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Old 09-15-2010, 11:04 PM
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So I decided to upgrade the Megans to KW Variant 1. Just installed them today but it was too dark to take a picture but hope this works
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how do they ride, I know you just installed them but what is your initial feeling?
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are these fully adjustable???
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Originally Posted by Sandals
how do they ride, I know you just installed them but what is your initial feeling?
These honestly are comparable to stock. I know usually when people say that, its still bouncy or what not, but when I hit a bump I do not feel it at all almost. I need to get an alignment still though, but I am very satisfied. Would definitely recommend!
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Originally Posted by 07tl-s6spd
are these fully adjustable???
They height is fully adjustable. However there is no damper for it, but as I said to my previous response, they feel very very comfortable so you would not need it.
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How low can it go?
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It can go pretty low. Right now my am sitting pretty much at the tire or even a little lower, and it could go lower. I am on stock 17s.

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Here is another picture I took to give you an idea. This was the front and my friend had to adjust it higher twice.
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if they ride ride almost like stock....then they are good in my book...so they ride better than the megans i take it
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My friend was saying it felt like stock also. I read somewhere that KW makes stock suspension for some cars or something. But 10x better than my Megans.
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im gonna look into these...i was thinking of going with blackworks...but havent been able to get any info on the ride quality
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Oh, don't forget KW has a lifetime warranty. That sold it to me. haha
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Waiting for side pictures of the car.
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My tein ss have 40K on them already and I can tell they already need to be refilled. I went mad for a whole month trying to get the ride quality perfect but lets face it.. the lower you go, the ride gets more crappy. Thankfully, I only spend $700 for them.
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Well the KW Variant 1's for the TL cost almost $1400.00 and this is from KW's site:

How much warranty do I have on my KW’s?
All KW street suspension comes with a limited lifetime warranty against any manufacturing defect. For any warranty inquiries, please call 559.875.0222.

Wear and tear is not a manufacturing defect. and about the Megan, the common noise of a clunking sound is the a nut on the top that isn't tightened enough.
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The KW warranty is fine with me because its not going to take much wear and tear damage with their inox-stainless steel for anti corrosion. I saw in a post on that one of his coilover leaked but they were more than glad to repair it. Also, I was not complaining about my Megans clucking, I am comparing the ride quality.
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Here is the side view
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That looks great but too bad ther is no dampening adjustment.
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Yeah, it sucks but I honestly would have to say the second spring makes up for it. I could not complain one bit about the ride quality
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Looks good I like the purple tophats
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Uasick nice choice i have the same ones no problem with them so far
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