Difference Between KW V1 & V3 Coilovers

Jhill

Also to add to that is with no damper adjustment and no spring rate adjustment what are the KW tuned around? Are they set firm so they don't bottom out and scrape at their 2 inch drop causeing them to be firmer than necessary at the .6 inch drop? Or are they set softer so they ride smoother at the .6in drop but now hit the bump stops constantly through turns at the 2in drop? Or did they just split it in the middle? With an adjustable system you can run softer at a higher setting and allow more travel use because you have the travel and then firm it up on a lower setting to avoid bottom out, I know it isn't a high speed adjustment, would need something like ohlins ttx for that which I have on my bike but at least you can have more support in the turns.

The v1 just seems like too much compromise to be worth it. Yes it's ride height adjustable but what height was the damping and springs designed around? Neither one can you change spring rates so if they are too soft for your desired height then too bad, too stiff and not using any travel with just a moderate lowering again too bad.

/Angelo350Z/

I'm with you. Get the V3 and call it a day knowing you bought the best for your Z and application. If I had the cash to throw around, I would've certainly went with it. Looking back at my 350Z days at the 'Ring, it would've been nice to be able to adjust the rebound on the dampers, since it's pretty normal for average cars to catch air with the high-speed straights and elevation changes. Let us know what you end up getting.

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2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

Jhill

I'm currently actually looking at the rsr sport line I coilovers. They are recommended height of -.2 (and can even go higher than Oem by +.2 so a ton of range). They use 8k/8k linear springs so same as oem for ride comfort, wide damping range and even come stock with ti composite springs which is nuts for their price. Hard to find any reviews for them but seem more popular in the brz/frs crowd but I am now very interested. Also made in Japan hand assembled and HQ not very far from where I live (so cal vs nor cal).