KW V3 Coilovers on my 2008 ISF
06-05-12, 06:54 PM
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KW V3 Coilovers on my 2008 ISF
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I am getting Kw V3 coilovers on my 2008 ISF. Anyone already have the setup? Opinions? I am dropping it off this Friday at Sonic Motorsport in Bay Area. They are charging 2600$ total for everything out of the door.
Also what number of stiffness and ride height are you guys running it at?
Ash
I am getting Kw V3 coilovers on my 2008 ISF. Anyone already have the setup? Opinions? I am dropping it off this Friday at Sonic Motorsport in Bay Area. They are charging 2600$ total for everything out of the door.
Also what number of stiffness and ride height are you guys running it at?
Ash
06-05-12, 07:07 PM
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My opinion is... they transform the car.
Ride quality, wheel control, bump absorbsion, turn-in, all are improved. I would recommend sticking with the default KW settings for a month or two to get used to them. After that I would start playing with the rebound and compression to fine tune your wants/needs.
Ride quality, wheel control, bump absorbsion, turn-in, all are improved. I would recommend sticking with the default KW settings for a month or two to get used to them. After that I would start playing with the rebound and compression to fine tune your wants/needs.
06-05-12, 09:11 PM
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My opinion is... they transform the car.
Ride quality, wheel control, bump absorbsion, turn-in, all are improved. I would recommend sticking with the default KW settings for a month or two to get used to them. After that I would start playing with the rebound and compression to fine tune your wants/needs.
Ride quality, wheel control, bump absorbsion, turn-in, all are improved. I would recommend sticking with the default KW settings for a month or two to get used to them. After that I would start playing with the rebound and compression to fine tune your wants/needs.
06-05-12, 11:28 PM
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I heard nothing but amazing things about the KWs. If I were to go for a coilover setup, I would be all over these. Like Hewitt mentioned, I think the price you're paying is a bit high. But I'm sure they will do a great job with the install. 
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06-06-12, 08:53 AM
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Got mine from Figs for $2,150.00 and installed them myself.
http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...&product_id=62
http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...&product_id=62
06-06-12, 09:29 AM
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Got mine from Figs for $2,150.00 and installed them myself.
http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...&product_id=62
http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...&product_id=62
06-06-12, 09:38 AM
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I haven't driven the 11+ but it's funny you ask that because I had started a thread asking the same question...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...th-kw-v3s.html
IMO the KW's on an 08/09 should be an improvement over the 11+ stock setup. Just MO but the KW's are a more sophisticated piece of kit, let alone that they have full rebound/compression/ride height adjustability that the 11+ doesn't have.
I got mine for $2049 shipped from CL vendor Circuit Motorsports. Not sure if they're still offering them at that pricepoint but it's worth a shot.
http://www.circuitmotorsports.net/
Also, if you aren't installing them yourself I would highly recommend Tommy @ Musicbox in El Monte. I think he charged me less than $150 for the install.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...th-kw-v3s.html
IMO the KW's on an 08/09 should be an improvement over the 11+ stock setup. Just MO but the KW's are a more sophisticated piece of kit, let alone that they have full rebound/compression/ride height adjustability that the 11+ doesn't have.
I got mine for $2049 shipped from CL vendor Circuit Motorsports. Not sure if they're still offering them at that pricepoint but it's worth a shot.
http://www.circuitmotorsports.net/
Also, if you aren't installing them yourself I would highly recommend Tommy @ Musicbox in El Monte. I think he charged me less than $150 for the install.
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06-06-12, 10:03 AM
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I haven't driven the 11+ but it's funny you ask that because I had started a thread asking the same question...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...th-kw-v3s.html
IMO the KW's on an 08/09 should be an improvement over the 11+ stock setup. Just MO but the KW's are a more sophisticated piece of kit, let alone that they have full rebound/compression/ride height adjustability that the 11+ doesn't have.
I got mine for $2049 shipped from CL vendor Circuit Motorsports. Not sure if they're still offering them at that pricepoint but it's worth a shot.
http://www.circuitmotorsports.net/
Also, if you aren't installing them yourself I would highly recommend Tommy @ Musicbox in El Monte. I think he charged me less than $150 for the install.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...th-kw-v3s.html
IMO the KW's on an 08/09 should be an improvement over the 11+ stock setup. Just MO but the KW's are a more sophisticated piece of kit, let alone that they have full rebound/compression/ride height adjustability that the 11+ doesn't have.
I got mine for $2049 shipped from CL vendor Circuit Motorsports. Not sure if they're still offering them at that pricepoint but it's worth a shot.
http://www.circuitmotorsports.net/
Also, if you aren't installing them yourself I would highly recommend Tommy @ Musicbox in El Monte. I think he charged me less than $150 for the install.
06-06-12, 10:14 AM
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Thanks! CR still have it. The price went up a bit, but its still the lowest one Ive seen so far. I'll be installing it myself. I'll just need help adjusting the suspension later on after I get the feel on the stock settings. I havent work on a car suspension yet with compression adjustment. This system really looks like a good choice. I should have got this KW first before the exhaust. lol.
Also, the KW's call for the stock tophats to be modified/trimmed, so if you aren't comfortable with that give Tommy a shout. He's done the ISF/KW install numerous times.
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No problem. PM the rep from CM here at the forum and he may be able to sell them to you at the $2049 price based on you being a member here. That's how I got that price.
Also, the KW's call for the stock tophats to be modified/trimmed, so if you aren't comfortable with that give Tommy a shout. He's done the ISF/KW install numerous times.
Also, the KW's call for the stock tophats to be modified/trimmed, so if you aren't comfortable with that give Tommy a shout. He's done the ISF/KW install numerous times.
