Suspension Review: KW v3 Coilovers - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jive Turkey · 06-18-2014, 04:20 PM

when i was on v3. never rubbed. not even on track.

theres still room to go lower for all you slammed folks but not a lot.

camber -2.3 front -1.6 rear. .08 (per corner) toe in rear. car was excellent.

the V3's are for sale so if anyone is looking for a mint set look up my threads/pm me asi have other suspension on the car now.

smellslikecurry · 06-28-2014, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jive Turkey

when i was on v3. never rubbed. not even on track.

theres still room to go lower for all you slammed folks but not a lot.

camber -2.3 front -1.6 rear. .08 (per corner) toe in rear. car was excellent.

the V3's are for sale so if anyone is looking for a mint set look up my threads/pm me asi have other suspension on the car now.

jive were you running rear adjustable control arms and adjustable front sway bar endlinks?

Jive Turkey · 06-30-2014, 09:49 AM

just rear lca/toe arms

vignesh · 07-29-2014, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

Lifted from another topic...

Installation note: When installing these KWs we measured the amount of exposed threads below the lower spring collar to determine where to set the coilovers for future installations.

Front: 3/8" remaining thread = 1 9/16" drop
...12 7/8" distance from fender to center of hub (14 7/16" stock height)

Rear: 2 1/8" remaining thread = 2 1/4" drop
...12 3/8" distance from fender to center of hub (14 5/8" stock height)

Can you install these coilovers at stock ride height. After installing my car sits at around 14.6 inches from the center of the wheel to the fender. Is there any negative effect, if so how much lower should i go from 14.6 inch

Rocket.BRZ · 07-29-2014, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nardi330

i must get some V3 now. thanks for your info.

Get the Tarmac 2 coilovers they are essentially kw clubsports for a lot less money and a stiffer spring rate.

Malt · 07-29-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocket.BRZ

Get the Tarmac 2 coilovers they are essentially kw clubsports for a lot less money and a stiffer spring rate.

That's not exactly accurate. The T2's are bastically V3's with custom valving and stiffer spring rates. The clubsports are a completely different beast.

Carban · 08-23-2014, 11:59 PM

installed the kw v3's today installation was simple. just a heads up for the less mechanically experienced people out there- make sure you have a spring compressor and a thru-hole ratchet or some way to hold the shock while unbolting the top shock bolt. there are many DIY's and tutorial videos out there but NONE of them explain this process.

anyway rides great on stock kw settings & so far i would recommend these to anyone in the market for a set of good quality coilovers

Racecomp Engineering · 08-24-2014, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malt

That's not exactly accurate. The T2's are bastically V3's with custom valving and stiffer spring rates. The clubsports are a completely different beast.

Our T2s for this chassis are based on KW clubsports, not V3s.

- Andy

MaXimus · 06-10-2015, 03:12 AM

Hi,

Sorry but I have a random question, the rear coilovers do they have a specific side to be installed. I read that was the case with some Tein coilover and I bought my KW V3 second hand.

Thanks!

2superblus · 06-10-2015, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaXimus

Hi,

Sorry but I have a random question, the rear coilovers do they have a specific side to be installed. I read that was the case with some Tein coilover and I bought my KW V3 second hand.

Thanks!

Nope. They are marked the same

MaXimus · 07-06-2015, 06:59 AM

Thanks!

Zzzquil · 07-09-2015, 11:42 PM

Is anyone here maxed out on the lowering height and having problems with the front endlinks rubbing on the control arms? I'm looking at Whitelines front adj. generic endlinks (it has a 190m-215m of play in height) but heard they're very noisy. I have also been looking at hotchkis but I think they might be too long. Can anyone help? I have tried trimming them as much as possible but I still rub when making turns.

08-23-2014, 11:59 PM	#49
Carban Grease Monkey Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: OC, CA Posts: 114 Thanks: 63 Thanked 52 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	installed the kw v3's today installation was simple. just a heads up for the less mechanically experienced people out there- make sure you have a spring compressor and a thru-hole ratchet or some way to hold the shock while unbolting the top shock bolt. there are many DIY's and tutorial videos out there but NONE of them explain this process. anyway rides great on stock kw settings & so far i would recommend these to anyone in the market for a set of good quality coilovers __________________ R.I.P. '92 Honda Prelude you will be missed

06-10-2015, 03:12 AM	#51
MaXimus Meh! Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Satin White, 86, Manual Location: Dubai Posts: 98 Thanks: 224 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hi, Sorry but I have a random question, the rear coilovers do they have a specific side to be installed. I read that was the case with some Tein coilover and I bought my KW V3 second hand. Thanks! __________________ RAYS TE37V 17X9 / MICHELIN 245/40/R17 / KW V3 / RACESENG TOP HATS / MOTUL 5.1 + BRAIDED LINES / FERODO DS2500 BRAKE PADS / NEXUS 7 IN DASH / VDS UEL HEADERS / CRAWFORD POWER BLOCKS/ K&N DROP IN FILTER / Custom 3 inch header back catless exhaust / Varex 3in Muffler / HT AUTO LIP KIT / VALENTI TAIL LIGHTS / MORIMOTO PROJECTOR + HID.

07-06-2015, 06:59 AM	#53
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06-18-2014, 04:20 PM	#43
Jive Turkey the tuna, no crust. Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2014 Hachiroku of the year Location: jersey Posts: 2,299 Thanks: 874 Thanked 1,770 Times in 761 Posts Mentioned: 78 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	when i was on v3. never rubbed. not even on track. theres still room to go lower for all you slammed folks but not a lot. camber -2.3 front -1.6 rear. .08 (per corner) toe in rear. car was excellent. the V3's are for sale so if anyone is looking for a mint set look up my threads/pm me asi have other suspension on the car now.

06-30-2014, 09:49 AM	#45
Jive Turkey the tuna, no crust. Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2014 Hachiroku of the year Location: jersey Posts: 2,299 Thanks: 874 Thanked 1,770 Times in 761 Posts Mentioned: 78 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	just rear lca/toe arms

07-09-2015, 11:42 PM	#54
Zzzquil Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Michigan Posts: 43 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is anyone here maxed out on the lowering height and having problems with the front endlinks rubbing on the control arms? I'm looking at Whitelines front adj. generic endlinks (it has a 190m-215m of play in height) but heard they're very noisy. I have also been looking at hotchkis but I think they might be too long. Can anyone help? I have tried trimming them as much as possible but I still rub when making turns.

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