KW V2 install photos

dyong · 07-22-2009, 09:36 PM

Love the KW V2. Height adjustment is so easy.

scorcherjf · 07-22-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dyong

Love the KW V2. Height adjustment for the front is so easy.

Fixed =)

Looking good btw!

moveswiftly · 07-22-2009, 10:57 PM

damn that looks good.

tkbr0wn · 07-23-2009, 12:46 AM

So, you did that all yourself? How much is that spring compressor that you have and where did you get it? Is that the only special tool that is needed other than patience?

Speed Cat · 07-23-2009, 01:38 AM

I just did mine yesterday i love them

carlosii · 07-23-2009, 08:35 AM

I also did mine las weekend, I installed them myself, not as bad a I though it was going to be. For me the rears were more complicated than the fronts...

Here are some pictures that I took:

Spring Compressors wrapped on Racers Tape to avoid scratchs on the springs

Modified tool to pry appart the carrier that clamp the strut to the lower carrier.

scorcherjf · 07-23-2009, 10:17 AM

How do you guys adjust the rears without taking part the suspension? I mean the fronts are easy, I don't even have to take my wheel off for that, just jack it up and turn the spring by hand. The rears I use the key, but sometimes the black base starts unscrewing too... so I have to wedge something up there to stop it. Any easier way?

Hind · 07-23-2009, 10:48 AM

Nice job. that looked like a lot of work.

SV Concepts III · 07-23-2009, 12:38 PM

Garage install, NICE

I love my V2s, car looks great at that height.

zamm3k · 07-23-2009, 01:14 PM

wow thats cool ur actually the first one to take photos while installing KW's i believe. nice looking car!

miro2296 · 07-23-2009, 02:20 PM

looks great! keep up updated on how it rides over time

dyong · 07-23-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tkbr0wn

So, you did that all yourself? How much is that spring compressor that you have and where did you get it? Is that the only special tool that is needed other than patience?

That's a Craftsman spring compressor from Sears. That's the only special tool you need. The only thing difficult taking off the front strut is the clearence thru the wheel fender. You would need a crow bar to press the hub further down to remove the strut. Another pair of hands would be an added benefit.

dyong · 07-23-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by scorcherjf

How do you guys adjust the rears without taking part the suspension? I mean the fronts are easy, I don't even have to take my wheel off for that, just jack it up and turn the spring by hand. The rears I use the key, but sometimes the black base starts unscrewing too... so I have to wedge something up there to stop it. Any easier way?

I spray some bicycle chain wax lube on the black base and the treads so that it won't stick to the spring. The chain wax is water soluble and won't stay there. So over time it will drop off. The wheels have to come off to take away the pressure on the springs also.

sootyvrs · 07-23-2009, 05:15 PM

Great job, Can I ask how firm you are finding them over rougher roads compared to stock M Sport suspension?

dyong · 07-23-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hind

Nice job. that looked like a lot of work.

Just a weekend project.

dyong · 07-23-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by miro2296

looks great! keep up updated on how it rides over time

On the first drive, the bumps are more pronounce. The pogo feel is gone and it sure hold down the car. Now taking corners is a breeze. I have the Hotchkis front sway. There is a further improvement with the KW. I used the factory setup 8 open F / 6 open R. Not sure what to adjust to. Maybe someone could chime in. Overall I am happy with the KW-V2.

dyong · 07-23-2009, 05:25 PM

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Great job, Can I ask how firm you are finding them over rougher roads compared to stock M Sport suspension?

Its definitely firmer than the stock M but not hash as bone jaring. The car drive more in control. For sure the comfort oem M sport is gone. Well that's why we upgrade to get better performance.

HP Autosport · 08-07-2009, 12:55 AM

The rear ride height adjustment could have been easy if KW spent a bit more time in engineering and R&D.

BTW, be careful not to stress the frong brake hoses like you did in the install, they weren't made to hold the weight of the upright and brakes.

To make the install easier, you only need to remove one bolt and nut from the lower camber link to install the springs and shocks. There is no need to remove the upper camber links, guide rods, wheel speed sensors, and anti roll bar end-links.

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