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Old 03-02-2011, 06:57 PM
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Default Few questions on the KW var3 coilovers

I have the KW variant 3s coilovers which are absolutely very good quality and performance and i'm hooked but want to go for the true rear coilover setup.

I saw this pic on Jason's informative thread and was just wondering if KW make a true rear coilover for the 350z? look so



If there is no such system for the 350z i would like to upgrade my var 3 front and rear springs to linear springs as opposed to progressive KW OEM ones. I figure it should not be a problem if i get the sizes(height/diameters) right and specify the same max spring rate as the original. The damper should be able to handle it right?

For the rear i would go for the 2.5" ID spring so it can fit the SPL midlink to give me the next best solution to the true rear coil setup.

I will be calling or emailing KW do see if the can provide these or go with swift springs.

In effect i will be upgrading my Var 3 s to clubsport

Any thoughts on this or any pitfalls i have missed?
Old 03-03-2011, 01:41 PM
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Im pretty sure the kw clubsport is a true coilover
Old 03-11-2011, 02:37 AM
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the shocks are valved for their intended progressive spring rate. I wouldn't mess with linear springs because then you'd have to get the struts re-valved. At that point, might as well purchase "true style" club sports because of all of the R and D that went into them would surely surpass the common enthusiasts' know how.
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unless they switched their design. the club sport still have the spring bucket.
Old 03-11-2011, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
unless they switched their design. the club sport still have the spring bucket.

KW Clubsport rear shocks convert the 350Z to coilovers instead of the stock system that has a separate spring and shock. This saves a bunch of weight.

http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_artic...tack-350z.aspx
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