Some questions before purchasing KW V1...

[nobutora]

I'm about to buy KW V1 but I have two dumb questions.

I see there are M12 and M14, and the KW webpage says: "To identify the suspension struts, measure the diameter of the strut mounting screw at the steering knuckle. Screw diameter either M12 or M14 "

What is that in this picture? English is not my native language so I don't know what is really asking for.




The other question is...

There are different axle weights:

- The first one is FA 951-1100 kg RA - 950 kg
- The second one is FA - 950 kg RA - 950 kg

Has the first one harder front springs? If so, would that make the car more understeery? What's the best choice for a 3B with Avus 18" wheels?


Thanks in advance.

[Rusty]

Yes, the two axle loads have different springs

<950 = Front - 60N/mm, Rear - 60N/mm
>950 = Front - 70N/mm, Rear - 60N/mm

For a 3B you can run the lower weight one or get the higher weight set and swap the front and rear springs to make it less understeery! Error404 has dones this.

I've put an arrow to show the bolts that you need to measure.

[Louie C]

Im going to be purchasing a KW V1 Coilover Kit in the coming weeks for my ABY avant, am I going to have to do the same?

[nobutora]

Yes, the two axle loads have different springs

<950 = Front - 60N/mm, Rear - 60N/mm
>950 = Front - 70N/mm, Rear - 60N/mm

For a 3B you can run the lower weight one or get the higher weight set and swap the front and rear springs to make it less understeery! Error404 has dones this.

I've put an arrow to show the bolts that you need to measure.

¡Thank you so much Rusty!

[nobutora]

I tried to measure that bolt but it's too tight, so I'll need to take it to the garage to loosen it and change the suspension.

Anyway, there's a similar bolt in the rear suspension that measures 14 mm, does it mean that the front bolt is 14 too?