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Folks seem satisfied with the kw v3’s build quality and greet comfort but they are not up to snuff for performance oriented driving. Also, limited lowering capability, no top mounts

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Old 05-24-2020, 06:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Folks seem satisfied with the kw v3’s build quality and greet comfort but they are not up to snuff for performance oriented driving. Also, limited lowering capability, no top mounts and no pillowballs anywhere

Heard very little of the rs-r but the specs indicate similar limitations

Fortune Auto and PowerTrix are in the same price range and give you pillow balls more adjustment with rebuild ability stateside and customization if you want. I think BC does too.

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Folks seem satisfied with the kw v3’s build quality and greet comfort but they are not up to snuff for performance oriented driving. Also, limited lowering capability, no top mounts and no pillowballs anywhere

Heard very little of the rs-r but the specs indicate similar limitations

Fortune Auto and PowerTrix are in the same price range and give you pillow balls more adjustment with rebuild ability stateside and customization if you want. I think BC does too.

Hotrodz here tracks his car on fortunes effectively. Jarblue as well
Jar's a parts collector/hoarder.
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KW V3's are more than capable for spirited street/canyon driving. They also have 2" front and 1.7" rear lowering capabilities. My current car came with BC ER's and they were so bad, I removed them and replaced them with the KW's. Not an expense I wanted at the time but the BC's were complete junk.
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I bought mine used, but note that Concept Z also price matches. They'll match the Z1 price and provide much better customer service

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Fortune Auto and PowerTrix are in the same price range and give you pillow balls more adjustment with rebuild ability stateside and customization if you want. I think BC does too.

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LOL ... well, that is that plan anyway. They are still in the box though

Install scheduled for later this year. I purchased them because they were a local sale at great price. I chose them because of Hotrodz's experience

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