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KWV3 drop link problem
At a bit of a loss tbh, I've fitted the KWV3 street coil over kit to the M Roady, well, the fronts so far, but the standard drop links are now 1 3/4 inches too long. I've either got the wrong KW kit, it fits perfectly however, or I've not ordered some shorter links, which I've not read anywhere you need, nor can I find any with the correct length. All I can think to do is get a set of Hotchkis ones etc for an M3, increase the thread with a die and shorten the rods to suit. What's anyone else done...?
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KWV3 drop link problem
my clubsports came with a shorter drop link..... id assume these would need the same.... just buy any adjustable piece or get kw to send some replacements they aren't expensive. Hope this helps buddy.
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Sorry to hear you're having issues John.john-e89 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:09 pm At a bit of a loss tbh, I've fitted the KWV3 street coil over kit to the M Roady, well, the fronts so far, but the standard drop links are now 1 3/4 inches too long. I've either got the wrong KW kit, it fits perfectly however, or I've not ordered some shorter links, which I've not read anywhere you need, nor can I find any with the correct length. All I can think to do is get a set of Hotchkis ones etc for an M3, increase the thread with a die and shorten the rods to suit. What's anyone else done...?
First query - how much lower are you going? Unless the tabs are in a different position you should be OK with oe droplinks.
Other thing to check is if something like e36 links fit - they may well do and would be shorter. Otherwise I think a company called jom do adjustable droplinks. Hope that helps a bit!
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KWV3 drop link problem
Not sure if they fit KW but BC coilovers also use shorter links which you can likely obtain from BC.
Also these: https://www.stanceduk.com/products/stan ... 0x1-5-dl11
And these: https://www.spring-loaded.co.uk/proddet ... F2006-2009
And these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PROSPORT-ADJ ... ect=mobile
Also these: https://www.stanceduk.com/products/stan ... 0x1-5-dl11
And these: https://www.spring-loaded.co.uk/proddet ... F2006-2009
And these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PROSPORT-ADJ ... ect=mobile
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At the moment I've set them to the same as my 35i that has them as a starting point Ed, which is 10mm higher than KW set them at. Hotchkis say M3 links go from 275-305mm, which I think is too long, I'm guessing I need approx 240mm if my setting of the ride height is fairly correct.Ed Doe wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:56 pmSorry to hear you're having issues John.john-e89 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:09 pm At a bit of a loss tbh, I've fitted the KWV3 street coil over kit to the M Roady, well, the fronts so far, but the standard drop links are now 1 3/4 inches too long. I've either got the wrong KW kit, it fits perfectly however, or I've not ordered some shorter links, which I've not read anywhere you need, nor can I find any with the correct length. All I can think to do is get a set of Hotchkis ones etc for an M3, increase the thread with a die and shorten the rods to suit. What's anyone else done...?
First query - how much lower are you going? Unless the tabs are in a different position you should be OK with oe droplinks.
Other thing to check is if something like e36 links fit - they may well do and would be shorter. Otherwise I think a company called jom do adjustable droplinks. Hope that helps a bit!
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
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Those pro sports would be perfect IF i have my ride height roughly correct Plenty. Top man, many thanks.plenty wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:40 pm Not sure if they fit KW but BC coilovers also use shorter links which you can likely obtain from BC.
Also these: https://www.stanceduk.com/products/stan ... 0x1-5-dl11
And these: https://www.spring-loaded.co.uk/proddet ... F2006-2009
And these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PROSPORT-ADJ ... ect=mobile
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
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M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
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MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
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KWV3 drop link problem
What drop links did you decide on in the end and do you recall what the length was that you needed?john-e89 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:09 pm At a bit of a loss tbh, I've fitted the KWV3 street coil over kit to the M Roady, well, the fronts so far, but the standard drop links are now 1 3/4 inches too long. I've either got the wrong KW kit, it fits perfectly however, or I've not ordered some shorter links, which I've not read anywhere you need, nor can I find any with the correct length. All I can think to do is get a set of Hotchkis ones etc for an M3, increase the thread with a die and shorten the rods to suit. What's anyone else done...?
I’m looking at getting some kw v3 coilovers and have also purchased H&R anti roll bars but can’t find what length drop links to go for.
Thanks
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Thanks for the reply, do you know what length they sent in the kit, I spoke to KW and they said the ones in the kit are 180mm but that seems like a huge difference when standard are 270mm. I also spoke with driftworks who said that kw use standard height drop links with the v3 coilovers. All I want to know is a height range so I can get adjustable links within said range.
I’m in the process of ordering new suspension parts in the hope of fitting all at once but this is proving difficult
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When I fitted Clubsports with H&R ARBs I had to buy alternative adjustable drop links to make them compatible. It was almost a decade ago though, so I cannot recall the specifics.InterlagosMC wrote: ↑Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:06 pmWhat drop links did you decide on in the end and do you recall what the length was that you needed?john-e89 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:09 pm At a bit of a loss tbh, I've fitted the KWV3 street coil over kit to the M Roady, well, the fronts so far, but the standard drop links are now 1 3/4 inches too long. I've either got the wrong KW kit, it fits perfectly however, or I've not ordered some shorter links, which I've not read anywhere you need, nor can I find any with the correct length. All I can think to do is get a set of Hotchkis ones etc for an M3, increase the thread with a die and shorten the rods to suit. What's anyone else done...?
I’m looking at getting some kw v3 coilovers and have also purchased H&R anti roll bars but can’t find what length drop links to go for.
Thanks
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Thanks for the reply, from my understanding the clubsports have a different Mount tab position to the v3 setup which again changes the lengths, I just can’t find a definitive answer annoyingly, will just have to wait until I’m fitting it all and then check for myself.
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