going from Nismo to KW coilovers?

mwhit02 · 12-29-2012, 06:49 PM

So I absolutely hate the rebound setting Nissan built in to the rear of the Nismo's. I was thinking about going with the KW V1 coilovers.

For those who have made the switch, are the V1's (with their preset rebound/dampening), a huge improvement over the rough Nismo's setup, or should I be looking at the V3's?

Baer383 · 12-29-2012, 08:00 PM

I'm in the process of putting KW V3's on my Nismo right now but probably won't be done till late next week.

mwhit02 · 01-03-2013, 06:22 PM

anyone else or does no one run KW coilovers on their Nismo?

Baer383 · 01-03-2013, 06:45 PM

I just drove it last night,it is like night and day,and I haven't even adjusted it yet.

chops · 01-03-2013, 10:28 PM

yes i run KW V3 coilovers. they are much better than the stock suspension. our nismo's come with linear springs, KW's springs are progressive, so they are much softer initially, but stiffen up very nicely like any other progressive spring

mwhit02 · 01-04-2013, 08:40 AM

what's the best price the v.3's are going for currently?

Baer383 · 01-04-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mwhit02

what's the best price the v.3's are going for currently?

I got mine from Kami speed (a forum sponsor) for $2065 shipped

omm370z · 01-04-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mwhit02

what's the best price the v.3's are going for currently?

I think it is the same as the hypermax 3 like 2.5k

Caustic · 01-04-2013, 12:06 PM

What are the spring rates on the Nismo compared to the KW v3?

Baer383 · 01-04-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Caustic

What are the spring rates on the Nismo compared to the KW v3?

The V3's spring rate is not listed as it is a progressive spring.

Here is a quote from KW's web site in the FAQ section

Why doesn’t KW provide a rating on its progressive springs?
Progressive springs do not have a “set spring rate”. As a progressive spring compresses, the spring rate increases, unlike a conventional linear spring. This makes it impossible to put a specific rate on the spring because at different points in its travel, the spring rate will be different.

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Caustic · 01-04-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

The V3's spring rate is not listed as it is a progressive spring.

So how do you know if, ultimately, you have a softer spring? The spring still has to have a range.

KN21283 · 01-04-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mwhit02

what's the best price the v.3's are going for currently?

Pm corner3garage I got the best price from them out of every other sponsor else.

@@KW Variant 3 Coilovers!! German Made Goodness!@@

Baer383 · 01-04-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Caustic

So how do you know if, ultimately, you have a softer spring? The spring still has to have a range.

The spring rate varies and it get harder the farther it is compressed.

And it is definitely not softer when going around corners.

roplusbee · 01-04-2013, 07:15 PM

What is the mandatory drop though? I have been debating long and hard on why to wait or not buy a set and keep the stock suspension. If it is a mandatory 1" drop, I have to pass!

Baer383 · 01-04-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by roplusbee

What is the mandatory drop though? I have been debating long and hard on why to wait or not buy a set and keep the stock suspension. If it is a mandatory 1" drop, I have to pass!

The guys at KW told me it is .6 in the front the rear he didn't say but it can't be much b/c there is allot of adjustment back there.

12-29-2012, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 12	going from Nismo to KW coilovers? So I absolutely hate the rebound setting Nissan built in to the rear of the Nismo's. I was thinking about going with the KW V1 coilovers. For those who have made the switch, are the V1's (with their preset rebound/dampening), a huge improvement over the rough Nismo's setup, or should I be looking at the V3's?

12-29-2012, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	I'm in the process of putting KW V3's on my Nismo right now but probably won't be done till late next week. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

01-03-2013, 06:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	I just drove it last night,it is like night and day,and I haven't even adjusted it yet. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

01-03-2013, 10:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 21	yes i run KW V3 coilovers. they are much better than the stock suspension. our nismo's come with linear springs, KW's springs are progressive, so they are much softer initially, but stiffen up very nicely like any other progressive spring JCA92 likes this.

01-04-2013, 07:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	What is the mandatory drop though? I have been debating long and hard on why to wait or not buy a set and keep the stock suspension. If it is a mandatory 1" drop, I have to pass! __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

01-03-2013, 06:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 12	anyone else or does no one run KW coilovers on their Nismo?

01-04-2013, 08:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 12	what's the best price the v.3's are going for currently?

01-04-2013, 12:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Caustic Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 243 Drives: '02 Acura NSX Rep Power: 12	What are the spring rates on the Nismo compared to the KW v3?

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