Picked Up A Set of KW V3s - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

deedz · 09-12-2012, 04:02 AM

Just Picked these up

Installing them sometime this week and I plan to provide some input on the adjustability, settings etc. plan to take it to the track soon as well to compare vs stock

cant wait!

IMG_0876 by deedzman194, on Flickr

UPDATE 10/2/2012 Just installed the coils this past weekend...totally worth the hours put in! but need to go a bit lower

so far im loving the kw's, handling feels much much better...feels like im more in control even though I can still feel the tail wanting to slide out a little, much easier to correct. Car definitely feels planted and gives me more confidence in cornering. I feel like there is so much more to these struts but all I need are some stickier tires! Can't wait to try these babies at the track! Ride comfort somewhat similar to stock, still need to mess around with settings but to be honest, it is only a BIT more rough but no where near unbearable or much noticeably uncomfortable ( you could always adjust it anyways) . I'd highly recommend these for those who want DD comfort with performance. ONTO THE PICS!

IMG_0901 by deedzman194, on Flickr

IMG_0907 by deedzman194, on Flickr

IMG_0909 by deedzman194, on Flickr

IMG_0908 by deedzman194, on Flickr

IMG_0905 by deedzman194, on Flickr

And a picture of it before it was lowered...that wheel gap

IMG_0862 by deedzman194, on Flickr

Apex Chase · 09-12-2012, 08:36 AM

Very nice! Congrats! Look forward to seeing your feedback.

jdzumwalt · 09-21-2012, 11:23 AM

Please let us all know what you like about them. I'm still on the fence as to what the best option wil be for me.

empower-auto · 09-21-2012, 01:34 PM

No upper plates at all with KW?

Racecomp Engineering · 09-21-2012, 02:01 PM

No, you reuse stock or get an aftermarket set of camber plates.

Most european coilovers are designed this way.

- Andrew

mach330 · 09-21-2012, 02:14 PM

Any particular camber plates we should get with kw? I'm debating with this as well or get something cheaper like megan. I would only go autocross/track once it twice a year. Are the ride that much better or is it simply quality of the coilovers? Kw is lifetime warranty top I believe.

Let us know how you like it.

Tap'd from my G-Nex

JoeBoxer · 09-21-2012, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mach330

Any particular camber plates we should get with kw? I'm debating with this as well or get something cheaper like megan. I would only go autocross/track once it twice a year. Are the ride that much better or is it simply quality of the coilovers? Kw is lifetime warranty top I believe.

Let us know how you like it.

Tap'd from my G-Nex

If you get something cheaper go with BC or Fortune Auto

deedz · 09-21-2012, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdzumwalt

Please let us all know what you like about them. I'm still on the fence as to what the best option wil be for me.

Will do! Been a bit busy and havent gotten a chance to install but will do asap

Quote:

Originally Posted by mach330

Any particular camber plates we should get with kw? I'm debating with this as well or get something cheaper like megan. I would only go autocross/track once it twice a year. Are the ride that much better or is it simply quality of the coilovers? Kw is lifetime warranty top I believe.

Let us know how you like it.

Tap'd from my G-Nex

If you're lookin for a cheaper option but a double duty
Track/street setup i'd say fortune autos are good for the money. I was going
To get fortune autos until i got a deal for these
From a private seller for less than fortune autos. I beleive kw has lifetime
But to rebuild the shocks etc cost a small amount each one.

ModBargains.com · 09-21-2012, 03:00 PM

Love the KW V3's. Congrats! Can't wait to get your thoughts on them.

skitso · 09-21-2012, 06:15 PM

i am thinking about those, can't wait for the feedback.

ModBargains · 09-21-2012, 09:20 PM

Great choice on coilovers! And yes, the KWs come with a lifetime warranty if they are purchased through an authorized dealer.

-Frank

XTR Performance · 09-21-2012, 09:34 PM

Best choice going with the KW's. You will love how these ride. We just put a set on our Evo X!

Enjoy!

-Chris

Mitch · 09-22-2012, 12:22 AM

You're going to love them. I've had no regrets with mine.

deedz · 09-28-2012, 02:12 PM

Installing today! hopefully i have enough time
To finish since ill be doing it myself, Shouldnt be too difficult

09-12-2012, 04:02 AM	#1
deedz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Rocket Bunny FR-S Location: Irvine/Huntington Beach Orange County Posts: 739 Thanks: 157 Thanked 283 Times in 141 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Picked Up A Set of KW V3s Just Picked these up Installing them sometime this week and I plan to provide some input on the adjustability, settings etc. plan to take it to the track soon as well to compare vs stock cant wait! IMG_0876 by deedzman194, on Flickr UPDATE 10/2/2012 Just installed the coils this past weekend...totally worth the hours put in! but need to go a bit lower so far im loving the kw's, handling feels much much better...feels like im more in control even though I can still feel the tail wanting to slide out a little, much easier to correct. Car definitely feels planted and gives me more confidence in cornering. I feel like there is so much more to these struts but all I need are some stickier tires! Can't wait to try these babies at the track! Ride comfort somewhat similar to stock, still need to mess around with settings but to be honest, it is only a BIT more rough but no where near unbearable or much noticeably uncomfortable ( you could always adjust it anyways) . I'd highly recommend these for those who want DD comfort with performance. ONTO THE PICS! IMG_0901 by deedzman194, on Flickr IMG_0907 by deedzman194, on Flickr IMG_0909 by deedzman194, on Flickr IMG_0908 by deedzman194, on Flickr IMG_0905 by deedzman194, on Flickr And a picture of it before it was lowered...that wheel gap IMG_0862 by deedzman194, on Flickr Last edited by deedz; 10-02-2012 at 05:19 AM.

09-21-2012, 01:34 PM	#4
empower-auto Kouki-Monster Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 11 Thanked 562 Times in 261 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No upper plates at all with KW? __________________ Rich Anderson EMPOWER AUTO

09-21-2012, 02:14 PM	#6
mach330 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Ultramarine frs Location: The OC Posts: 319 Thanks: 4 Thanked 66 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Any particular camber plates we should get with kw? I'm debating with this as well or get something cheaper like megan. I would only go autocross/track once it twice a year. Are the ride that much better or is it simply quality of the coilovers? Kw is lifetime warranty top I believe. Let us know how you like it. Tap'd from my G-Nex __________________

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deedz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Rocket Bunny FR-S Location: Irvine/Huntington Beach Orange County Posts: 739 Thanks: 157 Thanked 283 Times in 141 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Installing today! hopefully i have enough time To finish since ill be doing it myself, Shouldnt be too difficult

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