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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 07:23 PM
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Default Used kw v3

What does the suspension usually run for used? It has only 10k miles on it
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 07:30 PM
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doesnt matter how many miles it has on it,
miles could be all track jumping curbs or driving the best roads in the country on a vaction with grandma. There is a difference.
Inspect them if you are buying them and inspect them if you are selling them.

1300-1500 is about average used prices
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 10:49 PM
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Thanks for the reply. I have to ask about that part now. I've read so many threads about suspension I don't know if I really need it. My ap2 is a daily with spirited driving. Is the kw really that good or should I look for a different brand?
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 06:21 AM
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The v3 and Clubsport line is what Id consider mid tier.
Better than the Megan/Buddyclub/under 1500 coilovers but not as good as the Penske/Moton/JRZ.
I wouldnt mess with your suspension unless its AT LEAST KW v3, having said that, at the price point Id opt for the Ohlins DFV for roughly the same price. I had leaking issues with my KW Clubsports at 5k miles
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 02:35 PM
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The KW V3 is overkill for just street daily driving.

Bilstein PSS9's ride better and are easier to adjust. A new set of PSS9's costs what a used set of V3's does.

I love my V3's, but you would be paying for features that you'll never use (except the stainles steel body if you're driving through winter).

PSS9's will work on a track...BUT are a much better purchase than KW V3's for a streeg car that won't see track time.

I have had my V3's for 8 years, 50k miles. Thousands of those are track miles. The rest are street/summer time daily driven miles. They have 12k/10k springs. No leaks and they still work great.
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