My KW v3 set-up with stiffer springs is no good here in Ireland (fitted to a classic MY00 wagon) - the roads are seriously rubbish around Dublin In Switzerland it was acceptable on the majority of roads, with it being a bit compromised on really bumpy b-roads - as I used the car on track extensively it was OK. All roads around Dublin seem as bad a bumpy Swiss b-road!
Aside from the fact it means the car spends half the time in the air when travelling at speed, it's also seriously uncomfortable for my missus and unborn daughter.....need to fix it
I'm also running uprated ARB's (22 or 24mm with adjustable rear), ALK, strut braces front and rear (below too at front), Powerflex bushing all round, rose jointed front ARB ties and P Zero Corsa's (very stiff sidewalls - you can still drive with a flat tyre at 25-30 mph.....).
I will refit stock front ARB and move rear to middle (I always found this optimum for road, but it overheated front tyres on track) and probably get some softer road tyres. What about suspension? I'm trying to track down stock springs that came with my original KW3 - I have the early model (~5 years old now) so am checking with KW DE. But I'm still concered the roads are so crap here I'll still have a problem.
What would be really good was the old Koni damper inserts and Eibach springs I ran before the KW's. These were perfect on bumpy b-roads in Swissieland.
What do people recommend? What is the difference between stock P1 and STi5/6 suspension? I'm tempted to get complete replacements if the price is right - I can then refit the KW's at a later date when I change countries again (I'll make sure the roads are smoother next time ).
Thanks, Richard
PS: cross posted on 22B.com too
Aside from the fact it means the car spends half the time in the air when travelling at speed, it's also seriously uncomfortable for my missus and unborn daughter.....need to fix it
I'm also running uprated ARB's (22 or 24mm with adjustable rear), ALK, strut braces front and rear (below too at front), Powerflex bushing all round, rose jointed front ARB ties and P Zero Corsa's (very stiff sidewalls - you can still drive with a flat tyre at 25-30 mph.....).
I will refit stock front ARB and move rear to middle (I always found this optimum for road, but it overheated front tyres on track) and probably get some softer road tyres. What about suspension? I'm trying to track down stock springs that came with my original KW3 - I have the early model (~5 years old now) so am checking with KW DE. But I'm still concered the roads are so crap here I'll still have a problem.
What would be really good was the old Koni damper inserts and Eibach springs I ran before the KW's. These were perfect on bumpy b-roads in Swissieland.
What do people recommend? What is the difference between stock P1 and STi5/6 suspension? I'm tempted to get complete replacements if the price is right - I can then refit the KW's at a later date when I change countries again (I'll make sure the roads are smoother next time ).
Thanks, Richard
PS: cross posted on 22B.com too