^^ Can't wait for the results.

 

are you guys maintaining the same rake as per factory settings? what are the effects of reducing the amount of rake to slightly level the car out (still having a certain amount of rake, just not as much)

 

what is the factory spring rate of kw v3 and club sports?
and what differences do 515/ 571 rear spring rates make?
515 for ap1 and 571 for ap2??

 

For the first question, i' m quite sure it's answered already in this thread. If you cannot bother you could check at KW's website. As for your second question choosing spring rates has nothing to do with model years...

 

cuz ap1 is more twitchy at the rear end so i thought a slightly softer rear spring rate can help ease the oversteer...
just my personal thought... u dun have to agree with me or anything...

 

I hate general statments, but generally speaking: Reducing rake (difference between front being lower than rear) will reduce front end response, reduce steady state front-grip, reduce power-down oversteer (sort-of, it depends).

V3s come in either 457 or 515lb rates depending on when you bought them. Clubsports always came in 571lb rates. Softer spring generally improve/reduce power-down oversteer but too soft can lead to roll-oversteer. I like the 515 and 571lb rear rates more than the 457 but they should be paired with equal or higher front rates.

 

hey bill are the baseline damper settings you referred to the recommended settings i received with the kw manuals?

 

NO, not atall. Those are far too soft. Do a search, i've posted them on many threads.

 

for others who may be reading this thread and for myself.

are these your baseline settings bill?

Compression F&R: 1-2 sweeps (from full stiff)
Rebound Front: 3-5 clicks (from full stiff)
Rebound Rear: 5-7 clicks (from full stiff)

 

Baseline config:
Front rebound: 1 turn out from full stiff
Rear rebound: 1.5 turns out from full stiff

Config A:
Front rebound: 1.5 turns out from full stiff
Rear rebound: 1.5 turns out from full stiff

Config B:
Front rebound: 1 turn out from full stiff
Rear rebound: 2 turns out from full stiff


Could someone kindly compare, in general terms, the effects on the car's handling with the different phases of a turn going from the baseline rebound settings to config A? Similarly, going from the baseline rebound settings to config B? Finally, compare Config A to Config B?