KW Variant 2 install complete
04-06-2005, 09:42 PM
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KW Variant 2 install complete
I love these things but they are making me crazy at the same time. The H&R coilovers had very minimal travel, and even though it wasn't the greatest handling configuration, it was predictable and consistant.The KWs have a LOT more suspension travel. The adjustability is great though. 1.5 turns open for a very smooth highway ride, close them to .5 or .25 turns open and you have a extremely responsive ride.
I am very pleased. I think I am going to look into stiffer spring rates however. For coupe owners with the H&R coilovers, the KWs also have almost .25" more clearance between the strut and the tire. I am a full .5" lower front and rear and nearly perfectly balanced.
I cannot wait to track with these bad boys
The bad news. I have new concerns about the camber/caster plates we were planning to build. I will go into further detail after I've discussed it further with Jeff.
As usual, pics to follow.
Tom
04-06-2005, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by nukblazi
I love these things but they are making me crazy at the same time. The H&R coilovers had very minimal travel, and even though it wasn't the greatest handling configuration, it was predictable and consistant.The KWs have a LOT more suspension travel. The adjustability is great though. 1.5 turns open for a very smooth highway ride, close them to .5 or .25 turns open and you have a extremely responsive ride.
I am very pleased. I think I am going to look into stiffer spring rates however. For coupe owners with the H&R coilovers, the KWs also have almost .25" more clearance between the strut and the tire. I am a full .5" lower front and rear and nearly perfectly balanced.
I cannot wait to track with these bad boys
The bad news. I have new concerns about the camber/caster plates we were planning to build. I will go into further detail after I've discussed it further with Jeff.
As usual, pics to follow.
Tom
. Pictures are expected of course 
. Eager to see how they do on the track.flip
04-07-2005, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mig888
Well there you go Tom! . Pictures are expected of course . Eager to see how they do on the track.
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. Pictures are expected of course . Eager to see how they do on the track.flip
I've been driving around and now that I know there is no noise from the CO install, and everything is torqued right, I can do the endlink install and get a alignment. Good times, more money...
The e30 is ready to get started now too... coupe's going to see a lot of track duty, but likely no more mods less mbphreak's CF hood, powerchip, and camber plates if doable.Tom
04-07-2005, 08:46 AM
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Yes, you should get the centers powdercoated! If you need someone, the guy in NJ who did my stuff is great.
Their website says that they may need spacers - I'm still on C7s with 20mm spacers in the rear - any reason to think that they may have clearance issues? My guess would be no.
Damn, get those pics up, would ya?
May have to get them myself, from a certain member on another site...
Speaking of that other site, get it running already, would ya?
Their website says that they may need spacers - I'm still on C7s with 20mm spacers in the rear - any reason to think that they may have clearance issues? My guess would be no.
Damn, get those pics up, would ya?
May have to get them myself, from a certain member on another site...
Speaking of that other site, get it running already, would ya?
