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1cleanZ 06-06-2013 10:06 AM
KW V3's for the 370z! I want the facts! Pics, measurements, how low do they go?
 
Alright, just what the title says, I'm looking to get all the facts from previous/current KW V3 owners.

I ran KW V3's on my G37s Coupe for years, and LOVED THEM! Great ride, great feel, used for crusing as well as track/auto-x, could slam the car tastefully and still have 1 1/2" remaining to lower the car if desired. Naturally they were the first choice for me for my newly purchased 370 Nismo.

After researching on the forums, I've read time and time again that they are limited to how "low they can go". I'd like some clarification around this as to how low they CAN go, and where do they limitations begin.

For all of you current/past KW V3 owners, can I please get some insite on this.

**comparisons between KW V3's vs other manufactured Coilovers
**Photos of your ride height, and how many turns lower you can go(photo of strut?)
**Meansurements of your wheel well to the ground

I've also read that the part #'s between the G(#35285007) and Z(35286003) are different. Is there anyone running the G37 KW V3's on their 370? How do they feel? I'm interested to see if they are indeed the exact same or not since the spring dampening shouldn't be the same with the weight differences.

I appreciate ANY and ALL help with this!
-Lance

1cleanZ 06-07-2013 07:56 AM
Come on people...there are 100's of KW V3 owners on here....can any of you chime in?

I'm seriously stuck. I WANT KW V3's, and its honestly discouraging to me they are indeed limited to how low then go, and If i can't achieve the ride height that I want. I'm not looking to fully tuck or anything, but I am looking for zero wheel gap with 20's.

Mr.Squeeze 06-07-2013 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by | 1cleang | (Post 2352098)
Come on people...there are 100's of KW V3 owners on here....can any of you chime in?

I'm seriously stuck. I WANT KW V3's, and its honestly discouraging to me they are indeed limited to how low then go, and If i can't achieve the ride height that I want. I'm not looking to fully tuck or anything, but I am looking for zero wheel gap with 20's.
I have a set on my car for about a month now I'm not into the real low slammed looked. If I had to guess on how low you could go I would say you could go lower in the front than rear on the 370z . You can look in my gallery for pictures if you want to see how low my car is .

1cleanZ 06-07-2013 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Squeeze (Post 2352528)
I have a set on my car for about a month now I'm not into the real low slammed looked. If I had to guess on how low you could go I would say you could go lower in the front than rear on the 370z . You can look in my gallery for pictures if you want to see how low my car is .
Photos are great of your ride height, but I'm interested in seeing where your perch is and how many turns you have left to go lower. This would help my research quite a bit more.

Mr.Squeeze 06-07-2013 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by | 1cleang | (Post 2353332)
Photos are great of your ride height, but I'm interested in seeing where your perch is and how many turns you have left to go lower. This would help my research quite a bit more.
It cant go much lower in the rear maybe a turn or two I know that much if your looking to slam it you cant do it with the KW V3's.

1cleanZ 06-08-2013 10:41 AM
Looking forward to more photos of KW drops!!!

BlKsUbYkId 06-08-2013 12:49 PM
Just checked the rears & couldnt get a camera in the tight space as i didnt remove my tire but i have about 1/8" thread left if not less. Hope this helps

1cleanZ 06-08-2013 01:01 PM
I found out that Kevin is maxed out in the rear....

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps54704de2.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps63aa9daf.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps7e57403b.jpg

1cleanZ 06-08-2013 01:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BlKsUbYkId (Post 2354326)
Just checked the rears & couldnt get a camera in the tight space as i didnt remove my tire but i have about 1/8" thread left if not less. Hope this helps

For reference....


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Originally Posted by BlKsUbYkId (Post 2349193)
Pictures added!


http://i41.tinypic.com/5cjc7c.jpg


http://i41.tinypic.com/2nivhpw.jpg


Front lip sits really low...

http://i41.tinypic.com/2vtnrb8.jpg


Thinking of dropping the rear another 0.750" to 1.000"

1cleanZ 06-09-2013 01:06 PM
More of Kevin's...maxed out in rear. Photos just taken TODAY!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psf8928765.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps4856f0d2.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps5ec86ee7.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psc24e707a.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps03fc4fbb.jpg

diego@vossen 06-10-2013 11:20 AM
Go KW's!! That drop looks very good maxed out.

Alstann 06-10-2013 12:07 PM
You can remove the locking rings in the rear to drop another half inch or so, by the way.

1cleanZ 06-10-2013 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Alstann (Post 2356424)
You can remove the locking rings in the rear to drop another half inch or so, by the way.
What locking rings??? The only lock I know of for KW's is the little screw you stick into the perch?

The one on top of the spring??

http://d5otzd52uv6zz.cloudfront.net/...a58360-420.jpg

1cleanZ 06-15-2013 02:54 PM
Found my way around this entire dilema.....

SPL TITANIUM Rear Mid Links 370Z/G37


KW V3's IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

370Zsteve 06-15-2013 03:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1cleanZ (Post 2364756)
Found my way around this entire dilema.....

SPL TITANIUM Rear Mid Links 370Z/G37


KW V3's IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That price is high for the SPL titanium, though, but it is the best.

1cleanZ 06-15-2013 05:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 370Zsteve (Post 2364782)
That price is high for the SPL titanium, though, but it is the best.
Lowest I've really seen them is $700ish for the mid links?? Going to mount KW V3's with front and rear camber kits and see where that puts me...can always mix things up if need be.

jujubii 06-15-2013 11:47 PM
fyi, you have to use 2.5" springs with the midlinks. i believe oem-style coils, like the kws, are 3.5". spl sells a swift springs that go along with it. https://www.splparts.com/store/produ...hp?pid211.html

unless i measured incorrectly

Amuse370z 06-15-2013 11:54 PM
Should I order a camber kit before I try installing them?

If so, will only the rear be enough? I plan on buying SPLs.

1cleanZ 06-25-2013 03:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jujubii (Post 2365219)
fyi, you have to use 2.5" springs with the midlinks. i believe oem-style coils, like the kws, are 3.5". spl sells a swift springs that go along with it. https://www.splparts.com/store/produ...hp?pid211.html

unless i measured incorrectly
This is great info!!!!! Need to find out the right spring rates though....

tonythetiger 08-08-2013 03:05 PM
is it pretty easy to install?? havnt seen any DIY

1cleanZ 08-09-2013 11:25 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tonythetiger (Post 2438105)
is it pretty easy to install?? havnt seen any DIY
Yes, there's no modification needed. Its straight forward. The only part of the process that takes time is taking the front springs off the strut mounts (which you had to do for your springs). The rears are OEM setup where the spring goes in the OEM bucket. Very straight forward install.


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