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KW HAS - long term review?

Old Jul 14, 2019 | 01:14 AM
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KW HAS - long term review?

Been digging around for a review, someone with about a year or two on KW HAS. I cant find many reviews, and the ones i find are of guys who just recently installed them. But, most reviews seem very positive.

Any issues with these? How about height adjustability? Tire wear? Camber issues?
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Old Jul 14, 2019 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by V-AMG
Been digging around for a review, someone with about a year or two on KW HAS. I cant find many reviews, and the ones i find are of guys who just recently installed them. But, most reviews seem very positive.

Any issues with these? How about height adjustability? Tire wear? Camber issues?
I had mines for a year and loving it. No issues and highly recommend this kit as you can still utilize your comfort, Sport, Sport + mode.

Go for it. You won’t regret it.
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Old Jul 14, 2019 | 07:27 AM
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I had mines for a year and loving it. No issues and highly recommend this kit as you can still utilize your comfort, Sport, Sport + mode.

Go for it. You won’t regret it.
Thanks Ed! How low are you?
How’s the camber and tire wear?
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Old Jul 15, 2019 | 03:36 AM
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Loving my KW HAS! Smooth ride compared to H&R and even the factory setup
Did an alignment right after the install - the alignment shop was able to get the car within factory spec for both camber and toe fairly easily.
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Thanks Ed! How low are you?
How’s the camber and tire wear?
I believe it’s close to 1.5-1.75 front and 1.25 in the rear. Tire wear is fine as mine is not super slammed but low enough.

Just make sure you get an alignment done once you are satisfied with your height setting.
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So the KW HAS is just lowering springs ? OR did you mean the KW HLS system??
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Originally Posted by Ed99
I believe it’s close to 1.5-1.75 front and 1.25 in the rear. Tire wear is fine as mine is not super slammed but low enough.

Just make sure you get an alignment done once you are satisfied with your height setting.
Any chance you got a pic? I am not looking to slam it either, lower an inch, no more than that. Just want to get rid of the 4x4 look, lol


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So the KW HAS is just lowering springs ? OR did you mean the KW HLS system??
KW HAS, just the lowering springs with adj links. No need for HLS for me.
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Old Jul 16, 2019 | 07:24 PM
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Wild set up! Love it!

Wheels dont rub in the rear, over bumps or climbing into gas stations?? I am considering 20’s but was afraid of lowering too
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Old Jul 23, 2019 | 02:40 PM
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i've had mine on my wagon for a couple of years and no issues what so ever. In comfort mode it's still comfy and in sport+ it's much stiffer than oem.
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It's been a year since I had the HAS installed. The ride quality is pretty close to factory. Depending on how low you go you might bottom out the front end and hit those bump stops (also depending on how you drive). I do, however, unlike most people on here, wished the springs were stiffer.
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Originally Posted by V-AMG
Wild set up! Love it!

Wheels dont rub in the rear, over bumps or climbing into gas stations?? I am considering 20’s but was afraid of lowering too
It’s lowered perfectly to no issues going over parking bumps and climbing into gas stations.
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