I am having trouble with my KWV3 drop. It is just a bit too low all around for my taste and I have them set at the highest (least drop) setting; and I can't get close enough to alignment specification for my comfort/taste -- especially in the back. I chewed through some Nitto INVO's on the rear way too quickly after the drop.

I have added adjustable camber links to the back but that didn't cut it since my toe is maxed out. I have a plan (I think*) and parts are on order:

+SPC Front Adjustable Camber Arms
+2.5 inch Swift Springs for the rear to replace the KWV3 Springs (supposed to have same qualities as the 3.5 inch KWV3 springs)
+SPL Rear Mid Links to replace the the OEM mid links

The former should allow me to play with camber in the front (not adjustable with OEM parts) and with the RML's I should be able to get the toe and camber where I am comfortable in the back (and adjust the ride height a bit in the back since the spring seat/cup can be adjusted up to three inches).

*Has anyone else done this/am I on the right track? I could not find any discussions on the forum regarding the use of aftermarket rear mid links. I am particularly excited about the height adjustment feature of the SPL RMLs.

Thank you, for your time.

 

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No takers/volunteers?

Thanks for your time.

Sco1oter

 

I'd like to help but all I can add is getting a rear toe kit may give you some camber relief out back since they're related. You should be able to get your camber down & still keep your toe in spec w/ the wider toe adjustments that the kit allows.
Surprised no KW owners have chimed in, they're usually pretty quick to help. Maybe post another thread w/ KW3 coilovers in the title?

 

@Sco1oter,

I'm on Stance SS's and I'm at now 251/4 ground to fender sitting on 20'sHankook 255/30/20 and if your low you'll eat tires... I have "NO" camber kit just a rear toe bolt and done. No rubbing and highly recommend that every 3-4 k miles flip your tires... Camber you cant avoid being low... I had posted in another thred that the rear Spc camber kit pushed me out farther durring the alignment and I took it out... fronts are not needed either...
Stance maybe different from KW's but running 2.5-3.0 camber is expected...
Toe bolts were like $45-$50the and I'm sitting 2.6 with my Toes spot on ... as I might go lower ill get 2.8+ its the norm... being low has its price but spending more experimenting to get it close to spec wont happen... I sent back the other parts so I was lucky .... Good luck!

 

Thanks, N4S.

I can deal with the camber -- its not that far off. I believe its the toe that chewed up my last set of Invo's PDQ. And, I can't get any more adjustment out of the stock rear mid link -- I am maxed out.

I'll let y'all know how the "experiment" goes.

Sco1oter

 

I'm mid-height (tires are still slightly tucked) on my KWv3 in the rear with the SPL rear arms and no toe bolts. I've never had toe issues.

 

Hmmmmmmm...

 

Are there any KWV3 owners out there that have tried the SPL RML's (Rear Mid Links)?

RSVP,

 

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KWV3's And SPL Rear Mid Links?

Anyone, anyone, Bueller, Bueller..?

 

LOL, might post this over on the 370z forum, I'm sure there's guys w/ that setup over there that may be able to help you.
Nissan 370Z Forum

 

If you are still to low with your KW's you can buy spacers from them and it will allow the rear coils to go higher.

 

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KWV3's And SPL Rear Mid Links...anyone done the spring swap and tried this set up..?

RSVP.

 

Not sure the SPL midlink accepts KW V3 springs, maybe you can call SPL to confirm.

With SPL arms you get advantages of easy fine adjustments and eliminating stock rubber bushing. If neither of them is what you care for, and toe is your only concern, just get toe bolts, save you $

SPL Suspension help, KW coilovers V3 - Nissan 370Z Forum

 

RMLs finally came in -- were on back order.

I ordered Swift springs that have smaller diameter b/c the KW V3 springs are an inch too big around for the RML cup/seat.

I cannot get the Toe AND the Camber within specifications at my current height and wheel set up, hence this new, planned approach.

Thanks for the input.

I still hope someone else out there might report on doing this already.