RA on KWs..

Markspd6 · #1 08-08-2013, 02:12 PM

I've had a couple people ask, I'm not too picture happy, but this is where my rides at currently on it's KWs, I've had em higher and lower already, a little lower and I scrape everywhere.. A little higher and I don't feel you're low enough... So, I'm gonna be within a couple clicks of this spot until I do some tracking..

Gonna try to cut some small chassis holes to adjust the rear shocks, they're a bit too stiff right now, but they're super hard to reach.. So, well need a mod to make em functional...

iralli_iskustvo · #2 08-08-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Markspd6

I've had a couple people ask, I'm not too picture happy, but this is where my rides at currently on it's KWs, I've had em higher and lower already, a little lower and I scrape everywhere.. A little higher and I don't feel you're low enough... So, I'm gonna be within a couple clicks of this spot until I do some tracking..

Gonna try to cut some small chassis holes to adjust the rear shocks, they're a bit too stiff right now, but they're super hard to reach.. So, well need a mod to make em functional...

Well there she is

thanks for the post Mark! I can definitely tell you not picture happy but thanks for sharing! I am not picture happy either thats because my car not ready for pics yet she still in transforming mode.

Markspd6 · #3 08-08-2013, 04:09 PM

Pros, KWs are nice and rebuildable, you can always find diff rate springs, and they're SS, so they'll last.. But, yeah they're like $1600(approx) so you better be committed to keeping the car a bit...

Cons, NO top hats, only a simple two point camber adjuster, and you can't reach the rear rebound adjuster without pulling the shocks entirely..

Overall they ride great, but if you could find billsteins and good swift springs or others, for the money, I think you'd be doing just as good..

I personally have found buying the best suspension stuff first, to be the cheapest option... Cuz, I always try several sets, then I just buy coils..

Robi spec(so cal suspension specialist) works with KWs for anyone interested in getting a track worthy setup.. They know the numbers.

Ralliart188 · #4 08-08-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Markspd6

I've had a couple people ask, I'm not too picture happy, but this is where my rides at currently on it's KWs, I've had em higher and lower already, a little lower and I scrape everywhere.. A little higher and I don't feel you're low enough... So, I'm gonna be within a couple clicks of this spot until I do some tracking..

Gonna try to cut some small chassis holes to adjust the rear shocks, they're a bit too stiff right now, but they're super hard to reach.. So, well need a mod to make em functional...

Love the mr rims man, they look awesome! I have the gsr rims on mine but they don't look like they fit my ralliart as well as yours for some reason. I didn't lower my car though. Do you have camber?

Markspd6 · #5 08-08-2013, 04:37 PM

The camber is set on the outer more regular position, they offer two positions, one looks like it adds a couple degrees of camber, ill probly use that at the track.. You can buy fully adjustable top hats, I think Cusco makes em, and others...

The rims are the same spec, as reg EVO Xs, just lighter and diff patter, wheels are tricky, some look great, some don't work at all... I think a drop would help the look alot...

This should show height a bit better.. Ill try for a long shot later..

Ralliart188 · #6 08-08-2013, 05:45 PM

hmmm mine look like they stick out of the fenders more, especially the front wheels...

BravoZero · #7 08-09-2013, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ralliart188

hmmm mine look like they stick out of the fenders more, especially the front wheels...

Seems as though Mark has a more aggressive camber setup than you do, hence why they look different.

Markspd6 · #8 08-09-2013, 07:37 PM

Ill take a straight profile shot for you, but I think I'm lower so getting a tighter fit overall.. Like said, it's right at the cusp of being too low, but the KWs, hold a really solid spring rate even when dropped, so it's not bottoming out bad.. And it's very responsive..

I'd say I need one turn higher for safety reasons, as there's been some close calls with crappier roads..

Ralliart188 · #9 08-09-2013, 10:34 PM

oh i see. So which KWs are you using? V1 or V2?

Markspd6 · #10 08-10-2013, 01:20 PM

V2s.. I think if i went with ones, id just got with STs, not sure if they offer STs for the RA? But theyre probly the next best ways to go..