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djdnz · 06-07-2013, 01:58 PM

Hi @Racecomp Engineering

I had my eyes set on a set of KW V3's but the lower price point of the Tarmac 0 has my interest peaked. My main concern is the damping itself, can you please comment on maybe the downsides of the dampers on the Tarmac 0 vs the V3/Tarmac 2? (minus the ability of adjustment of course, which if I'm honest I doubt I would really play with much if I had the V3's).

Is there a significant difference in technology/method of damping/valving that the T0 uses compared to the V3/T2? Would it be possible to set the V3's to feel the same as the T0's, or is there something inherently different? If my memory serves, the spring rates in the KW's are 340/400 (?), is there a reason you went so much softer aside from the added comfort?

Also, last would be about the lifetime warranty. Is that through you or through KW - and does it work the same for Canadians?

PM a price for the T0 to Kitchener, ON, N2E3V9 Canada with USPS?

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