KW V3's for the 370z! I want the facts! Pics, measurements, how low do they go?

1cleanZ · 06-06-2013, 10:06 AM

Alright, just what the title says, I'm looking to get all the facts from previous/current KW V3 owners.

I ran KW V3's on my G37s Coupe for years, and LOVED THEM! Great ride, great feel, used for crusing as well as track/auto-x, could slam the car tastefully and still have 1 1/2" remaining to lower the car if desired. Naturally they were the first choice for me for my newly purchased 370 Nismo.

After researching on the forums, I've read time and time again that they are limited to how "low they can go". I'd like some clarification around this as to how low they CAN go, and where do they limitations begin.

For all of you current/past KW V3 owners, can I please get some insite on this.

**comparisons between KW V3's vs other manufactured Coilovers
**Photos of your ride height, and how many turns lower you can go(photo of strut?)
**Meansurements of your wheel well to the ground

I've also read that the part #'s between the G(#35285007) and Z(35286003) are different. Is there anyone running the G37 KW V3's on their 370? How do they feel? I'm interested to see if they are indeed the exact same or not since the spring dampening shouldn't be the same with the weight differences.

I appreciate ANY and ALL help with this!
-Lance

1cleanZ · 06-07-2013, 07:56 AM

Come on people...there are 100's of KW V3 owners on here....can any of you chime in?

I'm seriously stuck. I WANT KW V3's, and its honestly discouraging to me they are indeed limited to how low then go, and If i can't achieve the ride height that I want. I'm not looking to fully tuck or anything, but I am looking for zero wheel gap with 20's.

Mr.Squeeze · 06-07-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by | 1cleang |

Come on people...there are 100's of KW V3 owners on here....can any of you chime in?

I'm seriously stuck. I WANT KW V3's, and its honestly discouraging to me they are indeed limited to how low then go, and If i can't achieve the ride height that I want. I'm not looking to fully tuck or anything, but I am looking for zero wheel gap with 20's.

I have a set on my car for about a month now I'm not into the real low slammed looked. If I had to guess on how low you could go I would say you could go lower in the front than rear on the 370z . You can look in my gallery for pictures if you want to see how low my car is .

1cleanZ · 06-07-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Squeeze

I have a set on my car for about a month now I'm not into the real low slammed looked. If I had to guess on how low you could go I would say you could go lower in the front than rear on the 370z . You can look in my gallery for pictures if you want to see how low my car is .

Photos are great of your ride height, but I'm interested in seeing where your perch is and how many turns you have left to go lower. This would help my research quite a bit more.

Mr.Squeeze · 06-07-2013, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by | 1cleang |

Photos are great of your ride height, but I'm interested in seeing where your perch is and how many turns you have left to go lower. This would help my research quite a bit more.

It cant go much lower in the rear maybe a turn or two I know that much if your looking to slam it you cant do it with the KW V3's.

1cleanZ · 06-08-2013, 10:41 AM

Looking forward to more photos of KW drops!!!

BlKsUbYkId · 06-08-2013, 12:49 PM

Just checked the rears & couldnt get a camera in the tight space as i didnt remove my tire but i have about 1/8" thread left if not less. Hope this helps

1cleanZ · 06-08-2013, 01:01 PM

I found out that Kevin is maxed out in the rear....

1cleanZ · 06-08-2013, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlKsUbYkId

Just checked the rears & couldnt get a camera in the tight space as i didnt remove my tire but i have about 1/8" thread left if not less. Hope this helps

For reference....

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Originally Posted by BlKsUbYkId

Pictures added!

Front lip sits really low...

Thinking of dropping the rear another 0.750" to 1.000"

1cleanZ · 06-09-2013, 01:06 PM

More of Kevin's...maxed out in rear. Photos just taken TODAY!

diego@vossen · 06-10-2013, 11:20 AM

Go KW's!! That drop looks very good maxed out.

Alstann · 06-10-2013, 12:07 PM

You can remove the locking rings in the rear to drop another half inch or so, by the way.

1cleanZ · 06-10-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Alstann

You can remove the locking rings in the rear to drop another half inch or so, by the way.

What locking rings??? The only lock I know of for KW's is the little screw you stick into the perch?

The one on top of the spring??

1cleanZ · 06-15-2013, 02:54 PM

Found my way around this entire dilema.....

SPL TITANIUM Rear Mid Links 370Z/G37

KW V3's IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

370Zsteve · 06-15-2013, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1cleanZ

Found my way around this entire dilema.....

SPL TITANIUM Rear Mid Links 370Z/G37

KW V3's IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That price is high for the SPL titanium, though, but it is the best.

06-06-2013, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	KW V3's for the 370z! I want the facts! Pics, measurements, how low do they go? Alright, just what the title says, I'm looking to get all the facts from previous/current KW V3 owners. I ran KW V3's on my G37s Coupe for years, and LOVED THEM! Great ride, great feel, used for crusing as well as track/auto-x, could slam the car tastefully and still have 1 1/2" remaining to lower the car if desired. Naturally they were the first choice for me for my newly purchased 370 Nismo. After researching on the forums, I've read time and time again that they are limited to how "low they can go". I'd like some clarification around this as to how low they CAN go, and where do they limitations begin. For all of you current/past KW V3 owners, can I please get some insite on this. comparisons between KW V3's vs other manufactured Coilovers Photos of your ride height, and how many turns lower you can go(photo of strut?) Meansurements of your wheel well to the ground I've also read that the part #'s between the G(#35285007) and Z(35286003) are different. Is there anyone running the G37 KW V3's on their 370? How do they feel? I'm interested to see if they are indeed the exact same or not since the spring dampening shouldn't be the same with the weight differences. I appreciate ANY and ALL help with this! -Lance __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel** Last edited by 1cleanZ; 06-06-2013 at 10:16 AM.

06-07-2013, 07:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	Come on people...there are 100's of KW V3 owners on here....can any of you chime in? I'm seriously stuck. I WANT KW V3's, and its honestly discouraging to me they are indeed limited to how low then go, and If i can't achieve the ride height that I want. I'm not looking to fully tuck or anything, but I am looking for zero wheel gap with 20's. __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

06-08-2013, 10:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	Looking forward to more photos of KW drops!!! __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

06-08-2013, 01:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	I found out that Kevin is maxed out in the rear.... 370Zsteve and merkil like this. __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

06-09-2013, 01:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	More of Kevin's...maxed out in rear. Photos just taken TODAY! __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

06-08-2013, 12:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
BlKsUbYkId Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Socal Posts: 190 Drives: '13 PG Nismo Rep Power: 12	Just checked the rears & couldnt get a camera in the tight space as i didnt remove my tire but i have about 1/8" thread left if not less. Hope this helps

06-10-2013, 11:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
diego@vossen Track Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 614 Drives: Nismo 370Z 6MT Tech Rep Power: 13	Go KW's!! That drop looks very good maxed out. tibal likes this.

06-10-2013, 12:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	You can remove the locking rings in the rear to drop another half inch or so, by the way. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

06-15-2013, 02:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	Found my way around this entire dilema..... SPL TITANIUM Rear Mid Links 370Z/G37 KW V3's IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 370Zsteve likes this. __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

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