Tips for accessing compression adj. on KW V3

mprog · 02-12-2013, 05:40 PM

Hey everyone

Any good tips for adjusting the KW V3's compression without unbolting them from the lower control arm in the front?

Looks like the rears you can access just by removing the wheel, but the front doesn't look so easy....

Thanks!

chops · 02-15-2013, 01:44 AM

i did it by simply removing the wheel and bending the little tool to curve around the lower control arm mounts. then spun it slowly..

TerribleONE · 02-15-2013, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

i did it by simply removing the wheel and bending the little tool to curve around the lower control arm mounts. then spun it slowly..

This. Exactly what I did on my G37.. Not the easiest however I never really adjusted them much

XwChriswX · 02-15-2013, 01:06 PM

I was told at the install, I have them on the "medium" setting.

Since they are an asspain to change the settings, I've never touched them. But I would like an easier way of adjustment, which is making me debate on whether to keep them, or look for another set that's easier to adjust.

Baer383 · 02-17-2013, 12:32 AM

I just cut a curve in the black lower bracket so now I don't even have to remove the wheel.

XwChriswX · 02-18-2013, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

I just cut a curve in the black lower bracket so now I don't even have to remove the wheel.

by chance??

mprog · 02-18-2013, 01:30 AM

Thanks guys.
Bending the adjuster key a bit worked great.

Laguna Seca tomorrow

Baer383 · 02-18-2013, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

by chance??

Can't my laptop is down for a few days when it gets back I will.

XwChriswX · 02-18-2013, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

Can't my laptop is down for a few days when it gets back I will.

Ty sir.

02-12-2013, 05:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
mprog Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. California Posts: 42 Drives: 09 G37s Coupe Rep Power: 14	Tips for accessing compression adj. on KW V3 Hey everyone Any good tips for adjusting the KW V3's compression without unbolting them from the lower control arm in the front? Looks like the rears you can access just by removing the wheel, but the front doesn't look so easy.... Thanks!

02-15-2013, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	I was told at the install, I have them on the "medium" setting. Since they are an asspain to change the settings, I've never touched them. But I would like an easier way of adjustment, which is making me debate on whether to keep them, or look for another set that's easier to adjust. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

02-17-2013, 12:32 AM	#5 (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	I just cut a curve in the black lower bracket so now I don't even have to remove the wheel. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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mprog Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. California Posts: 42 Drives: 09 G37s Coupe Rep Power: 14	Thanks guys. Bending the adjuster key a bit worked great. Laguna Seca tomorrow