BMW M3 Forum (E90 E92)

BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   M3Post - BMW M3 Forum > E90/E92 M3 Technical Topics > Suspension | Brakes | Chassis
 
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-22-2012, 03:58 AM   #1
Z K
Major General
Z K's Avatar
1886
Rep
5,504
Posts

Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Francisco

iTrader: (3)

KW Sleeve Over Kit installed with max height

I got my Sleeve Over Kit installed today. Thanks to IND for getting them to me despite an earlier shipping delay. Here's a brief initial review. I'll follow up with a more in depth review once I get some real seat time and some track time on it.

Unlike a lot of other people, I got the KW Sleeve Over Kit because I DID NOT want to lower the car very much. Besides Dinan, which is grossly overpriced, all the kits lower about 1 inch. On stock shocks, that means you'll be riding the bump stops on track or any kind of performance driving. Eibach also doesn't go as low but still goes lower than Dinan. KW's adjustability means you can set it any way you want. In my case, that means not very low.

My setting for the KW is at the MAX ride height i.e. as high as it can go. The reason behind that is less wear on the stock shocks, better handling from the increased spring rates, no worries about hitting the bump stops and an overall better street ride for my daily driver. At max height, the lowering is about 0.5 inch. KW's kit also uses shorter bump stops so it does not decrease shock travel much at this height.

Ride impressions:

It is much smoother than the stock EDC suspension set up. At any dampening setting, the ride is smoother. I think this is due to the progressive nature of the spring as it sucks up small bumps with ease. But large/sharp bumps are noticably sharper and rougher on the KW. The stock springs are more linear so it feels more direct than the KW. The KWs feel planted but have a "smoothing" effect over small road irregularities. There is also a slight increase in road noise. This is most likely due to the replacement of some rubber spring isolators with the metal adjustable spring mounts. This is probably about the same as if you had a set of full coilover suspension. It isn't bad, but NVH is definitely increased. Overall the springs feel well matched with the stock shocks.

I can't say much about handling yet. Took some quick corners and it does feel like there is less body roll. I also changed the suspension settings so that may have an effect. Camber is maxed (stock adjustments, removed pins) in front at -1.4 degrees and rears at -2 degrees. Does anyone know the actual KW spring rates?

Here are the obligatory crappy mobile phone pics.
Attached Images
  
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2012, 10:23 AM   #2
Mmmdreamer
Captain
Mmmdreamer's Avatar
United_States
46
Rep
602
Posts

Drives: 08 e90 M3 Jet Black
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Jersey City

iTrader: (1)

hey you got any pics of the car with the kw sleeves? I'm interested to see the drop versus stock.
Appreciate 0
      01-29-2012, 04:42 AM   #3
isugoo
Major General
isugoo's Avatar
United_States
247
Rep
6,125
Posts

Drives: 991.2 GTS
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Irvine, CA

iTrader: (73)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mmmdreamer View Post
hey you got any pics of the car with the kw sleeves? I'm interested to see the drop versus stock.
+1. I want to see "installed" pictures at max height with wheels on.
show us!
__________________

PAST: F80 M3 ZCP | 911.1 C2S | F10 M5 ZCP | E70 X5M | E90 M3 | E46 M3 | E36 M3
Appreciate 0
      01-29-2012, 02:34 PM   #4
edu09
Colonel
edu09's Avatar
1491
Rep
2,130
Posts

Drives: 2024 M2, 2022 GT3, 2022 SF90
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Lake City, FL

iTrader: (7)

Garage List
2022 FERRARI SF90  [10.00]
2024 BMW  [10.00]
2022 PORSCHE 992 GT3  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mmmdreamer View Post
hey you got any pics of the car with the kw sleeves? I'm interested to see the drop versus stock.
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
Attached Images
  
__________________
2024 BMW M2, 2022 Porsche 992 GT3, 2022 Ferrari SF90, 2023 BMW M1000R comp pkg
Appreciate 0
      01-30-2012, 11:43 AM   #5
Z K
Major General
Z K's Avatar
1886
Rep
5,504
Posts

Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Francisco

iTrader: (3)

I'll try to get some pics later. From the looks of it, it looks like the Eibach Pro Kit or Dinan set up.

As it is, the car is scraping slightly on driveways and steep ramps and I take most ramps angled sideways to avoid scraping. I can't imagine it being any lower for a daily driver.
Appreciate 0
      01-30-2012, 11:13 PM   #6
Z K
Major General
Z K's Avatar
1886
Rep
5,504
Posts

Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Francisco

iTrader: (3)

Here's a picture with the ride height at max.



Before when it was stock:
Appreciate 0
      02-02-2012, 11:26 PM   #7
fatboy318
First Lieutenant
United_States
24
Rep
340
Posts

Drives: 2009 m3 4dr, 2009 gtr
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: south el monte ,ca. USA

iTrader: (7)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Z K View Post
Here's a picture with the ride height at max.



Before when it was stock:
thx for the picture. it really helps ( i have a 4dr e90 also)
Appreciate 0
      02-03-2012, 12:27 AM   #8
tlp
Colonel
United_States
276
Rep
2,216
Posts

Drives: 991 GT3, Sold:'11 e92 M3 SG/FR
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Las Vegas/SoCal

iTrader: (6)

Garage List
I am pretty much in the middle of the adjustment with my KW's. I have since gone down a tad in the front and slightly wider on spacers.

Old Pic.

__________________
991 GT3, Sold: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR ZCP|ZCV|ZP2|2MK|494|415|6NR|752
Appreciate 0
      03-04-2012, 11:47 PM   #9
VegasEgg
Lieutenant
United_States
51
Rep
571
Posts

Drives: 640i Gran Coupe
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: USA

iTrader: (-1)

Garage List
How long does it take to install the kit if it's done by a shop?
Appreciate 0
      03-05-2012, 11:11 AM   #10
tlp
Colonel
United_States
276
Rep
2,216
Posts

Drives: 991 GT3, Sold:'11 e92 M3 SG/FR
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Las Vegas/SoCal

iTrader: (6)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jrollsp View Post
How long does it take to install the kit if it's done by a shop?
I installed it myself but would say 2-3hrs from a shop.
__________________
991 GT3, Sold: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR ZCP|ZCV|ZP2|2MK|494|415|6NR|752
Appreciate 0
      03-05-2012, 12:05 PM   #11
MiamiE93Vert
Lieutenant
97
Rep
460
Posts

Drives: E93 M3 Convertible
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Miami, FL

iTrader: (0)

Thanks for the write up; this kit is on my wish list. When do you think you will be able to track the kit?
Appreciate 0
      03-05-2012, 12:59 PM   #12
j2m
Colonel
j2m's Avatar
Canada
180
Rep
2,446
Posts

Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary, Ab

iTrader: (8)

Garage List
2011 BMW E92 M3  [10.00]
Looks really good! How long did it take you to do the install? Any problems you ran into? My KW sleeve kit is on the way and I am going to do the install as well.
__________________

11' E92 M3 Space Grey | DCT | ESS VT2- 625 | Gintani Race (valved) + Quad Res Catless X-Pipe | KW Sleeve's | GC Camber Plates|Arkym Diffuser | Vorsteiner VRS Lip | P3 Boost Guage | Stud Conversion
PHOTO's: Click Here ESS VT2 625 PHOTOS: Click Here
Appreciate 0
      03-05-2012, 02:40 PM   #13
Z K
Major General
Z K's Avatar
1886
Rep
5,504
Posts

Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Francisco

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by j2m View Post
Looks really good! How long did it take you to do the install? Any problems you ran into? My KW sleeve kit is on the way and I am going to do the install as well.
I had a shop do the install. It took about 4 hours. The springs are easy to put on, the harder part was getting the shocks on and off the car. It takes longer than a spring install because you have to take the shocks out and replace the bushings with the supplied ones.
Appreciate 0
      03-05-2012, 02:49 PM   #14
j2m
Colonel
j2m's Avatar
Canada
180
Rep
2,446
Posts

Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary, Ab

iTrader: (8)

Garage List
2011 BMW E92 M3  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Z K View Post
I had a shop do the install. It took about 4 hours. The springs are easy to put on, the harder part was getting the shocks on and off the car. It takes longer than a spring install because you have to take the shocks out and replace the bushings with the supplied ones.
Great, Thanks for the info
__________________

11' E92 M3 Space Grey | DCT | ESS VT2- 625 | Gintani Race (valved) + Quad Res Catless X-Pipe | KW Sleeve's | GC Camber Plates|Arkym Diffuser | Vorsteiner VRS Lip | P3 Boost Guage | Stud Conversion
PHOTO's: Click Here ESS VT2 625 PHOTOS: Click Here
Appreciate 0
      03-06-2012, 10:31 AM   #15
edu09
Colonel
edu09's Avatar
1491
Rep
2,130
Posts

Drives: 2024 M2, 2022 GT3, 2022 SF90
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Lake City, FL

iTrader: (7)

Garage List
2022 FERRARI SF90  [10.00]
2024 BMW  [10.00]
2022 PORSCHE 992 GT3  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by j2m View Post
Looks really good! How long did it take you to do the install? Any problems you ran into? My KW sleeve kit is on the way and I am going to do the install as well.
just make sure the indent on the base of the coil seats properly on the strut tower otherwise you will have a clunking noise while turning, I had to have mine reinstalled since the first shop didn't install them properly
check this thread I posted back then, this may help you to avoid any problems while installing it
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=619215
__________________
2024 BMW M2, 2022 Porsche 992 GT3, 2022 Ferrari SF90, 2023 BMW M1000R comp pkg
Appreciate 0
      03-06-2012, 10:34 AM   #16
j2m
Colonel
j2m's Avatar
Canada
180
Rep
2,446
Posts

Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary, Ab

iTrader: (8)

Garage List
2011 BMW E92 M3  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by edu09 View Post
just make sure the indent on the base of the coil seats properly on the strut tower otherwise you will have a clunking noise while turning, I had to have mine reinstalled since the first shop didn't install them properly
check this thread I posted back then, this may help you to avoid any problems while installing it
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=619215
Great, Thanks
__________________

11' E92 M3 Space Grey | DCT | ESS VT2- 625 | Gintani Race (valved) + Quad Res Catless X-Pipe | KW Sleeve's | GC Camber Plates|Arkym Diffuser | Vorsteiner VRS Lip | P3 Boost Guage | Stud Conversion
PHOTO's: Click Here ESS VT2 625 PHOTOS: Click Here
Appreciate 0
      03-06-2012, 11:01 AM   #17
Omar@VelosDesignwerks
Colonel
Omar@VelosDesignwerks's Avatar
United_States
441
Rep
2,036
Posts

Drives: Different Ones
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Miami

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by edu09 View Post
just make sure the indent on the base of the coil seats properly on the strut tower otherwise you will have a clunking noise while turning, I had to have mine reinstalled since the first shop didn't install them properly
check this thread I posted back then, this may help you to avoid any problems while installing it
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=619215
Appreciate 0
      03-06-2012, 12:56 PM   #18
edu09
Colonel
edu09's Avatar
1491
Rep
2,130
Posts

Drives: 2024 M2, 2022 GT3, 2022 SF90
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Lake City, FL

iTrader: (7)

Garage List
2022 FERRARI SF90  [10.00]
2024 BMW  [10.00]
2022 PORSCHE 992 GT3  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Omar@VelosDesignwerks View Post
yeah, 2nd installation was made by Omar at Velos Designwerks and they solved the problem that the other shop couldnt do it!
__________________
2024 BMW M2, 2022 Porsche 992 GT3, 2022 Ferrari SF90, 2023 BMW M1000R comp pkg
Appreciate 0
      03-06-2012, 01:13 PM   #19
j2m
Colonel
j2m's Avatar
Canada
180
Rep
2,446
Posts

Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary, Ab

iTrader: (8)

Garage List
2011 BMW E92 M3  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by edu09 View Post
yeah, 2nd installation was made by Omar at Velos Designwerks and they solved the problem that the other shop couldnt do it!
Glad Designwerks was able to fix for you but Can't believe that AA couldn't get it right.. Car looks just sick bro What tires are you running?
__________________

11' E92 M3 Space Grey | DCT | ESS VT2- 625 | Gintani Race (valved) + Quad Res Catless X-Pipe | KW Sleeve's | GC Camber Plates|Arkym Diffuser | Vorsteiner VRS Lip | P3 Boost Guage | Stud Conversion
PHOTO's: Click Here ESS VT2 625 PHOTOS: Click Here
Appreciate 0
      03-06-2012, 02:26 PM   #20
edu09
Colonel
edu09's Avatar
1491
Rep
2,130
Posts

Drives: 2024 M2, 2022 GT3, 2022 SF90
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Lake City, FL

iTrader: (7)

Garage List
2022 FERRARI SF90  [10.00]
2024 BMW  [10.00]
2022 PORSCHE 992 GT3  [10.00]
Thanks man! Twice I took my car back to AA and they kept saying that it should be a defective unit, based on their suggestion I placed the claim to IND where I bought the kit and they referred me to Omar to have it reinstalled and the problem was solved
My tires are Toyo Proxes R888, front are 265x30x19 and rear 295x30x19
__________________
2024 BMW M2, 2022 Porsche 992 GT3, 2022 Ferrari SF90, 2023 BMW M1000R comp pkg
Appreciate 0
      03-06-2012, 03:13 PM   #21
tmntmn
///M
United_States
160
Rep
1,867
Posts

Drives: e92 M3/M-DCT
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Bay Area

iTrader: (6)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Omar@VelosDesignwerks View Post
cant wait for my KW to come in! thanks again
__________________
THANKS TO:~<RPM>~ ~<SONICMS>~ ~<MODECARBON>~ ~<McKennaPerformance>~
MODS: MODECARBON V2 GTS FRONT LIP & REAR DIFFUSER, AA GREEN FILTER, RPI SCOOPS, PSW, Verstraβe Extended DCT Shifter, ZCP WHEELS (SEMI-GLOSS), OHLINS R&T, Megan Exhaust, AKRA XPIPE, BMW LED INTERIOR, BLACKOUT W/ORION V4 LED AE, OSRAM CBI
Appreciate 0
      03-10-2012, 05:48 PM   #22
RuthlessE90
First Lieutenant
No_Country
28
Rep
323
Posts

Drives: FAST
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NYC

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by tlp
I am pretty much in the middle of the adjustment with my KW's. I have since gone down a tad in the front and slightly wider on spacers.

Old Pic.

Hey what size spacers are you wearing and are those m359's?
__________________
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:45 AM.




m3post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST