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      09-21-2017, 01:17 PM   #1
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KW V3 Settings

Just put on some KWV3 shocks on my car with some linear Swift 400/700 springs. Just wanted to see what settings people are running before my first track day with them as a starting point to get these dialed in as quickly as possible.

Preferably people with the linear swift conversion with rates near mine
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No experience with Swift springs (or any with linear progression) ~with~ KW dampers, but maybe post #7 of this thread would be helpful: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=653693
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No experience with Swift springs or linear progression ~with~ KWs, but maybe post #7 of this thread would be helpful: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=653693
Cool, thanks.

Really want some folks with track experience to chime in, I guess I could try the M3 board
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I've found that setting to be just stiff enough and be compliant. I have tried stiffer and softer (and remain 1 setting stiffer on rear rebound) and still like that the best. I have about 40 to 50 track days with car, mostly on that setting. I instruct for BMWCCA and PCA. I do see you have an e82, maybe one click softer all around is where you should start.
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I've found that setting to be just stiff enough and be compliant. I have tried stiffer and softer (and remain 1 setting stiffer on rear rebound) and still like that the best. I have about 40 to 50 track days with car, mostly on that setting. I instruct for BMWCCA and PCA. I do see you have an e82, maybe one click softer all around is where you should start.
Thanks! Super helpful.
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