Those with KW V3 - front spacers needed?

NZ_M3 · 17-07-2010, 09:10 AM

I know there's a few of you running the variant 3 - the official installation spec notes that front spacers may be needed - I remember seeing a post by a member on here where the stock wheels rubbed the front spring perch (or was very very close) - can any owners confirm if spacers are needed for the front wheels, or is it only if you drop the front end real low? (if so what ride height before spacers are needed?)

Thanks.

shane@mbtech · 17-07-2010, 10:28 AM

Im on clubsport which are v3 with different spring/damper rates and camber top mounts.

Im pretty low with -3.5* camber with no rubbing issues on stock rims.

Although the stock rims look lost in the arch with no spacer on that camber.

Aesthetically I would put spacers on if running any camber, but you wont rub if you dont

Figas · 17-07-2010, 10:52 AM

I am running KW V3 with a slightly lower set-up and -2camber.

I needed to install 10mm spacers on the front as the wheel was touching. We did try a higher ride height to see if that would make a difference but it was still too close for comfort.

Figas

**shimmy** · 17-07-2010, 03:19 PM

Surely camber has no affect on the space between damper/spring and tyre/rim as they move when adjusted as one!

NZ_M3 · 19-07-2010, 11:23 AM

Fairly certain that camber has no bearing on whether it rubs or not - it's an offset and ride height issue I believe.

So for want of a definitive answer - any more confirmations that spacers are required??

**glendog74** · 19-07-2010, 11:57 AM

I have the Clubsport kit and it can run fine with no spacers. I fit 12mm all round ordinarily though

Dan · 19-07-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by glendog74

I have the Clubsport kit and it can run fine with no spacers. I fit 12mm all round ordinarily though

Sorry to hijack the thread a little, does running spacers all round make much difference to anything at all or is it just for aesthetic reasons?

**glendog74** · 19-07-2010, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

Sorry to hijack the thread a little, does running spacers all round make much difference to anything at all or is it just for aesthetic reasons?

If you space the fronts it helps to combat the small amount of understeer found in the CSL and widens the car for track work use.

Rears are usually only fitted for aesthetic reasons...

Dan · 19-07-2010, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glendog74

If you space the fronts it helps to combat the small amount of understeer found in the CSL and widens the car for track work use.

Rears are usually only fitted for aesthetic reasons...

Cheers mate, might have a chat with Ant and the boys when I'm up there next

s.mac · 19-07-2010, 06:28 PM

I ran with 10mm spacers up front with my old BBK on, then I went to AP brakes and didnt need them. The spacers are going back on because I think you can tell the difference when on track

17-07-2010, 09:10 AM	#1
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	Those with KW V3 - front spacers needed? I know there's a few of you running the variant 3 - the official installation spec notes that front spacers may be needed - I remember seeing a post by a member on here where the stock wheels rubbed the front spring perch (or was very very close) - can any owners confirm if spacers are needed for the front wheels, or is it only if you drop the front end real low? (if so what ride height before spacers are needed?) Thanks.

17-07-2010, 03:19 PM	#4
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Surely camber has no affect on the space between damper/spring and tyre/rim as they move when adjusted as one! __________________ .

19-07-2010, 11:57 AM	#6
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	I have the Clubsport kit and it can run fine with no spacers. I fit 12mm all round ordinarily though __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

17-07-2010, 10:28 AM	#2
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	Im on clubsport which are v3 with different spring/damper rates and camber top mounts. Im pretty low with -3.5* camber with no rubbing issues on stock rims. Although the stock rims look lost in the arch with no spacer on that camber. Aesthetically I would put spacers on if running any camber, but you wont rub if you dont

17-07-2010, 10:52 AM	#3
Figas S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 46 Casino cash: $11173	I am running KW V3 with a slightly lower set-up and -2camber. I needed to install 10mm spacers on the front as the wheel was touching. We did try a higher ride height to see if that would make a difference but it was still too close for comfort. Figas

19-07-2010, 11:23 AM	#5
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	Fairly certain that camber has no bearing on whether it rubs or not - it's an offset and ride height issue I believe. So for want of a definitive answer - any more confirmations that spacers are required??

19-07-2010, 06:28 PM	#10
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	I ran with 10mm spacers up front with my old BBK on, then I went to AP brakes and didnt need them. The spacers are going back on because I think you can tell the difference when on track