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Old 09-01-2013, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by bebbetufs
I'm debating whether to buy the stiffest bearable springs for my Koni M030 shocks or putting that money towards buying a set of modern 3-way coilowers. I know the KW v3 are great for the money, and for the fact that they are stainless so they can cope with the Norwegian climate, but are there any other options out there now of similar capability?
You really have a number of good options. In reality ALL of them will be pretty rough on roads like you pictured. Street suspension settings are always too soft for track. So at some point you need to really evaluate 1. your budget 2. the ratio of time spent driving to the track/time on the track. 3. How much street harshness are you willing to tolerate.

note I didn't say how much would you like. There will always be bumps and humps that will rattle your teeth out, with any of the setups mentioned.

So I guess 4. How many teeth can you afford to lose?
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Thanks robstah. I have found a second hand set of KW v3 which I will give a go.

By the way the roads are damaged primarily due to the cold climate, damage will occur no matter how well you construct the roads. However, lately as private companies have been given more and more road building projects we see increasing damage due to poor construction. There are ongoing investigations into the companies who constructed the road pictured.

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Old 09-03-2013, 02:30 PM
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I'm sure you will like the KW. Let us know how you get on with them.
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Thanks.
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By the way. Would anyone of you happen to have a set of KW 90Nm front springs lying about?
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You will also get them from KW .
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Thanks. I just spoke to them. They sent me to the Norwegian supplier. I'm getting a price tomorrow.

Still, if anyone has any used ones let me know.
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A tip : Buy the Tuv approved set by KW and then buy the 90nm springs alongside.
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Originally Posted by blodstrupmoen
A tip : Buy the Tuv approved set by KW and then buy the 90nm springs alongside.
We have the same ideas . The kit has been bought so now I'm looking for springs.



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