Anyone running KWv3's ? How's the build quality, warranty and service?
- Thread starter bebbetufs
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We've got them, excellent quality, no complaints.
Never had a problem so don't know about customer support.
Gerry
Never had a problem so don't know about customer support.
Gerry
edh
New member
very good - I'd rate the quality much higher than gaz & expect them to last longer on a road car.
Tech support guys are very helpful, haven't had to use them for rebuilds yet but I believe they have to go back to Germany so not ideal.
adjusting rear rebound is a pain as you have to remove the shocks - apart from that, everything works well. I adjusted front ride height after the dampers had been on the car for a number of years - no corrosion, no stuck platforms - excellent [
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Tech support guys are very helpful, haven't had to use them for rebuilds yet but I believe they have to go back to Germany so not ideal.
adjusting rear rebound is a pain as you have to remove the shocks - apart from that, everything works well. I adjusted front ride height after the dampers had been on the car for a number of years - no corrosion, no stuck platforms - excellent [
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edh
New member
Well Gerry's is a race car & mine is a track car, so a fair bit.
See my thread - I have increased the spring rates a bit - v3 is a road car setup really, which works on tracks but maybe could be improved on. For a track focused car I'd be tempted to look at a custom Gaz setup from EMC, but I wouldn't expect them to last as well. Gaz are much cheaper though so only to be expected.
See my thread - I have increased the spring rates a bit - v3 is a road car setup really, which works on tracks but maybe could be improved on. For a track focused car I'd be tempted to look at a custom Gaz setup from EMC, but I wouldn't expect them to last as well. Gaz are much cheaper though so only to be expected.
Thanks.
I had a quick read trough your tread, seems like a similar build to what I'm thinking about. What spring rates are you running and did you have to have them revalved? Also, will running different springs void the warranty?
I searched for the GAZ coilovers but got no hits. Are they not very popular?
I had a quick read trough your tread, seems like a similar build to what I'm thinking about. What spring rates are you running and did you have to have them revalved? Also, will running different springs void the warranty?
I searched for the GAZ coilovers but got no hits. Are they not very popular?
edh
New member
see page 8 of my project thread
the springs were from kw - and no I didn't get them revalved (this is a budget build..)
Gaz Gold - with custom spring rates from EMC http://www.emcmotorsport.co.uk/ They know a lot about 944 race car prep.
Standard Gaz Gold - http://www.gazshocks.com/ - probably a bit more guesswork required on springs - although you can specify whatever you want.
the springs were from kw - and no I didn't get them revalved (this is a budget build..)
Gaz Gold - with custom spring rates from EMC http://www.emcmotorsport.co.uk/ They know a lot about 944 race car prep.
Standard Gaz Gold - http://www.gazshocks.com/ - probably a bit more guesswork required on springs - although you can specify whatever you want.
ChasR
New member
I have KW v3s and they really are a quite a setup for a road car with a track work in mind. To my surprise the threads are cleaner than my other car on coilovers which has zinc plated bodies (205 GTi with Compbrake bodies made to take Bilstein dampers), which should bode well for me changing the ride height in the future . FWIW both setups were fitted at a similar time, but the Porker has done quite a few more miles in that time over the 205.
From what I can tell, for an out and out track car, the EMC Gaz setup (with remote reserviors) really does take some beating on the track, with it being race proven by more than one person (in addition to a couple of chaps driving with both KWs and then the Gaz setup). For a road setup however you may do better with one of the other avenues). As for the Gaz Golds they are not quite as cheap as they used to be but they still seem to be a great setup from what many have said on here with them fitted. Furthermore, their aftersales department is great, and it is based in this country should anything go iffy.
. FWIW both setups were fitted at a similar time, but the Porker has done quite a few more miles in that time over the 205.From what I can tell, for an out and out track car, the EMC Gaz setup (with remote reserviors) really does take some beating on the track, with it being race proven by more than one person (in addition to a couple of chaps driving with both KWs and then the Gaz setup
). For a road setup however you may do better with one of the other avenues). As for the Gaz Golds they are not quite as cheap as they used to be but they still seem to be a great setup from what many have said on here with them fitted. Furthermore, their aftersales department is great, and it is based in this country should anything go iffy.
ChasR
New member
Yes AFAIK (well, enough to deem them safe, after al there are far worse kits out there (just type 'JOM coilovers Golf' on ebay and you shall see what I mean)). Do not forget that Gaz setups have been used with great sucess in other marques as well (I am considering a set for the Stag in my signature ), and that is before you consider how many kit cars etc. run with Gaz .
), and that is before you consider how many kit cars etc. run with Gaz .I am involved in that thread over at Rennlist. I wanted to ask you guys as this is a European forum I'm more likely to get more feedback. There really only seem to be 4-5 guys who have had first hand experience with them over at Rennlist. Two of them recommend them and two don't.
I should have said road legal, not road worthy. I meant a certificate to show the authorities that the shocks have been tested and approved for use on the 944 Turbo. Like the TÃœV certificate the KWs have.
I should have said road legal, not road worthy. I meant a certificate to show the authorities that the shocks have been tested and approved for use on the 944 Turbo. Like the TÃœV certificate the KWs have.
Thanks.
I'm intrigued by the GAZ option and want to read more about it, unfortunately I keep getting no hits when I search the forum. Surely they must be mentioned in other threads? I would like to know more about spring rates and valving. Are they meant to be run without torsion bars? How do the spherical bearings hold up to rain and dirt from the road?
I'm intrigued by the GAZ option and want to read more about it, unfortunately I keep getting no hits when I search the forum. Surely they must be mentioned in other threads? I would like to know more about spring rates and valving. Are they meant to be run without torsion bars? How do the spherical bearings hold up to rain and dirt from the road?
Ex Skyline
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Forget Gaz, go for the KWv3's every time. The word's "Handles like" and "A Go Cart" leap to mind!![8D][] 968 MO30 anti roll bars and a full set of Porsche Motorsport Poly bushes help too []
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