Kw v3?
11-03-10, 01:50 PM
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Has anyone had BC coilovers and went to KW s ? Figs , I know I have talked to you about this and you feel the BC s would work for my needs but I would like a direct comparison if someone has had both. I will not track the car and probably not lower it much ,if at all.
11-03-10, 02:18 PM
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Keep in mind that a few of the people that went BC first and then to KW were also sold the wrong spring rates in the BC product.
The KW is going to have a nicer high frequency damping because the valve is a better design, but the BC's will also achieve this with their upper rubber mounts. Also the stainless bodies and remote reservoirs are a bonus. I use and sell both brands and will have another to sell here very soon that has a long racing heritage.
It all about the extra money and if its worth it to you. Most people will not adjust compression after it is set because its a PITA to get to at the bottom of the shock. But its nice to have the option.
The KW is going to have a nicer high frequency damping because the valve is a better design, but the BC's will also achieve this with their upper rubber mounts. Also the stainless bodies and remote reservoirs are a bonus. I use and sell both brands and will have another to sell here very soon that has a long racing heritage.
It all about the extra money and if its worth it to you. Most people will not adjust compression after it is set because its a PITA to get to at the bottom of the shock. But its nice to have the option.
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11-03-10, 10:29 PM
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You'll be happy with your purchase. These coils have independent adjustments for compression and rebound. Keep it to the factory recommended settings and see if that works for you. For me, factory settings work perfectly.
The adjustments are different from typical coilovers. The compression adjustments are located at the bottom of the shock assembly and the rebound is at the top.
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The adjustments are different from typical coilovers. The compression adjustments are located at the bottom of the shock assembly and the rebound is at the top.
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11-04-10, 03:13 AM
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I know you have the correct spring rates for the F now , correct? [Figs]. I know you know a hell of a lot more about coilovers than I will ever know. So if you believe the BC s will be the product for me then thats fine. Just thought I would check and see if there was a direct comparison between both brands on a identical car.
11-04-10, 03:17 AM
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For the record I do not want to be adjusting spring rebound and compresion all the time. Set it and forget it is my motto. This is my daily driver and I have other toys to tinker with.
11-04-10, 05:49 AM
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Yeah, I agree I don't want to keep adjusting the suspension settings, just once and that's it.
I don't know if it's a coincidence, but I've never heard of anyone say a bad thing about the KW V3's. Not just in this forum, but other car forums --- BMW, Merc, Porsche...Subaru...etc.
After putting 8K on the IS-F, it's just come to the point where I can't stand the factory ride/handling anymore.
11-04-10, 07:37 AM
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11-04-10, 10:43 PM
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Oh ****, I threw away the box and I think the manual is inside. Awww...would you by any chance have a copy of it?
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