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      10-28-2020, 10:13 PM   #1
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KW HAS Lowering Kit Installed

Finally had the chance to post this after a some drive time with these installed. Like all KW products these are a great lowering option compared to the full V3 full coil over suspension which for the f82 is a very pricey alternative.Always had great experiences with KW on previous cars and when this kit was released i was ready to purchase. Well KW wasn’t ready for me and COVID delays had orders waiting 4 months +. Not a patient person and decided to wait. i believe there is less than a handful of these kits out there installed and haven’t seen on the forums post anything so here i am

i got lucky and another forum member was selling a brand new kit. no wait

ride is maybe 10 percent more stuff. Rides like stock but lower. front sits higher than the rear and i have no more room in the front and have prob another 10mm in the rear. letting the springs settle and going to go back for adjustment.

just one pic for now. no rubbing on my 21 BC Forged wheels.

can’t figure out why the pic is upside down.
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Finally had the chance to post this after a some drive time with these installed. Like all KW products these are a great lowering option compared to the full V3 full coil over suspension which for the f82 is a very pricey alternative.Always had great experiences with KW on previous cars and when this kit was released i was ready to purchase. Well KW wasn’t ready for me and COVID delays had orders waiting 4 months +. Not a patient person and decided to wait. i believe there is less than a handful of these kits out there installed and haven’t seen on the forums post anything so here i am

i got lucky and another forum member was selling a brand new kit. no wait

ride is maybe 10 percent more stuff. Rides like stock but lower. front sits higher than the rear and i have no more room in the front and have prob another 10mm in the rear. letting the springs settle and going to go back for adjustment.

just one pic for now. no rubbing on my 21 BC Forged wheels.

can’t figure out why the pic is upside down.
You are clearly posting from Australia😂

Car looks awesome!! Very nice!
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Finally had the chance to post this after a some drive time with these installed. Like all KW products these are a great lowering option compared to the full V3 full coil over suspension which for the f82 is a very pricey alternative.Always had great experiences with KW on previous cars and when this kit was released i was ready to purchase. Well KW wasn’t ready for me and COVID delays had orders waiting 4 months +. Not a patient person and decided to wait. i believe there is less than a handful of these kits out there installed and haven’t seen on the forums post anything so here i am

i got lucky and another forum member was selling a brand new kit. no wait

ride is maybe 10 percent more stuff. Rides like stock but lower. front sits higher than the rear and i have no more room in the front and have prob another 10mm in the rear. letting the springs settle and going to go back for adjustment.

just one pic for now. no rubbing on my 21 BC Forged wheels.

can’t figure out why the pic is upside down.
Here ya go, right side up. Wheels/lowering looks amazing!!
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could we flip the car on its nose. that would be pretty cool


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Hi. Did it alter the steering feel at all? I have had KW HAS on four cars previously and have been very impressed. I will certainly fit to my M8
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Hi. Did it alter the steering feel at all? I have had KW HAS on four cars previously and have been very impressed. I will certainly fit to my M8
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I feel that kw are less harsh than stock specially in sport+
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i have the suspension on comfort in my M settings. it is stiffer but in comfort you really don’t feel the difference

glad i found these. i literally ordered a set of HR but was really hesitant as never really like any of my previous cars on HR. lucky i was able to cancel my order. funny cause i usually start with HR, hate the ride and go with KW

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Random thread revival:

Whats the actual drop max on KW? 1.4?
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I was going to say... those springs defy gravity and the car sticks like glue.
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Finally had the chance to post this after a some drive time with these installed. Like all KW products these are a great lowering option compared to the full V3 full coil over suspension which for the f82 is a very pricey alternative.Always had great experiences with KW on previous cars and when this kit was released i was ready to purchase. Well KW wasn't ready for me and COVID delays had orders waiting 4 months +. Not a patient person and decided to wait. i believe there is less than a handful of these kits out there installed and haven't seen on the forums post anything so here i am

i got lucky and another forum member was selling a brand new kit. no wait

ride is maybe 10 percent more stuff. Rides like stock but lower. front sits higher than the rear and i have no more room in the front and have prob another 10mm in the rear. letting the springs settle and going to go back for adjustment.

just one pic for now. no rubbing on my 21 BC Forged wheels.

can't figure out why the pic is upside down.
Here ya go, right side up. Wheels/lowering looks amazing!!
What wheels design and size are you running and the finish of The wheel ?
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i would say closer to 1.0 rear does sit lower than the front especially settling. front is at lowest and rear had about 10mm still. taking the car back for adjustment and alignment finally. going to raise the rear a little to even it out

no gap and slight tuck in the rear. maybe half a finger in the front.

overall happy with the drop. ride quality is close to stock.
If you had KW has before you already know ride quality is similar to stock

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wheels are bc forged hca381 21’s. brushed bronze lips and gunmetal centers.

my second set of BC. couldn’t be happier with them and price is significantly cheaper than other options. no compromise on quality


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i would say closer to 1.0 rear does sit lower than the front especially settling. front is at lowest and rear had about 10mm still. taking the car back for adjustment and alignment finally. going to raise the rear a little to even it out

no gap and slight tuck in the rear. maybe half a finger in the front.

overall happy with the drop. ride quality is close to stock.
If you had KW has before you already know ride quality is similar to stock
Damn I was wanting a bit more because the Gran Coupe is a skyscraper.
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i didn’t need more than what was offered. is there a separate part number for the GC

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i didn’t need more than what was offered. is there a separate part number for the GC
I think its unique but we shall see--- you also have a taller rim even with the tire profile reduction IIRC.

Im just going to pull the helper spring which Ben said gets me 20mm more.
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i didn’t need more than what was offered. is there a separate part number for the GC
I think its unique but we shall see--- you also have a taller rim even with the tire profile reduction IIRC.

Im just going to pull the helper spring which Ben said gets me 20mm more.
No no.
I am going to pull out the main spring and let you ride on the helper spring only.
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No no.
I am going to pull out the main spring and let you ride on the helper spring only.
Ben you got funnies I see--- Ill be sure to watch you laugh when I dont pay you.

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ban him for a week also.


Vic you keep the m5?

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Vic you keep the m5?
Sold it!!

I do love the S63tu and the deal on the GC was stupid good.
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