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KW Variant V2, V3 vs. Bilstein PSS10 adjustment

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Old 04-24-2010, 07:51 PM
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I'm debating between the KW Variant V2 or V3 and Bilstein PSS10. How easy is it to adjust the ride (not height)on the variants? Do you have to jack it up? I know the Bilstein PSS10, you can just turn the knob at the bottom of the shock.

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i had kw v2, and i never adjusted the ride when i had them, i was satisfied with the neutral setting all around

i have JICs now and i like the ride much better, and they adjust the same way for the shocks.

Id say get JIC
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered
i had kw v2, and i never adjusted the ride when i had them, i was satisfied with the neutral setting all around

i have JICs now and i like the ride much better, and they adjust the same way for the shocks.

Id say get JIC

I have heard the same! I am debating whether to change to JIC too!
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Originally Posted by mark_hk
I have heard the same! I am debating whether to change to JIC too!

i would, better design, better ride, little to no noise from the coils and the ride stays the same regardless of how low you go

i really enjoy my JICs, and for the money they are much better
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Got a link for the JICs? Where's the best place to get them?

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https://5series.net/forums/topic/792...ost__p__912589


Michael from AcutePerformance carries them and has had them on his ride
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Would you have to jack up the car to adjust the JICs?

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Originally Posted by balbs
Would you have to jack up the car to adjust the JICs?

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i dont think so but even if you did thats not a big deal

i remember in my wrx i had to remove the rear seats to get to the rear shock housings to adjust them

man that was a pain in the ass
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Hi,

JIC/CROSS fitment for e60 won't be available until June-July. Damperage adjustments are made at the top of the strut for these brands. To adjust height you have to jack up the car for any coilover system.

I also carry KSport coilovers for $1100.

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I have KW2. It is very easy to adjust. No jackup required.
It is on the top end of the coilover.


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