Rake on XI's??/

Bladerunner · 05-31-2012, 07:37 PM

Hey Guys, does the rake affect the suspension at all on xdrives? I just had V1s installed yesterday and I wanted to raise the back end about 1/4 inch.

Here's a pic:

psmitty95 · 05-31-2012, 07:59 PM

How do you like the V1's? Has it got rid of the body roll and floatiness of the xDrive suspension?

Bladerunner · 05-31-2012, 08:08 PM

Yup, the roll is def gone, I can finally enjoy taking the turns now. The ride is noticeably stiffer than stock!

zipstic · 05-31-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladerunner

Yup, the roll is def gone, I can finally enjoy taking the turns now. The ride is noticeably stiffer than stock!

Noticeably stiffer than stock in a good way? Is it jarring when going over bumps and potholes?

You should be fine raising the back 1/4"

ska///235i · 05-31-2012, 10:25 PM

i order V1 2 weeks ago from EAS and they said its in national backorder....still waiting

OP...ride looks Sick!!!
are you at the highest setting? looks pretty low

Bladerunner · 06-01-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by zipstic

Noticeably stiffer than stock in a good way? Is it jarring when going over bumps and potholes?

You should be fine raising the back 1/4"

On smooth roads it's fine, but you do feel every bump. You do sacrifice some comfort for this.

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

i order V1 2 weeks ago from EAS and they said its in national backorder....still waiting

OP...ride looks Sick!!!
are you at the highest setting? looks pretty low

Tks, I'm not sure of the settings, I told him I wanted a one finger gap. I may end up taking these off at the end of summer and putting the OEM back on.

JSbushpilot · 06-01-2012, 10:32 AM

I like the look of your ride now? Why do you want to change the rake? Are the back tires rubbing?

IN54NITY · 06-01-2012, 05:39 PM

Hey Bladerunner ( I like your name ), since you have to get an alignment anyways, why not get it corner balanced? I did. Pics are with "corner balanced" car.

Yvette · 06-02-2012, 05:09 AM

whoever did suspension on your car did great job. they look like even drop. I do like rake look tho

SlantedEyeXI · 06-04-2012, 08:20 AM

OP I understand your rake issue, and trust me I hate RAKE!.. you walk everyday to your car thinking "why" lol, along with the floaty unpredictable ride. Rake is a clearance issue and doesn't affect the xi..
I have had V1's for a bit now and I raised my rears because I don't like the flat back stance on the xi sedan when you do an even drop. You gotta coupe so you're fine, and your stance looks correct!! You're almosttttt flat back but you're good.

My rear lift..

Laguna3 · 06-04-2012, 12:51 PM

I have V1s as well on my LCI E92. I had the rear spring perch at max drop and ran 15mm spacers on Style 193M with no issues. I raised it up 1/4" (then back to about 1/8) when I put 20"s on and no issues.

Ride looks good btw !

Flyer · 06-04-2012, 03:29 PM

Pictures please!!! We'd like to see how your 20's look with the V1s...

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Originally Posted by Laguna3

I have V1s as well on my LCI E92. I had the rear spring perch at max drop and ran 15mm spacers on Style 193M with no issues. I raised it up 1/4" (then back to about 1/8) when I put 20"s on and no issues.

Ride looks good btw !

kamek · 06-04-2012, 04:21 PM

My xi on V1's:

Bladerunner · 06-04-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kamek

My xi on V1's:

Dam, looks good!!! Do you leave it same height for winter or raise it?

kamek · 06-04-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladerunner

Dam, looks good!!! Do you leave it same height for winter or raise it?

Thanks! I've left it the same for two winters. First winter was bad and I got stuck in the snow for 3 hours lol. Second winter was non-existent so I was fine. I just swap out for my stock 17's.

Laguna3 · 06-05-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyer

Pictures please!!! We'd like to see how your 20's look with the V1s...

20 IForged

It's actually sitting a bit lower than that now.

Flyer · 06-05-2012, 08:13 AM

Thanks much!!! Your car looks great!

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Originally Posted by Laguna3

20 IForged

It's actually sitting a bit lower than that now.

ska///235i · 06-05-2012, 01:09 PM

Kamek, your running oem m3 wheels and no rubbing issues?

I'm still waiting for my v1s and running oem m3 219ms on pre-lci e90....scare i might need to roll fenders

PSUSMU · 06-06-2012, 03:36 PM

I've got a bit of rake on my xDrive. I believe I've since lowered the front a tad more and my KW V1s are bottomed out up front.

zipstic · 06-06-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kamek

My xi on V1's:

Graet stance! Is the ride a lot harsher on V1's compared to stock?

ronin_pdx · 06-06-2012, 05:52 PM

looks great. If anyone needs a set of HPA koni coilover 336/616 with external adjustable rear shocks and swift thrust sheets on all four corners I'm selling mine. I only had them for two weeks. There not for me going a different rout. $1500

kamek · 06-06-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by zipstic

Graet stance! Is the ride a lot harsher on V1's compared to stock?

Thanks. I've been riding on this suspension for so long I don't remember what stock feels like.

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Bladerunner Captain 27 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 335xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mississauga iTrader: (6)	Yup, the roll is def gone, I can finally enjoy taking the turns now. The ride is noticeably stiffer than stock!
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JSbushpilot New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335XI Join Date: May 2012 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	I like the look of your ride now? Why do you want to change the rake? Are the back tires rubbing?
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Yvette Major General 760 Rep 7,408 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (19)	whoever did suspension on your car did great job. they look like even drop. I do like rake look tho
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SlantedEyeXI Cookied 2 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NY Bx/westchester iTrader: (2)	OP I understand your rake issue, and trust me I hate RAKE!.. you walk everyday to your car thinking "why" lol, along with the floaty unpredictable ride. Rake is a clearance issue and doesn't affect the xi.. I have had V1's for a bit now and I raised my rears because I don't like the flat back stance on the xi sedan when you do an even drop. You gotta coupe so you're fine, and your stance looks correct!! You're almosttttt flat back but you're good. My rear lift.. Attached Images __________________ Procede///PWM///Cobb///KWv1///Helix custom 5 style/// BMS DCI/ //Helix fmic///AWE DV's///... simple daily
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PSUSMU Captain 95 Rep 985 Posts Drives: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Falls Church/Merrifield, VA iTrader: (3)	I've got a bit of rake on my xDrive. I believe I've since lowered the front a tad more and my KW V1s are bottomed out up front.
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