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08-25-2014, 11:06 AM | #1 |
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KW V3 settings
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Got my nice shiny new set of KW V3's installed this past weekend and I was wondering what some of you who have them are running for settings. Right now I have them on the out-of-the box settings Front: Rebound 8 click from full hard/Compression 6 clicks from full hard Rear: Rebound 8 click from full hard/Compression 5 clicks from full hard What I've already noticed is a much more supple ride with fairly good control, but I feel there could be more improvements with some fine tuning. The car is not going to the track, just fast road driving/canyon carving on mixed road surfaces, some good some not so good. What I would really like is a bit more comfort but still maintaining good composure/control at higher speeds. Yes I know there are tradeoffs and I'm not looking for a Rolls Royce ride quality, but I'm fairly sure it could be better! Any suggestions would be welcome Thanks very much, Cheers |
08-30-2014, 04:08 PM | #2 |
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I am not a pro in suspension tuning, thought I did the installation my self.
I am trying to fine tune it, trying to get even right height (struggling here) and nice dampening control. To share my current settings: Front: Rebound 4 click from full hard/Compression 3 clicks from full hard Rear: Rebound 6 click from full hard/Compression 3 clicks from full hard |
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08-31-2014, 04:21 AM | #3 | |
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The front damper settings can be set a fair bit stiffer than the rear, where compression is slightly stiffer than rebound. The only way to properly set up the suspension to your requirements is by experimentation where you knowingly set the dampers too stiff and then keep backing off until it feels just right. The front suspension will be too stiff when you feel the bumps through your wrists when holding the steering wheel. I have |
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09-02-2014, 12:16 PM | #4 | |
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Thanks very much for the suggestions, I've since read your comprehensive and loooong thread on Z4 forum and have since tried your Z3M settings Front Rebound 10, bump 10 Rear Rebound 13, bump 14 These I found a bit too floaty and unsettled around off camber and bumpy corners I'm on Front Rebound 9, bump 7 Rear Rebound 11, bump 8 Seems much more buttoned down but still much more compliant with a lot of the hard edge taken out. As you say there's no better way than to make a change and go for a ride. I'm much closer to where I want to be so now I'm just going to play around a bit closer to where I am right now. Thanks again! Cheers |
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09-03-2014, 03:35 AM | #5 | |
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Being able to set compression and rebound independently of each other really allows you to get the suspension to function at its best. |
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