KW V3 questions

[Ohiocruiser]

KW is sending me a new rear spring. It’s ‘collapsing’ or something to that effect.

Was it broken?

 

[22bjh22]

It sounds broken, so I think so. Still driving it at the moment.

Was it broken?

 

[DislexicAlgerian]

It sounds broken, so I think so. Still driving it at the moment.

Did that new spring fix the issue ?

 

[22bjh22]

Did that new spring fix the issue ?

The new spring didn’t help
I did lower the car another 1/2”
That helped 80% of the issue.
Going back tomorrow and having a custom pad at the top of the spring installed.

 

[soflo_nick]

Coilovers are great for the track but not good for daily driving, from what I understand from asking someone using the ark coilovers and reading a few threads. With the Mando and a lowering spring you can get almost the same adjustability for a lot less money.

why? because you you want a nice soft ride? Not me i value handling above comfort i'm not made of eggshells.

 

[Jaymorz]

The new spring didn’t help
I did lower the car another 1/2”
That helped 80% of the issue.
Going back tomorrow and having a custom pad at the top of the spring installed.

Did this custom pad help? What exactly is a custom pad and what material is it made from?

 

[22bjh22]

Did this custom pad help? What exactly is a custom pad and what material is it made from?

Didn’t really help much. It is basically a piece or cork/rubber sheet cut to fit. Wasn’t more than a 1/4” thick.

Might have to go back to OEM with lowering springs.

 

[Jaymorz]

Very disappointed to hear this! Every coilover option for this car has been met with some shortcoming. I’m not sure if my shocks or struts need to change after my accident but now I’m debating if I should require new strusts/shocks to just buy new oem ones instead of coilovers.

Thanks for the feedback to our community sir!!

Didn’t really help much. It is basically a piece or cork/rubber sheet cut to fit. Wasn’t more than a 1/4” thick.

Might have to go back to OEM with lowering springs.

 

[22bjh22]

Very disappointed to hear this! Every coilover option for this car has been met with some shortcoming. I’m not sure if my shocks or struts need to change after my accident but now I’m debating if I should require new strusts/shocks to just buy new oem ones instead of coilovers.

Thanks for the feedback to our community sir!!

My buddy has them and has zero issues. Maybe my installer tried to drift my car like an a**hole when I wasn’t there, it’s been a rabbit I have chased for too long at this point.
I can’t complain about the performance, on a smooth track…no issue. Bumps in our roads…issue, for me anyways. Best of luck.

 

[22bjh22]

Issue finally resolved. New rattle became a way to pinpoint a loose control arm.

I could not be happier!

 

[Ohiocruiser]

Issue finally resolved. New rattle became a way to pinpoint a loose control arm.

I could not be happier!

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That is a great news. Give us update in a month or two. I really like KW coilovers, and would love to install them on mine.

 

[ghodge]

Yes please! I'm curious to see how you like them on the street.

 

[Jaymorz]

Also here to say - please review after a month!! Congratulations on getting them 'fixed'!

 

[Slip_Angle]

Issue finally resolved. New rattle became a way to pinpoint a loose control arm.

I could not be happier!

What was loose, just the bolt/nut? I get a rattle noise over minor bumps but nothing over large bumps.

 

[22bjh22]

Got worse over a few weeks. Brought to a BMW specialist that used chassis ears to pinpoint the noise to the springs. Changed back to OEM springs and the noise/clunk went away.

Ordered and installed H&R springs to match the ride height of the front and the car is great. Super happy with the results.

 

[K8 Stinger Store]

I will say we've sold about 6 sets of these and have not had any customers reach out with any issues at all, these are solid!

 

[turboAWD]

Got worse over a few weeks. Brought to a BMW specialist that used chassis ears to pinpoint the noise to the springs. Changed back to OEM springs and the noise/clunk went away.

Ordered and installed H&R springs to match the ride height of the front and the car is great. Super happy with the results.

So, KW V3 with H&R springs in the front?

 

[22bjh22]

So, KW V3 with H&R springs in the front?

Just the back. Rear shocks and front coilovers are KW

 

[turboAWD]

Ah, ok. Do the fronts have camber adjustment? How do they ride compared to stock?