View Full Version : Coilover recommendation
tjgibson
02-06-2008, 11:48 PM
Hey all. I'm looking at coilovers for my next upgrade, can anyone provide any info on the pros/cons of the KW v2 vs Eibach? Any feedback is much appreciated.
FrankRacingInc
02-06-2008, 11:54 PM
If you are comparing kits to the KW V2 I would consider the Tein setup for more function!
http://www.thehemisource.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=Fri&Product_Code=DSJ68-KUAS2&Category_Code=LXPLATFORMChargerSuspensionKits
SRT8U
02-06-2008, 11:56 PM
I am running the Eibachs on my car and have had them on for about a year and approx 15k miles of Street, Drag and Road Racing w no issues.
The Eibachs are also made by KW and are very similar.
There is a minor difference in spring rates, but otherwise they are the same.
Spring Rates:
KW front:500 rear:855
Eibach front:502 rear:857
Eibachs tend to run a little less. You cant go wrong either way.
Let us know if we can help...we carry both brands!
http://www.bmcspeedshop.com/category_s/230.htm
Here is our install thread for the Eibach Coilovers!
http://www.bmcperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409
One question you will need to answer is whether you want or need the damper adjustability, if you require this then the KW v2 or Tein system is the way to go, if that is not an issue and you are looking to lower the car and have height adjustment and better ride, then the KW v1 or Eibachs will work great!
MagnumRT05
02-06-2008, 11:59 PM
Tien times 1000000. Great kit.
FrankRacingInc
02-07-2008, 12:01 AM
Tien times 1000000. Great kit.
Do you have them on your car?
Hemipowered12
02-07-2008, 12:07 AM
from all my reading the kw's see to be alot fo what the guys choose...but i dont know man..m saving to get them but for now are running some eibach sportline springs....but i do know coil overs are the best bet and the kw's do just fine...
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