KW coilovers

jasonhoutx · 06-08-2009, 11:09 PM

I am curious if anyone has the variant 3's installed? I want to know how the ride is on normal/aggressive street. I don't track at all. I hope the ride is smooth and comfortable. I read some other reviews that the ride is actually better than stock.

I am looking to drop to help my aggressive offsets.

I Run L.A. · 06-08-2009, 11:32 PM

I believe RCZ is the only one that has them installed on a 370Z.. and he has stated its better than stock..

RCZ · 06-09-2009, 11:25 AM

Chances are you are going to be changing the bound and rebound settings a little if you want ultimate ride quality, but yes, I personally think they are comfortable enough to have on a car for daily driving. I dont think what you need are coilovers though...just get springs...

Knives · 06-09-2009, 03:53 PM

RCZ - Would you suggest changing the shocks when installing springs? Just wondering how long the 370's shocks will last.

RCZ · 06-09-2009, 06:03 PM

Hmm, not if you get decent springs that don't slam the car. Either way...if it happens it happens, worry about it then

Knives · 06-09-2009, 06:33 PM

Yea, if I do get springs, wouldn't be any lower than a 1" to 1.5" drop, prob Eibach.
I live in a decently hilly area, with plenty of dips and turns concerning pressure on the stock shocks, but I guess when the shocks go, they go and I'll replace them like you said.

jasonhoutx · 06-09-2009, 09:14 PM

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.

RCZ · 06-09-2009, 09:27 PM

Sweet congrats on the coilovers!!! I love mine too.

Knives · 06-09-2009, 11:07 PM

Looks pretty sick. Is that about a 2" drop?

Also, not quite sure on coilovers (assuming the same principal applies), but springs usually lower even more after they settle in. So, it might cause some problems on your wheels rubbing in the near future.

kgreen · 06-09-2009, 11:31 PM

see ur tire and wheel combo turned out to be successful!!!
congrats

Forrest · 06-10-2009, 02:11 AM

How are you going to get into the annoying gas stations with the dips from hell?

Unicorn_blood · 06-10-2009, 12:08 PM

that drop looks perfect, no gaps! any rubbing issues so far?

blackbird · 06-12-2009, 06:26 PM

Am I the only one to have installed the NISMO shocks, springs, sway bars? I seem to notice all others doing other stuff. I like the NISMO stuff or am I just getting old?

RCZ · 06-12-2009, 06:55 PM

both?

ChrisSlicks · 06-12-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackbird

Am I the only one to have installed the NISMO shocks, springs, sway bars? I seem to notice all others doing other stuff. I like the NISMO stuff or am I just getting old?

There's nothing wrong with the Nismo stuff, but it isn't very aggressive in terms of spring rate etc.

06-08-2009, 11:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
jasonhoutx Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 70 Drives: 09 Silver 370z A7 Rep Power: 15	KW coilovers I am curious if anyone has the variant 3's installed? I want to know how the ride is on normal/aggressive street. I don't track at all. I hope the ride is smooth and comfortable. I read some other reviews that the ride is actually better than stock. I am looking to drop to help my aggressive offsets. __________________ 09 370z Turing w/ Nav - AT - Brilliant Silver Venaci VS124 Wheels: [19x9.5F & 19x10.5R] w/ [265/35-F & 305/30-R] - Suspension: [KW V3's] & [SPC front/rear camber kit] Last edited by jasonhoutx; 06-08-2009 at 11:12 PM.

06-09-2009, 09:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
jasonhoutx Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 70 Drives: 09 Silver 370z A7 Rep Power: 15	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. __________________ 09 370z Turing w/ Nav - AT - Brilliant Silver Venaci VS124 Wheels: [19x9.5F & 19x10.5R] w/ [265/35-F & 305/30-R] - Suspension: [KW V3's] & [SPC front/rear camber kit]

06-12-2009, 06:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
blackbird Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370Z BLk GTM TT Rep Power: 15	Nismo ? Am I the only one to have installed the NISMO shocks, springs, sway bars? I seem to notice all others doing other stuff. I like the NISMO stuff or am I just getting old?

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06-08-2009, 11:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
I Run L.A. Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal / SF Valley Posts: 329 Drives: 09 370Z Mag Blk Rep Power: 16	I believe RCZ is the only one that has them installed on a 370Z.. and he has stated its better than stock..

06-09-2009, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Chances are you are going to be changing the bound and rebound settings a little if you want ultimate ride quality, but yes, I personally think they are comfortable enough to have on a car for daily driving. I dont think what you need are coilovers though...just get springs...

06-09-2009, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Knives Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 293 Drives: 2009 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	RCZ - Would you suggest changing the shocks when installing springs? Just wondering how long the 370's shocks will last.

06-09-2009, 06:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Hmm, not if you get decent springs that don't slam the car. Either way...if it happens it happens, worry about it then

06-09-2009, 06:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Knives Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 293 Drives: 2009 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	Yea, if I do get springs, wouldn't be any lower than a 1" to 1.5" drop, prob Eibach. I live in a decently hilly area, with plenty of dips and turns concerning pressure on the stock shocks, but I guess when the shocks go, they go and I'll replace them like you said.

06-09-2009, 09:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Sweet congrats on the coilovers!!! I love mine too.

06-09-2009, 11:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Knives Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 293 Drives: 2009 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	Looks pretty sick. Is that about a 2" drop? Also, not quite sure on coilovers (assuming the same principal applies), but springs usually lower even more after they settle in. So, it might cause some problems on your wheels rubbing in the near future.

06-09-2009, 11:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
kgreen Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EL Paso, Tx Posts: 387 Drives: SR 370z Rep Power: 243	see ur tire and wheel combo turned out to be successful!!! congrats

06-10-2009, 02:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	How are you going to get into the annoying gas stations with the dips from hell?

06-10-2009, 12:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Unicorn_blood Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Milky Way Posts: 40 Drives: Enzo Rep Power: 15	that drop looks perfect, no gaps! any rubbing issues so far?

06-12-2009, 06:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	both?