kw v1 coilovers installed!

WRC12 · 08-05-2012, 10:59 AM

Thanks to http://www.europeanautosource.com for hooking me up on some Kw v1 coilovers. Days of searching, looking for the best price to get them installed. The cheapest they would do it for is $450. I decided ill save and spend it on something else and install them by my self. Its fairly easy and takes about 5-6 hrs.

Delusive · 08-05-2012, 11:13 AM

Nice, I was thinking of installing mines myself but I don't got a compressor. What did you use to compress the springs?

WRC12 · 08-05-2012, 11:38 AM

Spring compressor i bought at autozone, there like 30 bucks

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 08-05-2012, 11:41 AM

Looks like a nice weekend proj

Sabor · 08-05-2012, 12:57 PM

Awesome! Wish I had the spirit to do it myself. Spent a good bit of change on the install for mines. Car looks GOOD!

WRC12 · 08-05-2012, 01:10 PM

yeah wasnt too bad...Thanks Sabor, just takes some time.

GreekboyD · 08-05-2012, 01:17 PM

Good call. $450 is a total ripoff.

WRC12 · 08-05-2012, 01:39 PM

yeah that was the cheapest place too.

AndyDaBoss · 08-05-2012, 06:15 PM

looks great, btw did you use a DIY on the forum, if so can you post the link to it

manutdas11 · 08-05-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by WRC12

yeah that was the cheapest place too.

Just the rear coilovers?

WRC12 · 08-05-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyDaBoss

looks great, btw did you use a DIY on the forum, if so can you post the link to it

i couldnt find a DIY link so i just winged it.

WRC12 · 08-05-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by manutdas11

Just the rear coilovers?

nah, all four i forgot to take a pic of the front

manutdas11 · 08-05-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WRC12

nah, all four i forgot to take a pic of the front

Ahh, I see! Dope! How much you drop it?

50shadesofhockenheim · 08-05-2012, 10:12 PM

What rims are those and are they 18" or 19"?

Delusive · 08-05-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by WRC12

Spring compressor i bought at autozone, there like 30 bucks

I see, I really wish I can install them myself but looks confusing and I got no garage or driveway to do it on.

$450 is alot for installation, I found a shop around my area that can install it in 2 hours for $300 and that's including alignment.

WRC12 · 08-06-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by manutdas11

Ahh, I see! Dope! How much you drop it?

rears slammed

and front is like 8 threads showing.

WRC12 · 08-06-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW328_

What rims are those and are they 18" or 19"?

18

WRC12 · 08-06-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JS-NA.E92

I see, I really wish I can install them myself but looks confusing and I got no garage or driveway to do it on.

$450 is alot for installation, I found a shop around my area that can install it in 2 hours for $300 and that's including alignment.

yeah was pretty easy actually, i thought it would be harder.

manutdas11 · 08-06-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WRC12

rears slammed

and front is like 8 threads showing.

Sickness!

hahaha

EJ_3 · 08-06-2012, 08:24 PM

How stiff is the ride compared to stock?

PR3CI5N · 08-06-2012, 08:34 PM

I don't usually like silver but your new drop and wheels are winning me over. And it's always nice not having to pay for installation

WRC12 · 08-07-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Manny_World

How stiff is the ride compared to stock?

Its alittle stiff as of right now but when it settles it will be perfect!

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