KW COILOVER LOWERING KITS. B7 , B8 , C6

[Nickyboy]

I have been struggling to achieve the right spacing and stance on the spring kit. Had two goes at it already and not been happy with the look, got it booked in this week for another attempt

I am running standard wheels though 20's should narrow what you can do with it.

Not what we want to hear. My kit is being fitted on Weds. I'll post back.

My kit is different though as I don't have DRC.

[Trups]

had the miss call this morning Grizz, been flat out, will call on Tuesday afternoon on my way home.

Trups

[grizz]

had the miss call this morning Grizz, been flat out, will call on Tuesday afternoon on my way home.

Trups

No probs , the other kits were sent off today ..

[Noyjatat]

Might just be me being a little OCD but I want the wheels spaced so they are more flush with the arch than inside it and not lowered so much that the tyre disappears into the arch when on the straight and level as on black it makes the wheels look smaller.

Heres an image or two to show what I mean although this one is without the spacers fitted.

[MikeFish]

The height looks good. You just need to space them out a bit. Maybe not as much as 8mm and 10mm cos that might cause it to rub. Have you tried it already? Did it rub or did you not like the look?

I'd personally like mine a litle lower than most people would so I'd try it a little lower but it would have to be a compromise between looks and drivability. Also my 265/30/20 will probably restrict me quite a bit being wider and higher than standard so probably won;t be able to go as low as I want until I am back on 255/30/20s.

[Noyjatat]

Its been back to the garage fr some more playing around but I think I will leave the spacers off. Rather than get a pic sent to me I am just going to wait and see now when I get back to the UK. Will post some pics regardless and you will be able to compare it to those above for ideas about different set ups

[otterolly]

Has everyone got their spring kits ?
I haven't had a call yet

[Nickyboy]

Gettin mine fitted on Weds! I got my springs earlier but I believe this is because mine are different due to lack of DRC.

[Gavla]

Has everyone got their spring kits ?
I haven't had a call yet

Had a call Friday from Rhian - hopefully arrive this week. Give her a shout!

[MikeFish]

Has everyone got their spring kits ?
I haven't had a call yet

Had a call Friday from Rhian - hopefully arrive this week. Give her a shout!

+1
Had a call first thing on Friday, expected delivery today.

[MikeFish]

Got a text earlier to say a parcel has arrived so it looks like they've turned up.

[Nickyboy]

Mine are currently being fitted. No C spanner included. Did everyone else's come like this?

[MikeFish]

Mine are currently being fitted. No C spanner included. Did everyone else's come like this?

I can check later. I only had a quick look yesterday before adding to the pile of other bits awaiting installation in the garage.

[Nickyboy]

Got mine on. See here:

http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=104129

[Noyjatat]

Well after many attempts to get the stance right I'm there. Thanks to all the guys who messaged me the details of theirs especially Rick who has a similar exterior set up as me.

As I have been away from the car for over four months I took her out today and covered a couple a hundred miles around town and on the motorway. The suspension at low speed feels very similar to the standard setup an is very forgiving when driving normally. Speed humps I have found to be no problem with no rubbing whatsoever. The only place it became noticeable was when I hit a couple of inches deep pothole. Out on the bends and on roundabouts there's a massive difference as the car moves through the corners flat but with feel. After a gradual build up to find the limit, the car was easily quicker through any corner and gives you total confidence in the feel of the road. Overall I am amazed the car has managed to keep the comfort characteristics while improving its ability to push to envelope when the urge comes upon you.

I have not been in a car with the fully adjustable coilovers so have no comparison but as an everyday driver I think this is a great upgrade to the car, especially at its cost in comparison to the fully adjustable kit, that keeps the road feel while pleasing that little red devil in all of us when he comes out to play.

Very happy and looking forward to hearing the thoughts of those others who have done the group buy.