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Suspension KW version 1

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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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KW version 1

are these decent?
not for winning races but for a daily driver, decent ride? decent handling?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 02:15 PM
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I was gonna go with KW's before I got my PSS9's (deal of a lifetime). KW's drop really low. Like in the top 3. I'd say go for it.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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I have an older european version of the KW variant 1s with linear springs all around and have been very happy with there performance on my daily driver/track toy. Set them and forget about it ... no need to mess with setting the dampening, etc.

The front spring rates are higher than the rear (which works very nicely with a larger rear sway bar) but they aren't so high that they beat you up every day.

There are pictures in my gallery of how the car looks. I have them set right in the middle of KW's recommended range. I could go another inch lower and still be within the recommended settings.

Hope that helps.
 
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