KW V3 Rear Ride Height

chops · 08-12-2012, 11:43 PM

thats really odd..your car should be absolutely dumped with those settings! ill see if i can get under the car tomorrow and look at the spring. as for the z/g, its the same kit. no difference as far as i can tell.

Boost_lee · 08-12-2012, 11:50 PM

I think I remember the G37s had a similar issue with their BC coils.
Hope you get the spring situation figured out.

MY BC ERs have the same problem because they use a different stiffer spring. I had to remove 1 of the 2 perches to get at the max. low setting (0 gap, no tuck)

VoBoy · 08-13-2012, 12:02 AM

if you want to go lower, just remove the purple height adjustment ring all together, then you will be maxed out. a waste of v3 coilovers if all you're looking for is low though. they're near the bump stops your current height already.

edit: another reason to consider your "finger gap" comparison is that some ppl are running a larger circumference tire.

CorbinDallas · 08-13-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by VoBoy

if you want to go lower, just remove the purple height adjustment ring all together, then you will be maxed out. a waste of v3 coilovers if all you're looking for is low though. they're near the bump stops your current height already.

edit: another reason to consider your "finger gap" comparison is that some ppl are running a larger circumference tire.

At this point I'm more concerned with figuring out if they shipped the set with the correct springs as it seems they did not. I'm going to contact KW. In the meantime if there is anyone thats under their car and could read me the serial on the spring for comparison I'd really appreciate it! I'm not going to remove the purple adjustment, and I repeat I don't want to slam my car, I'd like to lower it another 1/4 or so. I'm not riding on bump stops btw.

GTLAW · 08-13-2012, 02:50 PM

The pic showing your lower part. I have K1 and it's low in the rear. They have remove the rubber spring mount? looks like it's still there.

CorbinDallas · 08-13-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GTLAW

The pic showing your lower part. I have K1 and it's low in the rear. They have remove the rubber spring mount? looks like it's still there.

I'm not following you here at all...what is K1? The rubber spring mount at the top IS removed, the part your seeing in the picture is the molded piece of plastic that the purple collar spins up and down on. The lower rubber piece is supposed to be there where the coils meet the lower perch.

GTLAW · 08-13-2012, 03:26 PM

Sorry,

I have KW V1, my shop removed this rubber cone like thing from my car.

I thought that was still there.

Pics of my install

Quote:

Originally Posted by CorbinDallas

I'm not following you here at all...what is K1? The rubber spring mount at the top IS removed, the part your seeing in the picture is the molded piece of plastic that the purple collar spins up and down on. The lower rubber piece is supposed to be there where the coils meet the lower perch.

CorbinDallas · 08-13-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GTLAW

Sorry,

I have KW V1, my shop removed this rubber cone like thing from my car.

I thought that was still there.

Oh ok gotcha, yeah the top cone was removed!

GTLAW · 08-13-2012, 03:38 PM

I added pics

CorbinDallas · 08-13-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GTLAW

I added pics

Hey thanks for those pics they are definitely helpful! Your rear is definitely low it looks like you have room to go lower. Something isn't right with my setup, I just took the rear apart and sent pics to KW, hopefully they resolve it whatever it may be. BTW your G is very very nice looking!

08-12-2012, 11:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	I think I remember the G37s had a similar issue with their BC coils. Hope you get the spring situation figured out. MY BC ERs have the same problem because they use a different stiffer spring. I had to remove 1 of the 2 perches to get at the max. low setting (0 gap, no tuck) __________________ My TT Z

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VoBoy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago/Houston Posts: 37 Drives: 06 350z Rep Power: 16	if you want to go lower, just remove the purple height adjustment ring all together, then you will be maxed out. a waste of v3 coilovers if all you're looking for is low though. they're near the bump stops your current height already. edit: another reason to consider your "finger gap" comparison is that some ppl are running a larger circumference tire. Last edited by VoBoy; 08-13-2012 at 12:07 AM.

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GTLAW Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbia MD Posts: 373 Drives: Black ??? Rep Power: 14	The pic showing your lower part. I have K1 and it's low in the rear. They have remove the rubber spring mount? looks like it's still there. __________________ 2013 6MT IPL GrSh\|V-Leds\|OSRAM \| SWIFT \| H&R \| CUSCO \| HKS \| 3M \|

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08-12-2012, 11:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 21	thats really odd..your car should be absolutely dumped with those settings! ill see if i can get under the car tomorrow and look at the spring. as for the z/g, its the same kit. no difference as far as i can tell.