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      10-09-2019, 11:52 PM   #67
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Here’s a pic of my ride at 30” all around with front set at 6/6 and rear at 6/9 (factory setting)...enjoy
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That looks great donut! Also looks like there is still plenty of clearance in the front, so that it's not obnoxiously low.
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That looks great donut! Also looks like there is still plenty of clearance in the front, so that it's not obnoxiously low.
Thank you spaghettiM3 ! You can go as low as 29.75” in the front but then you are maxed out. This is what daytonaviolet set up looks like and 30” all around in the streets of Cali with a front lip I think is just perfect. Also, be mindful of the camber...the lower you go the worse it will be.
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That looks great donut! Also looks like there is still plenty of clearance in the front, so that it's not obnoxiously low.
Thank you spaghettiM3 ! You can go as low as 29.75" in the front but then you are maxed out. This is what daytonaviolet set up looks like and 30" all around in the streets of Cali with a front lip I think is just perfect. Also, be mindful of the camber...the lower you go the worse it will be.
I don't feel any change in comfort going from 30" to 29.75". Since I don't plan to run a lip.. I wanted a slight rake. Lol but is 0.25" even visible to the naked eye? My front might look low as I'm on the driveway. Here's another pic 🤪


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thank you, in fact they probably all have air, I can't wait until I put on my kw v3 sz and you can tell me how do you count the lowering? as for calibration? from the bottom edge of the rim to the edge of the wheel arch? or some other way? is this the maximum level of lowering?

please correct me if i'm wrong but this is my understanding

there are total of 14 settings. turn clockwise all the way until you cant turn it any more. this should be setting 1. now count backwards for each click.

top adjustment - rebound
bottom adjustment - bump

height - i measure from the gnd to the edge of the wheel arch. to me this is easier to compare changes and also with other cars (assuming same wheel/tire sizes).

maximum lowering - stock height is ~ 31.75" all around. according to kw Avg. low .4-1.6"F & 0.4-1.4"R.

front max drop ~ 30.15. i'm at ~ 29.75"
rear max drop ~ 30.35. i'm at ~ 30"


compared to vtf Avg. low 1.4-2.2"F & 1.2-2.0"R

front max drop ~ 29.5
rear max drop ~ 27.75
cool! thank you very much! now everything is clear to me. on Thursday I will put my kw the last question, with these settings bump / rebound / height you have is everything ok and the car does not jump and is not as hard as on hr vtf?
Take at look at donut_boi's settings above. I think the fact you went from vtf to kw will be a huge change. The settings you chose depends on how low you choose to go and it's all subjective based on how much bounce you can tolerate. But I would start with the kw recommended settings of fronts 6/6 and rears 6/9.
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thank you, in fact they probably all have air, I can't wait until I put on my kw v3 sz and you can tell me how do you count the lowering? as for calibration? from the bottom edge of the rim to the edge of the wheel arch? or some other way? is this the maximum level of lowering?

please correct me if i'm wrong but this is my understanding

there are total of 14 settings. turn clockwise all the way until you cant turn it any more. this should be setting 1. now count backwards for each click.

top adjustment - rebound
bottom adjustment - bump

height - i measure from the gnd to the edge of the wheel arch. to me this is easier to compare changes and also with other cars (assuming same wheel/tire sizes).

maximum lowering - stock height is ~ 31.75" all around. according to kw Avg. low .4-1.6"F & 0.4-1.4"R.

front max drop ~ 30.15. i'm at ~ 29.75"
rear max drop ~ 30.35. i'm at ~ 30"


compared to vtf Avg. low 1.4-2.2"F & 1.2-2.0"R

front max drop ~ 29.5
rear max drop ~ 27.75
cool! thank you very much! now everything is clear to me. on Thursday I will put my kw the last question, with these settings bump / rebound / height you have is everything ok and the car does not jump and is not as hard as on hr vtf?
Take at look at donut_boi's settings above. I think the fact you went from vtf to kw will be a huge change. The settings you chose depends on how low you choose to go and it's all subjective based on how much bounce you can tolerate. But I would start with the kw recommended settings of fronts 6/6 and rears 6/9.
gentlemen, last question, the values ​​you give as 6/9 count from the maximum value twisted on + or on -? + is it softer and - harder or vice versa?
Guys someone will suggest ? I will mount the suspension tomorrow
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Dumb question but which direction do you turn to raise the front coil overs. Trying to raise the car myself.


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Love the idea of this set up..

Just wondering if there is anybody from the UK on the forum with these fitted?
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Those of you with Coilovers installed, do you know how many fingers you can fit in your wheel gap? Is a 2 finger gap too aggressive?
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Those of you with Coilovers installed, do you know how many fingers you can fit in your wheel gap? Is a 2 finger gap too aggressive?
I'm at two fingers, with some wiggle room.
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Those of you with Coilovers installed, do you know how many fingers you can fit in your wheel gap? Is a 2 finger gap too aggressive?
I'm at two fingers, with some wiggle room.
Thanks.

Are you on 22s? What is your fender height?
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Those of you with Coilovers installed, do you know how many fingers you can fit in your wheel gap? Is a 2 finger gap too aggressive?
I'm at two fingers, with some wiggle room.
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Are you on 22s? What is your fender height?
Yep 22s. 30.25 in the back, 30 up front. Was targeting 30 all around. I actually would like to go lower up front to get some rake. I didn't think I would want a front rake but I think I would like it. Not sure how low I can go up front though.
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Those of you with Coilovers installed, do you know how many fingers you can fit in your wheel gap? Is a 2 finger gap too aggressive?
I'm at two fingers, with some wiggle room.
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Are you on 22s? What is your fender height?
Yep 22s. 30.25 in the back, 30 up front. Was targeting 30 all around. I actually would like to go lower up front to get some rake. I didn't think I would want a front rake but I think I would like it. Not sure how low I can go up front though.
Awesome man. Any photos?
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I will try to take some tomorrow. It was rainy here to start the week, then a two day trip. Tomorrow I am actually having my air bags replaced as the drivers side developed a leak after installing the coil overs.

Edit: and I am having some CF "fangs" installed.
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I will try to take some tomorrow. It was rainy here to start the week, then a two day trip. Tomorrow I am actually having my air bags replaced as the drivers side developed a leak after installing the coil overs.

Edit: and I am having some CF "fangs" installed.
The "fangs" from eBay or Russia? I've had my eyes on those for a while.
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Yep. Bought them from a forum member. I will get a pic either at the shop or once I get home. I think they will look pretty good.
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Please post a picture. I wondered who bought those. I'm curious to see them on your's.
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Here we go folks. The fangs aren't that noticeable on a black car but I knew that would be the case. I want some new rims but overall, very happy with where the ride is at...
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      02-28-2020, 03:05 PM   #84
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Here we go folks. The fangs aren't that noticeable on a black car but I knew that would be the case. I want some new rims but overall, very happy with where the ride is at...
Very nice! The fangs are subtle but aggressive at the same time.

What settings did you end up with front/rear?
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Factory according to the tech. So I assume 6/6 front 6/9 rear.
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Factory according to the tech. So I assume 6/6 front 6/9 rear.
What replacement bags did you use in the rear was it the arnott?

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What replacement bags did you use in the rear was it the arnott?

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