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Originally Posted by djdnz
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? |
The Zero's feel like and are equal to V3's at about 65-70% adjusted firm. So its a very solid compromise between performance and daily driving. With that said the softer spring rates to some degree ensure that its very daily driver-able !
Again... there are optional rates of 350/350 and 400/400 for those who want a more aggressive....set it and forget it set up. Yes we went that soft knowing that there are FAR more people who daily drive their cars and do NOT want SUPER FIRM and or track day tolerable set ups. The outpouring of response has been this,....." Hi I dont plan to track my car or autocross but I like to drive spiritedly from time to time and maybe lower my car. I was on the fence about the yellows but these piqued my interest...". Literally had about 12 pm's in a row like that and I thought it was one of my employees pulling a prank. Then we realized....not everyone with a Zizzle or Frizzle is SUPER GT hardcore !
So the softer rates are very much designed for THAT guy ! ( hence our old usage of "REGULAR GUY" springs for the Impreza's !
Warranty goes thru KW USA in SANGER California.