Suspension Review: KW v3 Coilovers - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Spencer Strayer · 09-10-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooby South

Hello all.. I am the one that owns the car above...Thanks Darren..

Questions??

In all honesty how hard are these to install? Is it as simple as jacking it up, removing the wheels, taking off the stock suspension and replacing it? Does in come with instructions? When I get my frs I was considering on taking it to a shop but I think its round about that time I became a man and did this shit on my own. (Something to note. I'm not a retard when it comes to cars and am good at looking at things on paper, but I have yet to get my hands dirty)

cnk · 09-10-2012, 10:34 PM

If you have the right tools, it's not difficult. There is a DIY post on how to do it as well.

Spencer Strayer · 09-10-2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cnk

If you have the right tools, it's not difficult. There is a DIY post on how to do it as well.

Sounds good, I'll have to order some when I get mine!

nightfire · 09-11-2012, 10:54 AM

One question maybe one of you can answer. I've only done springs and shocks on my car in the past but never coilovers. I've heard when you install coilovers you have to get the car corner-balanced. Did you guys do this? Anything else besides this and an alignment that I will have to get done? Seems like a daunting project compared to just doing springs and shocks :/

BRZranger · 09-14-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nightfire

One question maybe one of you can answer. I've only done springs and shocks on my car in the past but never coilovers. I've heard when you install coilovers you have to get the car corner-balanced. Did you guys do this? Anything else besides this and an alignment that I will have to get done? Seems like a daunting project compared to just doing springs and shocks :/

Dont NEED to do corner balance if you drop evenly on corners, but you could, expensive for not much benefit IMO.

jumbaco · 09-19-2012, 08:54 PM

those are some nice coilovers!

ebphoto · 10-15-2012, 03:52 AM

anyone have these on their lowest height setting?... if so pictures? ride?

WillRacer1jz · 10-15-2012, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ebphoto

anyone have these on their lowest height setting?... if so pictures? ride?

If your looking for the slam "stance" look the KW ver. 3 are not the coilovers for that.

wparsons · 10-15-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by digital_assassin

With my current wheel and tire setup I am rubbing on the rears when cornering and over bumps and will either roll the fenders more or just raise it up a bit. The rubbing is not digging into the tire so lifting it up an 1/8" may fix it. I am also thinking if I go to a hard setting I may get rid of the rub this way too.

The fenders are pre-rolled for a good portion of the fender, so if you're rubbing at the top of the tire your only options are change wheel fitment, raise it up or pull the fenders slightly.

ebphoto · 10-15-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WillRacer1jz

If your looking for the slam "stance" look the KW ver. 3 are not the coilovers for that.

i understand that.
just wondering what the lowest setting these can be at while still being decent riding.
the rocket bunny car runs these and im guessing that is the lowest car on these coilovers.

D1cker · 10-15-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ebphoto

i understand that.
just wondering what the lowest setting these can be at while still being decent riding.
the rocket bunny car runs these and im guessing that is the lowest car on these coilovers.

Ken Gushi's car sits pretty low on these as well.

newbrz · 04-19-2014, 10:30 AM

Do any of you know where I can find the torque specifications for all the bolt for the install of the coilovers? I want to do it myself but I don't find it anywhere. Thank you beforehand

f16 · 06-17-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooby South

not sure... I don't think they were at any particular height... Basically I counted threads... I remember going up on the rears quite a bit..like 15 threads.. the front I went up just a bit.. I am a firm believer of parallel arms and other components.. so I adjusted to achieve that.. then fine tuned the rake and alignment...

ALIGNMENT is critical on these cars.. they are very sensitive to the correct attitude on the alignment... to little..they skate all over the place.. to much..they won't turn that well..

Bill

do you have an idea about how much camber u can get with stocker tops in front?

Scooby South · 06-17-2014, 06:51 PM

^^^ no idea. I have camber plates. But I think with the optional Bolts.. its like -1.3 maybe.

Bill

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09-10-2012, 10:34 PM	#30
cnk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 59 Thanked 547 Times in 339 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you have the right tools, it's not difficult. There is a DIY post on how to do it as well.

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nightfire Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Limited manual Location: North Jersey, USA Posts: 38 Thanks: 29 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	One question maybe one of you can answer. I've only done springs and shocks on my car in the past but never coilovers. I've heard when you install coilovers you have to get the car corner-balanced. Did you guys do this? Anything else besides this and an alignment that I will have to get done? Seems like a daunting project compared to just doing springs and shocks :/

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jumbaco Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FD Location: socal Posts: 176 Thanks: 31 Thanked 45 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	those are some nice coilovers!

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newbrz Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Limited Dark Gery Metallic BRZ Location: USA Posts: 23 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do any of you know where I can find the torque specifications for all the bolt for the install of the coilovers? I want to do it myself but I don't find it anywhere. Thank you beforehand

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