k&w v3 drop

corbin09 · 10-09-2011, 09:51 AM

hey all...
Does anyone have pictures of the rear drop on the kw V3s all the way lowered? I have mine almost maxed, 3 turns from maxed out and there is still about an inch/inch and a half gap in the rear. I wanted to get rid of all wheel gap. Any pics??

Baer383 · 10-09-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by corbin09

hey all...
Does anyone have pictures of the rear drop on the kw V3s all the way lowered? I have mine almost maxed, 3 turns from maxed out and there is still about an inch/inch and a half gap in the rear. I wanted to get rid of all wheel gap. Any pics??

You probably didn't unload all the suspension.

corbin09 · 10-10-2011, 08:37 AM

When you say unload do you mean bottoming out the spring perch? Or are you talking about something that would have happened on install?

Baer383 · 10-10-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by corbin09

When you say unload do you mean bottoming out the spring perch? Or are you talking about something that would have happened on install?

No I mean any suspension piece that has a bushing in it,all of these must be loosened then set height then tighten them up with the weight of the car on it.
If you lower your car and don't do this is will put pressure upward causing it to be higher than it should.
it is something to check on plus it should be done anyway.

corbin09 · 10-10-2011, 10:42 AM

Gotcha! I will do that this week. Thanks!

blackonorange · 10-18-2011, 09:56 PM

Should I have done that with springs as well? My front dint drop at all

Baer383 · 10-19-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blackonorange

Should I have done that with springs as well? My front dint drop at all

When ever you change the height you need to loosen all suspension pivot points then after you assemble the suspension jack up under it to move it upward when it starts to come off the jack stand tighten all of the bolts up put the wheel on and set it on the ground ,back it out of the garage then pull it back in then check your height you should be good to go.

blackonorange · 10-20-2011, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

When ever you change the height you need to loosen all suspension pivot points then after you assemble the suspension jack up under it to move it upward when it starts to come off the jack stand tighten all of the bolts up put the wheel on and set it on the ground ,back it out of the garage then pull it back in then check your height you should be good to go.

I will try it today if it doesn't work is cutting the spring an option?

Baer383 · 10-20-2011, 07:39 AM

NO!

Did you lower the coilovers as per their directions?

fuct · 10-20-2011, 09:20 AM

cut the springs! are you serious...? maybe you should walk away and let someone else give it a try.

ClemsonWill · 10-20-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by blackonorange

I will try it today if it doesn't work is cutting the spring an option?

Just trade me your coilovers for my springs. I will even cut them before I send them out. You will have no problem with the wheel gap.

but you may have problems with squeaking and knocking

blackonorange · 10-20-2011, 11:34 AM

No no no these are springs tanabe gf 210s I've read of ppl cutting them

fuct · 10-20-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by blackonorange

No no no these are springs tanabe gf 210s I've read of ppl cutting them

please put down whatever garbage you are reading and get a professional to install your springs correctly.

blackonorange · 10-20-2011, 01:07 PM

And pay 750? Doubtful bud and I ha Nissan look over it when I got an alignment the day after instal. And they said everything was good and done right. It rides and feels good just it didn't drop the front at all there's cars on this site on springs that sit way lower then mine and I don't know why i will try unloading the suspension this weekend

the_student · 10-20-2011, 01:53 PM

This is my drop on KW V3s with a -2.6 camber. Dropped almost max. I actually am Gonna raise it and decrease my camber to -2 or something.

I am confused though...why do you have different springs? Hmmmm.... not sure if serioussssssssssssss

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10-09-2011, 09:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 280	k&w v3 drop hey all... Does anyone have pictures of the rear drop on the kw V3s all the way lowered? I have mine almost maxed, 3 turns from maxed out and there is still about an inch/inch and a half gap in the rear. I wanted to get rid of all wheel gap. Any pics??

10-20-2011, 07:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	NO! Did you lower the coilovers as per their directions? __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

10-20-2011, 01:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 17	This is my drop on KW V3s with a -2.6 camber. Dropped almost max. I actually am Gonna raise it and decrease my camber to -2 or something. I am confused though...why do you have different springs? Hmmmm.... not sure if serioussssssssssssss Volk TE37 SL by mkeudo, on Flickr __________________ 2009 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport/KW/PWJDM/HKS...RIP. 2011 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport...KW V3/HKS/TE37 SL/Clear Bra

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corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 280	When you say unload do you mean bottoming out the spring perch? Or are you talking about something that would have happened on install?

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10-20-2011, 01:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
blackonorange A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,078 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	And pay 750? Doubtful bud and I ha Nissan look over it when I got an alignment the day after instal. And they said everything was good and done right. It rides and feels good just it didn't drop the front at all there's cars on this site on springs that sit way lower then mine and I don't know why i will try unloading the suspension this weekend