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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 07:25 PM
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C63/C63S KW Suspension V3+ Coilover | ACG Automotive

First set in the US being installed this Friday for debut at SoCal Euro this Sunday.

Will be great to see our project C63S lowered properly on a new set of HRE RS Series wheels.

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Interested members let me know if you would like pricing on these, we are an authorized KW Dealer and Preferred installer.
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How does it work with the adjustable suspension dampers?
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 10:58 AM
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How does it work with the adjustable suspension dampers?
It doesn't--- probably has a defeat module after removal to avoid an error code. I honestly think for the street, the HAS set up is strong. I did that on my GTS but then again, the GTS gets the magnetic shock set and I would never eliminate those.
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That is correct. Is your HAS also by KW?
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Originally Posted by JPMBenz
How does it work with the adjustable suspension dampers?
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It doesn't--- probably has a defeat module after removal to avoid an error code. I honestly think for the street, the HAS set up is strong. I did that on my GTS but then again, the GTS gets the magnetic shock set and I would never eliminate those.
Bingo, Vic nailed it. The 4 black modules shown are EDC delete units so these will no longer function with the factory controls.

We will have KW's Sleeve kit available as an option for those who want to utilize the factory struts with an adjustable KW perch/coil option in a week or two.
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That is correct. Is your HAS also by KW?
Yes and so are the private labeled HAS's I have with the Lambo and Ferrari FF (under Novitec).
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How much of a drop did your GT receive?
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 10:14 AM
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How much of a drop did your GT receive?
Hummmm about 2 inches (maybe short of this) I think all the way around.
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so... lets see the drop
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Full shoot coming soon.

Getting a full Xpel Stealth paint protection job on the entire vehicle today but here is a teaser:





Car was at our booth for SoCal Euro this past sunday for anyone that was able to come out and see the show.

I have a set of these in stock if anyone wants them
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how are the 295 after dropped

any rub
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Originally Posted by Bespoke88
how are the 295 after dropped

any rub
They are perfect on this wheelset. We will see how they are on the new HRE's when they are finished.


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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 09:15 PM
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good stuff which HREs are you doing next
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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 10:22 PM
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[QUOTE=Tal@ACGAutomotive;6551540]They are perfect on this wheelset. We will see how they are on the new HRE's when they are finished.


Who was driving it at qualcom on the track?
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Bespoke88
good stuff which HREs are you doing next
RS101M's

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Who was driving it at qualcom on the track?
Owner's bad *** girlfriend.

Car was trapping 95 I believe, but couldn't hook. Story of Race Legal for most it seems.
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 12:56 PM
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Owner's bad *** girlfriend.

Car was trapping 95 I believe, but couldn't hook. Story of Race Legal for most it seems.
She almost lost it .I'm here to tell you it broke loose and was smoking tires I was impressed .I ended up along side that car leaving the event extremely fast
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 09:18 PM
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Man that is TOUGH looking! I love the shot you just posted to you IG account.
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I am very surprised no rub... looks like the wheel is sticking out a bit.. perhaps the angle.. would you disclose the offset?
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Wheelset is actually from his old W204 C63 as the HRE's we ordered originally did not accommodate the rear 295 R888.

Fronts are a 19x8.5 ET40 and the Rear wheels are a 19x9.5 ET55 I believe.

New set I believe is going to be something around a 19x9 ET30 in the front and a 19x10 ET58.... We'll have to see when they are finally completed.

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do these 63s cars have any sort of air suspension, or do the shocks have a hardness setting, I see the features say some kind of dynamic select
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Originally Posted by okbarnett
do these 63s cars have any sort of air suspension, or do the shocks have a hardness setting, I see the features say some kind of dynamic select
Yes, they come with controllable, customizable electronic dampening struts.

KW's coilovers will delete this feature but include modules to negate any faults.
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