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      05-06-2010, 10:01 AM   #23
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"With the KWs do you lose any inside clearance space, wheel to strut?"

It's pretty close. My stock wheels fitted with Falken FK452s (225/40R-18) don't rub, but I have not dropped the car all the way as some do. According to the KW literature, wheel spacers may be required at full drop. I can totally believe that. Front wheel below at -2.8 camber.



Also, you might want to think about suspension geometry and how it can affect your car's handling.

Lowering the car beyond a certain point would make the car handle worse.
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KW suspension pieces are HIGH QUALITY.

They're currently used in various organized racing circles and one that really comes to mind is the ALMS M3 GTR cars. The M3 teams switched over from Koni to KW. So it speaks of their quality and where they're used.
The ALMS m3 GTR absolutely do not use KW suspension.

They use ohlins through body race dampers.

KW doesn't make dampers sophisticated enough to be used in top tier motorsport.
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The ALMS m3 GTR absolutely do not use KW suspension.

They use ohlins through body race dampers.

KW doesn't make dampers sophisticated enough to be used in top tier motorsport.

I meant WTCC cars.

Here's a list of the motorsports history: http://www.kw-suspension.com/us/kw_m...rt_history.php

The ALMS M3 GTR uses a 5-way adjustable suspension setup. I wouldn't go say that KW Suspension is inferior to the other brands. What other brand do you know that has a Super Session program catered to producing custom suspension choices for demanding race series and their requirements.

I think they're sophisticated enough. Check out their custom 2-way and 3-way setups. They're on par with Motons, JRZs, Penskes, and Ohlins.

http://www.kw-suspension.com/us/kw_competition.php
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KW doesn't make dampers sophisticated enough to be used in top tier motorsport.
Sure they do. Been to Europe lately?
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I should've clarified by "top tier" I meant everything above touring cars, I know the KW's are very popular and successful in touring car racing.

What I meant to say is that KW doesn't offer a F1 or prototype car style damper. Those dampers are mainly the ohlins, sachs race, penske's etc.
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I would highly recommend getting a corner balance and alignment after a coil-over install. It's relatively inexpensive and really helps you get the most out of the upgraded suspension by minimizing weight bias in the car. It's advisable to put ~400 miles on the coilovers before the CB and final alignment to allow the springs and parts to seat in ad acclimate.
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