KW v3
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Had V3s on my Hawk spec c and are very good. If your not using the adjustment and it's gonna be used on the road 90% of the time it's probably a waste tbh, they are very track focused. Swapped mine out for shocks and spring for road use, much better.
Bilsteins aren't even in the same league
Bilsteins aren't even in the same league
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I have no experience of Bilsteins but I'd highly recommend the KW V3s.
I went for KW V3s about 3.5 years ago and you can set them up however you like.
Mine were supplied by Indigo GT in Tredegar who were running an offer at the time that included fitting and re-adjusting once they'd settled.
Since I've had them fitted I've adjusted the ride height once, the compression (strut bottom) about 6 times and the rebound (strut top) 103 times (yes, I anally record every setting change).
I don't do track work instead I commute, tip run and hoon and after my initial and rather lengthy experimentation phase when they were new I now alter the rebound according to circumstances, want and mood.
The only downside is that KW don't provide a compression adjustment tool for easily tweaking the strut bottom adjuster without having to ramp the car. The bottom adjusters are exposed to road dirt and grime and can stick in place. A small pronged adjuster bar would save sore fingers and copious amounts of swearing.
The struts do not rust and are as shiny as ever. The only part showing(surface) rust are the yellow-coated springs as the plastic coating eventually fatigues and splits.
I went for KW V3s about 3.5 years ago and you can set them up however you like.
Mine were supplied by Indigo GT in Tredegar who were running an offer at the time that included fitting and re-adjusting once they'd settled.
Since I've had them fitted I've adjusted the ride height once, the compression (strut bottom) about 6 times and the rebound (strut top) 103 times (yes, I anally record every setting change).
I don't do track work instead I commute, tip run and hoon and after my initial and rather lengthy experimentation phase when they were new I now alter the rebound according to circumstances, want and mood.
The only downside is that KW don't provide a compression adjustment tool for easily tweaking the strut bottom adjuster without having to ramp the car. The bottom adjusters are exposed to road dirt and grime and can stick in place. A small pronged adjuster bar would save sore fingers and copious amounts of swearing.
The struts do not rust and are as shiny as ever. The only part showing(surface) rust are the yellow-coated springs as the plastic coating eventually fatigues and splits.
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I have no experience of Bilsteins but I'd highly recommend the KW V3s.
I went for KW V3s about 3.5 years ago and you can set them up however you like.
Mine were supplied by Indigo GT in Tredegar who were running an offer at the time that included fitting and re-adjusting once they'd settled.
Since I've had them fitted I've adjusted the ride height once, the compression (strut bottom) about 6 times and the rebound (strut top) 103 times (yes, I anally record every setting change).
I don't do track work instead I commute, tip run and hoon and after my initial and rather lengthy experimentation phase when they were new I now alter the rebound according to circumstances, want and mood.
The only downside is that KW don't provide a compression adjustment tool for easily tweaking the strut bottom adjuster without having to ramp the car. The bottom adjusters are exposed to road dirt and grime and can stick in place. A small pronged adjuster bar would save sore fingers and copious amounts of swearing.
The struts do not rust and are as shiny as ever. The only part showing(surface) rust are the yellow-coated springs as the plastic coating eventually fatigues and splits.
I went for KW V3s about 3.5 years ago and you can set them up however you like.
Mine were supplied by Indigo GT in Tredegar who were running an offer at the time that included fitting and re-adjusting once they'd settled.
Since I've had them fitted I've adjusted the ride height once, the compression (strut bottom) about 6 times and the rebound (strut top) 103 times (yes, I anally record every setting change).
I don't do track work instead I commute, tip run and hoon and after my initial and rather lengthy experimentation phase when they were new I now alter the rebound according to circumstances, want and mood.
The only downside is that KW don't provide a compression adjustment tool for easily tweaking the strut bottom adjuster without having to ramp the car. The bottom adjusters are exposed to road dirt and grime and can stick in place. A small pronged adjuster bar would save sore fingers and copious amounts of swearing.
The struts do not rust and are as shiny as ever. The only part showing(surface) rust are the yellow-coated springs as the plastic coating eventually fatigues and splits.
What ride height did you settle on?
Do you get any 'crashing' over sudden compressions/bumps?
What mileage have they covered over your 3.5 year partnership?
Cheers
Edit: BTW - are these on your WRX bugeye wagon?
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What the retail on these? 2k ish? + fitting and setup, so what £2500 all in?
Be interesting to see how they compare to the likes of teins/meister etc that are 50% the cost.
Be interesting to see how they compare to the likes of teins/meister etc that are 50% the cost.
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Hi Bonesetter. Thanks.
Ride height after re-adjustment following the initial 'Drag-Racers-R-Us' set up: Wheel centre to arch: Front: 365 Rear: 355.
No crashing. However I run 1 notch softer compression (bottom) than the 'out of the box' recommended setting to cope with our 'third world country' roads.
As I write I've done bang on 20K miles on the KW V3s.
Yes, it's my old WRX bugeye wagon though she's a bit quicker (and a lot more solid body-wise) these days.
Sam
Ride height after re-adjustment following the initial 'Drag-Racers-R-Us' set up: Wheel centre to arch: Front: 365 Rear: 355.
No crashing. However I run 1 notch softer compression (bottom) than the 'out of the box' recommended setting to cope with our 'third world country' roads.
As I write I've done bang on 20K miles on the KW V3s.
Yes, it's my old WRX bugeye wagon though she's a bit quicker (and a lot more solid body-wise) these days.
Sam
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That's why BC's and the like are appealing despite their shortcomings
I've not tried the KW's but have always been drawn to them - they have always gleaned high user reviews - IWSTi crew for example http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gd-gener...e-quality.html
They are quality items. I fondled a V3 unit at the motorsport NEC show and it smacked of solid quality
Apart from B14's which were totally awful I have only tried Eibach (Superstreets?) coilovers which were fine, otherwise I have always preferred a fixed perch and spring arrangement, but given Subaru's stock KYB short mileage failings, I am leaning more and more to the KW's
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Afaik, in Germany you can't have aftermarket suspension, but I believe you can have kw as they are tut or something tested and acceptable.
As Germany is strict for mot/tuv test out there. (Not 100% sure if my post is exactly factual).
Can't beat kw for all round effectiveness for track and road.
As Germany is strict for mot/tuv test out there. (Not 100% sure if my post is exactly factual).
Can't beat kw for all round effectiveness for track and road.
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Reminds me of my VRS soot chucker I fettled
Bilstein 'short travel' B8 dampers - designed for shorter travel springs, which I went with. In my case decided on the KW's
Car drove night and day different to the crap fitted
https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topi...nsion-upgrade/
Bilstein 'short travel' B8 dampers - designed for shorter travel springs, which I went with. In my case decided on the KW's
Car drove night and day different to the crap fitted
https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topi...nsion-upgrade/
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Or be seriously keen on suspension ****.
I paid £1,500 for mine with free fitting and about £185 for the alignment and a couple of my top mounts were worn so there was extra to pay.
This was 3+years ago though.
Still it's worth having a call around for prices. There may be deals to be had.
I paid £1,500 for mine with free fitting and about £185 for the alignment and a couple of my top mounts were worn so there was extra to pay.
This was 3+years ago though.
Still it's worth having a call around for prices. There may be deals to be had.
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Or be seriously keen on suspension ****.
I paid £1,500 for mine with free fitting and about £185 for the alignment and a couple of my top mounts were worn so there was extra to pay.
This was 3+years ago though.
Still it's worth having a call around for prices. There may be deals to be had.
I paid £1,500 for mine with free fitting and about £185 for the alignment and a couple of my top mounts were worn so there was extra to pay.
This was 3+years ago though.
Still it's worth having a call around for prices. There may be deals to be had.
They do look very nice - did you put anything on the threads prior to fitting? (to stop any potential seize)
The V3's have a separate reservoir - I had forgotten that
1500 is such a no brainer
I would love to experience them in-car. I'm 'round your neck of the woods from time to time...?
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The difference I noticed in fitting mine straight away was how long the perch was when fitting rears compared to crap tiens I took off which were cocking its leg and giving me no traction until car settled which slowed me down out of corners (dccd full open 35/65) I cannot see that happening with these.
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The difference I noticed in fitting mine straight away was how long the perch was when fitting rears compared to crap tiens I took off which were cocking its leg and giving me no traction until car settled which slowed me down out of corners (dccd full open 35/65) I cannot see that happening with these.
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I am doing Prescott drivers day 19th September and with the amount of work Ryan has lined up he doesn’t think he would be able to get it finished in time.So it looks like this will be done over the winter.
So I will be keeping an eye out for any bargains in the meantime.
So I will be keeping an eye out for any bargains in the meantime.