Kw?
you guys must have got a crummy batch. Mine are prefect with 01' stock upper mounts. I don't have any of the noises you guys are describing. I've installed quite a few suspensions, and what your describing sounds like a bad install.
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eh, this is such a hard thing to diagnose with out actually being there... Differences in opinions of bounce over rough, where the sound is coming form, when it happens......... Its like trying to describe the color purple to some one who has never seen it.
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i can feel the lound clump when i go over... i know for sure its not the exhaust and such....
also it bounces alot when i go over the bumps...
i can feel the lound clump when i go over... i know for sure its not the exhaust and such....
also it bounces alot when i go over the bumps...
try to tigthen the 17 mm bolt that is on top of the upper mount. i read a post somebody saying he had a clunking problem. he just tightened it and went away. anyways, try doing that and see if the noise will go away.
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eh, this is such a hard thing to diagnose with out actually being there... Differences in opinions of bounce over rough, where the sound is coming form, when it happens......... Its like trying to describe the color purple to some one who has never seen it.
eh, this is such a hard thing to diagnose with out actually being there... Differences in opinions of bounce over rough, where the sound is coming form, when it happens......... Its like trying to describe the color purple to some one who has never seen it.
It doesn't bounce at all, I don't know what Tiptroniccivic is feeling but its probably just the suspension being alot stiffer then stock.
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Rep Power: 311 I have the KW's - they are NICE coilovers....But they are rough. They are designed (as was stated before) more for performance. Mine handle beautifully on the highway, but hit some bumps and look out! They are not designed for larger bumps / potholes, so don't drive on a tank trail and expect them to perform.
I have noises too, but they are just normal shock noises (like a matress with squeaky springs) when I go over larger bumps. Its just the sound of the shock compressing (and the oil inside doing its job). The only other noise I have is the damn poly bushings I installed, if they aren't greased they squeak and squeal like a **** over bumps. I'd DEF be down to trying out the new upper mounts, but I don't have the extra cash right now......
I have noises too, but they are just normal shock noises (like a matress with squeaky springs) when I go over larger bumps. Its just the sound of the shock compressing (and the oil inside doing its job). The only other noise I have is the damn poly bushings I installed, if they aren't greased they squeak and squeal like a **** over bumps. I'd DEF be down to trying out the new upper mounts, but I don't have the extra cash right now......
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by TriptronicCIVIC
ok i will
hey Jedo do you hit hard coming down from a bump??
ok i will
hey Jedo do you hit hard coming down from a bump??
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Rep Power: 0 ya i will... mines actually not bad... the only problem i have with them is that hard hitting feeling, ohwell i guess i just wanted a luxury feeling car lol, but i mean what can you expect when you are lowering the car....
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Rep Power: 0 clunking noise is gone. i tightened the 17 mm bolt on the upper mount.
hey TriptronicCIVIC, if you have a hard hitting feeling, try raising your car a little bit maybe that will help.
hey TriptronicCIVIC, if you have a hard hitting feeling, try raising your car a little bit maybe that will help.
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Ok... here's the deal fellas... any self respecting suspension company should offer custom rated springs. In other words, if you think that 350/500 is too stiff, call KW, and see if they'll make a set thats 275/400.
Ok... here's the deal fellas... any self respecting suspension company should offer custom rated springs. In other words, if you think that 350/500 is too stiff, call KW, and see if they'll make a set thats 275/400.
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^^^ bump
^^^ bump
i dont know what your main concern is, but:
i have two 12inch subs in the trunk... with two amps.. and three large piece of wood in it.
my rear height is dropped to the LOWEST on the KW V2.
and the dampering is set 1/4 to the softest.
the front is about half a turn left b4 it's dropped at the lowest.
depending on what roads you ride on....... smooth, bumpy/uneven...
you can usually feel all of the ground. haha.
i got used to it.. but when it's really bad.. you'll definitely feel it. lol
and im not talking about pot holes... just horrible roads.
and im in Toronto Canada... roads are horrible here. but it's better up north... as in north toronto.... there are newer roads there.. so it's better to drive up there....
HANDLING IS AMAZING THOUGH. gatta sacarfice one to gain on another.
at least that's what they all say. lol
i have two 12inch subs in the trunk... with two amps.. and three large piece of wood in it.
my rear height is dropped to the LOWEST on the KW V2.
and the dampering is set 1/4 to the softest.
the front is about half a turn left b4 it's dropped at the lowest.
depending on what roads you ride on....... smooth, bumpy/uneven...
you can usually feel all of the ground. haha.
i got used to it.. but when it's really bad.. you'll definitely feel it. lol
and im not talking about pot holes... just horrible roads.
and im in Toronto Canada... roads are horrible here. but it's better up north... as in north toronto.... there are newer roads there.. so it's better to drive up there....
HANDLING IS AMAZING THOUGH. gatta sacarfice one to gain on another.
at least that's what they all say. lol
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Rep Power: 383 so then what are the teins if they are not stainless steel? for me that is sounding like a better choice for comfort reasons, unless i can get a custom set like suggested so its not as harsh
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Rep Power: 383 so would you say Kws with spring rates the same as tein ss is a better choice then tein ss, then you could also get the upper mount or part that Kw made for our cars with there coilovers? expensive but would it be worth it?
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so then what are the teins if they are not stainless steel? for me that is sounding like a better choice for comfort reasons, unless i can get a custom set like suggested so its not as harsh
so then what are the teins if they are not stainless steel? for me that is sounding like a better choice for comfort reasons, unless i can get a custom set like suggested so its not as harsh
it all comes down to a person's preference
better handling or better ride quality.
and the purpose of your springs/coilovers
Originally posted by runner1738
so would you say Kws with spring rates the same as tein ss is a better choice then tein ss, then you could also get the upper mount or part that Kw made for our cars with there coilovers? expensive but would it be worth it?
so would you say Kws with spring rates the same as tein ss is a better choice then tein ss, then you could also get the upper mount or part that Kw made for our cars with there coilovers? expensive but would it be worth it?
if they were exactly the spring rates... i would consider the KW's better...b/c it's stainless steel
but then again.. where do you live?
i live up here in Canada.. where the weather can get pretty nasty.
so the stainless steel can come pretty hand to a person like me.
now, you're asking if it's worth it to change the springs rates of the KW's to tein's....
well, if you have the money....... sure
but other then that, i dont think you should go through all the trouble.
if you just want a soft ride quality.. and want to speed a lot less money
go with springs and shocks.
but then again.. if you want the full set-up... it'll go about 2bills at the most.. extra. in canadian funds.
so that's why i went with the full set up.
Originally posted by runner1738
wouldnt coilovers in general give you better handling? but why cant you have both
wouldnt coilovers in general give you better handling? but why cant you have both
which is what i have always believed. i could be wrong though
