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
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04-25-2019, 02:16 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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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
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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. |
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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
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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.
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My research indicates Fortune 500 is an excellent option for the track. Plus you can get them revalved in the US.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comfy as hell on the street, comparable to stock, even with full SPL parts arms valving matters
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