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    KW Coilovers V1 or V2 for Z3M Roadster

    Anyone have experience with KW coil overs? The difference between V1 and V2 seems only to be adjustable dampening shocks in V2 and no shock adjustment in V1. Other than occasional autocross I don’t plan on track time or anything hard core with my Z3M. Just wondering if it’s worth paying more for the adjustables.
    Advice/opinions appreciated.
    Keith

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keetkb View Post
    Anyone have experience with KW coil overs? The difference between V1 and V2 seems only to be adjustable dampening shocks in V2 and no shock adjustment in V1. Other than occasional autocross I don’t plan on track time or anything hard core with my Z3M. Just wondering if it’s worth paying more for the adjustables.
    Advice/opinions appreciated.
    Keith
    Honestly, that's for you to decide, Keith. If you'd adjustability, you know the associated costs. I will say however, that most people who go with adjustability are always happy that they did...as opposed to some who opt for the non-adjustable, wondering "what it's like".

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    Quote Originally Posted by danomite View Post
    Honestly, that's for you to decide, Keith. If you'd adjustability, you know the associated costs. I will say however, that most people who go with adjustability are always happy that they did...as opposed to some who opt for the non-adjustable, wondering "what it's like".
    Yep, I’m likely going with V2 adjustability. I just wonder if anyone has had good experience with the lower cost option.
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    Why not something like a TC Kline single or double adjustable? Or Ground Control. Curious why you're set on KW.
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    I can chime in and at least tell you that I have KW V3's on my mine. The previous owner had them installed so I never experienced a stock M suspension. It does ride very firm over bumps, but man does it corner like a breeze! And like danomite said, just go with at least the KW V2. You don't want to have to wonder later down the road.
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    If I bought new Id buy from TC Kline...

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    Thanks guys. Still mulling over choices. Probably KW V2 based on reviews and budget.


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