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JohnZ 04-21-2012 06:29 PM

Thoughts on KW Coilovers
 
Anyone have any experience with KW Coilovers? good or bad. I am considering some KW V1's. Here the link

http://www.modbargains.com/KW-Coilov...7-35261017.htm

Thanks

ModBargains.com 04-21-2012 06:43 PM

I know we've been speaking over PM's in regards to the KW's, but I wanted to add some factual parts about KW that some guys on the forum might not have known yet. Sure it's a long essay of text, but it is a good read.

KW's have the best material construction quality of any coilover kit that I've seen. KW not only designs and manufacturers the coilovers, but they test them as well, to TUV certification levels. They also do this for each individual name plate which means they do it for Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Chevrolet and more. They also design and valve all the suspension dampers to each individual MODEL within that brand, so you're getting something truly unique.

KW's are designed with street driving in mind, that's what they're designed for unless you talk about the clubsport models. All of KW's essential parts are built in-house, they are not outsourced like a lot of other companies. Though to some, this isn't a big issue, but when you consider that gives them a very big advantage on the quality control of a system, other companies just cannot compete with that.

TUV Certification, as I've touched on before, is the highest quality of certification that a company can receive in Europe. Getting TUV certification requires such a large amount of time to seek this endorsement, it's unbelievable. Each individual part such as the coils, the shocks, and the strut cartridges are individually tested, and then re-tested to insure that it meets or exceeds TUV's very strict requirements.

Here's the kicker! Not only did the KW coilovers pass the TUV's rigorous requirements, but it did so on EVERY ride height setting, including the lowest possible setting available. I highly doubt most other coilover companies have the time or the energy, let alone the money to even do such a thing.

The strut housing/shock bodies are T-304 stainless and they are completely impervious to rust, corrosion, acid rain, salt on the roads and of course any other things you might see such as that. All their brackets are 10.9 rated T-6 Aluminum alloy that are all anodized to prevent corrosion.

The second kicker here, is that KW is also an OE supplier to Eibach ironically, because some of the springs they manufacture actually go onto other coilover kits! Lastly, KW is the OE supplier to all the Mercedes-Benz AMG cars, which is an astonishing fact on itself, a real achievement to any company.

JohnZ 04-23-2012 11:43 PM

bump

davidcroft 04-24-2012 07:05 AM

wow didn't know all of that!

Squintz Palladoris 04-24-2012 07:20 AM

Arent the V1's non adjustable? If you are going to spend the money for coilovers I would suggest going with the adjustable version.

ModBargains.com 04-24-2012 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidcroft (Post 4856192)
wow didn't know all of that!

Pretty sweet huh? :thumbup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squintz Palladoris (Post 4856228)
Arent the V1's non adjustable? If you are going to spend the money for coilovers I would suggest going with the adjustable version.

V1's are ride height adjustable, and the dampening and rebound adjustments are all pre-set from factory to give you a sporty yet comfortable ride. Think of it as your stock suspension, but a sport version, and that's exactly how it feels.

V3's are of course not only ride height adjustable, but also rebound and dampening adjustable so you can completely re-tune the way the car feels in every situation, and you can do it quite easily as well.

10aSSee D 04-24-2012 12:02 PM

I love my KWV1 coilovers!!


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