[Mehale]

Hello Everyone,

I recently ordered my KW1 coilover set through Supreme Power. However research on the forums was a bit difficult for the KW1 coilover set. I know there was 1-2 reviews in the suspension sticky but not much other than that.

Is it just me, or KW1 users are few and far between? I noticed a bit of KW2 and KW3 users but not KW1's.

Anything big that i'm missing on why this is?

People figure if they are going to spend the $$ to get KW1's they would go and get the KW2?

I hope i didn't make a bad purchase.

Thanks,
Mike

[SV Concepts II]

No big difference between V1 and V2 besides the fact that V2 provides additional adjustability of dampening on the shocks...in addition to height adjustment...

[forza1976]

I have v1's and no you did not make a bad purchase. You'll love them!

[M II]

Originally Posted by Mehale

Hello Everyone,

I recently ordered my KW1 coilover set through Supreme Power. However research on the forums was a bit difficult for the KW1 coilover set. I know there was 1-2 reviews in the suspension sticky but not much other than that.

Is it just me, or KW1 users are few and far between? I noticed a bit of KW2 and KW3 users but not KW1's.

Anything big that i'm missing on why this is?

People figure if they are going to spend the $$ to get KW1's they would go and get the KW2?

I hope i didn't make a bad purchase.

Thanks,
Mike

They have the same spring rates and feature the same valving for all models.

The difference is the ability to adjust rebound and compression. That's what makes the other models more expensive.

[ModBargains.com]

I'll just to add into a bit more detail on what Cal and Edward has began to discuss.

The KW V1 is the ideal systems for customers wishing to rely on the experience of KW engineers, yet determine their own degree of lowering. In extensive driving tests our engineers have set the dampers for the best balance between sporty driving, comfort and safety. You will have the ability to adjust the height of your vehicle with pre-set damping from the engineers at KW!

The KW V2 system is intended for the experienced driver who requires to not only determine the individual lowering of their vehicle, but adjust the damper setting to fine tune the system to their needs. The adjustable rebound damper allows adjustment of the pitch and roll behavior of the vehicle, adapting it to one‘s own driving preferences. You will have the ability to adjust the height of your vehicle with the ability to also adjust the rebound damping. Rebound adjustment, with the exception of specified vehicles, can be performed with the kit installed via an adjustment spindle on the end of the piston rod. The rebound damping primarily, controls pitch and roll of the vehicle, especially in the low speed damping range which directly influences handling and comfort. Therefore vehicle can be adjusted to the needs of the driver, making the ride variable from comfortable to sporty and stiff, both with improved road handling.

The KW V3 system is the 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 high speed set-up, so decisive for driving comfort, has been preset by our engineers. You will be able to adjust the height of your vehicle, as well as both rebound and compression settings. The compression characteristics are adjusted utilizing a new, patented valve at the lower end of the damper casing. The number of pre-installable parameters available for this valve allow for settings for just about any application required. The unique low-speed pressure adjustment is the decisive feature of this technology. In this absorption area the handling of the vehicle is greatly influenced. An increase in the damping force supports the vehicle even during compression, thereby preventing pitch, roll and notably improving cornering behavior.

Feel free to shoot me over a PM if you guys have any questions at all as I know that was a lot to read.

- Alan

[itsbrokeagain]

I just did a set of KW V1s for an XI last weekend...he loves the setup. Couldnt go wrong with them.