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      04-07-2014, 03:30 PM   #1
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Looking for second opinion on c/o install ...

Had KW V3s installed on my E93 last week. Despite clearly explaining how I wanted the ride height set -- and stating outright I wasn't looking to have the car "slammed" -- the installer set front and rear "as low as they'd go."



The front is way too low -- for my taste, and daily use -- so I have to bring it back in to have them level it a bit this week. However, they're stating this is as low as the rears will go. It looks damn near stock, if not higher!




Compare with this E93 from EAS on stock suspension ...


Mineral White E93 M3 Work Emotion CR Ultimate 05 by european auto source, on Flickr

I confirmed prior to install the kit (purchased new from the shop installing them) that it was an E93 fitment, although I didn't see the box/packaging and don't have my jack to get under the car for part numbers. Even so, compared with the E93 below from EAS which is running V3s, clearly it can be set lower.

They also incorrectly installed the rear headlight adjustment sensor ... So my low beams point right in oncoming driver's LOS, blinding them.

Thoughts from the E9x coilover brain trust?


Mineral White E93 M3 Vorsteiner HRE KW 7 by european auto source, on Flickr
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      04-07-2014, 05:26 PM   #2
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Front looks good. Rear is 4x4. I DD mine with a lip that low no big deal.
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Doesn't look slammed to me at all.
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      04-08-2014, 09:31 AM   #4
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Looks ok to me.
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i would lower the rear some more if it was mine, leave the front alone
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      04-19-2014, 10:50 AM   #6
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i would lower the rear some more if it was mine, leave the front alone
All sorted. Installer had the rear springs inverted. Sits perfect now (for my taste).

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