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KW V3 Coilover on 2007 S2k

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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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Default KW V3 Coilover on 2007 S2k

I had Koni Yellow (set at stiffest damping) on my previous 00' S2K.
When I traded it in for stock new '07, I felt the new '07 need more damping.
After extensive research on this forum, I installed KW V3 and drove it for several weeks now. I am impressed by the ride quality, improved steering responsiveness and feel

The improvement from (Stock '07 -> KW V3 '07) is greater than (Stock '00 -> Koni Yellow '00). Also, my current KW '07 setup is superior (ride and control) to previous Koni '00 setup. I recommend this coilover for any S2k owners.

The stock setup feels like a Boxster; The KW setup feels. like Lotus Elise.
Yes, I drove both cars extensively before deciding to buy anothe S2k.
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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Yeh! KW V3s baby!

What settings do you have it set on for rebound currently?
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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I don't have KW experiance on my S2000 (yet) but I did have them on my old VW. If they can improve a VW to the extent they do, I have total faith in them on an S2000.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 04:29 AM
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Definitely a great mod for any stook...but IMO makes a dramatic change in the ap2...suddenly gives it that "raw" feel of an ap1. I wouldn't own an ap2 without them.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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Hi EternalLx,

I had them set at recommended settings:
F/R - bump 0.75 turns
F - rebound 9 clicks
R - rebound 15 clicks

I have not explored the handlings at the limits to make adjustment.
Someone showed me this link as reference for Coilover adjustment

I also set the height at maximum range so the car only drops 0.5in from stock.
Front A= 13.8", B= 13.6"
Rear A= 9.4" , B= 14.2"
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