KW V3's pros & cons

[andrewFT86]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

If you're considering KW V3, I'd recommend our RCE Tarmac 2 clubsport coilovers. We worked with KW closely to build our own option with spring rates of 400 lbs/in front and rear (with custom options available). You're basically get the more aggressive KW Clubsport coilover with a few our tweaks, but around the price of the KW V3s. And you get the lifetime warranty. Something to think about.

- Andy

By how much can the car be lowered, minimum and maximum range?

[3essess]

I have kwv3s and in in addition to the better handling, they ride smother than stock at the recommended settings, which I like very much.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by Shaolin

Well I have done my research and no I don't believe there a miracle setup that will tune itself. Yes this will be a DD and for weekend canyon fun and then end up on the track occasionally but that won't be for awhile. I didn't just jump and say I need to buy these because their high end which I am getting at a great price which is comparable to some lower quality setups. I didn't realize asking a simple question would be met with such harsh criticism? I am competent enough to know my limits knowledge wise and I will definitely get help dialing it in for my needs. My question was more for opinions to see what people were experiencing good or bad and not to help me make a decision!

I'm not giving you a hard time or being overly critical of what you want to do... it's a question that, in reality, answers the "pros and cons" of what you are looking for when it comes to KW V3.

Without even using them, the pros and cons are sort of overlapping:

- lack of upper camber plate (which is both good and bad dependent on user)
- 2-way adjustment (again, good AND bad depending on who the user is)... more isn't necessarily better, but if you know how to tune and dial in suspension, you can benefit from this
- high quality (high cost)
- superior shock design (high cost)
etc etc

I know lots of people like these coilovers, I used to be down that road with Endless/Zeal suspension for a long time, then moving onto KG/mm coilovers for my S13. The added adjustment of KG/mm versus my Zeal Function B6 (6-way adjustment only) made a tiny difference, but in the end it didn't suit my driving needs.

In any case, if you have it figured out then the pros/cons you should already know.

-alex

[R2RO]

I have had mine on for 1k Plus miles, and i love them. Took some adjusting from the factory settings to get it dialed into what i felt right for Daily/Canyon driving.
Pros: Great stability while turning, Very Adjustable, Right on the money for performance, Great ride height (Plus adjustable like many coil-overs)
Cons: No Camber plates/Top hats, Little Pricey(But i'm not cheap but i'm just mentioning it)

[armythug]

No camber plates.
They aren't mono-tube.


Very good suspension to own
If you want to get low, they will give you a very nice 50mm+ drop.

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by andrewFT86

By how much can the car be lowered, minimum and maximum range?

Same as with the KW's (as it's the same body)...so about 2 inches (50mm). I'd recommend somewhere around 1.5 inches (38 mm) lower depending on a few factors.

Max height around 10mm less than stock.

- Andy

[Pitman]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

If you're considering KW V3, I'd recommend our RCE Tarmac 2 clubsport coilovers. We worked with KW closely to build our own option with spring rates of 400 lbs/in front and rear (with custom options available). You're basically get the more aggressive KW Clubsport coilover with a few our tweaks, but around the price of the KW V3s. And you get the lifetime warranty. Something to think about.

- Andy

@Racecomp Engineering Sorry to bring up an old thread! The description on the RCE website describes these as being optimised for American roads. How would they work on UK roads (=crap roads)?

[Racecomp Engineering]

Our roads here on the east coast are awful. Not sure where you are in the UK but I have family around Salisbury and though its been a while the roads are similar or worse here!

- Andy

[Pitman]

Hi Andy,

My Uncle and Aunt live in a small village just outside Salisbury!

I live in Worcestershire. I have sent a pm to Racecom Engineering asking for more details about your clubsport coilovers.

Dave