KW V3's?

Old Sep 3, 2014 | 01:07 PM
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KW V3's?

Hello everyone, newbie here with a question. I'm looking for KW V3's and I'm getting conflicting information on whether they make a set for the sedans. The part number is 35285007. Some are saying that it will fit out of the box and some say that it is for coupes only. Anyone know for sure? Thanks in advance for any help!
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DOHCtor Dan
Hello everyone, newbie here with a question. I'm looking for KW V3's and I'm getting conflicting information on whether they make a set for the sedans. The part number is 35285007. Some are saying that it will fit out of the box and some say that it is for coupes only. Anyone know for sure? Thanks in advance for any help!
Not sure why, but Sedans are often excluded from coilover applications, the coupe coilovers WILL fit the sedans though.
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 03:59 PM
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Thanks for the reply, blnewt. Do you know if they will fit the sedan without modifications?
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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Direct bolt on.
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 06:11 PM
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The major reason why most coupe coilovers do not mention sedan fitment is because of where the shock adjustment **** is located. Since the sedan has a "sealed" upper mount, you will not be able to easily adjust dampening unless you remove the damper from the car. Some inverted monotube coilovers have the **** on the bottom, and they will usually say it will fit both models...

Other than that, the suspension is interchangeable
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 06:47 PM
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Thanks for all the replies so far! How come I don't have a "thank" button? Is it because I'm still a newb?
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by teknolust72
The major reason why most coupe coilovers do not mention sedan fitment is because of where the shock adjustment **** is located. Since the sedan has a "sealed" upper mount, you will not be able to easily adjust dampening unless you remove the damper from the car. Some inverted monotube coilovers have the **** on the bottom, and they will usually say it will fit both models...

Other than that, the suspension is interchangeable
Nice to know, learn something new around here all the time.
And DOHCtor, you do have a thanks button, it's the lower far right button.
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by teknolust72
The major reason why most coupe coilovers do not mention sedan fitment is because of where the shock adjustment **** is located. Since the sedan has a "sealed" upper mount, you will not be able to easily adjust dampening unless you remove the damper from the car. Some inverted monotube coilovers have the **** on the bottom, and they will usually say it will fit both models...

Other than that, the suspension is interchangeable
That's only for the rear. The front damper adjustments are easy to reach but the front rebound setting are tough to get to. I love the v3 ride and the only complaint I have is the rear sits too low at the highest setting. KW does make an extension (initially for the Audi crowds' complaints) but will void your warranty if it blows the tube. I've "heard" some people have tried the Swift springs instead of the KWs with decent results
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