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Iam currently looking at the kw variant 3 and the hk hipermax. Which one will offer a much more comfortable ride for daily street use? The nismo suspension on the

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Iam currently looking at the kw variant 3 and the hk hipermax. Which one will offer a much more comfortable ride for daily street use? The nismo suspension on the car is so stiff and hard looking for something more comfortable. Already checked the springs for the spacers alas didnt find any. Not planning to track the vehicle, i need something comfortable for the bumpy roads in manila. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Also I want the car height as close to stock.
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Iam currently looking at the kw variant 3 and the hk hipermax. Which one will offer a much more comfortable ride for daily street use? The nismo suspension on the car is so stiff and hard looking for something more comfortable. Already checked the springs for the spacers alas didnt find any. Not planning to track the vehicle, i need something comfortable for the bumpy roads in manila. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Also I want the car height as close to stock.
I just put on KWv3 and used stock shipped (mid) setting. I find that the ride is slightly better than stock touring. Not much, but a little bit better, so your Nismo aught to be much smoother. Because they are adjustable, I am sure you could make them soft if you wanted too.

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I might just go with the KWv3 then been hearing alot of good reviews from it. How much did you get your kwv3 for? Which store?

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I just put on KWv3 and used stock shipped (mid) setting. I find that the ride is slightly better than stock touring. Not much, but a little bit better, so your Nismo aught to be much smoother. Because they are adjustable, I am sure you could make them soft if you wanted too.

Ride height down half an inch.
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I also recommend KW V3's as they are comfortable for daily drive use.
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