Does anyone run KW V1's?
03-05-2009, 12:22 AM
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Just installed the V1's.
Short review:
Stiffer than stock, but not the same ride quality. Comparable to GF210s and Stock shocks that aren't blown, but without bottoming out as much. I was hoping the V1s would ride much better than my gf210 / stock shock combo, but they are actually similar in terms of harshness. The car feels much more stable though and handles a lot better then GF210s. Overall for the price of the Variant 1s, they are great entry level coilovers. If you aren't looking to slam the car and want a decent ride with better handling, these are the way to go.
If you are looking to slam the car, look elsewhere. I am almost all the way down in the rear (1 thread away from max recommended drop from the rear) and I have about half a finger gap.
In review aspects, KW variants are highly praised, but IMO the Variant 1s and Tein basics are similar in terms of ride quality and handling. Shock quality and shock dynos between the two I wouldn't know. This is just strictly based on a daily street driven review. But they are both around 500lb spring rates with twin tube shocks..
Short review:
Stiffer than stock, but not the same ride quality. Comparable to GF210s and Stock shocks that aren't blown, but without bottoming out as much. I was hoping the V1s would ride much better than my gf210 / stock shock combo, but they are actually similar in terms of harshness. The car feels much more stable though and handles a lot better then GF210s. Overall for the price of the Variant 1s, they are great entry level coilovers. If you aren't looking to slam the car and want a decent ride with better handling, these are the way to go.
If you are looking to slam the car, look elsewhere. I am almost all the way down in the rear (1 thread away from max recommended drop from the rear) and I have about half a finger gap.
In review aspects, KW variants are highly praised, but IMO the Variant 1s and Tein basics are similar in terms of ride quality and handling. Shock quality and shock dynos between the two I wouldn't know. This is just strictly based on a daily street driven review. But they are both around 500lb spring rates with twin tube shocks..
Last edited by itsjiggajames; 03-05-2009 at 12:26 AM.
03-05-2009, 09:47 PM
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Just installed the V1's.
Short review:
Stiffer than stock, but not the same ride quality. Comparable to GF210s and Stock shocks that aren't blown, but without bottoming out as much. I was hoping the V1s would ride much better than my gf210 / stock shock combo, but they are actually similar in terms of harshness. The car feels much more stable though and handles a lot better then GF210s. Overall for the price of the Variant 1s, they are great entry level coilovers. If you aren't looking to slam the car and want a decent ride with better handling, these are the way to go.
If you are looking to slam the car, look elsewhere. I am almost all the way down in the rear (1 thread away from max recommended drop from the rear) and I have about half a finger gap.
In review aspects, KW variants are highly praised, but IMO the Variant 1s and Tein basics are similar in terms of ride quality and handling. Shock quality and shock dynos between the two I wouldn't know. This is just strictly based on a daily street driven review. But they are both around 500lb spring rates with twin tube shocks..
Short review:
Stiffer than stock, but not the same ride quality. Comparable to GF210s and Stock shocks that aren't blown, but without bottoming out as much. I was hoping the V1s would ride much better than my gf210 / stock shock combo, but they are actually similar in terms of harshness. The car feels much more stable though and handles a lot better then GF210s. Overall for the price of the Variant 1s, they are great entry level coilovers. If you aren't looking to slam the car and want a decent ride with better handling, these are the way to go.
If you are looking to slam the car, look elsewhere. I am almost all the way down in the rear (1 thread away from max recommended drop from the rear) and I have about half a finger gap.
In review aspects, KW variants are highly praised, but IMO the Variant 1s and Tein basics are similar in terms of ride quality and handling. Shock quality and shock dynos between the two I wouldn't know. This is just strictly based on a daily street driven review. But they are both around 500lb spring rates with twin tube shocks..
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