KW V3 swift/hyperco spring conversion? Spring OD comparison?

zcchen · 09-28-2012, 01:38 AM

Hi,
I am running KW V3s and having issues with inner clearance on the front, my tires are rubbing the springs.
I wonder if Swift or Hyperco springs have a smaller OD so that I can gain more clearance from switching over.
Thank you

flipm3 · 09-30-2012, 07:33 PM

What is your wheel/tire size and offset?

Is it rubbing the spring perch or spring itself?

Bayerische E46 · 10-01-2012, 12:11 AM

Don't bother changing the springs as the KW shocks are made to work with the KW spring "rate." Get yourself some wheel spacers (with either extended wheel bolts or upgrade to studs) and you'll solve the problem. It's much cheaper and tons faster.

ECSTuning · 10-09-2012, 02:23 PM

A lot of guys end up needing a small spacer. 5mm is ofter enough to gain clearance for the coilover. If you have clearance between the wheel and fender/quarter panels you should be able to easily correct your problem. HERE is a link to my spacers of your E46 M3.

ModBargains III · 10-09-2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bayerische E46

Don't bother changing the springs as the KW shocks are made to work with the KW spring "rate." Get yourself some wheel spacers (with either extended wheel bolts or upgrade to studs) and you'll solve the problem. It's much cheaper and tons faster.

Depending on the wheel size, that might not work actually. Seeing that the OP has an M3, he's probably running something around a 18x10 I would imagine, probably a low offset. A spacer would do the trick, but to make up for how much wheel is sticking past the fender, you'll need to add camber, and then we're back to square one. Adding in a linear spring will help, and I've had multiple customers change to swift springs to avoid clearance issues on KW's due to their beehive shaped spring.

OP, If you need help, let me know, we're a Swift spring dealer

09-28-2012, 01:38 AM	#1
zcchen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: China/La Jolla, CA Posts: 161 My Ride: Clown Shoe/M3vert View My Garage	KW V3 swift/hyperco spring conversion? Spring OD comparison? Hi, I am running KW V3s and having issues with inner clearance on the front, my tires are rubbing the springs. I wonder if Swift or Hyperco springs have a smaller OD so that I can gain more clearance from switching over. Thank you

09-30-2012, 07:33 PM	#2
flipm3 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 265 My Ride: 02 M3, 97 328i View My Garage	What is your wheel/tire size and offset? Is it rubbing the spring perch or spring itself? __________________ 2002 E46 M3 6MT \| Jet Black . Black Nappa \| My Build Thread Evolve Automotive CF Airbox & AlphaN . Supersprint V1 Stepped Headers & V1 SPipe . KW V2 . Volk Racing TE37

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ECSTuning Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 4,486 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	A lot of guys end up needing a small spacer. 5mm is ofter enough to gain clearance for the coilover. If you have clearance between the wheel and fender/quarter panels you should be able to easily correct your problem. HERE is a link to my spacers of your E46 M3. __________________ *Have questions? Need answers? Live Chat us! 8:30am to 12:00am Midnight EST* sales@ecstuning.com \| customerservice@ecstuning.com Customer Service Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm EST Sales Team Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm EST 800.924.5172

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10-01-2012, 12:11 AM	#3
Bayerische E46 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: - Posts: 130 My Ride: - View My Garage	Don't bother changing the springs as the KW shocks are made to work with the KW spring "rate." Get yourself some wheel spacers (with either extended wheel bolts or upgrade to studs) and you'll solve the problem. It's much cheaper and tons faster.