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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 10:29 AM
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Is anyone using KW Clubsport coilovers? Interested in some feedback on them
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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Hi there

Speak to John Felstead he using them and think too Andy F using them




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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Old May 2, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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Did you get any answers as to if these are any good? I know they are brilliant on VW's and Audi's but not sure how they compare to other coilivers for the Subaru...
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Old May 2, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Frayz has these!

I am still trying to decide if I go with these or Ohlins
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Old May 2, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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He has the version 3 coilivers not the club sport if I remember correctly.
They will be a decent set of coilivers just no idea what they are like to other brands...
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I've tried only KW V3 and they're been awesome on friend car,but if its no money object Nitron 2 way or 3 way will be my choice


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I have the remote reservoir V3's and they're a superb damper. Beautifully built and very compliant on undulating roads. The clubsports come with top mounts too.
You get what you pay for when it comes to suspension and I think short of a set of £4k Ohlins, the KWs are absolutely superb.
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Old May 5, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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Hello frayz, do you use the standard top mounts on your v3?

Thanks
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Old May 5, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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I use Noltec Race topmounts
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Old May 7, 2013 | 03:47 PM
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Thanks Frayz, I was wondering if you would know how they compare to bc's?

I had bc's on a previous car, and always regretted it, I had a feeling I shoud have gone for the kw instead.
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BC's are poor in comparison to KWs and Bilsteins
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Is there a large difference in price?
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Is there a large difference in price?
Yep the Bilsteins and KWs will be nearly double the price but quality does not come cheap
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Old May 8, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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This time round I will definately be getting KW's, I knew the BC's were cheap for a reason but didnt realise just how bad they were going to be.
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My bilstein b16s with whiteline top mounts

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Old May 9, 2013 | 01:01 AM
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Very nice!!

Are they the B16's? Would you give us a review after you have fitted them?

Also, I was told by a few garages Whiteline dont make top mounts anymore?? Are they new?
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Originally Posted by Sti Addict
Very nice!!

Are they the B16's? Would you give us a review after you have fitted them?

Also, I was told by a few garages Whiteline dont make top mounts anymore?? Are they new?
Yes they are, hopefully collecting the car this weekend so will review once I have a thorough drive in the car.

They have been discontinued by whiteline but Alyn @ AS Performance has a few sets left and I purchased them from him
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Hi Frayz im also running the kw v3 on the jdm hawk dont mind me asking what's settings you using for front and rears top and bottoms ??
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