I called Tein and they confirmed that their current coilover has no extra/unique adjuster for compression. There is just one adjuster (at the top of the shock, the same as KWv2's) that adjusts rebound, and to a smaller extent compression. So I guess if you soften the rebound, it will soften the compression. Tein said they do have another coilover with an extra/unique compression adjuster (similar to KWv3's), but it was for racing applications, not the Charger/Magnum. He also said Tein does not see enough demand for the KWv3 equivalent to justify making one.
My interest is in a variant 3 version, with a special compression adjuster.
I have my KWv2's set at 1/2 turn open on the front, and 3/4 turn open on the rear.
I like the tight and small rebound response/control.
What I hate about my car is the amount of road shock/banging transmitted to the cabin when hitting bumps/holes and road imperfections.
So if had V3's I would leave my rebound small, but open up the compression in an attempt to smooth out the road shock.
Unfortunately, the Tein's do not seem to provide this type of adjustability.
I guess its time to look into some custom coilovers. I believe the company that makes the suspension parts for nascar do it. Only if I can remember there name...
At least w/the Teins, you can control ride in your car; unlike the KWs!
The KWs are still better than the OEM Bilsteins/Sachs (too stiff!), but being able to control the ride in the car is better than anything else out there now.
At least w/the Teins, you can control ride in your car; unlike the KWs!
The KWs are still better than the OEM Bilsteins/Sachs (too stiff!), but being able to control the ride in the car is better than anything else out there now.
Are you saying that the KW's are smoother riding than the stock SRT suspension?
Wow, I didn't expect that, I assumed it would be an even firmer ride than the stock SRT suspension. Looks like that is what I'm looking for as the stock C suspension I have is way too soft and I would like to firm it up.
Teahaed must have his KW's set very soft. I set mine to factory recommended settings and it is noticably stiffer than the stock setup. This was BEFORE I put on the 22" rolling stock.
I like it this way, until I am carrying customers around. I wish they were adjustable on the fly (Tein).
Teahaed must have his KW's set very soft. I set mine to factory recommended settings and it is noticably stiffer than the stock setup. This was BEFORE I put on the 22" rolling stock.
I like it this way, until I am carrying customers around. I wish they were adjustable on the fly (Tein).
I have 'em about 1/4 turn softer than what KW recommends. W/the lowered suspension and Eibach anti-roll bars, it handles BETTER than OEM while riding softer.
However, if Teins came out sooner, I woulda gotten those just for the in-car adjustability.
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