KW V3 autocross set-up thread

[Simmons]

Originally Posted by -max-

Tires are 255 star specs and running 35 front 33 rear. No fsb. Only mods are the Kws with the stiffer spring on the front and rear whiteline camber bushings.
Should add that this is a relatively low grip surface. Pad is very new.

What offset wheels? Any rubbing?

[-max-]

17x9 Offset is 43, no rubbing at all.

[Sam Strano]

I agree with a bit stiffer front bar. FWIW, it looks like we are about 2 weeks away on the 22mm hollow I've developed. I would not do a stiffer rear. A bigger rear bar will simply make pulling an inside rear tire up easier.

As for the other stuff. Again, I can't spout off about my stuff publicly. However, I am not running that much camber in front, and more in the rear and I get great front wear. I'm on 17x8 245 R-S3's.

[ABQautoxer]

I'm surprised you need more pressure at that camber and spring rate. Did you try turning the front compression down? Also, low grip lots are like driving the rain. Everything softer usually works better.

[Sam Strano]

Originally Posted by Scooby South

I would definitely consider the KW's...LIFETIME warranty should do it.. Talk to Sam at Strano Performance...I hear he can get a smoking Deal on these... PM him or Call ...
I absolutely love them... Nothing against any of the other brands.. just my opinion of course..

Any other Questions LMK

Bill

Yep, I'm not allowed to publicly tell anyone the pricing but it's pretty damned good and it is less than what you see "advertised" around. If I had the price up it'd have to be the same because it's what I'm advertising. I'm not advertising the actual price I sell for though. Only catch, you have to ask me.

I use KW's on my car, Bill has his set he got here. ABQautoxer just got some for his car here too.

[ABQautoxer]

Definitely call Sam. I saved a lot of money and got the base settings I needed to save me time. They shipped the same day I ordered them and I just got a call they were delivered.

[-max-]

First thing I did was lower everything. It helped, but I could not get it where I think it should be.

[ABQautoxer]

While not the end all of shock tuning advice, this chart is pretty good if you are less experienced with it.



EDIT: Also, how low are you? Do you have tophats that give you more caster?

[-max-]

Forgot that I have the whiteline camber/caster plates.
I think I'm at 13 1/4" front 13 1/2" rear, hub to fender. I think the lowest recommend is 12.5".

[-max-]

Originally Posted by Sam Strano

I agree with a bit stiffer front bar. FWIW, it looks like we are about 2 weeks away on the 22mm hollow I've developed. I would not do a stiffer rear. A bigger rear bar will simply make pulling an inside rear tire up easier.

As for the other stuff. Again, I can't spout off about my stuff publicly. However, I am not running that much camber in front, and more in the rear and I get great front wear. I'm on 17x8 245 R-S3's.

Just ordrered your bar! Hope it makes it in for my next event.

[Sam Strano]

Looking like we are about 2 weeks from they showing up at my shop.

[ABQautoxer]

Originally Posted by -max-

Forgot that I have the whiteline camber/caster plates.
I think I'm at 13 1/4" front 13 1/2" rear, hub to fender. I think the lowest recommend is 12.5".

I won't know if those measurements are what I would use or not until probably this weekend. However did you corner balance? Just wondering maybe it turns better in one direction? I would think it would work well unless the lot just sucks.

[-max-]

Not corner balanced yet. Seemed to act the same in either direction.

[Evil86]

Originally Posted by Sam Strano

Looking like we are about 2 weeks from they showing up at my shop.

Chomping at the bit, also have my order in.