shattered3559

I am thinking about getting the Koni/GC coilovers with the optional top hat with 440/440 lbs. spring rates. However, I came across the Kw V2's and saw that they are also a rebound adjustable shock, but cost around $300-400 more than the Koni set up. I understand that the V2's have 515 lbs. spring rates, but is the shock valving better than the Koni's (better compression/rebound)?

*note: I know the KW V3's are the best choice, but I am on a budget and was wondering if I can get some feedback between the Koni's and V2's. I use my car mainly for daily driving, but I also do a few track days during the year.

Vyndictive

The Koni off the shelf valving can handle about 500lbs. Properly set-up, the Koni and GC can be a very good budget set-up.

I think if you're going to go KW, just save up and go with the variant 3s. You don't hear too much about the 2s.

//steve\\

It's not a crazy difference but the V3s definitely ride a little bit nicer than the V2s. I drove two cars back to back that had each. I think the ability to adjust the compression on the V3s is ultimately what makes them ride a bit nicer.

shattered3559

Thanks for the feedback. Do you guys know if having a shock without external reservoirs negatively affects handling? From my research I see that the external reservoirs provide additional lubrication and more suspension travel?

Croc

there is no rule - all depends on specific shock design.
but we see a lot of hi end shocks using external reservoirs.
but some others don't and still considered to be excellent.

XtC-604

Having external reservoirs means that you can run harder for longer, because of the suspension won't "fade" as fast.