going from Nismo to KW coilovers?

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.

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.

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!@@

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