Installing KWv3 on OEM wheels/tires. spacers?

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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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Installing KWv3 on OEM wheels/tires. spacers?

Whats up guys? alright so the G goes in the shop next wednesday. KWv3 coils and SPC rear camber kit. Ill be running the stock 19' sport wheels and OEM tires. I want a nice flush look, i was thinking on puting H&R spacers 25mm all around. but now im confused idk if to just leave it without spacers since later on i want to get other wheels with +25 all around. should i save the money instead? would it look too bad dropped without spacers? any advice will be taken thanks!
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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Most aren't happy with the look after the drop. You can run 20mm or 25 for a more aggressive look. I posted pictures of my IPL wheels running H&R spacers and lowered. Sounds like a great start... You'll love the V3's. Good luck!
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 01:53 PM
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I have KW v3's, stock 19's. I went with a 15mm spacer all around, but really wish I did 20mm instead. 15's look great, but I think 20 would have been perfect.

If you do add spacers, make sure you trim back the bumper bracket in the rear, or else you'll rub over large bumps in the road.
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by IPL 370GT
Most aren't happy with the look after the drop. You can run 20mm or 25 for a more aggressive look. I posted pictures of my IPL wheels running H&R spacers and lowered. Sounds like a great start... You'll love the V3's. Good luck!
Yeah i guess ill go 25mm then bro. I couldnt see your pictures just the ones with the current wheels, by the way love your IPL. And thanks man I cant wait.
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mprog
I have KW v3's, stock 19's. I went with a 15mm spacer all around, but really wish I did 20mm instead. 15's look great, but I think 20 would have been perfect.

If you do add spacers, make sure you trim back the bumper bracket in the rear, or else you'll rub over large bumps in the road.
Damn thanks bro funny cuz i was thinking 15mm at first but now i have 25mm in mind for a more aggressive look. And yeah ill be trimming the rear bumper bracket. Thanks for the info
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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25mm with stock tire sizes will sit just right. Great start!
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Diego@Vossen
25mm with stock tire sizes will sit just right. Great start!
Thank you sir! lol i already told jay to order the 25mm for me.
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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If I may ask, what are you paying for the labor? I picked up the KWV1 a few weeks back but my buddy's wife had her baby nearly a month ahead of schedule. (baby is fine now!) But needless to say, he doesn't have time for it now. I've never done a coilover install and dont have a lift, only a floor jack with some stands. Thinking about paying someone to install the coilovers and SPC front/rear camber kit.
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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If I may ask, what are you paying for the labor? I picked up the KWV1 a few weeks back but my buddy's wife had her baby nearly a month ahead of schedule. (baby is fine now!) But needless to say, he doesn't have time for it now. I've never done a coilover install and dont have a lift, only a floor jack with some stands. Thinking about paying someone to install the coilovers and SPC front/rear camber kit.
Hey bro good to hear the baby is fine. And to be honest man ill be paying quiet a bit but just like you i have no experience installing coils. I rather have a well done job so the shop is charging me $500 for coils/camber kit and aligment all together. Sounds bad but i did some research and most well known shops will charge around the same price. The truth is anybody could do it. also may depand on your area. Also for the rear camber kit they need to drill a bigger hole so its a bit more complicated for a DYI. Get some price qoutes around your area from shops that specialize on suspensions and go from there man. Good luck
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