KW coilovers

blackbird · 06-13-2009, 10:52 AM

I'm happy with the NISMO. I had an Infiniti G35 Coupe with Aftermarket springs, shocks and sway bar. Quite aggressive. Harsh ride. Get a back ache after long drives. My 300ZXTT had suspension upgrades also but was great to drive. The 370Z is a daily driver, so I want good handling but want to be able to stand up after driving for a few hours. Hey, to each his own.

nogoodname · 06-13-2009, 12:56 PM

^^ have any before and after shots of the Z with nismo upgrades??

blackbird · 06-14-2009, 07:22 PM

Sorry no. I may have a picture of me smiling before the upgrade and then grinning from ear to ear afterwards however.

abakja1 · 04-03-2010, 06:51 AM

what are your tuned setups right now on the dampner and rebound for those that have em?

djpathfinder · 04-03-2010, 08:50 AM

With the KW's, do you have the option to choose spring rates when ordering? Also, do you need to buy a camber kit (or is it included)? I've heard good things about KW. Any abnormal noises at all?

nogoodname · 04-03-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

With the KW's, do you have the option to choose spring rates when ordering? Also, do you need to buy a camber kit (or is it included)? I've heard good things about KW. Any abnormal noises at all?

No coilovers includes camber arms. I suggest getting SPC camber/toe arms.
With the KW V3, you can adjust the damping... but only when it's off the car.

djpathfinder · 04-03-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

With the KW V3, you can adjust the damping... but only when it's off the car.

Really? Every time you want to dial in a change they have to come off?!?

209Z · 04-03-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Really? Every time you want to dial in a change they have to come off?!?

please confirm this...

abakja1 · 04-04-2010, 02:57 AM

From what Im reading,..you gotta turn a dial with a hex wrench at the bottom of the shock for rear and strut up in front..

I really think this is kinda hum bug and wish they'd encorporate a turn dial for easier tuning..Same goes for the top adjustment for the z....I think a top adjustment dial is available depending on model..

NewYorkJon34 · 04-16-2010, 08:50 AM

Do I need to get the spc front & rear camber kit? I have the Kw V3's coming this week, but don't plan on lowering it too much, prob just .6" lower then stock.

RCZ · 04-16-2010, 09:46 AM

maybe maybe not...I would say, more than likely yes, but it all depends how much negative camber you are willing to put on.

B1nks · 04-16-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Really? Every time you want to dial in a change they have to come off?!?

That's false. I change my rears from time to time without them coming off. The fronts are a different story because of poor design you are not able to get to the lower part of them due to suspension components in the way. If they would have rotated the access point 180 degrees you could..or maybe it's 90 degree. I can't remember but if they pointed it towards the car then you'd be able to.

A spring rate can not be recommended from KW, to my knowledge, but if you're looking to do something like that then get them from ROBISPEC and he can do something like that I believe. I will be sending mine in to ROBISPEC when I get the funds.

B1nks · 04-16-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonhoutx

got the kw's installed and I am very happy. It fixed the offset issue and improved the ride comfort. Handles like a dream. I am floored by the upgrade.

Think I lowered it too much? It doesn't rub the wheels at all, but the air dam is a issue.

Looks sick man, judging by your pics I'm surprised you don't scrape EVERYWHERE in Houston haha. I am also surprised you said there is no rubbing because that looks about the same height I had my front at one point and on bumps or irregularities on the highway, that caused the car to dip, the tires would rub that fuking fender liner bump. I'm personally trying to figure out a remedy for that.

abakja1 · 04-16-2010, 08:50 PM

NOICE!!!

Now if only mine would come to me in the mail (still ranting,..)

06-13-2009, 10:52 AM	#16 (permalink)
blackbird Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370Z BLk GTM TT Rep Power: 16	Nismo I'm happy with the NISMO. I had an Infiniti G35 Coupe with Aftermarket springs, shocks and sway bar. Quite aggressive. Harsh ride. Get a back ache after long drives. My 300ZXTT had suspension upgrades also but was great to drive. The 370Z is a daily driver, so I want good handling but want to be able to stand up after driving for a few hours. Hey, to each his own.

04-03-2010, 06:51 AM	#19 (permalink)
abakja1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 351 Drives: STI, MDX, Titan Rep Power: 304	what are your tuned setups right now on the dampner and rebound for those that have em? __________________ 2009 370z PG MODS: 19x9.5 & 19x10.5 Volk GTS Injen CAI, 5k HIDs, FI CF Catback, FI Hi-Flow Cat, Clazzio. Links: CLAZZIO, HID CHANGE Volk GTS Rims, Brembo

04-03-2010, 08:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	With the KW's, do you have the option to choose spring rates when ordering? Also, do you need to buy a camber kit (or is it included)? I've heard good things about KW. Any abnormal noises at all? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

04-04-2010, 02:57 AM	#24 (permalink)
abakja1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 351 Drives: STI, MDX, Titan Rep Power: 304	From what Im reading,..you gotta turn a dial with a hex wrench at the bottom of the shock for rear and strut up in front.. I really think this is kinda hum bug and wish they'd encorporate a turn dial for easier tuning..Same goes for the top adjustment for the z....I think a top adjustment dial is available depending on model.. __________________ 2009 370z PG MODS: 19x9.5 & 19x10.5 Volk GTS Injen CAI, 5k HIDs, FI CF Catback, FI Hi-Flow Cat, Clazzio. Links: CLAZZIO, HID CHANGE Volk GTS Rims, Brembo

04-16-2010, 08:50 PM	#29 (permalink)
abakja1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 351 Drives: STI, MDX, Titan Rep Power: 304	NOICE!!! Now if only mine would come to me in the mail (still ranting,..) __________________ 2009 370z PG MODS: 19x9.5 & 19x10.5 Volk GTS Injen CAI, 5k HIDs, FI CF Catback, FI Hi-Flow Cat, Clazzio. Links: CLAZZIO, HID CHANGE Volk GTS Rims, Brembo

06-13-2009, 12:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	^^ have any before and after shots of the Z with nismo upgrades??

06-14-2009, 07:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
blackbird Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370Z BLk GTM TT Rep Power: 16	Sorry no. I may have a picture of me smiling before the upgrade and then grinning from ear to ear afterwards however.

04-16-2010, 08:50 AM	#25 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	Do I need to get the spc front & rear camber kit? I have the Kw V3's coming this week, but don't plan on lowering it too much, prob just .6" lower then stock.

04-16-2010, 09:46 AM	#26 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	maybe maybe not...I would say, more than likely yes, but it all depends how much negative camber you are willing to put on.

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