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      12-28-2013, 04:23 AM   #1
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Need help with front suspension stiffness setup.

As of right now the car sits on KWv1's that where installed around 2009. The car sits low with 245/40/18 tires.


^Had to max the height so I would stop rubbing for time being.

I need to figure out how to get a stiffer suspension upfront. I noticed that the new spring setup on KWv1's is a lot different than the old setup and looks to be stiffer. Can it easily be upgraded from my old setup?

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I need to prevent rubbing from occurring as it caused major damage to my front 1/4 panels prior. I just fixed all the damage and don't want to keep my car raised up to max height looking like a donk.
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With KW coilovers can you use other brand springs like swift? if so get different springs and change the rate

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      12-28-2013, 09:57 AM   #3
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All that sidewall is sexy lookin...those have to be 17s right?


Anyways yea swift springs would be a good start

For overall stiffness and response m3 arms and front sway are good stuff. Will really help keep nose dive and roll to a minimum.
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      12-28-2013, 10:43 AM   #4
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All that sidewall is sexy lookin...those have to be 17s right?
No, and that's part of his problem. 245/40 18 is too tall. He should be running a 245 35 18, or if he runs 17s, then a 245/40 17.
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