jhillyer

An order fulfillment error allowed me to first try V1 suspension before I received the V2.

I was certain I wanted V2, but the dampening is about as weak as stock, so I've lost firmness. The adjustable return-damper is nice though, can keep the suspension compressed (at only 5% open, several seconds are needed to for the return expansion of the damper. However, and beneficially, the front wheel hop is quite reduced vs. the V1.

KW seems great rugged quality, and jig-welded precisely. I can bolt in the tower end and the fork aligns perfectly

But in the next car, I'll go w/ another design, and if KW does not have a different series, it won't be KW. I want consistent effects/parameters/specs in firmness throughout the sport dampers of a particular application. E.g., if V1 for a Mini is at xyz Nm rate, then I expect V2 for a Mini to be at xyz Nm rate. Also, KW needs to advertise more dynamic specs, and chat less about the color of the struts.

And my clutch is thin

jhillyer

Yes, V2 softer than V1, but I think I like it's fine for the street. I'm learning AudiWorld is more for posers, less for tuners.

Oh yeah, the reason I'm posting a follow-up:

To get very similar effect of KW V2 with stock suspension, keep the shock-struts and just get agressive sport springs, with a slight lowering -- ~ 2 to 5 cm drop.