Anyone know anything about KW coil over suspensions?

Thanks

 

A friend of mine swears by them for both his race and street cars. They got a good reputation in the rally circuit but I have don't know any one who tried their Porsche coil-overs. I'd love to hear about it if someone has.

 

I had them on my M5, they were very high quality...I had a sagging problem over time, as they springs settled a pretty large amount...however it was just mine and all the other M5 owner I know with them have had 0 problems...I would guess the prosche ones would be just as good as any of the other names out there.

~ Jason
03 Blk/Blk X50

 

I've been looking for a nice suspension for a long time alrady...
and KW V3 is in my list as well...
I've been hearing good things about them...but don't know...
I really want to ride in one b4 i get one...

 

i use them in my vw jetta. There very nice and sporty.

 

I've driven a E46 M3 with them. Very nice coilover. I bet they are in the same league if not better than H&R & Bilstein.

 

I once considered getting KW's for my M5, but after comparing them against the AC Schnitzer DFC, well there was no comparison.

However, KW offers great bang for the buck. Give them a try and let us know how it goes.

As for my own car, I'm gonna have my tuning guru Wilber look into Quantum coilovers from Japan... Currently I am running H&R coilovers + swaybars.

 

Hamann if you wanna go big-time how's about some JRZ's with gas shocks inside the car?

 

Hamann...

off hand, do you have any information on pricing? Im considering the KW setup as well.

What's your feedback on your H&R setup? Do you have the "car sits too low" issue that a lot of H&R owners have been complaining about? I know there is a revised version out there, but overall, how would you rate the handling, ride, etc.

 

The KW Variant 3 suspension for the Porsche 996TT retails for $4050.00, and has seperate rebound and compression adjustable settings. This allows for a no compromise ride as the Variant 3 system is fully adjustable in comparison to many other suspension kits which may have a 1 way adjustable setting which may alter the compression/rebound as you are dialing in the shock body. This is a noticed item with many shock bodys (ie. Koni).
All KW V3 Suspensions are available with their Inox line of Stainless Steel shock bodys, which will resist corrosion.

Hope this helps.

Please feel free to contact us as PES is a KW Authorized Distributor.

 

I actually thought about that... don't know how practical it is for the street, however...

If I were to go full race spec, I would be willing to bet the Quantum race setup is just as good. It is what the Japan FIA GT series teams use.

 

Actually, I don't really have any problems with my particular H&R setup. The handling is quite good, and the ride is more than acceptable. I think the swaybars are a must have with the coilovers. Really makes a difference.

FYI, my car does sit quite low, but I do not believe it is on the highest setting, there is probably another 0.75 to 1.0 inch to go...

 

:drool:

those things are unreal

 

Ron...

Have you fitted a KW on a 996TT yet? How does it compare to the other suspensions?