KW V3 Issue

justin_boy · 12-19-2019, 02:23 AM

Hey Guys
Installed KW V3's on my Nismo about a year ago. A couple months ago I kept hearing grinding noises coming from my drivers side wheel well. Anyways, after some trouble shooting we got it down to the strut/dampener. Called KW and they said that I can send it back to get rebuilt but im not in a situation to have the car sitting on jacks for 3+ weeks. KW said they would sell me just the front coilover since i ran into this issue for 600$. Kind of thinking to get a different set of coils or even a proper spring/shock combo. What would you guys recommend?

Thanks in advance

Senna-F1 · 12-19-2019, 02:31 AM

Do you have the stock setup still? If you’re not too low, you could put the one corner back to stock while the KW is rebuilt. Too bad they can’t just send you a rebuilt now for a few bucks and refund you when they get yours. That seems plenty reasonable.

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justin_boy · 12-19-2019, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Senna-F1

Do you have the stock setup still? If you’re not too low, you could put the one corner back to stock while the KW is rebuilt. Too bad they can’t just send you a rebuilt now for a few bucks and refund you when they get yours. That seems plenty reasonable.

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the thing is I am pretty low, like pretty much maxed out. I tried asking them to do that, but im sure if i speak to the right person

do you think I should stay on the v3's?

Senna-F1 · 12-19-2019, 02:50 AM

I don’t know man. Seems like a waste to get rid of them just bc one shock is bad. I’m on BC racing myself.

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justin_boy · 12-19-2019, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Senna-F1

I don’t know man. Seems like a waste to get rid of them just bc one shock is bad. I’m on BC racing myself.

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thinking the same thing, ill probably just buy the new shock

thank you!!!!

OptionZero · 12-19-2019, 07:32 AM

You’re in SoCal

You can find a buddy who can loan you some stock suspension to bum around on while your coil over is fixed. Buy him some pizza or something

justin_boy · 12-19-2019, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

You’re in SoCal

You can find a buddy who can loan you some stock suspension to bum around on while your coil over is fixed. Buy him some pizza or something

haha genius....I have stock suspension, but I have to drive about an hour to get them installed and uninstalled, so if possible I would want a trade out instantly. blech.....i know

I just tightened the dampeners about 2/3 the way and it took care of 90% of the noise, i think maybe the issue was they were traveling to much

12-19-2019, 02:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
justin_boy Track Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: woodland hills Posts: 600 Drives: z34 Rep Power: 8367	KW V3 Issue Hey Guys Installed KW V3's on my Nismo about a year ago. A couple months ago I kept hearing grinding noises coming from my drivers side wheel well. Anyways, after some trouble shooting we got it down to the strut/dampener. Called KW and they said that I can send it back to get rebuilt but im not in a situation to have the car sitting on jacks for 3+ weeks. KW said they would sell me just the front coilover since i ran into this issue for 600$. Kind of thinking to get a different set of coils or even a proper spring/shock combo. What would you guys recommend? Thanks in advance

12-19-2019, 02:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Senna-F1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cary, NC Age: 54 Posts: 425 Drives: 370SC,EliseSC,MR2T Rep Power: 50	Do you have the stock setup still? If you’re not too low, you could put the one corner back to stock while the KW is rebuilt. Too bad they can’t just send you a rebuilt now for a few bucks and refund you when they get yours. That seems plenty reasonable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 618 WHP.452 WTQ.4" Python Intake.15 psi.e50.Topgunz SC.SOHO Tune.S1SE.STG 4 Clutch.Motordyne LTH/Test Pipes/Exhaust.485 Pump.1050x

12-19-2019, 02:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Senna-F1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cary, NC Age: 54 Posts: 425 Drives: 370SC,EliseSC,MR2T Rep Power: 50	I don’t know man. Seems like a waste to get rid of them just bc one shock is bad. I’m on BC racing myself. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 618 WHP.452 WTQ.4" Python Intake.15 psi.e50.Topgunz SC.SOHO Tune.S1SE.STG 4 Clutch.Motordyne LTH/Test Pipes/Exhaust.485 Pump.1050x

12-19-2019, 07:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	You’re in SoCal You can find a buddy who can loan you some stock suspension to bum around on while your coil over is fixed. Buy him some pizza or something __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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