10-26-2021, 01:52 PM | #1 |
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KW V3 Coilovers good daily driving?
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
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10-26-2021, 04:34 PM | #2 |
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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. |
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How much does this improve on the car's handling compared to stocks?
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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!
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This is the real question... does it get rid of that bizarre up and down bobble and feels better over bumps?
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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?
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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.
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