Guys from the d2 coilover group buy...pics/impressions?
05-14-2014, 03:23 PM
#41
Don't think any of them can be re-valved. Also, most who buy the KWV3 re-spring as well so.....yeah.
Here is my logic, I have about 1K into my D2 setup, saved 1k from the KWV3. To hold me over for now while providing better handling So my saved 1K will go toward (in the future when I can afford to) a set of LG or penske coilovers @ 2500-3500k. And have a far Superior suspension than KWV3. That is my plan anyway.
Here is my logic, I have about 1K into my D2 setup, saved 1k from the KWV3. To hold me over for now while providing better handling So my saved 1K will go toward (in the future when I can afford to) a set of LG or penske coilovers @ 2500-3500k. And have a far Superior suspension than KWV3. That is my plan anyway.
05-15-2014, 08:58 AM
#46
The ksports do not come as four corner coilovers. ksports and d2 and megan racing all come as coilover front with a separate spring/strut rear. There is no benefit to move the spring to the strut in the rear on a car not originally designed that way other that to say you are running true 4 corner coilovers. height adjustments are just as easy both ways.
05-15-2014, 09:10 AM
#47
The ksports do not come as four corner coilovers. ksports and d2 and megan racing all come as coilover front with a separate spring/strut rear. There is no benefit to move the spring to the strut in the rear on a car not originally designed that way other that to say you are running true 4 corner coilovers. height adjustments are just as easy both ways.
Second half, not so much. I can tell you the benefit that I'm getting from them is 1, I will not have to worry about hitting the RLCA with a wider rim, 2, I will be losing about 20 LBS running it this way (Cannot elaborate as to how yet, but trust me)
<- that is on top of what the coil overs save you them selves 3, The adjustability that I will have in the rear of my car for alignments will be amazing, 4, Wait till you see what it all looks like 
5, with running them (in what I consider the correct spot) along with a strut bar (or cage) suspension tunning is easier and can be better adjusted. That is all!
05-15-2014, 09:23 AM
#48
Also, I used the creative steel rear lower shock mount to replace the stocker. They're currently the only ones making that piece, and since I'd be running it as a true coil over that would need to be addressed. At least IMO
05-15-2014, 10:08 AM
#49
1st half correct.
Second half, not so much. I can tell you the benefit that I'm getting from them is 1, I will not have to worry about hitting the RLCA with a wider rim, 2, I will be losing about 20 LBS running it this way (Cannot elaborate as to how yet, but trust me) <- that is on top of what the coil overs save you them selves 3, The adjustability that I will have in the rear of my car for alignments will be amazing, 4, Wait till you see what it all looks like 5, with running them (in what I consider the correct spot) along with a strut bar (or cage) suspension tunning is easier and can be better adjusted.
That is all!
Second half, not so much. I can tell you the benefit that I'm getting from them is 1, I will not have to worry about hitting the RLCA with a wider rim, 2, I will be losing about 20 LBS running it this way (Cannot elaborate as to how yet, but trust me)
<- that is on top of what the coil overs save you them selves 3, The adjustability that I will have in the rear of my car for alignments will be amazing, 4, Wait till you see what it all looks like 5, with running them (in what I consider the correct spot) along with a strut bar (or cage) suspension tunning is easier and can be better adjusted. That is all!
05-15-2014, 10:27 AM
#50
Adjustbaility for alignment will not change unless you have camber plate you will be adding which would require cutting the body. The spring will actually increase the overall diameter of the strut which is already close to the wheel and could cause interference issues so I am not seeing how moving that spring will truly help with wheel clearance. Again i stand behind that fact that unless you are doing further modification to the rear suspension, which i assume you are there, there is not benefit to rear coil overs.
Diameter of coil over, yes. But I made no mention to that causing a clearance issue, as I agree it will. My goal is a 295 nothing more.
05-15-2014, 01:31 PM
#53
.... more tubular rear suspension bits...?
05-17-2014, 10:10 AM
#55
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Just a point to keep in mind, the kws are variable so no re-valving for springs and they are rebuildable. The springs and thrust sheets I believe cost me an extra $120. Really, for what I get out of it, I think it was money well spent. Although I havent tracked the car yet, as far as spirited driving, ive got so much more control than before. Fwiw.
