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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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KW V1 coilovers...thoughts?

I'm considering KW coilovers and would like to know how the V1s feel. The car will most likely never see a track and will see a "proper" drop. Is it worth the extra ~$350 for V2s? Or will the V1s cover me?

Let me what you guys think. Thanks.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SHRTSTAK
I'm considering KW coilovers and would like to know how the V1s feel. The car will most likely never see a track and will see a "proper" drop. Is it worth the extra ~$350 for V2s? Or will the V1s cover me?

Let me what you guys think. Thanks.
No track...save the money. It's a stiffer ride than stock, but more compliant at the same time...sounds odd, but you will feel a difference. Handling is nicer as well.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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Ive just fitted v2,s and love the ride /handleing im feeling and ive not even got them fully set up yet.They are of race pedagry so they will be low even at the highest setting.My reconing is the front is at least 10mm lower than my sports suspension plus at the highest setting.Ive only wound it at the front down by 1 turn and used a set of 5mm spacers.The rears are about 1/3 of the way down and i can just get 2 fingers under the arch.Just trying to find out if i need to drop another 5mm on the back .Well happy though
 
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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so far, i like the feel of the V1's

not choppy, fairly soft and seems to handle really well...'course, the adjustable rear control arms fixed camber plates and aggressive alignment probably help a little too



 
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by robino
so far, i like the feel of the V1's

not choppy, fairly soft and seems to handle really well...'course, the adjustable rear control arms fixed camber plates and aggressive alignment probably help a little too



Those are some sweeet StopTechs!!!! I want them.... How do you like them? I've been seriously considering them.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 07:42 AM
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Do we have accurate KW V1 spring rate information?

I've read info regarding V1, V2, and V3, but I have yet to read any product info about the new Club Sport kits???
 
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