MarkFJ40

I bought an 05 V with Eibach lowering springs. To say the ride is jarring is a major understatement. I am really tired of driving it. Looking for opinions on which coil-over kit gives the best ride.

itsslow98

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Coil-overs can be hit or miss. I had H&Rs on my V and absolutely loved them. Depending on which eibachs you have they are more aggressive then any of the other brands.

Bio248

you don't have many choices for coilovers.

$$$$: penske, LG motorsports

$$$: KW

$: D2, ksport


i am going to be going the KW route, myself.

Andringa

The KWs can be found cheaper as they are also sold as Belltech 21060.

I just got them installed yesterday. I only lowered it about 1.25", but it rides better than the stock stuff that I took off.

NIKDSC5

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D2 = 800$ + ~400$ to respring.

Kw=~1800$ (most still respring +$)

LG= ~2300$ https://ls1tech.com/forums/cadillac-...torsports.html

Penske=~3800$ http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...djustable.html

Bio248

i'll probably respring the KW as well. the swift springs really do make a difference.

i just have to figure out if i'm going to be doing myself a disservice slamming the KW units. this car needs to tuck tire.

NIKDSC5

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Then you will be into LG $ territory.

Andringa

For reference I spent $1884 to get the KW (Belltech 21060) and Swift rear springs shipped to my door.

I can't comment on if it's worth the additional money to get the LG coilover setup instead, because I've never ran them.

NIKDSC5

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You paid that for the KW set up and the swift springs? links por favor?

MarkFJ40

Good info.
Do you know what rates your springs are?

Andringa

On Ebay, I offered MVPMotorsports $1700 + 19.99 shipping for the Belltech 21060 and they accepted it. (It was my first offer, you could try going lower.)
Emailed MAPerformance and they sold me a set of Swift Z60-228-160 for $165 shipped.

Mark, if you are looking for Spring rate info, you should really read this thread https://ls1tech.com/forums/cadillac-...on-tuning.html

The quick answer is the I'm running the KW 574lb/in springs in the front and the Swift 896lb/in springs in the rear.

MarkFJ40

Thanks again. I think I read some of that thread earlier on the other forum. I have scanned so many different threads it becomes hard to keep track.

slowlaneblues06

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How would you compare the ride to stock? was installation and ride height set up difficult?

APillow

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Shoot, I think my Eibachs are too soft! I guess we all have an idea of what they should ride like.

slowlaneblues06

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Do the KW V3s require the factory spring to be removed in the rear to lower the car?

UnsafeAtAnySpd

^They replace that spring.

slowlaneblues06

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Any pics, the set I am looking to pick up looks like the rear is true coilover and I don't see a separate spring.

Second, following OP, going to coilovers I see a lot of swift spring upgrades. Whats the purpose and what gets closest to great ride on street driving.

93hatch

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my car rides pretty dam good on H and R springs with stock struts and shocks

Lbar

my car rides like **** on PA roads, stock suspension. My Cobra's rode smoother.