KW V3 Coilovers good daily driving?

M2RAW · 10-26-2021, 01:52 PM

For those who running kw v3 on their OG M2, is it really comfortable for daily driving? I only track 1-3 days a year so I need to make sure lol

Thanks in advance.

Caduceus · 10-26-2021, 04:34 PM

Yes.

The range of adjustment covers softer than OEM suspension through to much firmer. Starting point recommended by KW is Compression 6 and Rebound 9 at both ends. I have found Compression 9 and Rebound 12 to be similar to OEM feel for street driving.

This is provided you don't lower the car excessively because if you do, the bump stops will come into play and affect the damping rates.

Everyone has their own preferences but I doubt you will find them less comfortable than the OEM suspension if you are prepared to soften them up a bit.

bngcruiser · 10-28-2021, 01:42 PM

Yes, I really like mine.

mike@x-ph.com · 11-04-2021, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Caduceus

Yes.

The range of adjustment covers softer than OEM suspension through to much firmer. Starting point recommended by KW is Compression 6 and Rebound 9 at both ends. I have found Compression 9 and Rebound 12 to be similar to OEM feel for street driving.

This is provided you don't lower the car excessively because if you do, the bump stops will come into play and affect the damping rates.

Everyone has their own preferences but I doubt you will find them less comfortable than the OEM suspension if you are prepared to soften them up a bit.

+1

vrooooom · 12-12-2021, 08:59 PM

How much does this improve on the car's handling compared to stocks?

HP Autosport · 12-16-2021, 01:48 PM

On softer settings definitely streetable. Ride quality and comfort is very subjective though. We have customers on MCS with 800/1000 springs and it's not stiff enough!

ASAP · 12-18-2021, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vrooooom

How much does this improve on the car's handling compared to stocks?

This is the real question... does it get rid of that bizarre up and down bobble and feels better over bumps?

SEAT TIME RULES · 12-18-2021, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

This is the real question... does it get rid of that bizarre up and down bobble and feels better over bumps?

That up and down bobble is from the progressive OEM springs on the M2.

Any decent C/O package will use a linear spring.

Last, a linear spring is a must for serious track and/or Autocross work.

KW/M Performance
TC Kline's Koni's
Ohlins

These are all affordable, street and track adaptable packages.

I've run both the TC Kline and Ohlins setups on 3 cars and loved both setups.

My $0.02

vrooooom · 12-18-2021, 07:51 PM

Last weekend I had this crazy moment and accelerated fast from zero to just around 120+. The road wasn’t all rough and bad but at that speed I felt the car “floating” and not in a good way. It felt like traction was drastically diminished and the car was out of my control. Freaked me out. Lasted maybe 2-3 secs and immediately let off on the gas. Was that the effect of the suspension getting overwhelmed?

M2RAW · 12-18-2021, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vrooooom

Last weekend I had this crazy moment and accelerated fast from zero to just around 120+. The road wasn’t all rough and bad but at that speed I felt the car “floating” and not in a good way. It felt like traction was drastically diminished and the car was out of my control. Freaked me out. Lasted maybe 2-3 secs and immediately let off on the gas. Was that the effect of the suspension getting overwhelmed?

What tires? Your traction fully off when this happend?

vrooooom · 12-18-2021, 10:42 PM

Original Michelin tires. Sport+ (always

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vrooooom · 12-18-2021, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by M2RAW

For those who running kw v3 on their OG M2, is it really comfortable for daily driving? I only track 1-3 days a year so I need to make sure lol

Thanks in advance.

I'm in the same boat except I'm ok w/ how comfy or uncomfy it is on the road currently. I guess I'm more towards wondering how good the damping is on our stock suspension.

M2RAW · 12-18-2021, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by vrooooom

Quote:

Originally Posted by M2RAW

For those who running kw v3 on their OG M2, is it really comfortable for daily driving? I only track 1-3 days a year so I need to make sure lol

Thanks in advance.

I'm in the same boat except I'm ok w/ how comfy or uncomfy it is on the road currently. I guess I'm more towards wondering how good the damping is on our stock suspension.

I endup getting Bilstein PSS10. Comfy enough for me

ASAP · 12-19-2021, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SEAT TIME RULES

That up and down bobble is from the progressive OEM springs on the M2.

Any decent C/O package will use a linear spring.

Last, a linear spring is a must for serious track and/or Autocross work.

KW/M Performance
TC Kline's Koni's
Ohlins

These are all affordable, street and track adaptable packages.

I've run both the TC Kline and Ohlins setups on 3 cars and loved both setups.

My $0.02

Well that's good to hear... because to me, this car half the time feels like an F16 more than a car lol.

HP Autosport · 12-20-2021, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

This is the real question... does it get rid of that bizarre up and down bobble and feels better over bumps?

yes, it should. Stock has too much compression damping and not enough reboud damping. Most single adjustable coilovers can resolve that issue.

HP Autosport · 12-20-2021, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vrooooom

How much does this improve on the car's handling compared to stocks?

A quality coilover can usually shave off 2-3 seconds or more off of your laptimes on a ~2 minute course.

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