KW V3 Setup for Street use. - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FreshFRS · 10-25-2012, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I've posted that video before...

i could only find the one of the stock bushings. good enough for a repost anyway! :happy0180:

Circuit Motorsports · 10-25-2012, 12:31 PM

Yeah big difference with those Whiteline bushings. I know I'd have them!

armythug · 10-29-2012, 11:35 AM

This is some good information in this thread. At first I just thought that everyone was bias in this forum when it came to coil-overs. I have been struggling to find decent reviews on some of the jdm brands. But after those Racecomp posts, I have a better understanding. This question I have is a bit off topic:

Are there any negative impacts(cons) to adding camber plates to KW V3 coilovers for a daily driver?

ABQautoxer · 10-29-2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armythug

Are there any negative impacts(cons) to adding camber plates to KW V3 coilovers for a daily driver?

Noise. They simply make a bit more noise (rattle) than OE style rubber based mounts. Many people live with it, others can't stand it.

Racecomp Engineering · 10-29-2012, 05:23 PM

^ That, but also it should be noted that some camber plates are more prone to noise than others, or rather do not last as long before making noise. Quality bearings are important and a quality camber plate WILL be quiet.

EDIT: also a little harshness. We're using Subaru Group N rubber mounts, which are an excellent choice for a DD. A little firmer but still quiet and not harsh. We're getting our camber from the lower mount and have more than enough for a DD.

- Andrew

jamal · 10-29-2012, 05:25 PM

A good camber plate shouldn't make any sort of rattling noises (you will get more nvh due to the solid mount, but the bearing itself shouldn't make noise). A good camber plate also has easily replaceable high quality bearings.

Short list of stuff I would use:
MSI/DMS
Vorshlag
RCE/GT Worx
Ground Control

Supermassive · 10-29-2012, 05:28 PM

I can certainly attest to the noise. Its not extremely annoying but it is noticeable. The other thing is how expansion joints become the most annoying thing in the world when running KW's with Vorshlag plates...

DriftEightSix · 10-29-2012, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Circuit Motorsports

So much flex going on

What part is that that needs to be replaced?

Racecomp Engineering · 10-29-2012, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriftEightSix

What part is that that needs to be replaced?

The solution (in the video) is the Whiteline subframe bushing inserts. They don't replace anything, they simply slide in and fill in some gaps in the stock bushing to firm things up and reduce all that slop.

- Andrew

DriftEightSix · 10-30-2012, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

The solution (in the video) is the Whiteline subframe bushing inserts. They don't replace anything, they simply slide in and fill in some gaps in the stock bushing to firm things up and reduce all that slop.

- Andrew

Thanks yeah I found the parts.

Quote:

Whiteline Australia, one of Team VCMC FR-S' sponsors, has generously provided many of their high quality parts for use on our 2013 Scion FR-S. Among them are the Rear Crossmember Mount Insert Bushings (p/n KDT922) and the 16mm Heavy Duty Adjustable Rear Swaybar (p/n BSR53Z) shown on the right in the video.

clevrname · 10-30-2012, 10:38 AM

Great read! I'm in the process of buying KWs. I've always believed in you get what you pay for, just having a hard time paying this much for coilovers but from what I've read, it's totally worth it.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5...brxbo1_500.gif

ysr50guy · 07-13-2013, 09:26 PM

Bump!
These kw v3 coilovers have been out for a while and I'm sure many people have tried using different rebound/bump settings. I would like to know what you guys think is the best setup for street use? What settings are you guys currently running? I just bought my kw's

Nardi330 · 07-13-2013, 09:56 PM

I suggest you start by using RCE's suggestion in page 1 then tweak to your own preference.

My setting may not be suitable to you because our mods might be different (bushes, sway bar, wheels/tyres, wheel alignment etc). Also the quality of the road we drive on might be different as well as our driving style.

bjun · 11-27-2013, 04:58 PM

Does lower or higher the number mean stiffer?
I have both front and rear compression at 3. If I want to have aggressive turns, what settings should I put them at?

10-29-2012, 11:35 AM	#31
armythug Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Pegasus White 86GTS Location: Perth WA Posts: 608 Thanks: 371 Thanked 108 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	This is some good information in this thread. At first I just thought that everyone was bias in this forum when it came to coil-overs. I have been struggling to find decent reviews on some of the jdm brands. But after those Racecomp posts, I have a better understanding. This question I have is a bit off topic: Are there any negative impacts(cons) to adding camber plates to KW V3 coilovers for a daily driver? __________________ Pegasus White 6MT got it. :happy0180:

10-29-2012, 05:25 PM	#34
jamal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Legacy GT Location: compton Posts: 534 Thanks: 9 Thanked 368 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s)	A good camber plate shouldn't make any sort of rattling noises (you will get more nvh due to the solid mount, but the bearing itself shouldn't make noise). A good camber plate also has easily replaceable high quality bearings. Short list of stuff I would use: MSI/DMS Vorshlag RCE/GT Worx Ground Control Last edited by jamal; 10-29-2012 at 06:40 PM.

10-30-2012, 10:38 AM	#39
clevrname Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S 6MT Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 289 Thanks: 12 Thanked 92 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Great read! I'm in the process of buying KWs. I've always believed in you get what you pay for, just having a hard time paying this much for coilovers but from what I've read, it's totally worth it. http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5...brxbo1_500.gif __________________ 2013 Firestorm 6MT 2005 Corolla XRS

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Circuit Motorsports Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,353 Thanks: 294 Thanked 495 Times in 259 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s)	Yeah big difference with those Whiteline bushings. I know I'd have them!

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Racecomp Engineering Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2016 BRZ, 2012 Paris Di2 & 2018 STI Location: Severn, MD Posts: 5,520 Thanks: 3,542 Thanked 7,416 Times in 3,034 Posts Mentioned: 311 Post(s)	^ That, but also it should be noted that some camber plates are more prone to noise than others, or rather do not last as long before making noise. Quality bearings are important and a quality camber plate WILL be quiet. EDIT: also a little harshness. We're using Subaru Group N rubber mounts, which are an excellent choice for a DD. A little firmer but still quiet and not harsh. We're getting our camber from the lower mount and have more than enough for a DD. - Andrew

07-13-2013, 09:26 PM	#40
ysr50guy Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: brz Location: CA Posts: 66 Thanks: 41 Thanked 31 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	Bump! These kw v3 coilovers have been out for a while and I'm sure many people have tried using different rebound/bump settings. I would like to know what you guys think is the best setup for street use? What settings are you guys currently running? I just bought my kw's

07-13-2013, 09:56 PM	#41
Nardi330 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 2,168 Thanks: 287 Thanked 374 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	I suggest you start by using RCE's suggestion in page 1 then tweak to your own preference. My setting may not be suitable to you because our mods might be different (bushes, sway bar, wheels/tyres, wheel alignment etc). Also the quality of the road we drive on might be different as well as our driving style.

11-27-2013, 04:58 PM	#42
bjun Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: white premium brz M/T Location: . Posts: 709 Thanks: 406 Thanked 220 Times in 130 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s)	Does lower or higher the number mean stiffer? I have both front and rear compression at 3. If I want to have aggressive turns, what settings should I put them at?

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