Competitors to KW V3 and who ran Greddy X KW

SPDKING · 04-25-2019, 02:16 PM

As the title suggests, what are competitors to the KW V3 coilovers? I'm getting rid of my brand new Adjustable Koni Yellow dampers (you can PM me if you want them) and I'm researching coilovers for heavy street and canyon use and light track use and everyone points to the KW V3's.

I came across the BC ‘ER’ series coilovers which are supposedly a competitor to the KW V3's but I think I want to stay away from BC. Also the Bilstein Bilstein B16 (my favorite because they look pretty), HKS Hipermax III, RS-R Sports*i but I've also came across some Greddy X KW coilovers that I've noticed not too many people have or talk about and might be better for my application since my car will be street driven the majority of the time.

What are other competitors to the KW V3?

Who has bought and used the Greddy X KW on the street and track or the Bilstein B16? I'm really interested in these two and it looks like they aren't popular in the community for some reason.

Here is the Greddy KW X I was looking at for mostly street use and occasional track use https://www.z1motorsports.com/suspen...s-p-10461.html

Here is the Bilstein B16 https://www.z1motorsports.com/suspen...pe-p-9166.html

Asus_ · 04-25-2019, 06:48 PM

Those Greddy X KW coils sound great but when i was looking for coils myself i didnt read anything on them, so i kinda doubt there is much on them.

The KW V3's on the other hand are extremely well reviewed on here for the z and even on the net for other cars.

Not a fan of B.C Coils, but i do hear great things from Bilstein Bilstein B16 coils although i hear they are also on the more expensive side. Should you decide KW V3's let me know i have a pair that will be going up for sale in 1-2 weeks once they are off the car.

SPDKING · 04-25-2019, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Asus_

Those Greddy X KW coils sound great but when i was looking for coils myself i didnt read anything on them, so i kinda doubt there is much on them.

The KW V3's on the other hand are extremely well reviewed on here for the z and even on the net for other cars.

Not a fan of B.C Coils, but i do hear great things from Bilstein Bilstein B16 coils although i hear they are also on the more expensive side. Should you decide KW V3's let me know i have a pair that will be going up for sale in 1-2 weeks once they are off the car.

Yeah, 164 views and no one even know a buddy of their's that have tried them out? I like the V3's but I'm not building a track monster so I don't want to waste my money if I'm not going to using it's full potential.

Jv01jv01 · 04-25-2019, 08:45 PM

I would look at tein coilovers z1 has them on there race car. my friend has them on his 2010 z. He also has the auto adjusters, they ride super soft on the street, I forgot the rates maybe 14/12 not positive. He use the for autocross and track days. I personally have driven many cars with coils 5 diff types in diff cars.he paid about 2300.00 for them . He likes them better then his online in his race Miata. Worth a look hope it helps for what it is worth. Jv sorry for auto correct I’m tired. My personal race car was 06 sti I had kw v3 500 /500 they were good but not a lot of droop travel but that is a Subaru thing I believe. I now have a 18 nismo but I’m in a stock class. So when I change classes I will but these for mine

Asus_ · 04-25-2019, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jv01jv01

I would look at tein coilovers z1 has them on there race car. my friend has them on his 2010 z. He also has the auto adjusters, they ride super soft on the street, I forgot the rates maybe 14/12 not positive. He use the for autocross and track days. I personally have driven many cars with coils 5 diff types in diff cars.he paid about 2300.00 for them . He likes them better then his online in his race Miata. Worth a look hope it helps for what it is worth. Jv sorry for auto correct I’m tired. My personal race car was 06 sti I had kw v3 500 /500 they were good but not a lot of droop travel but that is a Subaru thing I believe. I now have a 18 nismo but I’m in a stock class. So when I change classes I will but these for mine

Maybe even Tien Coilovers with EDFC ACTIVE might be a good option also!

redondoaveb · 04-25-2019, 10:08 PM

https://www.drifted.com/370z-coilover-guide/

SPDKING · 04-25-2019, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

https://www.drifted.com/370z-coilover-guide/

That article mentioned the BC ER is comparable to the V3, that's why I mentioned them. Just wanted to know who strayed from the more popular choices and liked the unpopular choices? I was even looking at the HKS Hypermix IV SP as well, those don't seem as popular either but i found one member on here that frequently run them on the street and track. There could be hidden gems out there that no one has tried.

redondoaveb · 04-25-2019, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SPDKING

That article mentioned the BC ER is comparable to the V3, that's why I mentioned them. Just wanted to know who strayed from the more popular choices and liked the unpopular choices? I was even looking at the HKS Hypermix IV SP as well, those don't seem as popular either but i found one member on here that frequently run them on the street and track. There could be hidden gems out there that no one has tried.

The Nismo I just bought has BC ER's on it. They were either not installed properly or not set up properly when installed as they make a clunking noise over every little bump. I'm going back to KW's.

Brendan · 04-26-2019, 12:04 AM

I would give fortune a look as well. I'm on 500 and am really happy with them. All the choices you have pretty solid. I don't think you would go on to regret buying a set from either brand.

JARblue · 04-26-2019, 08:32 AM

My research indicates Fortune 500 is an excellent option for the track. Plus you can get them revalved in the US.

SPDKING · 04-26-2019, 09:12 AM

Seems that a couple people like the Fortunes which are pretty new. I've read about them on the track and they are well liked. I didn't see anyone saying much about street use though.

JARblue · 04-26-2019, 09:14 AM

A big variable is the spring rates you choose... if you choose stiff ones for track use they aren't going to be very nice on the street. Softer ones for the street may not be appropriate for your track use. You can't have it both ways unless you want to swap out parts.

SPDKING · 04-26-2019, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

A big variable is the spring rates you choose... if you choose stiff ones for track use they aren't going to be very nice on the street. Softer ones for the street may not be appropriate for your track use. You can't have it both ways unless you want to swap out parts.

I know, I figure the sweet spot for people looking to tip toe on both sides might be 7-10k up front and the same in the rear with preferably progressive springs. I've only ridden in two different cars with coilovers, one with the V3 and one with the BC ER series. V3 I liked but the BC was shaking like a Chihuahua over bumps. The custom spring rates were 14k up front and 12k in the rear on the BC car I drove and it was horrible and knew immediately I didn't want to go that high but I'm sure it was awesome on the track. I do like that Fortune auto dyno tests each coilover similar to KW though. I'm starting to like what I see.

AlWakRa · 04-26-2019, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

A big variable is the spring rates you choose... if you choose stiff ones for track use they aren't going to be very nice on the street. Softer ones for the street may not be appropriate for your track use. You can't have it both ways unless you want to swap out parts.

It is more about valving rather than spring rates, I didn't beleive that until recently when I got custom coilovers with 21kg/7kg. The ride in street with soft setting is comfortable, but when I turn it to stiff setting, it is very harsh.

OptionZero · 04-26-2019, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SPDKING

Seems that a couple people like the Fortunes which are pretty new. I've read about them on the track and they are well liked. I didn't see anyone saying much about street use though.

Aragosta Type-S 14k/10k
Comfy as hell on the street, comparable to stock, even with full SPL parts arms

valving matters

04-25-2019, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
SPDKING Base Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 199 Drives: 14' Nissan 370Z SP Rep Power: 1998	Competitors to KW V3 and who ran Greddy X KW As the title suggests, what are competitors to the KW V3 coilovers? I'm getting rid of my brand new Adjustable Koni Yellow dampers (you can PM me if you want them) and I'm researching coilovers for heavy street and canyon use and light track use and everyone points to the KW V3's. I came across the BC ‘ER’ series coilovers which are supposedly a competitor to the KW V3's but I think I want to stay away from BC. Also the Bilstein Bilstein B16 (my favorite because they look pretty), HKS Hipermax III, RS-R Sports*i but I've also came across some Greddy X KW coilovers that I've noticed not too many people have or talk about and might be better for my application since my car will be street driven the majority of the time. What are other competitors to the KW V3? Who has bought and used the Greddy X KW on the street and track or the Bilstein B16? I'm really interested in these two and it looks like they aren't popular in the community for some reason. Here is the Greddy KW X I was looking at for mostly street use and occasional track use https://www.z1motorsports.com/suspen...s-p-10461.html Here is the Bilstein B16 https://www.z1motorsports.com/suspen...pe-p-9166.html Sharad909 likes this. __________________ Stillen front and rear sway bars/Continental Extreme Tires/Annex Suspension Coilovers/Z1 Oil Cooler/Borla Catback Exhaust/K&N Drop in filters/SPL

04-25-2019, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jv01jv01 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Ct Age: 60 Posts: 42 Drives: 2018 nismo tec Rep Power: 7	I would look at tein coilovers z1 has them on there race car. my friend has them on his 2010 z. He also has the auto adjusters, they ride super soft on the street, I forgot the rates maybe 14/12 not positive. He use the for autocross and track days. I personally have driven many cars with coils 5 diff types in diff cars.he paid about 2300.00 for them . He likes them better then his online in his race Miata. Worth a look hope it helps for what it is worth. Jv sorry for auto correct I’m tired. My personal race car was 06 sti I had kw v3 500 /500 they were good but not a lot of droop travel but that is a Subaru thing I believe. I now have a 18 nismo but I’m in a stock class. So when I change classes I will but these for mine Asus_ likes this. Last edited by Jv01jv01; 04-25-2019 at 08:54 PM.

04-25-2019, 10:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,360 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684374	https://www.drifted.com/370z-coilover-guide/ __________________ Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo 700+whp

04-26-2019, 08:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	My research indicates Fortune 500 is an excellent option for the track. Plus you can get them revalved in the US. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-26-2019, 09:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
SPDKING Base Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 199 Drives: 14' Nissan 370Z SP Rep Power: 1998	Seems that a couple people like the Fortunes which are pretty new. I've read about them on the track and they are well liked. I didn't see anyone saying much about street use though. __________________ Stillen front and rear sway bars/Continental Extreme Tires/Annex Suspension Coilovers/Z1 Oil Cooler/Borla Catback Exhaust/K&N Drop in filters/SPL

04-25-2019, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Asus_ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: neverland. Posts: 348 Drives: 2011 370z T/S Rep Power: 1171	Those Greddy X KW coils sound great but when i was looking for coils myself i didnt read anything on them, so i kinda doubt there is much on them. The KW V3's on the other hand are extremely well reviewed on here for the z and even on the net for other cars. Not a fan of B.C Coils, but i do hear great things from Bilstein Bilstein B16 coils although i hear they are also on the more expensive side. Should you decide KW V3's let me know i have a pair that will be going up for sale in 1-2 weeks once they are off the car.

04-26-2019, 12:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 640 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 542	I would give fortune a look as well. I'm on 500 and am really happy with them. All the choices you have pretty solid. I don't think you would go on to regret buying a set from either brand.

04-26-2019, 09:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	A big variable is the spring rates you choose... if you choose stiff ones for track use they aren't going to be very nice on the street. Softer ones for the street may not be appropriate for your track use. You can't have it both ways unless you want to swap out parts. Rusty likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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