KW V1 coilover need help

Old May 7, 2016 | 11:26 PM
  #1  
JakeG37's Avatar
JakeG37
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 300
Likes: 6
From: Tampa, FL
KW V1 coilover need help

Guys, my rear adjustment on my coilovers is at its limit. I need to raise my car up about 1/2 - 1 inch and there is no more thread to adjust it more. The tire shop I was at to get my new tires told me I need a taller "tower" or something like that? Whatever you call the piece the adjuster nut is attached to. Does KW sell bigger ones that I can use? If not, do I just need a coil spacer? Not sure what the best option is.
Reply
Old May 8, 2016 | 02:02 AM
  #2  
Presto's Avatar
Presto
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,112
Likes: 73
I remember reading on here that kW sells some spacer that raiser your rear suspension up but at he same time voids your warranty on the coils. It may affect the ride quality as well.
The highest allowed setting on the rear was too low for my g as well. So I ended up raising it very slightly above the recommended max settings.
Reply
Old May 9, 2016 | 01:43 PM
  #3  
terribleone's Avatar
terribleone
Registered Member
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 392
Likes: 31
From: Madison, WI
^ Exactly the same here. For some reason KW believes that their V1 heights are correct for the G coupes but they are a bit low. These are the spacers (they come in different sizes) https://www.ecstuning.com/b-kw-suspe...h/65030046~kw/ .
Reply
Old May 10, 2016 | 09:20 PM
  #4  
JakeG37's Avatar
JakeG37
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 300
Likes: 6
From: Tampa, FL
I ordered the spacers yesterday and I got them today. Talk about fast. Now I just need to take the car in and get them installed and my height adjusted the way I want. I will most likely have to redo my alignment as well.
Reply
Old May 12, 2016 | 08:33 PM
  #5  
Falker11's Avatar
Falker11
Premier Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 258
Likes: 30
From: Philadelphia
KW 30mm spacers are what you need
work great on my sedan (though I still need to go a .25 inch higher)

Reply
Old May 13, 2016 | 09:55 AM
  #6  
JakeG37's Avatar
JakeG37
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 300
Likes: 6
From: Tampa, FL
Originally Posted by Falker11
KW 30mm spacers are what you need
work great on my sedan (though I still need to go a .25 inch higher)

Thanks for that pic! I wasn't sure exactly how it needed to be installed (was guessing it was this way). Oh, quick question. Is there only one spanner wrench for this kit? I only have one in the carrying case from KW but there is an empty slot for another one. trying to figure out if I need to order another spanner wrench to have this installed.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Gspinin
Private Classifieds
10
Jun 19, 2016 08:48 AM
E=mc2
Private Classifieds
2
Apr 20, 2016 10:41 PM
JohnnyD
Brakes & Suspension
6
Apr 15, 2016 02:00 PM
TrunkSlamchest
Wheels & Tires
16
Apr 9, 2016 05:56 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:44 PM.