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Old May 4, 2014 | 03:17 PM
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bc br or kw v1

Alright here is my delema, I can not decide between the kw v1s or the bc br coil overs..... Don't tell me to search it I have..... The real issue is I want to got low like rim to fender but I want to have the performance for the track. I'm lost on options here... What should I do?
 
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Old May 4, 2014 | 11:30 PM
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If you want performance and quality go with KW
 
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Old May 5, 2014 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Darin Soligny
Alright here is my delema, I can not decide between the kw v1s or the bc br coil overs..... Don't tell me to search it I have..... The real issue is I want to got low like rim to fender but I want to have the performance for the track. I'm lost on options here... What should I do?
you cannot go that low "rim to fender" and have performance for the track. Lowering is really complicated, once you go more than like 1-2" lower than stock you start running into a lot of issues with suspension geometry and spring rate and damping gets annoying

Performance wise, those 2 aren't even close, kw >>>>>>> bc in terms of performance. But nothing will work well if you drop your car super low.
 
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Old May 5, 2014 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Darin Soligny
...I want to got low like rim to fender but I want to have the performance for the track.
Its one or the other.....
 
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Old May 5, 2014 | 06:54 AM
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ah alright well! guess im goin for kw's for 1450! cars gunna be performance!
 
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Old May 5, 2014 | 07:53 AM
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KW V1's will not go half as low as BC's and you will not have adjustable dampening as you do on the BC's...you'd get a slightly better ride quality on the KW's for daily driving. Not worth the coin unless you're tracking it
 
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Old May 5, 2014 | 09:54 AM
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^ THIS!

The KWs won't let you go low. They are a performance driven product. As others have stated, anything over 1.5" drop and you're asking for headaches IF you are truly wanting to gain performance from your setup. I would go BC for your application unless you are really set on tracking your car. In which case I would strongly advise spending a little more and at least getting the V2s. You WILL want adjustability.
 
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Old May 5, 2014 | 12:00 PM
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In which case I would strongly advise spending a little more and at least getting the V2s. You WILL want adjustability.
+1 on this.
 
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Old May 5, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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KW V1's will not go half as low as BC's and you will not have adjustable dampening as you do on the BC's...you'd get a slightly better ride quality on the KW's for daily driving. Not worth the coin unless you're tracking it
+1 on this, if you're looking for the best of both worlds I would go with BC. You can slam them pretty well for form, then raise them up and you still have the 30ish way dampening for function. But if you are leaning more towards track performance and have the extra coin, KWs.
 
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Old May 6, 2014 | 12:12 AM
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^ THIS!

The KWs won't let you go low. They are a performance driven product. As others have stated, anything over 1.5" drop and you're asking for headaches IF you are truly wanting to gain performance from your setup. I would go BC for your application unless you are really set on tracking your car. In which case I would strongly advise spending a little more and at least getting the V2s. You WILL want adjustability.
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+1 on this, if you're looking for the best of both worlds I would go with BC. You can slam them pretty well for form, then raise them up and you still have the 30ish way dampening for function. But if you are leaning more towards track performance and have the extra coin, KWs.
adjustable damping is somewhat overrated. Shock curves are more complicated than "stiffer" and "softer"

It is okay for driving on the street since comfort is somewhat subjective. But unless you are a very experienced racer and have thousands of track hours under your belt, then you shouldn't have the assumption that you will be able to adjust your suspension for performance in any meaningful way. Would you even know what you are looking for?
 
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Old May 6, 2014 | 09:58 AM
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Let's not over do this conversation..it's fair to assume OP isn't a suspension guru. BC's have been getting it done for years on these boards. I've been through a set and they're more than enough for any street car. OP can save the coin he'd spend going the entry level kw's and buy needed camber kits. If you're going to go KW go V2 at the least or not at all.
 
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Old May 6, 2014 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by JaE35
Let's not over do this conversation..it's fair to assume OP isn't a suspension guru. BC's have been getting it done for years on these boards. I've been through a set and they're more than enough for any street car. OP can save the coin he'd spend going the entry level kw's and buy needed camber kits. If you're going to go KW go V2 at the least or not at all.
Agreed, well put. +1
 
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Old May 6, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Darin Soligny
Alright here is my dilemma, I can not decide between the kw v1s or the bc br coil overs..... Don't tell me to search it I have..... The real issue is I want to got low like rim to fender but I want to have the performance for the track. I'm lost on options here... What should I do?
Performance driving isn't done with a rim/fender setting, that's for garage queens. You claim to have already searched, SEARCH lowering and find out what it costs to lower your G without destroying tires and suspension components! BC coilovers would be my choice...Gary
 
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Old May 6, 2014 | 12:16 PM
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Like I said performance and quality KW. Want O hella slammed oh look 30 level of adjustable dampening this must be the better coil go with BC.

What is BC made?
 
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