On KW V3's - will post review

SeeyaBud86 · 04-28-2010, 09:57 PM

Finally got my KW's. Here are a couple of pictures. I don't know why they came out so bad but I will take a couple of more tomorrow and give a good review.

snapping · 04-28-2010, 10:13 PM

How far did you drop it?

SeeyaBud86 · 04-28-2010, 10:27 PM

1 inch.

209Z · 04-28-2010, 11:02 PM

looks good bro. i like the lip as well

SeeyaBud86 · 04-29-2010, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 209Z

looks good bro. i like the lip as well

Thanks

djpathfinder · 04-29-2010, 12:59 AM

Looks great! The black powder coated rims work well with the white. Do you have the SPC rear camber kit, or were you able to align the rear wheels back to spec without? Wheel spacers in the future?

kenchan · 04-29-2010, 10:20 AM

next: wheelspacers to complete.

Philipp · 04-29-2010, 12:21 PM

Any clearance issue with the FI CBE and what are your intial impressions?
Looks great btw!

MD-370z · 04-29-2010, 01:12 PM

phillipe, waiting to pull the trigger on these coilovers eh. Do it! would love to see the stance on the car, i agree with spacers what would be good for stock sport rims 25mm in the back 15 or 20 in the front?

abakja1 · 04-29-2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philipp

Any clearance issue with the FI CBE and what are your intial impressions?
Looks great btw!

Definitely a good questions...
Like to know if any probs with the FI catback..
Im sure its hell on the front oem chin spoiler,..I scrape this on my driveway every morn.

kenchan · 04-29-2010, 01:24 PM

i would do 20mm rear and 15 on the front. although 20 would fit in the front im not a fan of tramlining so would keep it at a minimum.

kenchan · 04-29-2010, 01:26 PM

and yah, although i envy watching folks doing these lowering mods it's not going to work well for me either. i'd scrape everywhere and im not a fan of stiff rides so can't stiffen it up much to minimize sus stroke (to prevent scraping).

SeeyaBud86 · 04-29-2010, 02:37 PM

Yea the exhaust is fine and I have a HUGE speedbump in my neighborhood. I actually scrape the plastic part right under my s-tune front lip everytime I go over it, but its ok. Just a plastic piece. The exhaust is 100% fine though. I think its because the way they sit they are in the middle of the tires, so when the tires start to go up the bump the exhaust obviously raises. The extra stiffness also helps from the new suspension.

Review-

ALOT better than stock. 200 times better. I don't track my car, but I always take turns and go down roads at 100+.

There is an airport road that has some twistys and a 90 degree right hand turn (left hand on the way back

). It handles soooo much better now. It has a lot less body roll. I just set it to the stock specs on the alignment, and haven't sitffened it yet. I heard there is no need to really stiffen it. But there is no body roll, and I could take turns going 15-20mph faster than before. I can hit the apex everytime with precision, not to mention going a lot faster into turns. The rear end doesn't get out unless you are really trying to get it out. I went to slide it once and the rear end came out, but it felt controlled, it didn't feel out of control. The nose doesn't seem to dive down as much during braking, and feels overall more stable. Also, when braking at higher speeds to go into a turn, the back end doesn't "wobble".

But the thing that I was most impressed about (besides the handling) was the ride quality. It actually feels a lot better than the stock suspension. Obviously its a little bit stiffer so when you go over "bumps" or little rough spots in the road you can tell its a little more harsh, but other than that at normal speeds on the road its smoother. The body doesn't move around as much and feels overall better. The only pain is watching for low spots pulling into shopping centers. Just have to take all "stoops" and "bumps" at an angle to minimize the drop. But the improvement in handling and overall ride quality is totally worth it.

The verdict -
If handling and performance really floats your boat, then you need this kit or any other coilover kit. I'm very happy and impressed with the KW V3's, and honestly its like driving a Porsche now.

SeeyaBud86 · 04-29-2010, 02:46 PM

^^

Also want to note that I am running on stock tires. And the front end seems to bite harder/better when going into turns, but not too much, it has complete traction throughout the turn in.

I am going to get spacers, and I may stiffen the kit about 5% more at most.

SeeyaBud86 · 04-29-2010, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Looks great! The black powder coated rims work well with the white. Do you have the SPC rear camber kit, or were you able to align the rear wheels back to spec without? Wheel spacers in the future?

Just wanting to confirm you I was able to align the rear wheels back to spec without them. Do you think I need them? I was told that I didn't because I cant drop it more that it is dropped right now. Too many bumps and low dips around where I live.

04-28-2010, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
SeeyaBud86 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 480 Drives: 09 PW 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	On KW V3's - will post review Finally got my KW's. Here are a couple of pictures. I don't know why they came out so bad but I will take a couple of more tomorrow and give a good review. __________________ My Z:http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...l-finally.html 1969 MGB for sale: http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicle...ml#post1238143

04-28-2010, 10:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
snapping Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 90 Drives: 09 370z pw 6spd Rep Power: 16	How far did you drop it? __________________ Pw 2009 370z 6mt base with sports /stillen g3/FI CBE 18" CF/Nismo rear bumper/KW V3/SPC front and rear camber kit/AMS shortshifter

04-28-2010, 10:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
SeeyaBud86 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 480 Drives: 09 PW 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	1 inch. __________________ My Z:http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...l-finally.html 1969 MGB for sale: http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicle...ml#post1238143

04-28-2010, 11:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
209Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stockton, Cali (209) Posts: 1,058 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 279	looks good bro. i like the lip as well __________________ Team Blur My Build Thread Fast Intentions\|KWS\|BERK\|Carbon Fiber Element\| SEIBON\|Memphis Car Audio\| Status Autoworks\|Lusso Forged\|Autohaus\|PWJDM\|SPC

04-29-2010, 12:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 734	Looks great! The black powder coated rims work well with the white. Do you have the SPC rear camber kit, or were you able to align the rear wheels back to spec without? Wheel spacers in the future? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

04-29-2010, 10:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	next: wheelspacers to complete.

04-29-2010, 12:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Philipp Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 189 Drives: 370z SP MT Titanium Rep Power: 17	Any clearance issue with the FI CBE and what are your intial impressions? Looks great btw! __________________ 2009 370z, MT & Sport package. DynoPack (stock): 268.8WHP & 224.4 Torque//K&N filters//Air cabin filter//HPS Tubes//Tune to come when VVEL...

04-29-2010, 01:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
MD-370z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: canada Posts: 137 Drives: 370z,MB, sport, m6, Rep Power: 17	phillipe, waiting to pull the trigger on these coilovers eh. Do it! would love to see the stance on the car, i agree with spacers what would be good for stock sport rims 25mm in the back 15 or 20 in the front?

04-29-2010, 01:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i would do 20mm rear and 15 on the front. although 20 would fit in the front im not a fan of tramlining so would keep it at a minimum.

04-29-2010, 01:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	and yah, although i envy watching folks doing these lowering mods it's not going to work well for me either. i'd scrape everywhere and im not a fan of stiff rides so can't stiffen it up much to minimize sus stroke (to prevent scraping).

04-29-2010, 02:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
SeeyaBud86 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 480 Drives: 09 PW 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	Yea the exhaust is fine and I have a HUGE speedbump in my neighborhood. I actually scrape the plastic part right under my s-tune front lip everytime I go over it, but its ok. Just a plastic piece. The exhaust is 100% fine though. I think its because the way they sit they are in the middle of the tires, so when the tires start to go up the bump the exhaust obviously raises. The extra stiffness also helps from the new suspension. Review- ALOT better than stock. 200 times better. I don't track my car, but I always take turns and go down roads at 100+. There is an airport road that has some twistys and a 90 degree right hand turn (left hand on the way back ). It handles soooo much better now. It has a lot less body roll. I just set it to the stock specs on the alignment, and haven't sitffened it yet. I heard there is no need to really stiffen it. But there is no body roll, and I could take turns going 15-20mph faster than before. I can hit the apex everytime with precision, not to mention going a lot faster into turns. The rear end doesn't get out unless you are really trying to get it out. I went to slide it once and the rear end came out, but it felt controlled, it didn't feel out of control. The nose doesn't seem to dive down as much during braking, and feels overall more stable. Also, when braking at higher speeds to go into a turn, the back end doesn't "wobble". But the thing that I was most impressed about (besides the handling) was the ride quality. It actually feels a lot better than the stock suspension. Obviously its a little bit stiffer so when you go over "bumps" or little rough spots in the road you can tell its a little more harsh, but other than that at normal speeds on the road its smoother. The body doesn't move around as much and feels overall better. The only pain is watching for low spots pulling into shopping centers. Just have to take all "stoops" and "bumps" at an angle to minimize the drop. But the improvement in handling and overall ride quality is totally worth it. The verdict - If handling and performance really floats your boat, then you need this kit or any other coilover kit. I'm very happy and impressed with the KW V3's, and honestly its like driving a Porsche now. __________________ My Z:http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...l-finally.html 1969 MGB for sale: http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicle...ml#post1238143

04-29-2010, 02:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
SeeyaBud86 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 480 Drives: 09 PW 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	^^ Also want to note that I am running on stock tires. And the front end seems to bite harder/better when going into turns, but not too much, it has complete traction throughout the turn in. I am going to get spacers, and I may stiffen the kit about 5% more at most. __________________ My Z:http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...l-finally.html 1969 MGB for sale: http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicle...ml#post1238143

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