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07-17-2005, 06:44 AM

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Christer

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Originally Posted by graham_mitchell

I don't remember anyone ever mentioning KW Variant 3 coilovers for the 993, and a search showed no results.

Does anyone have experience of these?

http://www.kwsuspensions.com/coilovers.htm
http://www.kwsuspensions.com/v3tuning.htm

Hi Graham

Its funny you should mention this company as I had never heard of them until a week or two ago when we discussed them on the 964 board. We were more sceptical though I think, my suggestion was to use a kit from a proven supplier for 911´s......i.e. let someone else take the risk

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07-17-2005, 01:07 PM

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To summarize:
Pro's: Price, more adjustability (bump and rebound), stainless steel body (corosion resistance)

Con's: Unknown performance and durability, stainless steel body (retains heat), long repair times

Sound right?

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07-17-2005, 02:19 PM

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on your "cons" list I would also add the spring rates! 170lbs front and 515 rear!!!
For me it translates as too soft front and very stiff rear in relation to front and rear lbs difference. By comparison the factory spring rates really have about 100 lbs difference bewteen front and rear.