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KW Variant 2 on its way. Who else?

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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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Like the topic said, should be at the barracks today. Im on vacation now but leaving tomorrow morning. Should be able to pick them up on saturday. I'll keeop you guys updated on this. I'm gonna be documenting the progress of the install in here, as well as TI.

Is anyone else running these coilovers? Any input would be appreciated. This will be going on a 1994 GSR.

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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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Ok, got the coilovers in on monday, im still waiting on some parts from honda to assemble them completely.

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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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They look great! Great Euro stuff!
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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All that $$ and no top hats, progressive rate springs, and no shock body adjustment. Ouch!
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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KW is a perfect product for consumers who want a quality sporty and lowered ride, nothing else (read 'more').

KW from var2 on are Koni shocks.

But indeed I always felt they are too expensive: you also pay for the brand name (and - this is a local concern - for a quality brand that's in order with government-required paperwork).

Plus for you US guys they are imported.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Im pretty sure these dampers are quite a bit more of a quallity product than say ie Ksport (which i had before). The stainless steel body is also a plus, since im stationed in Kansas (i know, its gay) the winters here bring some snow i hear.

I got the final parts in from honda today, hopefully ill be putting them on tomorrow.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Took some quick pictures
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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Alright i got them installed and i've raised the ride height a little bit from when these pics where taken. They ride really well, but i havent been able to ride her hard yet since my LCA are on the way and then an alignment.

But this is how he sits for now, and ill post more once the LCA's come in and shes aligned properly.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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It sits like this now. The dampers are raelly good, very compliant. the spring rates are pretty good for the street driving, the are progressive, so id expect them to be compliant on th bumps. She corners pretty flat, even with a shitty alignment.
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