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Yes, certainly understand that. The KW is double the price, so it better be good. Not sure if you'll need all the adjustability that it offers though. The simple combined "compression/rebound" adjustability on the Bilsteins is probably better for me since I'm not all that versed in suspension adjustments anyway. I could never properly adjust the compression and rebound on my motorcycle back in the day. Too many adjustments complicate things for me.
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I would not put my hopes high with the KW v3 (progressive springs). I know a guy that have KW v3 on his E46 M3 race car and he is not happy with them as they are soft according to him. I did a lot of research on coilovers and KW v3 is not the best option at least not for me. But good luck with your purchase.
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I had a set of KW’s on a SRT-4 I used to own. Completely transformed the car.
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KW, Fortune Auto and Ridtechs are solid choices for middle of the ground coils.
The only "cheap' coils I would ever go with are the H&Rs.
I would stay far, far away from BC, Steeda or other $500 crapola coils unless the only thing you do with the car is go to car shows then park it in the garage. For that, they will do. For any sort of performance or street driving you will hate your life on those.
The only "cheap' coils I would ever go with are the H&Rs.
I would stay far, far away from BC, Steeda or other $500 crapola coils unless the only thing you do with the car is go to car shows then park it in the garage. For that, they will do. For any sort of performance or street driving you will hate your life on those.
bnightstar
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In the KW v3 price range you have: Ohlins, JRZ, MCS all of which are monotube linear springs that are better options. Steeda uses MCS on 20 race car for example. H&R is a great budget option if you are looking for good coilovers for not a lot of money. I'm sharing just because I'm in the same spot as you looking for a good cheap option that will transform my car. Hope this helps.
Steve68Cougar
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Is there some way to upgrade the KW setup from V1 to V3 specs? My Roush came with the single adjustables and I would like valving adjustment without having to buy a complete kit if possible.
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You'll have to call KW but it should be straight forward. Fortune Auto will do it. But their Pro-2way won't be ready till Fall 2021 after they do the R&D on my car.
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Did you upgrade your fortune autos to the swift springs or did you stay with the stock springs? I'm considering the fortune auto 500s on my car but wanted to know if the extra money for the swift springs is worth it or if I'll be ok with the stock springs.
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the default spring choice is wildly wrong IMO. The 3-way adjustable (520-series?) will be sprung and valved for 250-350/1000 range and built with the longer shaft so stock ride height is attainable. I'm also going to work with them to use Vorschlag camber plates instead of the sorry excuse they currently use.
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