Fitting KW3s and set up

Smithy vRS · 20-08-2004, 10:18

I just got my new KW any1 got any tips on fitting them and and set up?

**TaviaRS** · 20-08-2004, 10:24

Put them on as they come, apart from;
Rear rebound settings are pretty good out of the box.
Set them to their highest position before fitting to the car.

As for settings, depending how firm you want it, I'd add 3 1/4 turns to rear bump and 2 1/4 turns to the front bump (does make it fairly stiff though).
Adjusting front and rear bump can be done on the car, but front bump is fiddly due to the drive shaft.

SkodiRS · 20-08-2004, 10:51

If you're running 18'' I suggest a ride height of no lower than "2 fingers width" between tyre and arch.

I found the tyres to rub the arch liner otherwise.

Steve vRS · 20-08-2004, 11:10

So do KW3's allow you to make the ride more compliant through the extra settings?

Steve

**TaviaRS** · 20-08-2004, 11:56

Yes they do as you can adjust bump and rebound seperate from each other allowing you to get it how you like it. I'm running standard rebound at the rear, slightly more than standard at the front, combined with increased bump front and rear, which makes it quite fidgety (just done a track day) Need to take some of the bump off to add some compliance back in to take it back to slightly stiffer than standard RS settings.

Smithy vRS · 20-08-2004, 13:24

Thanks lads, i think i'll be fitting D bad boys tomo, and have me new shoe's on monday so i'l note the fingers rule. Think i'l play around wit rebound & compression.

**TaviaRS** · 20-08-2004, 13:26

Try it as standard on bump and rebound first, they may be OK but I reckon 1/4 to 1/2 turn off front rebound would be good and as I said, set them as high as you can to start with.

20-08-2004, 10:18	#1
Smithy vRS Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Republic of Ireland Posts: 290 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fitting KW3s and set up I just got my new KW any1 got any tips on fitting them and and set up? __________________ Tuning engines isn't rocket sciences its just about burning fuel!

20-08-2004, 10:24	#2
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Put them on as they come, apart from; Rear rebound settings are pretty good out of the box. Set them to their highest position before fitting to the car. As for settings, depending how firm you want it, I'd add 3 1/4 turns to rear bump and 2 1/4 turns to the front bump (does make it fairly stiff though). Adjusting front and rear bump can be done on the car, but front bump is fiddly due to the drive shaft. __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

20-08-2004, 10:51	#3
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	If you're running 18'' I suggest a ride height of no lower than "2 fingers width" between tyre and arch. I found the tyres to rub the arch liner otherwise. __________________ Adrian.

20-08-2004, 11:10	#4
Steve vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumbria and Cheshire Posts: 1,152 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	So do KW3's allow you to make the ride more compliant through the extra settings? Steve __________________ From Tavia vRS 230bhp to Impreza WRX STi Version V Type R to Clio 182 Cup and now a vRS TDi Octy II in Lightning McQueen Red

20-08-2004, 11:56	#5
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Yes they do as you can adjust bump and rebound seperate from each other allowing you to get it how you like it. I'm running standard rebound at the rear, slightly more than standard at the front, combined with increased bump front and rear, which makes it quite fidgety (just done a track day) Need to take some of the bump off to add some compliance back in to take it back to slightly stiffer than standard RS settings. __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

20-08-2004, 13:24	#6
Smithy vRS Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Republic of Ireland Posts: 290 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks lads, i think i'll be fitting D bad boys tomo, and have me new shoe's on monday so i'l note the fingers rule. Think i'l play around wit rebound & compression. __________________ Tuning engines isn't rocket sciences its just about burning fuel!

20-08-2004, 13:26	#7
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Try it as standard on bump and rebound first, they may be OK but I reckon 1/4 to 1/2 turn off front rebound would be good and as I said, set them as high as you can to start with. __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

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