raw1879

hi everyone iam thinking of getting a KW V2 coilover kit for my car asd my current set is not quit doing it. Have anyone got the KW kit on there car if so how good is it

99CEEFOURTHREE

I've heard good things about the KW variant kit.Also H&R has a cup kit that's worth looking into also fully adjustable.

ECTurboGSX

DRBC43AMG has them as may a few others. Hopefully they will chime in shortly. I would also like to get a set some where down the road.

eFifty5AMG

I think winks911 also installed a KW kit, I'm sure if you asked, he'd be willing to give you his input.

popey24

It is great, much more comfortable than Standard or H&R springs. Adjustment is difficult.

VividRacing

We only run KW coilovers on all of our shop and project cars. These are the best riding system you will ever get for any euro car. Money well spent. PM me if you are interested and I will get you a good price.

Jacky

Pagz

Popey,
When set to soft are they really softer than original amg C43 setup?.

Cheers,

Quant

iTrader: (1)

I have then on my w208 amg, they are great. depending on setting they are not too stiff or harsh and give you great deal of flexibility. not sure if helps, but black series cars come with KW V3! that should tell you if their quality .

ECTurboGSX

The last gen Viper ACR came with KW coilovers as well. So they are definitely the real deal.

raw1879

ok sounds like I need kw on my car I will put in the order next week they will take a month to come as they made to order.


ill post the fitting as soon as I get the kit I cant wait

raw1879

thanks you all

DRBC43AMG

I have them on "T-Rex" since two years now. Perfect combination and I wouldn't do anything different as the ride is great. The rebound on the shocks is dialed in pretty tight, so that with 18" Monos makes the ride sometimes a bit harsh. On smooth surfaces the ride is nice and firm. I've never got round to working with different shock settings, but that's something I'll be doing very soon before hibernating the beast. Right now I've ordered a new Bosch MAF which should be arriving next week or so. I'm changing my xenon bulbs too as one blew and I prefer changing them both as you can be sure the other one will blow soon. Ordered Osram Xenarc cool blue intense. Said to be good for minimum 3000 hrs of service.

popey24

Springs are stronger than factory or H&R, but shocks are much better. They are 2 pipe that is much faster.

raw1879

now that sound just what I needed to know

DRBC43AMG

Changed the MAF and fitted the new Xenon bulbs.

At the same time I've modified the rebound setting on the shocks. They were previously set at 5 clicks from full hard both front and rear. I've now dialled in 6 clicks front and 12 clicks rear. I'll see how it feels and report back for KW V2 owners.

DRBC43AMG

I did a quick drive around this evening and wow does she pull like an express train with the new MAF Cancelled all the registered error codes before taking off and after the drive I did a quick check. None registered so I'm happy
The new shock settings has certainly softened the ride, but I need to do some mountain roads to test the overall handling. I'll report back in the next week or so.

New xenons are Osram Cool Blue Intense.

Pagz

So you guys think the KW v2 kit is more comfortable than stock C43 suspension on softest setting?

DRBC43AMG

I may try the softest setting just to see as changing the settings is really easy!

raw1879

ill look forward to see how you get on

ECTurboGSX

Where are the adjustments made? Top of the shock body or on the side?

I had Koni yellows on my Eclipse back in the day and the fronts were easily adjustable with a knob, but on the back you had to completely remove the strut, compress it all the way, and then turn and listen for clicks. Never want to go back to something like that.

VividRacing

Should be with an Allen key on the top of the piston. If anyone wants install instructions they are listed on KW's website.

popey24

I just kept the Standard Setting and it was fine for me.
Comfort is not only a matter of soft/hard shocks and springs but also Response time and in this Point the double pipe shock is much better.

DRBC43AMG

What is the Standard Setting? Mid point between hard and soft?

raw1879

Still waiting for the kw kit should not be long now

Tump43

Glad you ordered them. I've had the KW v2's on my C55 for years and love them. Much more comfortable than stock and immeasurably better in corners. I got them after driving the CLK 63 Black Series that runs on KW v3's.