on the clubsports.

thanks ... I think i'll just start to reverse into my driveway.. get a bit more clearance that way..

chuxdelux · 01-25-2013, 02:02 PM

I believe you can get a set of JRZ RS1s that have a fixed height.

nbennettksu · 01-25-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by w00tw00t

HAHAHA! Sorry!!

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haha nicely put JC919! absolutely... I'm a full on track rat.. trying to improve handling, turn in and stability at the track - no other purpose.

lol then it makes sense; but also, so does lowering the center of gravity

w00tw00t · 01-25-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nbennettksu

lol then it makes sense; but also, so does lowering the center of gravity

I hear ya... If I could reasonably lower .. I would.. so i'm just going to go with the minimum amount possible..

nbennettksu · 01-25-2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by w00tw00t

I hear ya... If I could reasonably lower .. I would.. so i'm just going to go with the minimum amount possible..

driveways can be a real Debby Downer!

Bmw135er · 01-25-2013, 08:33 PM

At full height in the rear, mine was about 1" lower than stock with the CS. You can always swap out the springs to swifts though from what I've read. It is a great improvement in handling though!

STALKER · 01-25-2013, 09:46 PM

KW CS will not give you the ability to retain stock ride height with the springs provided. They drop the car a fair amount actually.

TC Kline Racing · 01-25-2013, 09:47 PM

You can retain stock ride height with TCK Coilovers....that is all

w00tw00t · 01-25-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmw135er

At full height in the rear, mine was about 1" lower than stock with the CS. You can always swap out the springs to swifts though from what I've read. It is a great improvement in handling though!

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Originally Posted by STALKER

KW CS will not give you the ability to retain stock ride height with the springs provided. They drop the car a fair amount actually.

good tips y'all - thank you! well they're (KW CS)on their way (ordered) .. if I scrape I'll get swifts..

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2000gsr First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 346 iTrader: (0)	Height Adjustable: 0.4"-1.5" FRONT / 0.2"-1.4" REAR is what KW states. However in reality I was told the clubsports drop a minimum of 0.8' inches in the rear, so the rear will drop a decent amount on the highest height setting on the clubsports. __________________

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STALKER Brigadier General Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,408 iTrader: (5)	KW CS will not give you the ability to retain stock ride height with the springs provided. They drop the car a fair amount actually. __________________ 2008 AW/FR E90 M3-SOLD 2013 991 C4S-Produced, but not delivered.

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01-25-2013, 02:02 PM	#7
chuxdelux Lieutenant Drives: 09 E90 M3, 2011 MCS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Honolulu,HI Posts: 475 iTrader: (1)	I believe you can get a set of JRZ RS1s that have a fixed height.

01-25-2013, 08:33 PM	#11
Bmw135er Major Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,375 iTrader: (9)	At full height in the rear, mine was about 1" lower than stock with the CS. You can always swap out the springs to swifts though from what I've read. It is a great improvement in handling though!