Will KW Variant 1 fit?

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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 03:09 AM
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Will KW Variant 1 fit?

So I just recently got a 2013 g37 sedan and I just want to say that thing is a BEAST (especially compared to the 2000 corolla I was driving before).

Anyways, I have been doing alot of research/reading on lowering/stiffening my car without sacrificing too much ride quality. Its gone from just getting lowering springs+sways, to spring+shocks+sways, to coilovers+sways. I have an opportunity to pick up some KW Variant 1 for a fairly good deal but cant figure out if they will fit the sedan. I've tried searching but I've come up inconclusive. Can anyone verify wither or not these will work?
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 08:18 AM
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Yes they will.
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 09:53 AM
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Not sure why many coilover application charts show only the coupe when they also fit the sedan just fine, guess they don't want us sedan guys to have any fun
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 02:23 PM
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Thanks guys, I know you've weighed in on this a couple times now but I never saw a firm confirmation. Responses usually drifted between there's no "official" sedan coilover, to most coilovers for the coupe will work for the sedan so I'm glad to put this to rest.

So now that I'm fully committed to picking up these coilovers, are there anything I should be aware of during install? I know they dont come with top hats so I tried searching for "g37 top hats" and "g37 rubber shock...something something something" but couldnt find how much a new oem set would cost. Also know that one bolt is a huge pita to get off so I'll pb blast it the day before. I'm planning on either doing the upgrade in my carport, or at a highschool auto shop (they have a spring compressor but I only have acces for 2-3 hours a week ).

Does anyone have an idea of how low the sedan will sit on the highest setting? I know the kw's run a little low but I've only seen pics of them on coupes. I assume I can always add spacers if needed.
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Born2lse
Thanks guys, I know you've weighed in on this a couple times now but I never saw a firm confirmation. Responses usually drifted between there's no "official" sedan coilover, to most coilovers for the coupe will work for the sedan so I'm glad to put this to rest.

So now that I'm fully committed to picking up these coilovers, are there anything I should be aware of during install? I know they don't come with top hats so I tried searching for "g37 top hats" and "g37 rubber shock...something something something" but couldnt find how much a new oem set would cost. Also know that one bolt is a huge pita to get off so I'll pb blast it the day before. I'm planning on either doing the upgrade in my carport, or at a highschool auto shop (they have a spring compressor but I only have acces for 2-3 hours a week ).

Does anyone have an idea of how low the sedan will sit on the highest setting? I know the kw's run a little low but I've only seen pics of them on coupes. I assume I can always add spacers if needed.
That lower bolt wasn't bad for me, but I don't live where there's a lot of crappy weather and winter crud so YMMV.
I'd just use your OEM hats, they're pretty tough and you can just switch them back when the time comes, just be careful around those gaskets for the hats, they can be reused but just be gentle w/ them as they're one of the biggest rip offs if you ever have to order new ones.

As far as height, they drop pretty low at the highest setting, there's a complete thread on that
https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...n-general.html
As far as spacers, KW sells spring extenders but they won't honor the warranty if you use them, so hopefully you can live w/ their stock range.

I assume you also have the camber/toe kits, if not you should get them prior to install.
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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The car has been in california it's whole life so hopefully I wont end up struggling with that bolt. I should be fine driving with some pb blast on the underside of my car right, seeing as it's not on anything that's going to rotate?

I mainly want the top hats so if I ever sell the co's or need to put the stock stuff back on it would be one less thing to deal with.

I read through that thread this morning lol. Is it just me or did that guy seem really wishy washy? I saw the pics of the dropped coupe but no sedans. I know there are slight differences in the weight, distribution, and suspension between the two but have no idea wither that is a negligible difference.
But as far as it dropping too low, I was thinking of doing something similar to this:https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...or-your-g.html, or My 09 G37xS (AWD) Lowered on Tanabe - Droopy Bum fix too!(PICS) - G35Driver.
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Born2lse
The car has been in california it's whole life so hopefully I wont end up struggling with that bolt. I should be fine driving with some pb blast on the underside of my car right, seeing as it's not on anything that's going to rotate?

I mainly want the top hats so if I ever sell the co's or need to put the stock stuff back on it would be one less thing to deal with.

I read through that thread this morning lol. Is it just me or did that guy seem really wishy washy? I saw the pics of the dropped coupe but no sedans. I know there are slight differences in the weight, distribution, and suspension between the two but have no idea wither that is a negligible difference.
But as far as it dropping too low, I was thinking of doing something similar to this:https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...or-your-g.html, or My 09 G37xS (AWD) Lowered on Tanabe - Droopy Bum fix too!(PICS) - G35Driver.
If you don't mind coughing up $150 for the hats here's the part #543201EA0B for each side
And those ripoff gaskets ($17 each)
55338EG00A

Should be fine driving around once you've PB blasted that bolt
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