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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 01:48 AM
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Default PSS10 vs. KW Var3

Just curious...which the forum thinks is the better set up for our cars...the 10's or the Var3's???
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 02:39 AM
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Unless someone has installed both systems in their car, I doubt any answer you get will be objective. Even driving two cars side-by-side is not a good comparison unless they have exactly the same geometry, tires, mileage, bushings, etc..etc...

I have the KW Club Sport (recently upgraded from V3) and am very happy with it but my requirements might be different from yours.
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 03:14 AM
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astute observation! thanks!
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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pss10s 2 way adjustable
kwv3s 3 way adjustable
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by FLYT993
Just curious...which the forum thinks is the better set up for our cars...the 10's or the Var3's???
definitely KW V3
i "love" the purple spring mounts..................

i currently have P10's
sorta wish i would have bought the V3's
the best thing about P10's = ability to tune handling characteristics for various AX tracks
the worst thing = harsh ride even when set to soft

KW's? should have same + more adjustability, compression AND rebound
and
rumored to be "less harsh" when set to soft.

I'm close to selling my P10s to a friend and getting the V3s

If you ask this same question on a UK based forum, betcha most people would say K3 is the way to go.

PM jmarch, he recently installed a set.

cheers

Craig

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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cgfen
i currently have P10's
the worst thing = harsh ride even when set to soft
I have PSS10s on my C2. I run the compression/rebound at 4 clicks F and 5 clicks R. I use the car primarily for spirited driving. In my opinion, the PSS10s are not harsh. I would characterize the PSS10s as firm but compliant. As a comparison, I have a Stasis StreetSport suspension my my B5 Audi S4. I set the C/R in the middle of th adjustable range. Now this suspension is harsh.



Bob-
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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I've got the older PSS9s on my 95 and LOVE them. I would say they offer a great ride (mine are set on 4 all around, 1 being the stiffest) and greeat wheel control. My 97 currently has H&Rs/Bilstein HDs and I find the setup less than ideal. Can be a bit harsh over sharper bumps and seemingly less wheel control than the PSS9s. I'm going to be replacing this setup with KW V3s in the near future. I know, not much help now.
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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I have P10s...I really like them and dont feel they are harsh at all. 3 on F 4 on R. pretty damned good in my op.
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by timothymoffat
I I'm going to be replacing this setup with KW V3s in the near future. I know, not much help now.
a perfect guinea pig!
love to hear your P10 vs KW comparo thoughts when you make the move from HD's.

cheers

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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by cgfen
I'm close to selling my P10s to a friend and getting the V3s
Close doesn't count except in horseshoes & hand grenades...

Originally Posted by cgfen
Originally Posted by timothymoffat
I'm going to be replacing this setup with KW V3s in the near future. I know, not much help now.
a perfect guinea pig!
love to hear your P10 vs KW comparo thoughts when you make the move from HD's.
Tim, get on it! And convince Craig of KW superiority! That "friend" is waiting for those PSS10s...
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Does this help: https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...torsports.html
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 07:47 AM
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I have KWv2 on the Turbo and wish I had v3...just can't justify the cost for replacing since the setup is perfectly dialed in now
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