Are the G37 & 370Z KW V3 Coilovers the same?
 

I have a chance to purchase some used KW3's from someone who traded in their 2008 G37 coupe. The part number on his set is 35286003. KW's website lists part # 35285007 for both the G37 and 370Z so I was surprised by the different part number on his set.

If anyone could confirm that the KW Coilovers are the same for the G37 and 370Z I would appreciate it.

Thanks!

Received answer
 

They are the same, the company changed their part numbers around but I was assured that there are no differences.

i thought the difference in coilovers between the two cars was the differnt weights of the vehicles. no?

Usually coilover (and spring) kits for G and Z are different due to vehicle weights. G is heavier, so it requires a different spring rate.

That was my thought, which is why I checked with KW's website and their sales support. From their website, I am attaching the products they sell for the 2008 G37 coupe and the 2011 370Z. Note that the G37 coupe application actually lists the 370Z kit.

The kit is on its way so I hope they are the correct ones for the Z.

I have the KW V3's and I actually got the ones for the G37 because at that time they didn't have a 370z version yet. They are exactly the same.

Thanks for the confirmation. I am curious as to what you have yours set at? How would you describe the ride quality?

Thanks!

Wow, even the spring rates and the damper settings? That is very surprising considering the weight difference.

+1

KW's engineers must have been on holiday and the interns handled it for them :icon17:

Ride quality is good. Stiff. Handles great. I just want to go get it a little more "tuned."

How does the car handle dips or quick elevation changes? Does the ride ever feel bouncy?

The variant 3's are one of our favorite types of coilovers because they are perfectly sprung for the daily driver that wants to hit the track on the weekend.

Individual compression and rebound dampening also is another plus, as many 2 way coilovers are more than $3000.