Those with KW V3, can you please chime in with your settings..

Doc E · 10-20-2007, 07:09 AM

Bought my v3's from **********s.
I will be getting them put in this monday on my xi, and hearing that its a bitch to adjust the compression and the rebound after they are on the car i'd like to set these babies up for life.
I don't track the car, its my DD, however i drive rather spiritedly.
I would like to have the handling of the sports package equipped cars

Can you post your settings? Do you guys tinker primarily with the rebound (leaving compression the way it came in)?

thanx all

flukey · 10-20-2007, 08:22 PM

i kept the factory settings for rebound and compression. i adjusted the height until i was satisfied.

Doc E · 10-21-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by flukey

i kept the factory settings for rebound and compression. i adjusted the height until i was satisfied.

so does that mean that the shop didn't touch anything besides the height?

also, how does the ride feel with the pre-set configuration? bouncy (harsh) or floaty (too soft)

thanx

e93 · 10-22-2007, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flukey

i kept the factory settings for rebound and compression. i adjusted the height until i was satisfied.

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmbo

so does that mean that the shop didn't touch anything besides the height?

also, how does the ride feel with the pre-set configuration? bouncy (harsh) or floaty (too soft)

thanx

Ride is firm but not hard. I had standard (non sport) suspension yet ride is similar - noticely firmer over large dips and bumps. Handling far improved. Not that hard to adjust on the car except the rear shocks - you need to cut a hole in or remove some trunk trim to get to the top of the shock.

The shocks are not preset - you need to follow the instructions that are enclosed with them. If you have the latest models - they click as you turn the hex screw. The previous version had no clicks - you had count the number of turns.

flukey · 10-22-2007, 09:28 AM

my shop did not touch anything but ride height. i called KW directly and they confirmed that the shocks were already set to a factory default requiring no adjustment for the factory recommended settings.

geeman · 10-22-2007, 10:43 AM

question then.....if you don't plan on adjusting the k3's, then would it make sense to get the k2? Are they the same in terms of out-of-the-box performance?

Doc E · 10-22-2007, 05:50 PM

v3 is the only coil that will fit Xi,

btw the install went smoothly and this car rocks!

BBS LM's will follow...

black36 · 10-22-2007, 05:55 PM

So how did you setup? or did you just go with factory setting?

Doc E · 10-22-2007, 10:33 PM

went with the factory settings provided in the book.
after driving around for about an hour is a variety conditions i can definitely say they are so much better then the PSS9's i have on my S4.
All float is gone-Car feels very tight in turn ins and over rough patches on the highway going 100 ;-)
The bump is very stockish.
Def. worth the 2k.

e93 · 10-22-2007, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flukey

my shop did not touch anything but ride height. i called KW directly and they confirmed that the shocks were already set to a factory default requiring no adjustment for the factory recommended settings.

MMmmmmm! Mine came with instructions for intial setup - not preset at factory.

Factory setting is fine for street use. If tracking you would want to increase the compression/rebound settings for a firmer ride.

Ron@Modbargains · 10-22-2007, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmbo

went with the factory settings provided in the book.
after driving around for about an hour is a variety conditions i can definitely say they are so much better then the PSS9's i have on my S4.
All float is gone-Car feels very tight in turn ins and over rough patches on the highway going 100 ;-)
The bump is very stockish.
Def. worth the 2k.

Great review, glad you are liking them. We felt similar to how your feeling after having both on our cars. Not to knock the Bilstien product though it is a great product as well and we do carry both.

sg335 · 10-22-2007, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmbo

v3 is the only coil that will fit Xi,

btw the install went smoothly and this car rocks!

BBS LM's will follow...

Why is this the case? It doesn't make sense as the kits look identical.

Doc E · 10-23-2007, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron************

Great review, glad you are liking them. We felt similar to how your feeling after having both on our cars. Not to knock the Bilstien product though it is a great product as well and we do carry both.

now i gotta get the AA catback from you fellas.

Nikolas · 10-29-2007, 07:41 PM

How about a picture?

sg335 · 10-29-2007, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmbo

went with the factory settings provided in the book.
after driving around for about an hour is a variety conditions i can definitely say they are so much better then the PSS9's i have on my S4.
All float is gone-Car feels very tight in turn ins and over rough patches on the highway going 100 ;-)
The bump is very stockish.
Def. worth the 2k.

People continue to compare one brand against another on different cars

It is not a fair test. Put a set of KW's on your S4 to compare or put a set of PSS9's on your 335. That is the only way to provide subjective comments in a apples to apples fashion.

flukey · 11-02-2007, 10:07 AM

http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/30_P...nt_3/index.php

The new Variant 3 is state-of-the-art technology for the skilled and experienced driver. The separate and independent compression and rebound damping options allow a truly individual driving set-up. These unique systems with the 3 individually adjustable components, allows for adjustment of the compression of the damper in the low-speed range, while the highspeed set-up, so decisive for driving comfort, has been preset by our engineers.

Don Nguyen · 11-02-2007, 01:54 PM

The V3 is more than what most people can handle, but it does provide a great wide variety of adjustments. I think the V2s are the best bang for the buck, but most of the time, or some of the time, V3s are the only thing that is offered for your car.

At least you know you will be getting one of the bests!

-Don

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Doc E Surf Caster Extraordinaire 30 Rep 672 Posts Drives: '13 ISF Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	Those with KW V3, can you please chime in with your settings.. Bought my v3's from **********s. I will be getting them put in this monday on my xi, and hearing that its a bitch to adjust the compression and the rebound after they are on the car i'd like to set these babies up for life. I don't track the car, its my DD, however i drive rather spiritedly. I would like to have the handling of the sports package equipped cars Can you post your settings? Do you guys tinker primarily with the rebound (leaving compression the way it came in)? thanx all __________________ 335i gone!
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flukey Go big or go home! 53 Rep 948 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (9)	my shop did not touch anything but ride height. i called KW directly and they confirmed that the shocks were already set to a factory default requiring no adjustment for the factory recommended settings.
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Doc E Surf Caster Extraordinaire 30 Rep 672 Posts Drives: '13 ISF Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	v3 is the only coil that will fit Xi, btw the install went smoothly and this car rocks! BBS LM's will follow... __________________ 335i gone!
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Doc E Surf Caster Extraordinaire 30 Rep 672 Posts Drives: '13 ISF Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	went with the factory settings provided in the book. after driving around for about an hour is a variety conditions i can definitely say they are so much better then the PSS9's i have on my S4. All float is gone-Car feels very tight in turn ins and over rough patches on the highway going 100 ;-) The bump is very stockish. Def. worth the 2k. __________________ 335i gone!
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flukey Go big or go home! 53 Rep 948 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (9)	http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/30_P...nt_3/index.php The new Variant 3 is state-of-the-art technology for the skilled and experienced driver. The separate and independent compression and rebound damping options allow a truly individual driving set-up. These unique systems with the 3 individually adjustable components, allows for adjustment of the compression of the damper in the low-speed range, while the highspeed set-up, so decisive for driving comfort, has been preset by our engineers.
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Don Nguyen Banned 67 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: '99 M3 Vert, '95 M3 Coupe, 964 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (4)	The V3 is more than what most people can handle, but it does provide a great wide variety of adjustments. I think the V2s are the best bang for the buck, but most of the time, or some of the time, V3s are the only thing that is offered for your car. At least you know you will be getting one of the bests! -Don
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