e92 AW OEM +/ KW Sleeves + MS Spacers + New 219s

xcharlesy · 04-22-2013, 03:31 PM

So today I picked up a set of like new (absolutely mint) 219's with fresh tires. I have always had a pref to these OEM wheels over 220's, just something about the way they look on AW cars.

To compliment the new wheels, I went with some KW Sleeves, and MS Spacers.

The sleeves aren't down all the way, they have some room in the front and rear, but I am pretty satisfied with the look.

Right now I have 1 finger in back, and 2 fingers up front, but they have been on only 4 hours, and around 30 miles, so I expect them to settle more. I also haven't aligned the car, cause I want to make sure I have the height perfect before.

MY QUESTION: What do you guys think of the stance? Should I go down a little more? Maybe just a little more in the front? Please let me know.

I love the 12mm spacers because it makes it pretty safe on the fear of rubbing, and I like to actually drive the car. So far I'm rub free and very happy.

Heres a few pics from the install and how the car sits, sorry for the bad cell pics:

exmowner · 04-22-2013, 03:36 PM

nice!! how are you liking the ride with the kw sleeve kit?

I love my drop but I find the handling is not the same....

xcharlesy · 04-22-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by exmowner

nice!! how are you liking the ride with the kw sleeve kit?

I love my drop but I find the handling is not the same....

The ride is perfect, I've had progressive full coil setups before that just murdered the ride quality.

I would describe this as having slightly more stiffness then stock, but sacrificing no level of comfort or drivability. In addition to that, I get to keep EDC, which when full engaged seems to give me a very nice reaction.

I went with the KW Sleeve Kit for the following reasons:

1. I got them for cost, (which is a little over $700)
2. I have full adjustability
3. The ride comfort doesn't get compromised, but its slightly stiffer and removes body roll
4. I get to keep EDC
5. I don't like any of the springs for our car

Very happy as of right now

Blindside_137 · 04-22-2013, 03:48 PM

These wheels are infinitely better than the 220 IMO (excluding the hideous silver 219), looks great!

xcharlesy · 04-22-2013, 03:50 PM

So the question is.. should I go any lower? Front? Rear? Both? What do you guys think?

IMG · 04-22-2013, 03:52 PM

Looks awesome.

exmowner · 04-22-2013, 03:59 PM

Maybe EDC helps with the ride. I don't have edc so i'm not liking the setup...

The ride height looks perfect imo.

xcharlesy · 04-22-2013, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exmowner

Maybe EDC helps with the ride. I don't have edc so i'm not liking the setup...

The ride height looks perfect imo.

maybe check out a more track oriented setup from KW? or perhaps look into the Ground Control sleeves for a more aggressive spring

how long has it taken for you guys to settle?

exmowner · 04-22-2013, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcharlesy

maybe check out a more track oriented setup from KW? or perhaps look into the Ground Control sleeves for a more aggressive spring

how long has it taken for you guys to settle?

I decided to go with the Ohlins RT kit.

From what I was told it takes 500 +- miles to settle.

Denk · 04-22-2013, 04:49 PM

I personally like a loose 2 finger up front and loose 1'er in the rear...I know, sounds a little nasty. I'm not a slam fan for a number of reasons, especially with stock wheels.

xcharlesy · 04-22-2013, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exmowner

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcharlesy

maybe check out a more track oriented setup from KW? or perhaps look into the Ground Control sleeves for a more aggressive spring

how long has it taken for you guys to settle?

I decided to go with the Ohlins RT kit.

From what I was told it takes 500 +- miles to settle.

should I wait that long till I align?

dantm3 · 04-22-2013, 08:37 PM

no spacers though on mine... kw sleeves are close to the bottom.. love the look

Powerbeast · 04-22-2013, 08:43 PM

Love it

FVM3 · 04-22-2013, 08:55 PM

looking good

h4nh · 04-22-2013, 09:02 PM

looks really clean

xcharlesy · 04-22-2013, 09:54 PM

thanks guys, so everyone likes the height? no lower? leave it?

I really love the subtle beauty of this car, I think there's something nice about doing a lot of very subtle worthwhile mods

W/// · 04-23-2013, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcharlesy

thanks guys, so everyone likes the height? no lower? leave it?

I really love the subtle beauty of this car, I think there's something nice about doing a lot of very subtle worthwhile mods

I'd say leave it. Looks perfect to me, because I'm not a fan of the slammed look.

xcharlesy · 04-23-2013, 12:59 PM

thanks for all the words guys

And1M3 · 04-23-2013, 01:25 PM

Looks great.

THE TECH · 04-23-2013, 01:37 PM

Looks good.

04-22-2013, 03:31 PM	#1
xcharlesy Banned 12 Rep 268 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	e92 AW OEM +/ KW Sleeves + MS Spacers + New 219s So today I picked up a set of like new (absolutely mint) 219's with fresh tires. I have always had a pref to these OEM wheels over 220's, just something about the way they look on AW cars. To compliment the new wheels, I went with some KW Sleeves, and MS Spacers. The sleeves aren't down all the way, they have some room in the front and rear, but I am pretty satisfied with the look. Right now I have 1 finger in back, and 2 fingers up front, but they have been on only 4 hours, and around 30 miles, so I expect them to settle more. I also haven't aligned the car, cause I want to make sure I have the height perfect before. MY QUESTION: What do you guys think of the stance? Should I go down a little more? Maybe just a little more in the front? Please let me know. I love the 12mm spacers because it makes it pretty safe on the fear of rubbing, and I like to actually drive the car. So far I'm rub free and very happy. Heres a few pics from the install and how the car sits, sorry for the bad cell pics: Attached Images
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xcharlesy Banned 12 Rep 268 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	thanks guys, so everyone likes the height? no lower? leave it? I really love the subtle beauty of this car, I think there's something nice about doing a lot of very subtle worthwhile mods
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