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KWV3 vs. ISS forged

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Old 11-27-11, 04:41 PM
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Or if you want both, get coils and ISS then upgrade to full suspension later.
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Bought the Kw's! Now preferences for damping and stuff? LOL.
Old 11-28-11, 01:34 AM
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Depends if you want performance handling wise or hp/sound wise. I would go with the ISS but that's just me.
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I would start in the middle and work your way from there. i'm sure the guys who already that them installed will chime in soon.

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Bought the Kw's! Now preferences for damping and stuff? LOL.
Old 11-28-11, 09:11 AM
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Just to chime in.

We have ours at 50% in the front and at full softness in the rear. It allows the car to stay very balanced and keep the rear under control. It's also an enjoyable ride with it not being too stiff or too bouncy.
Old 11-28-11, 10:18 AM
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If I am not mistaken (from a previous long thread about V3 settings), I believe the KWs arrive from the factory at optimal setting, therefore no need to fine tune, unless you're the fine tune type.
Old 11-28-11, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by PurduePete
Kws 1st. It's already fast, so stance and everyday ride quality is more important than sound.
I didn't buy my Joe-Z exhaust for the sound. I bought it for the ~30rwh
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IMO 7% power increase doesnt mean much of anything.. But, I recommend getting exhaust as well as coilovers, it changed how I feel about the car in general. I LOVE the v8 sound. With ISS exhaust you get the sound, performance, AND looks!

I have been waiting on my KW setup for over 3 months now.. cup kit being fabricated.. while waiting, I picked up the DES from ISS. I wasnt planning on buying an exhaust so quickly after spending so much on suspension. But I am glad I did, it really makes the car so much more bad ***. Splurge and buy both!
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Originally Posted by staman
I didn't buy my Joe-Z exhaust for the sound. I bought it for the ~30rwh
Well okay, sure good for you.....maybe I missed something?? By the way, a little FYI for you bud, your aftermarket exhaust is making nowhere near "30 rwh" by itself.... Many dyno data discussed around here bud.

Handling 1st or power 1st?.....hmmm. There is no right or wrong. It is all subjective and a personal choice that you can eliminated by doing both at the same time like CaptAwsm said. Nothing for anyone to be defensive about, no matter your choice.
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got 'em! Anyone know any good places to get them installed? preferably orange county area (socal)
Old 11-30-11, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by PurduePete
Well okay, sure good for you.....maybe I missed something?? By the way, a little FYI for you bud, your aftermarket exhaust is making nowhere near "30 rwh" by itself.... Many dyno data discussed around here bud.

Handling 1st or power 1st?.....hmmm. There is no right or wrong. It is all subjective and a personal choice that you can eliminated by doing both at the same time like CaptAwsm said. Nothing for anyone to be defensive about, no matter your choice.
I agree there is no right or wrong. It really depends what you what you want out of the car and what your doing with it. Personally i think the F handles like a dream and I dont see the need for the coilovers unless your on the track, but then again I've never had them so I couldnt say. As for rwh of the Joe-Z exhaust/intake i might have been exaggerating a little but im sure its at least 20-25.
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