KW Variant 3?

bmarcinczyk14 · 08-05-2009, 02:22 PM

are the kw variant 3's a true coilover? ive read somewhere where they called them a strut/spring suspension which lead me to think otherwise.

RCZ · 08-05-2009, 03:39 PM

umm...all coilovers are technically a strut and spring suspension. Yes, they are coilovers, you might be confused because the rear struts are separated from the springs...

bmarcinczyk14 · 08-05-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

umm...all coilovers are technically a strut and spring suspension. Yes, they are coilovers, you might be confused because the rear struts are separated from the springs...

doesnt the front suspension setup have a spring/strut design, along with another spring in between the double wishbones?

shabarivas · 08-05-2009, 05:30 PM

You mean McPherson coils? we have em in the front... rear is independent - a lot of companies make front and back mcp coils...

COC · 08-05-2009, 06:10 PM

I have the KW v2's on my 335i and it is more than enough. Almost overkill even for the track. V3 would be for someone who competes on the track 5 out of 7 days. The K\W are about as good as it gets IMO. I even switched fom the Bilstein for the KW.

RCZ · 08-05-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by COC

I have the KW v2's on my 335i and it is more than enough. Almost overkill even for the track. V3 would be for someone who competes on the track 5 out of 7 days. The K\W are about as good as it gets IMO. I even switched fom the Bilstein for the KW.

Thats not accurate. V3's are still street/track. The Clubsports are for the track.

Dee@Amplified · 08-09-2009, 05:24 AM

KW Coilovers are absolutely a true coilover system. The Variant 3 System is a really good system, there are many racing teams out there utilizing this system on their race cars but also i know of many enthusiasts out there running them on their own daily drivers. If gives the car a pretty good ride quality and is adjustable to handle when you want to really turn i up a couple knotches. We just installed a set of Variant 3's onto a 370Z at our BBQ at Amplified Motorsport today. I'm sure he'll post up later on a review. Awesome stuff though!

-Steven @ Amplified

zero · 08-16-2009, 05:34 PM

I can't wait to get them installed!!!

tooohip · 08-17-2009, 09:24 AM

I have them installed and set right in the middle and the ride is great. These with sways really help the car turn better and have gotten rid of some of that unsettled feeling the car had when cornering over a rough surface. The car feels more settled with them.

dszombiex · 08-17-2009, 10:38 AM

Yup, these are amazing. Has the same ride feel going in a straight line as stock in terms of ride compliance, but much more stable and settled during turns. It also feels like body roll has been reduced too. Only had them on for about a week now though, I'll get a better feel for them as I get more driving time with them.

Scott@FontanaNissan · 08-17-2009, 11:34 AM

I've done development and testing with KW on several cars in the past. The KW's are simply proven and effective. Parts for them can be purchased easily and if they needed to be re-built, it can be done right here in the USofA!

I've run the KW's on my Time Attack car for the last 3 years. They are more comfortable on the street than stock, and extremely stable at high speeds and varying surfaces.

I'd be happy to help anyone get a set as we are KW dealers here!

Scott

bmarcinczyk14 · 08-17-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott@FontanaNissan

I've done development and testing with KW on several cars in the past. The KW's are simply proven and effective. Parts for them can be purchased easily and if they needed to be re-built, it can be done right here in the USofA!

I've run the KW's on my Time Attack car for the last 3 years. They are more comfortable on the street than stock, and extremely stable at high speeds and varying surfaces.

I'd be happy to help anyone get a set as we are KW dealers here!

Scott

i dont understand how a suspension can be more comfortable than the other, and still provide superior handling. usually to get a good handling car, the suspension needs to be stiffer than stock to provide that improved handling, therefore sacrificing ride quality. it almost seems impossible to me to get a softer feeling suspension to handle better than the other.

dszombiex · 08-17-2009, 02:44 PM

It uses a progressive spring that is initially compliant for a decent ride then as you put increasing pressure on it, it starts to stiffen up more.

Solus · 08-17-2009, 03:19 PM

Does anyone know if a Roberuta cup kit is compatible w/ the kw's?

bmarcinczyk14 · 08-17-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dszombiex

It uses a progressive spring that is initially compliant for a decent ride then as you put increasing pressure on it, it starts to stiffen up more.

intresting. so overall the handling capabilities of the kw's are better than the stock suspension?

08-05-2009, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
bmarcinczyk14 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 505 Drives: 2010 370z 6spd Sport Rep Power: 17	KW Variant 3? are the kw variant 3's a true coilover? ive read somewhere where they called them a strut/spring suspension which lead me to think otherwise.

08-05-2009, 06:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
COC Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2 Drives: 335i Rep Power: 16	I have the KW v2's on my 335i and it is more than enough. Almost overkill even for the track. V3 would be for someone who competes on the track 5 out of 7 days. The K\W are about as good as it gets IMO. I even switched fom the Bilstein for the KW. Last edited by COC; 08-05-2009 at 06:14 PM.

08-16-2009, 05:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 22	I can't wait to get them installed!!! __________________

08-17-2009, 09:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
tooohip A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,626 Drives: 09 370z CY To/Sp Rep Power: 270	I have them installed and set right in the middle and the ride is great. These with sways really help the car turn better and have gotten rid of some of that unsettled feeling the car had when cornering over a rough surface. The car feels more settled with them. __________________ Lance KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Stillen Sways \| Stillen Gen III Intake \| AAM HFC \| AAM True Dual CBE \| AAM Comp Oil Cooler \| Hawk HPS Pads \| Volk TE-37 \| Hoser Keg Tap Last edited by tooohip; 08-17-2009 at 10:56 AM.

08-17-2009, 11:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
Scott@FontanaNissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fontucky, CA Posts: 857 Drives: 91 Sentra GTi-R Rep Power: 26	I've done development and testing with KW on several cars in the past. The KW's are simply proven and effective. Parts for them can be purchased easily and if they needed to be re-built, it can be done right here in the USofA! I've run the KW's on my Time Attack car for the last 3 years. They are more comfortable on the street than stock, and extremely stable at high speeds and varying surfaces. I'd be happy to help anyone get a set as we are KW dealers here! Scott __________________ Scott VanderHeide - Motorsports Director - Fontana Nissan/NissanRaceShop www.nissanraceshop.com www.youtube.com/scottvanderheide

08-05-2009, 03:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	umm...all coilovers are technically a strut and spring suspension. Yes, they are coilovers, you might be confused because the rear struts are separated from the springs...

08-05-2009, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	You mean McPherson coils? we have em in the front... rear is independent - a lot of companies make front and back mcp coils...

08-09-2009, 05:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dee@Amplified Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 118 Drives: MB Base 6MT w/Sport Rep Power: 0	KW Coilovers are absolutely a true coilover system. The Variant 3 System is a really good system, there are many racing teams out there utilizing this system on their race cars but also i know of many enthusiasts out there running them on their own daily drivers. If gives the car a pretty good ride quality and is adjustable to handle when you want to really turn i up a couple knotches. We just installed a set of Variant 3's onto a 370Z at our BBQ at Amplified Motorsport today. I'm sure he'll post up later on a review. Awesome stuff though! -Steven @ Amplified

08-17-2009, 10:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
dszombiex Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 230 Drives: 09 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 374	Yup, these are amazing. Has the same ride feel going in a straight line as stock in terms of ride compliance, but much more stable and settled during turns. It also feels like body roll has been reduced too. Only had them on for about a week now though, I'll get a better feel for them as I get more driving time with them.

08-17-2009, 02:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
dszombiex Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 230 Drives: 09 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 374	It uses a progressive spring that is initially compliant for a decent ride then as you put increasing pressure on it, it starts to stiffen up more.

08-17-2009, 03:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Solus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 453 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Does anyone know if a Roberuta cup kit is compatible w/ the kw's?

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