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Old Mar 4, 2019 | 08:07 PM
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KW V1 vs Stock S suspension

Since KW has the new rebate, considering upgrading the stock suspension. Just curious as to the ride quality and handling improvements of the V1's. Probably only going to do a 1" front and .75" rear drop. Driving is exclusively back road hooning.

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Old Mar 4, 2019 | 08:48 PM
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What are your goals with the new suspension and what are you using the car for?
 
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Well the stock shocks are in need of replacing. Also the car needs a slight lowering for looks. Use is primarily back road twisties.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2019 | 06:55 AM
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They will do that for you. But honestly I would spend a little more and move up to something like our V2 custom setup as it will ride even better and give you the top of the line performance.

Otherwise going with like Koni Yellows and our TSW springs is another option, but they only lower approx 3/4 inch
 
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Buyer beware, one of my ST-X Coilovers just snapped this morning... The shaft literally broke clean at the shoulder where the top-hat mounts. KW has thus far been terrible about the warranty process. ECS tuning however has been great. Verdict is out on what happens next. I personally would pass on the ST's or V1's. PS, these were lowered as little as possible, so it's not a ride height issue.
 
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I went with the v2's and camber plates. No road experience yet though.
 
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