KW V1's installed on E90 LCI 335XI

Drakos · 06-26-2010, 11:05 PM

Well, the 4x4 look of my previous setup was driving me nuts. Aside from the large wheel gap, the car felt floaty and there seemed to be some driving dynamics that might have been lost due to the increased ride height. I picked up the KW's from Alan at **********s. The service and shipping was fantastic!! Dedicated service all the way through. Thanks!!

The install was done at a local shop called the Tuning Factory. Awesome shop for anyone looking to do work in Calgary. According to the installer, the job was fairly straight forward and he did not run into any snags. After the install and adjustment, we took it for a spin and right away I noticed that the car was way tighter. You can really feel the road but not really in a bad way. The ride was a lot more complacent then I thought it would be. Handling characteristics of the car was considerably better. The only thing of concern I noticed was that there was almost a knocking sound when going over bumps at lower speeds. As mentioned in various theads I have read, the sway bar end links and top strut bolts were rechecked. All were tight and nothing seemed out of place. I realize that a stiffer suspension would result in more vibration and noise but not sure if this sound is normal or not. Anyways, here are some before and after pics. My goal for the ride high was to make it look sexy but still keep it functional for the harsh Canadian weather. Comments would be greatly appreciated

Before:

After:

yamazaho · 06-26-2010, 11:19 PM

Nice moderate drop, good job!!!

e90ben · 06-27-2010, 02:14 AM

Looks great!

You in Tuscany?

Drakos · 06-27-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by e90ben

Looks great!

You in Tuscany?

Yes, LOL. You a neighbor?

ModBargains.com · 06-29-2010, 01:35 PM

The KW V1 xi looks perfect on your E90 LCI Allan! I'm glad to hear/see that everything worked out according to plan! BTW, did you get a chance to install the Evolution RaceWerks Pipe?

- Alan

Drakos · 06-30-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by **********s.com

The KW V1 xi looks perfect on your E90 LCI Allan! I'm glad to hear/see that everything worked out according to plan! BTW, did you get a chance to install the Evolution RaceWerks Pipe?

- Alan

YES!! Pipe is installed along with Forge DV's and the install was a breeze

The throttle response is amazing and sounds great too. The pipe is awesome. I'm getting a lot of compliments about it from my friends.

atlxkevinx · 06-30-2010, 02:32 PM

Nice!

rummy · 07-05-2010, 11:42 PM

Looks proper now!

Express · 07-05-2010, 11:46 PM

needs more in the front.

back looks good.

ibeclueless · 07-06-2010, 05:37 AM

looks much better with the drop

sbce90 · 07-06-2010, 07:08 AM

much better.

MassBimmer · 07-06-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by express705

needs more in the front.

back looks good.

+1, looks like there's still some rake

cshawkeye · 07-21-2010, 08:04 PM

Hmm this kit should server my 2007 335XI I guess pretty well too, any suggestions on where to pick them up??

bavarian19 · 07-21-2010, 10:16 PM

ModBargains.com · 07-22-2010, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cshawkeye

Hmm this kit should server my 2007 335XI I guess pretty well too, any suggestions on where to pick them up??

Drakos purchased his KW V1xi from me and you'll get the same great deal

- Alan

4.8 E70 · 07-25-2010, 12:42 PM

Looks sick. Is that on the lowest setting ?

oomikeyboy · 07-25-2010, 12:45 PM

Looks good.. But you said you heard a knocking sound? Is that really "normal" or did you get it fixed?

gaifaun · 07-29-2010, 02:40 AM

wow! much better! i also noticed you installed some splitters up front in the after pics, could you post more pics and info on your splitters!

06-26-2010, 11:05 PM	#1
Drakos Lieutenant 64 Rep 534 Posts Drives: 2022 G42 M240i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	KW V1's installed on E90 LCI 335XI Well, the 4x4 look of my previous setup was driving me nuts. Aside from the large wheel gap, the car felt floaty and there seemed to be some driving dynamics that might have been lost due to the increased ride height. I picked up the KW's from Alan at **********s. The service and shipping was fantastic!! Dedicated service all the way through. Thanks!! The install was done at a local shop called the Tuning Factory. Awesome shop for anyone looking to do work in Calgary. According to the installer, the job was fairly straight forward and he did not run into any snags. After the install and adjustment, we took it for a spin and right away I noticed that the car was way tighter. You can really feel the road but not really in a bad way. The ride was a lot more complacent then I thought it would be. Handling characteristics of the car was considerably better. The only thing of concern I noticed was that there was almost a knocking sound when going over bumps at lower speeds. As mentioned in various theads I have read, the sway bar end links and top strut bolts were rechecked. All were tight and nothing seemed out of place. I realize that a stiffer suspension would result in more vibration and noise but not sure if this sound is normal or not. Anyways, here are some before and after pics. My goal for the ride high was to make it look sexy but still keep it functional for the harsh Canadian weather. Comments would be greatly appreciated Before: After:
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yamazaho Wang D.D.S. 185 Rep 7,057 Posts Drives: 14' WRX, 15' W205 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 325i [7.76]	Nice moderate drop, good job!!! __________________ Official Houston Chat Thread
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e90ben Lieutenant 27 Rep 552 Posts Drives: No more Beemer Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (7)	Looks great! You in Tuscany?
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