Dumped (Re: springs and shocks)

[tbone28]

[quote=vwaudimb;276955]

Originally Posted by tbone28

vwaudi - The softest setting on the KW was too soft for me, for 2 reasons. I didn't like the soft nature, and I was rubbing on turns, as my car leaned. If you're not going as low as me, then rubbing won't be an issue on turns.

The V2 has 20 clicks worth of settings. I'm on click #6 right now, 6th from the softest setting.[/QUOT

well i would like my car to sit just like yours dumped im putting 16x7.0 all around with +20 offset in front and +27 rears

if you want it this low, the rear KW springs aren't short enough. Did you see my other thread where I replaced the rear springs with Swift springs? If you don't need/want adjustable damping with your shock, you can get swifts, front and rear. They come in a variety of lengths and spring rates, and use them with your stock shocks. I'd recommend getting adjustable shocks. The KW's are shortened shocks, which give me some more travel.

If you go as low as me, with those offsets, you'll need to shave off the inner plastic lining.

[vwaudimb]

[quote=tbone28;277153]

Originally Posted by vwaudimb

if you want it this low, the rear KW springs aren't short enough. Did you see my other thread where I replaced the rear springs with Swift springs? If you don't need/want adjustable damping with your shock, you can get swifts, front and rear. They come in a variety of lengths and spring rates, and use them with your stock shocks. I'd recommend getting adjustable shocks. The KW's are shortened shocks, which give me some more travel.

If you go as low as me, with those offsets, you'll need to shave off the inner plastic lining.

do you think that the offset is to aggressive? im probably going to end up with the v2 i just need the proper tire as well

[tbone28]

[quote=vwaudimb;277157]

Originally Posted by tbone28

do you think that the offset is to aggressive? im probably going to end up with the v2 i just need the proper tire as well

I don't remember my exact offsets, unfortunately. The numbers +29 and +33 come to mind though. I'm running 6" fronts, and 7" rears. These were spec'ed to run 195/40/17 and 225/35/17' Yoko's.

Turned out that Yoko's run wider, and I was rubbing BAD. After playing around with a few tire combos, I ended up with OEM Hankook 215/35 in the rear and Nankang 185/35/17 in the front. I'm nowhere near a Nankang fan, and would never run it on my other car, but this was the only option for me. Also, I had to get the nankangs from eBay U.K. They don't make this tire size in the US...I guess u pay to play

Another thing to keep in mind. KW's usually have bigger perches, so I'm not sure if you can run the 7" front and have enough clearance. I'm also not up on the 16" tire sizes.

Your front offset seems OK. Mine was a +29, but after changing out to the smaller tire, I put on a 10mm spacer. Your rear offset sounds a bit aggressive. If my memory of +33 serves me correctly, you may rub. I'm almost flush with my offset in the rear. good luck

[vwaudimb]

[quote=tbone28;277238]

Originally Posted by vwaudimb

I don't remember my exact offsets, unfortunately. The numbers +29 and +33 come to mind though. I'm running 6" fronts, and 7" rears. These were spec'ed to run 195/40/17 and 225/35/17' Yoko's.

Turned out that Yoko's run wider, and I was rubbing BAD. After playing around with a few tire combos, I ended up with OEM Hankook 215/35 in the rear and Nankang 185/35/17 in the front. I'm nowhere near a Nankang fan, and would never run it on my other car, but this was the only option for me. Also, I had to get the nankangs from eBay U.K. They don't make this tire size in the US...I guess u pay to play

Another thing to keep in mind. KW's usually have bigger perches, so I'm not sure if you can run the 7" front and have enough clearance. I'm also not up on the 16" tire sizes.

Your front offset seems OK. Mine was a +29, but after changing out to the smaller tire, I put on a 10mm spacer. Your rear offset sounds a bit aggressive. If my memory of +33 serves me correctly, you may rub. I'm almost flush with my offset in the rear. good luck

ohh no i hope i dont have to run spacers in front to clear the coilover that would suck

[tbone28]

[quote=vwaudimb;277459]

Originally Posted by tbone28

ohh no i hope i dont have to run spacers in front to clear the coilover that would suck

I don't think you will need to. I'm running spacers for a more aggressive fitment after switching from Yoko 195/40 to 185/35 tires. The yoko 195's were as wide as Hankook 215/35's. However, with the perch, I'm not sure if you can fit a 7" rim. My 6" front is cutting it close. Perhaps a 6.5" can fit.

[vwaudimb]

[quote=tbone28;277508]

Originally Posted by vwaudimb

I don't think you will need to. I'm running spacers for a more aggressive fitment after switching from Yoko 195/40 to 185/35 tires. The yoko 195's were as wide as Hankook 215/35's. However, with the perch, I'm not sure if you can fit a 7" rim. My 6" front is cutting it close. Perhaps a 6.5" can fit.

Thank you tbone for all this info, i dont know what to do with the 7 front, the reason why i went big in front is because i want to stretch a little tire with the same height as your car. also i went with 16 inch is to give the car a lower stance i hope.