New KW V2's installed!

[Dupie24]

I installed the KW V2's this Saturday. I also installed Hotchkis front and rear sway bars. I'm telling you, this system is freaking awesome!
The car handles like its on rails. It is absolutely the best performance upgrade we have done, the most expensive, but most definitely worth the money. I cannot describe how the car feels now, others have very eloquent posts of the KW's. I am now a believer.
Many thanks to all who advised me on the settings, Cam I think you nailed it, I need it to settle 1/2" or more in the rear to get where I want it. I'll adjust if necessary, it wont be as much work as I though it would be to adjust the rears.
Also thanks to lmbcfls for the teflon tape trick, I wrapped the sway bars with teflon tape where the bushings ride and grease the living daylights out of em, should solve any squeak problems.
Here are a few pics. The whole install took 5 hours, with 1/2 hour of "union breaks" and 45 min messing with the reinstall of the exhaust. Possible to do this job in 3.5 or 4 hours. I had one other person helping me, my employee at the shop who is real good with suspension work.
Before pic, sorry about the poor lighting, took this pic before putting on the lift, it was about 6:30 in the morning.


Here is the exhaust system out. I would have took more pictures, but the camera was on the front seat, car was in the air, hands were very dirty, etc.


This is the left rear installed.


This is the left front installed


This is after the install, drove the car about 5 blocks and then pulled back to where the before pic was taken earlier in the morning.


This is at the beach this morning, took a early morning drive before church. I could not believe the handling, fell in love with the car all over again.


In the driveway


Just had to put one of the KW stickers that came with the kit on


Thank you LXForums!! You're the greatest!! The people here have made our dreams come true!

[CoolVanilla]

BEAUTIFUL! Aint they awesome?? Glad to say; welcome to the club Dup!!!

[fatchance]

Good job Dup, I've had that system for almost 2 years now, and it is awesome. The car looks great, say hi to Tina for me.

[blackmagnum06]

thats looks badas!! i wanted this setup but dont have the cash money

[Dupie24]

BEAUTIFUL! Aint they awesome?? Glad to say; welcome to the club Dup!!!

Thanks CV! This club is awesome!

Good job Dup, I've had that system for almost 2 years now, and it is awesome. The car looks great, say hi to Tina for me.

Thanks FC! Tina says hello!

thats looks badas!! i wanted this setup but dont have the cash money

Thanks! Go beg, borrow or steal the money dude!

[Guest]

Looks fantastic! Mine are on the way and I can't wait to install them.

[blackmagnum06]

Thanks! Go beg, borrow or steal the money dude![/quote]

im begging you let me borrow some money!!! lol

how much were they?

[Dupie24]

Thanks! Go beg, borrow or steal the money dude!

im begging you let me borrow some money!!! lol

how much were they?[/QUOTE]

If I had any left I would let ya borrow it!
Got a really good deal from Jason at HHP. It was a group buy, I'll pm you the price

[blackmagnum06]

yeah sure you wood lol cool thanks

[x_HAWAII RT]

dupie,
I haven't installed my V2s yet but wondering why you took off the exhaust? was it for the hotchkis swaybars? Lookin' good BTW.

[LowGo]

That sure does look good! Next time we meet, we'll have to trade cars for a little jaunt. I've always been curious about the difference in handling between these and air suspension. Glad you're happy with them.

[COLORADOMAGNUM]

Glad you like them. I've had mine for over a year and still love them. Mine only settled about 1/16" after install, barely noticeable settling.

[MrHemi2U]

Nice job, I did my AWD a few weeks ago and love it.

[36 chambers]

Yep I Love Mine!!!!!!

[Cam]

Very cool Bob, looking good man.







BTW brother, when I said you need to drop the exhaust, I meant just take the rear hangers loose............damn brudder..........you funnny!!.


Tell that darling Ms. Tina I said hi!