KW Suspension

[Boosted_01_R]

Talked to KW North America. Suspension is in the works, and an expected release of end of summer. They are not sure on versions and pricing yet. Personally I will be looking at the KW V2, if available. Nice to see a higher end setup coming out. Any more info, I will post here.

KW / ST Suspension : FC Hatchback

https://www.kwsuspensions.net/produ...duAkkKN440Ae8lSHFzpaw../56/Street_Performance

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[Boosted_01_R]

Wondering if any CivicX sponsors willing to do a group buy, if possible, I'm sure we could get atleast 10 people that are looking for coilovers that won't blow after a few months lol

 

[ProfessionalG]

I've had KW on one of my past cars and it was a great set up with a comfortable ride. I wish they had done something sooner for us, I would have bought some. Oh well, maybe a later upgrade for me.

 

[maaaaackle]

Can anyone confirm if the hatchback suspension hardware is the same as the coupe/sedan?

 

[Boosted_01_R]

Can anyone confirm if the hatchback suspension hardware is the same as the coupe/sedan?

Not sure, I would ask PRO Civic Vendor on this forum

 

[Design]

I've been running V2s on my current ride for over 130K. It's a phenomenal setup. And one I would consider getting again if I pass up the Si for the EX-T. Most kits have reinforced bearings/bushings to match the stiffer spring rates; and revised endlink attachment points to preserve steering response from the position of the factory swaybar.

I've dealt with Chad Gordon and Phil Castro when I had the dampers serviced/resealed around 30K ago. Great guys; very knowledgeable. They were able to turn around my request in less than a week; only cost me $50 in shipping. They even threw in new bushings/bump stops/damper sleeves with the service.

I suspect that KW will focus first on the hatch, followed by the sedan, due to international market demand. They are well worth the premium over anything else costing the same or less, IMHO.

 

[Boosted_01_R]

Yeah, KW is good stuff. My car is 100% daily, so can't deal with shocks blowing all the time (can still happen with high quality suspension, but way less of a chance) . I trust, KW and Koni. Still no word from Koni about suspension.

Interested in what they release, probably will do hatchback first.

In assume the KW work was done under warranty ?

 

[Design]

Yes. Front dampers were getting a bit weak so I had KW inspect all four.

 

[exyia]

I would definitely pick up a set of v3's just for some more camber up front. I don't trust any of the current offerings for actual performance. I don't really have many complaints of the OEM suspension, but I don't foresee anyone making camber plates (at least not anytime soon)

 

[ronmcdon]

Excited to hear that! Can't wait to hear what the spring rates are.

 

[Boosted_01_R]

For those looking at Koni as well for full coilovers. What I have found out so far;

- Nothing in development currently

- Request has been made directly to Koni, regarding development for the 10th gen civic.

- Development being considered for the start of Q4 2017

Based on what I have found out, It doesn't seem like we will get koni coilovers till Q3 or Q4 2018.... If lucky

Will also try to get more info on KW progress as well.

 

[omigulay]

That's great news! Tein and HKS are coming out with stuff as well.

I just wish that they did it a lot earlier when the platform first came out...

 

[xcoreflyup]

Hmmm...crap..I love them..had it on my E36, shipped straight from their German factory to my place. They are awesome.

 

[Boosted_01_R]

That's great news! Tein and HKS are coming out with stuff as well.

I just wish that they did it a lot earlier when the platform first came out...

Tein is a little on the cheaper side (maybe they have gotten better, IDK). I would go with HKS over Tein...

Any details on HKS ?

 

[omigulay]

Tein is a little on the cheaper side (maybe they have gotten better, IDK). I would go with HKS over Tein...

Any details on HKS ?

There's none but here's a post from here recently.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUZg0ZEF845/?taken-by=hks_usa_inc

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