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      08-30-2011, 03:30 PM   #1
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PAKMAN's KW sleeve over kit install

We just installed PAKMAN's KW sleeve over kit a couple weeks ago. The best part about this kit is keeping you EDC function.

Here are pics with the H&R sport springs








The goodies



Make sure you mark the shock before taking off the perch


















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      08-30-2011, 04:03 PM   #2
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This is a great alternative since I didn't want to get coilovers due to me wanting to keep my edc function. I"ll definitely be looking more into this. Good stuff!
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      08-30-2011, 09:08 PM   #3
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Pictures don't work?
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      09-01-2011, 03:55 AM   #4
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Before getting this sleeve over kit I was lowered on H&R sport springs. To be honest I really didn't like how it rode. So I contacted LTBMW to see what the best alternative method to still keep my EDC, lower the car and have better ride quality than my previous setup. He told me that the KW Sleeve over kit is basically the best thing to get what I wanted.

While we still use our stock shocks (EDC), with a better spring rate than H&R springs, and a drop? And way cheaper than any C/O system out there? How can I refuse?

The Before/After difference I saw was amazing even though it had not settled in yet. On freeway and street roads the ride quality was much smoother even though it was lowered. I felt the difference immediately with M-mode on and M-mode off. The feeling of me driving this car has changed because I dont have that ugly GAP between the wheel and the fender and because how much the dynamics of the suspension (physical appearance and handling).

The guys at LTBMW and KW helped me out so much with the installation and noob questions I don't know how to thank them! I am glad I went with the KW Sleeve over kit!!

I will post current pictures on how it sits right now!
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      09-01-2011, 07:34 PM   #5
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pics up. sorry about that.
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      09-07-2011, 02:26 PM   #6
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How much lower does the front go?
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      09-08-2011, 03:51 AM   #7
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is this max. dropped??
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      09-08-2011, 09:34 AM   #8
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Looks good!

Who sells this kit and how much is it?

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Any settled pics? Can it go lower?
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What's the front set at? Doesn't seem too low.. Rear looks NOICE!
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      09-20-2011, 08:21 AM   #11
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Nice write up good stuff
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I'm looking at the same route! Are you all the way at the lowest? And where and how much can I get these for.
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      12-26-2011, 05:14 PM   #13
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Honestly both pictures look about the same in height. I use to run just a simple kit like this on my old NSX and S2000 like in 2001-2003. Finally moved to complete suspension setup. The H&R springs look good IMO and I have them as well and they ride fine; Both on the Z4MC and E92 M3.
I have been in dozens of cars that had worse suspension.

All you need with H&R is a nice lip and you are like 1 inch off the ground in reality.

Good write-up but springs will suffice for daily driving for most people IMO.
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      12-27-2011, 07:20 PM   #14
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I too have the EDC on my E90, but find myself driving mainly in the M mode, on the extreme setting as is. Have been debating on the sleeve kit, or full coils...ugh! Don't care so much about the EDC option anymore....hmmmm....
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      12-27-2011, 10:36 PM   #15
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I'm looking at the same route! Are you all the way at the lowest? And where and how much can I get these for.
I bought my kit at IND, check the attached pics of my car, I still have 2 turns to max low
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      12-28-2011, 12:44 AM   #16
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Looks nice. I ordered them today!! Gotta get rid of the gap
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      12-30-2011, 06:28 AM   #17
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Looks awesome, I should have picked up the s/o kit that was for sale on here a few weeks ago and then sold off my H&R springs.
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