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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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Finally got my kw installed today...

Finally got my kw installed today. Even with these stiff springs, the ride is still very comfortable. And these shock is simply amazing. For now, I dunno what camber I'm at, so I will wait until my wheels arrive. Then I will go and make some adjustment at a shop or something. Here's some pictures, before and after.

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NOW!! (KW 2-way and Helix Camber Plates)





cheers,
JOHN
 
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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that is LOW! you sure you can run like that around toronto? my eibachs are scraping everything in sight already

that said, very nice!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by kyriian
that is LOW! you sure you can run like that around toronto? my eibachs are scraping everything in sight already

that said, very nice!

Thanks, I drove it a bit tonight, I didin't rub or scrape anything...........yet. I guess for now is ok, but I need to raise it up when the new wheel arrive for sure.


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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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When are your wheels coming? Very nice
 
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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doh! that's too low in the back.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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Looks great man, I say the lower the nicer it looks, but the back may be a tad too low, make a little adjustment in the back and you are set. What kind of wheels are you putting on? Keep up the nice work.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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Looks perfect as is!
 
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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It is so low!! I love it!!
 
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkMiniCooperS
It is so low!! I love it!!
x2 !!! That looks amazing... How much of a drop do you think you have now? And, if you don't mind me asking, how much is a set of KW V-2's?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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i think he wanted the Italian Job fully loaded look...
 
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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slammed! schweet
 
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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youll be back up in no time. itll take a while to find that ideal compromise ride height. i still havent found mine, but am inching closer every day.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 08:08 AM
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oh...you'll start scraping soon enough. trust me....i know. i hit nickels on the pavement with my front end.
looks awesome though. actually makes those S-not-so-Lites look good.


 
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 02///MCS
x2 !!! That looks amazing... How much of a drop do you think you have now? And, if you don't mind me asking, how much is a set of KW V-2's?
Thank you all!

Set of KW V2 cost about 1400usd, but TWO-WAY cost around 2400usd.

JOHN
 
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