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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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Finally took some pics after I got the KW Variant 1's installed. The rears are set all the way down. Installed a couple of weeks ago, so they have had plenty of time to settle. I know some people don't think it's low enough, but it's plenty low for a daily driver and if you're not going for the "flush" scene, and plus these are some of the most comfortable coilovers I have ever ridden in.

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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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nice
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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car looks good man
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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I think it sits perfect. Nice car. I was looking for a ppw but they are hard to find and this pic is why, they are too awsome to sell.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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nice man. i got the same coils.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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thanks for the comments guys
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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looks really good man!! A++ lol
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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Wow that looks really nice. That's the perfect height. I think you made helped me make my choice for my next coilovers. Thanks
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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Perfect height. Nice looking Z!
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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I like the Z stance, but meh about white & wheel color.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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nice stance

i'm thinking about buying kw variant 1 also
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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thanks guys. seriously if you're thinking about kw's...GO FOR IT. you won't be disappointed. i never thought coilovers could ever ride so nice.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sosojeffcc
thanks guys. seriously if you're thinking about kw's...GO FOR IT. you won't be disappointed. i never thought coilovers could ever ride so nice.
I was wondering u can't go any more lower than what's on your picture?
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by idontcare4
I was wondering u can't go any more lower than what's on your picture?
the rears are at the lowest it can go. the fronts can go lower, but it'd look pretty silly. not to mention i'm probably at the very limit of acceptable shock travel.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by sosojeffcc
the rears are at the lowest it can go. the fronts can go lower, but it'd look pretty silly. not to mention i'm probably at the very limit of acceptable shock travel.
ohhh lower moarrr on your front flat.

-joey
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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thats actually quite low! i didnt know the kw v1s could go that low in the back... thats no wheel gap. i thought you can only get them to about 1 finger gap. hmm...
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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pure sickness.... pm me your asking price on those wheels
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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I've heard good reviews on KW coil overs for their comfortableness and ride quality. I'm definitely consider them when I'm ready.

Nice looking drop. Just prefect!
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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and after taking a brief moment to consider KW I threw them out and was set on Stance, again... dam... lookin good. I like, I like.

Probably right about what I had in mind so definitely going to re-consider KW's. I was told their comfort would be better which led to me consider KW to begin with. I don't think I'd go lower for a daily Summer driver either. I'm also planning on putting either a Chargeseed or TS front lip & either Nismo or Chargespeed skirts; unsure about rear. Plenty of time to think about it. Parking soon for the Winter, 19" Volk TE37SLs on order, get coils early 11 and everything installed before I roll out of storage next Spring. can't wait. might not even end up sitting that low once all is said and done. Gives me a general idea though & did I mention I like it. seriously... I really like it. Looks great! also take into account if you plan on adding side skirts it's going to look lower than it really is. straight stock setup, DD, I think it's saweet!

since you're at max drop you running rear camber and a-arms? just rear camber? nothing but coils? from what I've gathered KW will drop a little over 1.5" sound about right?

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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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how high is the highest setting for the KW Variant 1?

is it about stock height?

if it is set at the highest level, would the benefits of the coilovers be minimal?
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