Kw v1 rake or reverse rake !?.....

Bours · 05-07-2017, 12:16 PM

ust installed mine and rear are at half height and front a bit between half and lowest

I have a e90 335 2011 lci x drive and the rear still sit lower than the front even tho the front is lowered more.

Is it better to have that reverse rake for the handling ?? I.kinda want to get the rear to max height for that rake cool stance but im afraid handling will suffer and the nose will dive on breaking

Can i see your cars on kw v1 x drive and toughts on rake vs reverse rake !

Let me know in the comment below ill post pics tomorrow

Bours · 05-07-2017, 12:59 PM

there you go

Denny347 · 05-07-2017, 08:13 PM

The rear wheel well is cut a bit lower than the front making the rear appear to sit lower, if you lower the front and rear the same distance. When I lowered mine, I measured the distance between the top of the wheel arch and the center of the wheel. I made sure they were the same distance front/rear. In doing so, the car APPEARS to have a rake. I think it looks the best that way and I cannot imagine you ever noticing a difference in handling. I never liked the rear squat look.

Bours · 05-07-2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Denny347

The rear wheel well is cut a bit lower than the front making the rear appear to sit lower, if you lower the front and rear the same distance. When I lowered mine, I measured the distance between the top of the wheel arch and the center of the wheel. I made sure they were the same distance front/rear. In doing so, the car APPEARS to have a rake. I think it looks the best that way and I cannot imagine you ever noticing a difference in handling. I never liked the rear squat look.

You have rwd right ?

Denny347 · 05-08-2017, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bours

You have rwd right ?

Yeah, does it make a difference for this?

Bours · 05-08-2017, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Denny347

Yeah, does it make a difference for this?

I think so but im not sure jeff would have to confirm that lol i thought x drive had more space up front so if it was your car you would raise my setup by a hair in the back ?

Antetokounmpo · 05-08-2017, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bours

You have rwd right ?

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Originally Posted by Denny347

Yeah, does it make a difference for this?

XIs always has a lot more reverse rake than rwd.

@OP, it's normal.

Bours · 05-08-2017, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Harambe

XIs always has a lot more reverse rake than rwd.

@OP, it's normal.

Oh thx ! Thoughts on the stance ?

Antetokounmpo · 05-08-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bours

Oh thx ! Thoughts on the stance ?

Looks good, I'd probably raise the rear 1/2in to make it equal though.

Bours · 05-08-2017, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Harambe

Looks good, I'd probably raise the rear 1/2in to make it equal though.

Thx man i think i will do just that but im afraid handling will suffer....
Its sooo good right now ! Thoughts ?

ThugzZ BunnY · 05-08-2017, 11:37 AM

you don't have reverse rake. the wheel arch in the rear is just lower than the front. look at the angle of the rocker panel and notice of the front is lower than the rear.

Antetokounmpo · 05-08-2017, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ThugzZ BunnY

you don't have reverse rake. the wheel arch in the rear is just lower than the front. look at the angle of the rocker panel and notice of the front is lower than the rear.

I think he means wheel gap wise.

Bours · 05-08-2017, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ThugzZ BunnY

you don't have reverse rake. the wheel arch in the rear is just lower than the front. look at the angle of the rocker panel and notice of the front is lower than the rear.

it settled nicely its perfect now ! its less stoff tho...more comfortable but less direct a bit

overall pretty impressed

ThugzZ BunnY · 05-08-2017, 01:57 PM

looks good

WatchWolf34 · 05-08-2017, 02:06 PM

That looks great! I really wish I lived in a place where I didn't have to drive through snow for 5 months out of the year - really keeps me from dropping the car like this.

Maybe I should get a winter beater...

Bours · 05-08-2017, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WatchWolf34

That looks great! I really wish I lived in a place where I didn't have to drive through snow for 5 months out of the year - really keeps me from dropping the car like this.

Maybe I should get a winter beater...

i live in montreal ! 5 months snow too ! these beasts are meant to be driven plus i have x drive and michelin x ice for winter

Needbmwpartzz · 05-08-2017, 02:18 PM

How do you like the Kw v1's......have any scraping issues over bumps/humps parking entrances?
Pros/cons of them in your opinion?!
Seriously considering kw's for my 328 x-drive just for better performance and to fill the front tire gap a little even though I never thought to lower my car before.
TIA
Plus I think your ride sits nice from photo IMO

Bours · 05-08-2017, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

How do you like the Kw v1's......have any scraping issues over bumps/humps parking entrances?
Pros/cons of them in your opinion?!
Seriously considering kw's for my 328 x-drive just for better performance and to fill the front tire gap a little even though I never thought to lower my car before.
TIA
Plus I think your ride sits nice from photo IMO

i was in the same boat before i upgraded to kw v1

i never thought about lowering my car ever but my x drive suspension was driving me more nuts day by day and im at 90k miles now and it was pretty bouncy and had a huge rebound on bumps and also had A LOT of body roll at every kind of speed

At first when i upgraded to Kw v1 oh wtf have i done to my car....it was very stiff and not comfortable....super rough but it handled great

then after 150 kms of driving it became less stiff and way more comfortable

the height is even better too. its less tight than when i just got it installed but still very very direct and precise and no roll at alll

i get thumbs up and compliments all the time since i upgraded ( 3 days ago )

so overall im very happy and would do it again !

i just hope they last since i heard a couple leaking horror stories !

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Bours Lieutenant Colonel 166 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: 2011 335i x-drive LCI sedan Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Kw v1 rake or reverse rake !?..... ust installed mine and rear are at half height and front a bit between half and lowest I have a e90 335 2011 lci x drive and the rear still sit lower than the front even tho the front is lowered more. Is it better to have that reverse rake for the handling ?? I.kinda want to get the rear to max height for that rake cool stance but im afraid handling will suffer and the nose will dive on breaking Can i see your cars on kw v1 x drive and toughts on rake vs reverse rake ! Let me know in the comment below ill post pics tomorrow
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Denny347 Major 347 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	The rear wheel well is cut a bit lower than the front making the rear appear to sit lower, if you lower the front and rear the same distance. When I lowered mine, I measured the distance between the top of the wheel arch and the center of the wheel. I made sure they were the same distance front/rear. In doing so, the car APPEARS to have a rake. I think it looks the best that way and I cannot imagine you ever noticing a difference in handling. I never liked the rear squat look.
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 851 Rep 2,793 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	How do you like the Kw v1's......have any scraping issues over bumps/humps parking entrances? Pros/cons of them in your opinion?! Seriously considering kw's for my 328 x-drive just for better performance and to fill the front tire gap a little even though I never thought to lower my car before. TIA Plus I think your ride sits nice from photo IMO
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