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ColdFire 08-24-2013 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX (Post 2437130)
I've had mine on the "middle" setting I guess, I have no idea as I wasn't watching the install... I'm planning to have them leveled, adjusted, and corner balanced in the fall.

I'm just trying to find someone with KW's who has done the "drill mod" to gain access to the upper adjustment point without having to remove all the rear trim.

I've done the drilling with holes which will fit my fingers in there.
Then took the plastic covers to a shop and got them covered in black leather with the two holes access via velcro, I'll post some pictures clear pictures tomorrow morning.

roplusbee 08-24-2013 08:39 PM

Oh well. I'm not trying to loose ride height. Killeen streets are not low car friendly.

jooonnn 08-24-2013 09:54 PM

Love the setup! Do you have a lot more issues scraping now or has it been the same?

Sent from my Nexus 7

1cleanZ 09-10-2013 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jooonnn (Post 2460163)
Love the setup! Do you have a lot more issues scraping now or has it been the same?

Sent from my Nexus 7

Zero issues scraping, but I'm used to driving lowered cars. I also don't rub at all on my fenders, even with 15mm up(40-15 = +25 offset) front and 20mm in the rear(23-20= +3 offset).

kenchan 09-10-2013 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 1cleanz (Post 2480731)
zero issues scraping, but i'm used to driving lowered cars. I also don't rub at all on my fenders, even with 15mm up(40-15 = +15 offset) front and 20mm in the rear(23-20= +3 offset).

40-15 = 25

axmea? 09-11-2013 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX (Post 2437108)
Are you planning on drilling through your interior trim to access the rear adjustment point, or just remove the interior panels each time?

I'm trying to find someone who's done the drilling method so I can duplicate it.

Ask ColdFire to make you a template off of his L/R panels and send them your way. A 1/2" hole is all you need.

1cleanZ 09-26-2013 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 2482080)
Ask ColdFire to make you a template off of his L/R panels and send them your way. A 1/2" hole is all you need.

Any updates on these ^^

axmea? 10-02-2013 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1cleanZ (Post 2505414)
Any updates on these ^^

If you're ok with it, I can make a template from mine and you can go for a 3/4" hole instead of a 1/2" to make sure you have access. I'm thinking the center will poke right at the same spot anyway regardless of the brand.

1cleanZ 10-02-2013 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 2512447)
If you're ok with it, I can make a template from mine and you can go for a 3/4" hole instead of a 1/2" to make sure you have access. I'm thinking the center will poke right at the same spot anyway regardless of the brand.

I'm in the market for some rear panels right now so I can modify them and still keep my ones that came in the car juuust in case I'm not a fan. I actually plan to do the full GT-SPEC rear strut bar and braces anyways, so I'll need to modify the rear panels fully which will give me access to the top of the struts.

chops 10-09-2013 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 2512447)
If you're ok with it, I can make a template from mine and you can go for a 3/4" hole instead of a 1/2" to make sure you have access. I'm thinking the center will poke right at the same spot anyway regardless of the brand.

yes please. id love a template

AZP Installs 10-13-2013 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1cleanZ (Post 2436821)
I ran KW V3's on my G37 coupe for almost 2 years. This included on the road course, auto-x, track, but also on the highways(including a 4400 mile road trip down to ZdayZ in NC, Miami and back home up to MN).

After selling my G37 last October(sold the KW's) and purchased my Nismo this spring, I immediately was frustrated with the suspension. The OEM Nismo suspension was incredibly uncomfortable, the springs gave just no support, they were purely meant for track and track only. I immediately knew they had to go, and went right back to my #1 choice, KW V3's and boy am I glad I did!

I did the full swap in my garage, including SPC front and rear camber arms and toe bolts.

The 1 and ONLY bad side of these coils is they DO NOT come with pillow mounts or top hats, meaning you still have to dismount the OEM springs from the OEM struts, and reuse the OEM pillowmounts. I find this to be a small price to pay for such a high quality product.




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^^^And the finished product! I have the rear coilover maxed out, which I LOVE that KW, as a class act company and the crowd/look they are directed towards, they limit how low they can go to a tasteful slammed look but not overkill.

Zero issues scraping, but I'm used to driving lowered cars. I also don't rub at all on my fenders, even with 15mm up(40-15 = 9.5+25 offset) front and 20mm in the rear(23-20= 10.5+3 offset).

The ride, just as I remember it! With a progressive spring, they give great comfort for everyday driving and dips, but when you start to get aggressive with them, they know right when to limit the car.

All in all, I give KW V3's a rating of 10 out of 10. It just doesn't get any better then this setup with the adjustability of rebound dampening, compression, and height.


We've been installing the KWs for years on Subies as our entry level coil over and are great for street and track use. Up from there the AST and Motons are track oriented. Glad to see folks embracing the KWs instead of all the chinese knockoff crap ones out there. Spend a little $ but get a significant upgrade with these.

-mike

stubble88 10-14-2013 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GTLAW (Post 2437563)
KW3 are nice! but you have track car lol why not use track parts? lol.. I would have went with HKS GT 4 Coliovers or CUSCO.


:wtf2:

AZP Installs 10-14-2013 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GTLAW (Post 2437563)
KW3 are nice! but you have track car lol why not use track parts? lol.. I would have went with HKS GT 4 Coliovers or CUSCO.

Haaaa. If you knew anything about track cars or race cars you'd be mentioning Moton or Penske!

-Mike Paisan


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