Those of you who have had both.
Which can be more comfortable?
V2 with adjustment, does it make a difference on
the street? I just want to lower a little, no track days
just canyon driving and better handling.
Roads around here are not the best, pot holes uneven pavement
and general lack of maintenance.
2007 R56 S with sport suspension and 69000 miles

Thanks for your help
TiminSoCal

 

You've already answered your own question stating you don't want to track. The V1 is for you. The V2 has stiffer springs and adjustable rebound control. You don't necessarily want that for street.

 

from what your saying the KW V1's may be a better option as they will be cheaper and have slightly softer springs than the V2's straight from KW. We do offer our TSW V2's with linear springs that are set up for perfect daily driver and track use, but you don't sound like you'll need that.

You may want to consider the ST coilovers since they are the same as the V1's just more affordable, I love the KW's be stainless, but in soCal corrosion isn't much of an issue.

 

Thanks
Nowhere could I find that the spring rates were different.
I thought the difference was the adjustability, thus the question.
I know the STs are cheaper and I'm not to worried about corrosion
but for the price I'd preffer the lifetime warranty.
I already have a bent rim from the lovely roads around here.
Regards
TiminSoCal

 

If warranty is important to you then KW is your best option on the market.

 

Neither have I, and I've contacted KW directly for assistance for applications in the past.

Based on literature I've seen, yes, V2's have adjustable rebound over the V1's.

- Erik

 

Did you need spring rates for any KW/ST kits?

 

Its needed as a reference point, because I'm looking to increase the spring rate with replacement linear springs.

- Erik

 

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