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can you send a pic of the rear suspension as it is? What strut were you using the rear Swift springs with? With my KW V3 kidney destroyers, I can get the rear down just past the tire.

Oh sorry. We're the Swift springs paired with OEM struts? Did the Swift springs look much thinner compared to the Bilstein springs?

This is the highest position.

You didnt lower the rear...the perch is all the way on the highest position.

I'm inclined to install the Bilstein B12 Prokit which comes with Eibach lowering springs but the drop is minimal compared to what Ive had for 10 years. Has anyone tried Bilstein dampers with Swift springs?

Just saw your question. Sorry for the delay! No I dont think it needs to move whatsoever inside the bracket. That's what the inner "plunge type" CV joint does. Its allows the entire axle to move in and out as the wheel camber varies with compression. Ive heard that truck rear differentials...

Anyone point me to a pic of a gen 1 Speed3 with the Bilstein B12 Prokit? I wanna see how much gap there is.

Good info. I love the go cart handling of the V3s...have for 10 years. But its not just me who has to put up with the ride, its the lady too. Its annoying when I get into DC or into NYC and I'm slamming into potholes. 3 people in the car and its way worse. Its always a compromise unless you...

So you been living with these for a 2 years now? Whats the verdict compared to OEM? City driving? Potholes? Roads are so lousy in DC with so many potholes and speedbumps. I cant deal with 400 spring rates anymore. Highway...its awesome. Rest of the time...I hate it.

I agree ... It's gotta be closer to 3 inches...

B14: Front Lowered Height: 10-25mm, up to 1100kg Axle Load; Rear Lowered Height: 5-25mm, B16 Front Lowered Height: 10-25mm, up to 1100kg Axle Load; Rear Lowered Height: 5-25mm,

Direct from Bilstein: Part # 48-121262 B16 (PSS9) can be used for track and street use which has 9 positions for dampening with 9th position being comfort and 1st position being sport. Here are the spring rates as follows, thanks and have a great day. Front Main spring 377 in lbs/inch (6.8k)...

Awesome, thanks.

Speaking of SWIFT springs, Corksport offers them as an option but I dont know what the benefit is. They dont say anything about it. Just to show you how clueless the idiots at KW customer service are, I asked them for softer springs, and they told me they have 2 additional options. I installed...

I have this same question. I've had KW V3 on my car since 2014 and Im kinda tired of it. The COMPLETELY CLUELESS staff and horrible instructions and setup support is the icing on the cake. No one at KW ever knows anything. Its like a bunch of high school kids answering the phones. I definitely...

I raised the car, added +8 (of 12) compression and +6 rebound to the KWs and did some extensive driving over the holidays. This thing bottoms out like crazy. I cant do this anymore. Its scary. I dont even know why they would sell those springs. The car is too heavy up front for 280 lbs/inch. I...

If your referring to the intermediate shaft bearing, dont do all that work and use a non OEM bearing. Just get the Mazda bearing. Its a big job and you dont wanna do it twice.

call the Mazda dealer.

Which bearing? The one I installed from MAZDA for my 2007 Speed3?

Ya well...Im stuck with what I got. For now. I sent my struts in for repair and they dynoed fine but the seals were dry and squeaking like mad so they changed them free-o-charge. 2 week turn around. They have a 340 LBS./in spring which is likely a better fit for the struts. 400 too stiff, 280...