KW Clubsport - Coilovers

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  1. Bud

    Bud GG EVO IX MR

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    Retail for $3095. Part# 35227806. I called to confirm that they do make these for our sleds.

    From their website:

    Clubsport is getting more and more famous world-wide. Therefore, KW has decided to develop a new product line – KW Clubsport.
    This new product line is distinguished by motorsport applications for race track and road use with ideal performance.
    Nürburgring Nordschleife is the most popular race track for using our KW Clubsport suspension kits. High performance sports cars,
    modified saloons as well as classical sport compact cars are tuned in weight, engine and wheels for their use on several race tracks.
    These improvements are made for a better handling on track sport events, race taxi drives, visitor drives and equability tests particularly on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Due to these modifications of the car some parameters are changing. Therefore, the road setups are
    no longer ideal for the performance of the car. For this use we offer special clubsport kits which have been adapted to the changed requirements by changing spring and shock setup as well as the installation of racing top mounts.

    • Performance setup for the racetrack
    • Dampers in compression and rebound forces independently adjustable
    • Use of high performance linear race springs
    • Additional available with racing top mounts
    • TÜV approval possible depending on the specification



    A couple pics I threw in for comparison.

    Clubsport
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    http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/30_Products/24_KW_Clubsport/index.php
     
  2. NetNathan

    NetNathan Not the Momma

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    Nice looking shocks....
    Are they true coliovers for the rear? From the pics I don't think so. It would be interesting to know if the inboard mounted rear springs aree a better set up than full coil-overs for the rear. I mean why did Chrysler chose to not have true rear coil-overs?

    For our sleds, I think the AFCO units are the best deal right now for our sleds, if money is no object. Someone needs to get a set set up for road racing. You can get diff spring rates to dial in suspension demands and they include both adj rebound and compression.

    An interesting thing to know would be combining the AFCO rear coil-overs and leave the rear inboard coils,....but play around with spring rates.
     
  3. markus

    markus Silver Supporting Members

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    whats the difference between them and the v2's?
     
  4. NetNathan

    NetNathan Not the Momma

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    UFO......

    Variant 2 sporty and personalized

    The system intended for the experienced driver who requires to not only determine the
    individual lowering of their vehicle, but adjust the damper setting to fine tune the
    system to their needs. The adjustable rebound damper allows adjustment of the pitch
    and roll behavior of the vehicle, adapting it to one‘s own driving preferences.

    • Damping technology with individually adjustable rebound

    • “inox-line“ stainless steel technology at no
    additional charge

    • Individually height adjustable

    • TÜV-tested adjustment range

    • High-quality components for long term durability

    • Detailed instructions for ease of use

    • Infi nitely adjustable rebound damping



    KW Clubsport

    KW has recognized the increase in level of participation and interest of Clubsport enthusiasts world-wide. Therefore, KW has decided to launch new product line – KW Clubsport. Based on Motorsport applications it targets the enthusiast looking for more aggressive setup for the racetrack with some mild road use.

    Enthusiasts have taken it upon them to build more track dedicated cars from their usually base of street going vehicles. Modifications consist of decreasing overall vehicle weight, increased horsepower and larger sized wheels and tires. Enthusiasts require a suspension setup capable of handling the increased forces that their vehicles demand. Clubsport has been released to fill that void as road setups are no longer ideal for this level of performance car. Coilover characteristics consist of increased spring rates, different valving, larger diameter piston rods and racing top mounts. With these features enthusiasts will have a better product for track day motorsport events.

    • Performance setup for the racetrack

    • Dampers in compression and rebound forces
    independently adjustable

    • Use of high performance linear race springs

    • Additional available with racing top mounts

    • TÜV approval possible depending on the specification (see ref.)
     
  5. MotherMopar

    MotherMopar The One, The Only... MOMO

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    know someone who's not getting those and his name rhymes with Mason!
     
  6. HEMISFEAR

    HEMISFEAR Ur Friendly Canadian

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    I would bet they make for an overly harsh ride on pothole laden streets.
     
  7. NetNathan

    NetNathan Not the Momma

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    Yep..
    I think the fact that they have linear spring rates mean hard street ride.
     
  8. BLACK1

    BLACK1 Head Monkey

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    "Coilovers" (REAL ONES) are the best suspension mod for ANY vehicle, IMO.... These look like real nice ones. :rock:

    Great find! :popcorn:
     
  9. DRKNE55

    DRKNE55 The Badguy

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    most of us run kw....i prob wouldnt look into these at all if you use your ride as a dd. waaaay too stiff....
     
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    3k??? WTF That = 2 nice hookers and a set of KWs v1's .. :)
     
  11. Bud

    Bud GG EVO IX MR

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    Apparently you've never been to Thailand. More like 30 hookers that will wash your socks....and a set of KWv1's.
     
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    1FST4DR Supporting Vendor

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    LMAO!!!! Oh wait you said socks..Never mind..