Coilovers

1cleanZ · 06-03-2013, 08:03 PM

Annnnnybody??? Come on fellas, I know there's a ton of guys on here with KW V3's and Stance GR+

gSwift · 06-03-2013, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by | 1cleang |

I want to bring this thread back to life because I've been trying my best to study up on this, but cannot get a clear answer from anyone.

I previously had a G37s with KW V3's and loved them. My car was flush, zero wheel gap, tire rubber tucked...etc. Even at this height, I had atleast 1 1/2" left on my perch that I could drop the car even more.

I continue to read that KW V3's are limited to how low you can adjust them on the 370. IS THIS TRUE? This is my single hold up from keeping me from purchasing KW's right now and its driving me nuts...I NEED to lower this Nismo ASAP!

I've flirted with Stance GR+ coils, Tein mono flex with EDFC as well. 2 of my local crew members run this and love it...adjusting their strut dampening on the go.

I do track events, Auto-X, and I also enjoy the afternoon cruise. I also attend ZdayZ( 17 hour drive) so with all of this taken into consideration, the Tein mono flex have really taken my interest.

I loved my KW's...so I'd really like to get the facts on this before I narrow my decision on going a different route.

This is Gene's 370 on KW V3's.....TBH, I don't know why you would ever want to go any lower then THIS???? Doesn't seem limiting to me?????

I think the KW's will go plenty low enough for most people. I do know that I've read that the KW's for the G go slightly lower that the Z, don't know this for a 100% though. But I can say that since installing my Stance SS+ and all the SPL arms in the back, I love them!

And I may be wrong but I think those are 20" wheels, so it appears to have a slightly better stance. I saw a few 370 pics with 19's and KW's thar were maxed out and the fender gap was barley closed up. I just didn't want to take the chance on them not going quiet as low as I'd like for them to.

1cleanZ · 06-04-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gSwift

I think the KW's will go plenty low enough for most people. I do know that I've read that the KW's for the G go slightly lower that the Z, don't know this for a 100% though. But I can say that since installing my Stance SS+ and all the SPL arms in the back, I love them!

And I may be wrong but I think those are 20" wheels, so it appears to have a slightly better stance. I saw a few 370 pics with 19's and KW's thar were maxed out and the fender gap was barley closed up. I just didn't want to take the chance on them not going quiet as low as I'd like for them to.

What do you love about your SS+'s? Do you have any experiences with KW V3's at all?

There's quite a price difference between the two. I haven't heard anythign bad about Stance coils, and the one thing that actually IS appealing right now is the true coilover setup. KW does not offer this, but I loved them on my G37. Very comfortable and quality coilover.

gSwift · 06-04-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by | 1cleang |

What do you love about your SS+'s? Do you have any experiences with KW V3's at all?

There's quite a price difference between the two. I haven't heard anythign bad about Stance coils, and the one thing that actually IS appealing right now is the true coilover setup. KW does not offer this, but I loved them on my G37. Very comfortable and quality coilover.

I'm currently just using the car on the street so my settings are a little on the soft side, but I'm really pleased with how they ride. I to wanted a true type coilover, mainly so that I could go with the SPL arms. I plan on doing some track events later, so then I'll have a much better idea of how they perform.

As for my experience with KW, I don't have any. I bought them based off some inaccurate info on a website that showed that the drop was lower than it actually was. So I did a little research and saw that a some people were complaining about the drop so I figured it would better to play it safe and sale them and get something that I know has an aggressive drop.

BlKsUbYkId · 06-04-2013, 05:17 PM

I currently have KW V3s on my Nismo. It took me about 3-4 months of research to decide on these coilovers and I cant explain how amazing they are. I have the damping set in the middle & is WAY more comfortable than stock. Paired up with Whiteline swaybars, the car feels planted & handles wonderfully with minimal body roll. Ill post pictures of my set-up when I get home, but I still need to drop the rear to match the front & and Im running out of threads already so if you are looking to SLAM the car to the ground then these aren't for you.

1cleanZ · 06-04-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BlKsUbYkId

I currently have KW V3s on my Nismo. It took me about 3-4 months of research to decide on these coilovers and I cant explain how amazing they are. I have the damping set in the middle & is WAY more comfortable than stock. Paired up with Whiteline swaybars, the car feels planted & handles wonderfully with minimal body roll. Ill post pictures of my set-up when I get home, but I still need to drop the rear to match the front & and Im running out of threads already so if you are looking to SLAM the car to the ground then these aren't for you.

Finally some quality info on V3's on the 370! If you can post up a photo of your ride height, and even a photo of where you're coil is on the threads, I'd REALLY appreciate it!!!

1cleanZ · 06-05-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BlKsUbYkId

I currently have KW V3s on my Nismo. It took me about 3-4 months of research to decide on these coilovers and I cant explain how amazing they are. I have the damping set in the middle & is WAY more comfortable than stock. Paired up with Whiteline swaybars, the car feels planted & handles wonderfully with minimal body roll. Ill post pictures of my set-up when I get home, but I still need to drop the rear to match the front & and Im running out of threads already so if you are looking to SLAM the car to the ground then these aren't for you.

still no pics...

BlKsUbYkId · 06-05-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by | 1cleang |

still no pics...

Yeah sorry. I need to do it right when I get home because by the time I'm back from the gym everyone is already home & its a pain to move everyone's cars out of the way. I'll do my best to get some today.

Pictures added!

Front lip sits really low...

Thinking of dropping the rear another 0.750" to 1.000"

1cleanZ · 06-05-2013, 07:53 PM

thank you for this!!!

Can you take a pic of where your adjustments are on your struts of how much lower or how close you are to maxing them out???? I'm liking what I see!!!!!

I'm seriously just waiting and studying between the stance SS+ and KW V3's.....

I appreciate this greatly bro...seriously! Loving the headlights as well as the FI exhaust. I'd love to get some pics of how low your canisters are in the rear.

Wonka2581 · 06-05-2013, 08:00 PM

Subd for future reference.

BlKsUbYkId · 06-06-2013, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by | 1cleang |

thank you for this!!!

Can you take a pic of where your adjustments are on your struts of how much lower or how close you are to maxing them out???? I'm liking what I see!!!!!

I'm seriously just waiting and studying between the stance SS+ and KW V3's.....

I appreciate this greatly bro...seriously! Loving the headlights as well as the FI exhaust. I'd love to get some pics of how low your canisters are in the rear.

Its going to be difficult to take pictures of the remaining thread count due the car being so low. I would have to remove my wheels in order to get a good shot & I don't intend on removing them until I get my alignment done.

I'll take pictures of the exhaust tomorrow.

1cleanZ · 06-06-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BlKsUbYkId

Its going to be difficult to take pictures of the remaining thread count due the car being so low. I would have to remove my wheels in order to get a good shot & I don't intend on removing them until I get my alignment done.

I'll take pictures of the exhaust tomorrow.

It can be done, kust turn your front wheels and you'll have full view of where your perch is set on your strut. I'm very VERY intregued as to where your settings are, and how many turns you'd have left to lower it.

I know on the G37 you can lower it much lower then on the 370z from what I've been reading on here, but I want to see where the limitations come to, how low can it actually go, and does it fit my taste.

Here's my ride height on my G37(which I had a good 1 1/2" left to go to lower it more if wanted...

1cleanZ · 06-06-2013, 09:35 AM

Also, here's a video of Gene's car with his Cup Kit. KW V3's...looks pretty damn low to me!

http://youtu.be/m7qpCg6lu3A

BlKsUbYkId · 06-06-2013, 11:41 AM

Sorry, I was referring to the rears

1cleanZ · 06-06-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BlKsUbYkId

Sorry, I was referring to the rears

crawl under there buddy

haha, you can do itttt!

06-03-2013, 08:03 PM	#31 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	Annnnnybody??? Come on fellas, I know there's a ton of guys on here with KW V3's and Stance GR+ __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

06-05-2013, 07:53 PM	#39 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	thank you for this!!! Can you take a pic of where your adjustments are on your struts of how much lower or how close you are to maxing them out???? I'm liking what I see!!!!! I'm seriously just waiting and studying between the stance SS+ and KW V3's..... I appreciate this greatly bro...seriously! Loving the headlights as well as the FI exhaust. I'd love to get some pics of how low your canisters are in the rear. __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

06-05-2013, 08:00 PM	#40 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Subd for future reference. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

06-06-2013, 09:35 AM	#43 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	Also, here's a video of Gene's car with his Cup Kit. KW V3's...looks pretty damn low to me! http://youtu.be/m7qpCg6lu3A __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

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06-04-2013, 05:17 PM	#35 (permalink)
BlKsUbYkId Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Socal Posts: 190 Drives: '13 PG Nismo Rep Power: 12	I currently have KW V3s on my Nismo. It took me about 3-4 months of research to decide on these coilovers and I cant explain how amazing they are. I have the damping set in the middle & is WAY more comfortable than stock. Paired up with Whiteline swaybars, the car feels planted & handles wonderfully with minimal body roll. Ill post pictures of my set-up when I get home, but I still need to drop the rear to match the front & and Im running out of threads already so if you are looking to SLAM the car to the ground then these aren't for you.

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BlKsUbYkId Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Socal Posts: 190 Drives: '13 PG Nismo Rep Power: 12	Sorry, I was referring to the rears