KW v3 coilovers installed
01-12-2009, 05:55 PM
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Well I installed my KW v3 coilovers on Sunday. I test fit the rims to see the drop and check clearance. My 10mm spacers should be here this Friday. So this weekend everything should be all set. I live in a high rise condo and can't work on my car in there so I had to do it on the side of the road behind my building where there is little to no traffic and a big space for parking (I live in the middle of downtown). I set all the compression and rebound settings at 40% to start.
getting started:
Box one side done:
Coilover installed:
New rims on and adjusted for fitment:
The front rims are touching the spring perch and the spacers are needed which I already knew. The stock wheels are back on but still might be rubbing so the car is sitting until the spacers get here Friday. Well at least I installed the OEM iPod interface today which works great.
getting started:
Box one side done:
Coilover installed:
New rims on and adjusted for fitment:
The front rims are touching the spring perch and the spacers are needed which I already knew. The stock wheels are back on but still might be rubbing so the car is sitting until the spacers get here Friday. Well at least I installed the OEM iPod interface today which works great.
01-12-2009, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by schulrog' post='766303' date='Jan 12 2009, 09:58 PM
HAHAHA that has to be the BEST DIY job I've seen in a while.. side of the road is classic!
have to work with what you got...
01-12-2009, 06:26 PM
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can't wait to see the completely finished results.. so far looking good.. KW v3 are baller! 
01-12-2009, 06:45 PM
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good stuff man...looks killer...but since you got the coilovers over the springs you have to CAN it...like cheveres 7....ppl driving by were probably like wtfff lol 
01-12-2009, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='766341' date='Jan 12 2009, 10:35 PM
Ooo sneak peak eh, lookin good man! If you dont mind me asking what did the coilovers run you?
01-12-2009, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ssonss1' post='766353' date='Jan 12 2009, 10:45 PM
good stuff man...looks killer...but since you got the coilovers over the springs you have to CAN it...like cheveres 7....ppl driving by were probably like wtfff lol
