▀▄ eas | KW Adjustable Sleeve Over Kit Installed On F10 M5

5onu · 02-15-2017, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin @ eas

The KW adjustable lowering spring sleeve-over kit, which has been a popular suspension modification for the 1M & M3, is finally available for the F-chassis M5 & M6. Unlike standard lowering springs that drop a car by a preset amount, the KW sleeve-over kit gives the user complete control over the vehicle's ride height. And because this kit utilizes the OEM shock absorbers, it's substantially less expensive than a full coilover system and it retains EDC functionality. We installed this new sleeve-over kit on this Black Sapphire Metallic M5 and dialed in an aggressive, sporty ride height. While we were at it we also installed a full set of Macht Schnell wheel spacers; 12mm wide in the front and 10mm wide in the rear was just the right combination. The last item on the list for this F10 was a set of iND painted front reflectors, which successfully purged this M5 of its ugly orange reflectors.

Modifications:
iND Painted Front Reflectors
KW Adjustable Lowering Spring Sleeve-Over Kit
Macht Schnell Competition Wheel Spacers (12mm Front, 10mm Rear)

After installing the kit did your car settle a little lower. I have just had my kit fitted but it not sitting as low as yours and the adjusters are wound all the way down!

Mcc420 · 02-15-2017, 10:06 PM

Did you swap the bump stops ? I just did mine and its that low. That's pretty much at its lowest setting.

kevin @ eas · 02-16-2017, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 5onu

After installing the kit did your car settle a little lower. I have just had my kit fitted but it not sitting as low as yours and the adjusters are wound all the way down!

I would check to make sure the perches are all the way pressed down on the strut. we have run into that issue before where the perch didnt seat all the way down.

ykjones · 02-16-2017, 06:57 PM

Looking so forward to my install of these and the Dinan sway bars on Mar 1st. Been salivating over the install and after photos daily and hope mine looks as good. Does anyone remember their drop heights? I'm aiming for a classy, yet sporty aggressive stance but not slammed.

josec70 · 02-16-2017, 08:41 PM

If you're going KW HAS then you can adjust in accordance to your taste. I started with the settings almost at their lowest and it looked too low (I'm on 21" wheels) and made several subsequent adjustments until it looked the way I wanted.

I don't remember the exact # of turns; every time I thought it was perfect I changed my mind.

5onu · 02-28-2017, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin @ eas

I would check to make sure the perches are all the way pressed down on the strut. we have run into that issue before where the perch didnt seat all the way down.

Thanks for the info. All checked and you were right, pressed all the way down and now the car sitting the way it should. Thanks once again.

CViloria · 05-19-2017, 03:25 PM

Can you send me a quote and your location. Thanks.

Ny06M5 · 06-17-2017, 07:24 AM

Price shipped to 10314 please for f10 m5

BMWAUDIO · 06-19-2017, 12:47 AM

Price w. shipping to 90034
price w/ install please

also whats is the biggest difference between this and the dinan kit ?

SLOWER · 03-24-2018, 11:34 AM

Has anyone installed the H&R springs, and then switched to the HAS? I'm assuming the HAS are superior but interested to hear from someone with experience.

josec70 · 03-24-2018, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

Has anyone installed the H&R springs, and then switched to the HAS? I'm assuming the HAS are superior but interested to hear from someone with experience.

I originally installed H&R's before going to KW HAS.

KW HAS is superior in regards to ride quality, adjustability and cornering performance (less body roll).

I find it to be a good compromise between fixed-height springs and coils and allows you to really dial-in settings to your taste.

Here's a pic of my car on the KW:

Structure3230 · 03-25-2018, 11:42 PM

Price shipped to 95008 please for F10 2013 M5. Thanks

kevin @ eas · 03-26-2018, 04:25 PM

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Price shipped to 95008 please for F10 2013 M5. Thanks

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ykjones Master Gunnery Sergeant 72 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Signapore Gray Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Kalispell, MT iTrader: (0)	Looking so forward to my install of these and the Dinan sway bars on Mar 1st. Been salivating over the install and after photos daily and hope mine looks as good. Does anyone remember their drop heights? I'm aiming for a classy, yet sporty aggressive stance but not slammed. __________________ VF Engineering Hex Stage 1, RPI GTM Black edition, KW HAS, Dinan sway bars, Matt Schnell spacers, IND black chrome, M Performance rear spoiler, M Performance rear diffuser, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, ESS stainless steel brake lines, EBC Red Stuff ceramic pads, BMC air filters, charcoal filter delete, sprint booster, V1w/Blendmount, BIM coding all options, Pedal Haus pedals, Formula One Pinnacle Tint
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josec70 Major General 4062 Rep 5,231 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	If you're going KW HAS then you can adjust in accordance to your taste. I started with the settings almost at their lowest and it looked too low (I'm on 21" wheels) and made several subsequent adjustments until it looked the way I wanted. I don't remember the exact # of turns; every time I thought it was perfect I changed my mind. __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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