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Old 01-06-2012, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jasonlp
Looking for suggestions for something more aggressive for track and with T-bar delete.

KW does not re-valve and the V3 can only go 200lbs over what it came with, so max 550F and 485R


So ideally something priced between $2500-$3500 and springs 550F-600R



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I've searched **cough**Reno..** and I'm aware of the options but maybe someone else is coming off v3's and has found something more aggressive and have been happy with something else
Are you figuring in torsen bar? I don't know exactly, but I think 600 with just coil springs is pretty close 485 with springs and torsion bars. And if that is what you want, is there any reason you don't just ditch the torsion bar and put on a bigger spring?

Also, all coil overs are not created equal. You pay for adjustability. I think a set of Ohlins 4 way adjustables is well north of $10K, and I don't think it matters what they go on. I've got Leda single adjustables on my track car (I have the KW's on my 968), they were a whole lot less. But they were a whole lot more than $1300, as well.

And if you want to see something really slick (and REALLY expensive - think $3K/corner for the springs alone), check out this: http://hypercoils.com/PDF/Hyperco_Ca..._datasheet.pdf
Old 01-06-2012, 01:58 AM
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King, I'm curious where you're getting $3k a corner? Isn't this just substituting the Bellow springs for a normal version? Therefore at $75 each x 15 (eg) =$1125? I can't see that they're selling the strut etc...?
Old 01-06-2012, 04:43 AM
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I had kw's on my evo, pretty much the same price if I recall.
Old 01-06-2012, 05:41 AM
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Running KW Competition with t-bar delete on mine and this setup works great. According to KW, KW V3 is only for street, an Competition for track use
Old 01-06-2012, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 333pg333
King, I'm curious where you're getting $3k a corner? Isn't this just substituting the Bellow springs for a normal version? Therefore at $75 each x 15 (eg) =$1125? I can't see that they're selling the strut etc...?
Was going off of memory, which is apprently pretty bad! Still a lot more spendy than an $80 coil spring.



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