KW V3 Clubsport owners

Cidle · 08-30-2014, 07:52 PM

I tried searching for an option that will allow me to raise the ride height in the rear, have KW V3 Clubsports. Currently the rear tire is tucked and sitting about 10mm lower than the recommended ride height.

Please advise my options?

GTB/ZR-1 · 08-30-2014, 08:14 PM

Raise the collars up abt 1/2" & you're set--piece of cake!

Cidle · 08-30-2014, 08:24 PM

Thanks for the quick response, but the collars are already adjusted to the max height.

slicer · 08-30-2014, 08:38 PM

Something is wrong if you are tucking at maximum height adjustment with clubsports. What size tires do you have?

Cidle · 08-30-2014, 08:41 PM

street tire setup is a 305/25/20

slicer · 08-30-2014, 08:48 PM

Do you have a picture of your ride height?

E92inSG · 08-30-2014, 09:45 PM

Are u using the stock clubsport springs setup

Cidle · 08-30-2014, 10:01 PM

yes stock clubsport springs

bigjae1976 · 08-31-2014, 08:04 AM

Maybe the springs are too short? Or maybe your tire OD is bigger than normal.

JEllis · 08-31-2014, 08:56 PM

Post pic of collar and spring.

E92inSG · 08-31-2014, 11:29 PM

is helper spring being used?

slicer · 09-01-2014, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by E92inSG

is helper spring being used?

That's a good point. The rear springs should have helper springs....

Cidle · 09-01-2014, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEllis

Post pic of collar and spring.

Helper spring is mounted on bottom of the stack.

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JEllis · 09-01-2014, 07:49 AM

Hmmm.... is that an adjustable link I see in the back?

Cidle · 09-01-2014, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEllis

Hmmm.... is that an adjustable link I see in the back?

Yes, toe arms. Unfortunately those were the best pics i could quickly snap off at nearly 12am

HP Autosport · 09-04-2014, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cidle323

I tried searching for an option that will allow me to raise the ride height in the rear, have KW V3 Clubsports. Currently the rear tire is tucked and sitting about 10mm lower than the recommended ride height.

Please advise my options?

That is common on KW's. The main spring often sag(not retaining free length) so you loose some ride height. In addition, the adjuster they supplied is often too short(not enough adjustment). There is a couple of solutions. Replace the main spring if defective. If the spring is okay, you will need a pair of longer adjusters.

P.S. Did you take that photo with the suspension loaded or unloaded?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEllis

Hmmm.... is that an adjustable link I see in the back?

Those look like RE toe links.

Cidle · 02-22-2015, 06:43 PM

[QUOTE=HP Autosport;16581745]That is common on KW's. The main spring often sag(not retaining free length) so you loose some ride height. In addition, the adjuster they supplied is often too short(not enough adjustment). There is a couple of solutions. Replace the main spring if defective. If the spring is okay, you will need a pair of longer adjusters.

P.S. Did you take that photo with the suspension loaded or unloaded?

Yes, the suspension was loaded when the picture was taken!
Do you happen to sell longer risers?

Those look like RE toe links.[/QUOTE
Correct they are RE units

HP Autosport · 02-23-2015, 11:53 AM

[QUOTE=cidle323;17444931]

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP Autosport

That is common on KW's. The main spring often sag(not retaining free length) so you loose some ride height. In addition, the adjuster they supplied is often too short(not enough adjustment). There is a couple of solutions. Replace the main spring if defective. If the spring is okay, you will need a pair of longer adjusters.

P.S. Did you take that photo with the suspension loaded or unloaded?

Yes, the suspension was loaded when the picture was taken!
Do you happen to sell longer risers?

Those look like RE toe links.[/QUOTE
Correct they are RE units

Longer adjusters? Yes, of course. These were designed specifically to solve issues with shorter than ideal adjusters.

http://www.hpashop.com/HPA-E82-E9x-R...st-e82-e9x.htm

Cidle · 02-23-2015, 01:04 PM

Nice, I will contact you!

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Cidle First Lieutenant 50 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (2)	[QUOTE=HP Autosport;16581745]That is common on KW's. The main spring often sag(not retaining free length) so you loose some ride height. In addition, the adjuster they supplied is often too short(not enough adjustment). There is a couple of solutions. Replace the main spring if defective. If the spring is okay, you will need a pair of longer adjusters. P.S. Did you take that photo with the suspension loaded or unloaded? Yes, the suspension was loaded when the picture was taken! Do you happen to sell longer risers? Those look like RE toe links.[/QUOTE Correct they are RE units
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