KW Coilover Installation Problems
#16
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It's the correct type bottom but my IS has a wider fitting with a 14mm bolt not 17mm as in the coilover.
Just wondering since they put the "a" on the end of XE2 (which is a 2IS), maybe they are 2IS fronts & they just changed the rear to a seperate shock & spring with the XE2a?
Just wondering since they put the "a" on the end of XE2 (which is a 2IS), maybe they are 2IS fronts & they just changed the rear to a seperate shock & spring with the XE2a?
#17
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Yeah I thought about that but I couldn't find a listing for the GS :/
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#20
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I rang today as I still haven't heard anything & apparently KW (Aust) said something about a possible adapter kit missing?? I can't imagine that there would be an adapter kit if it was made for this car.
Anyway I said i don't want any dodged up setup & will get the Ohlins if they can't resolve it with the right parts.
Anyway I said i don't want any dodged up setup & will get the Ohlins if they can't resolve it with the right parts.
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I rang today as I still haven't heard anything & apparently KW (Aust) said something about a possible adapter kit missing?? I can't imagine that there would be an adapter kit if it was made for this car.
Anyway I said i don't want any dodged up setup & will get the Ohlins if they can't resolve it with the right parts.
Anyway I said i don't want any dodged up setup & will get the Ohlins if they can't resolve it with the right parts.
#22
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Issues have been resolved. There was some instructions missing about modifying the front top plate & missing adaptor kit for the bottoms.
The cars booked in for fitment (again) next Monday.
The cars booked in for fitment (again) next Monday.
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Thanks
Yeah dunno, maybe something to do with keeping the "luxury ride" or maybe so the strut motors sit back on & do nothing
Yeah dunno, maybe something to do with keeping the "luxury ride" or maybe so the strut motors sit back on & do nothing
#27
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Coils are all fitted. I haven't had a chance to give it a good drive yet but slightly firmer, probably feels like it's in Sport + permanently, overall quite happy.
Here are some pics of the install
The missing instructions about modifying the front strut tops
Tops modified
Spring seat sits properly now
Missing bottom spacers installed
Front in place
Rear in place
Car on the scales getting balanced up
Here are some pics of the install
The missing instructions about modifying the front strut tops
Tops modified
Spring seat sits properly now
Missing bottom spacers installed
Front in place
Rear in place
Car on the scales getting balanced up
#28
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Haven't got any side on shots yet but basically the rear was lifted to match the front wheel gap I had with the RS-R Downs. Rear now sits at 2 degrees negative camber instead of 2 1/2 degrees.
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Coils are all fitted. I haven't had a chance to give it a good drive yet but slightly firmer, probably feels like it's in Sport + permanently, overall quite happy.
Here are some pics of the install
The missing instructions about modifying the front strut tops
Tops modified
Spring seat sits properly now
Missing bottom spacers installed
Front in place
Rear in place
Car on the scales getting balanced up
Here are some pics of the install
The missing instructions about modifying the front strut tops
Tops modified
Spring seat sits properly now
Missing bottom spacers installed
Front in place
Rear in place
Car on the scales getting balanced up