KW V3

eVitO · 02-17-2013, 05:30 PM

I was wondering how long KW V3's usually last, before the shocks have to be overhauled and what not.

I have about 20-25,000 miles on mine, and lately I've noticed that I've been rubbing a lot more than usual when I drive spiritedly or that the ride is bouncier in general. I might just be going crazy, and it might simply be that hitting a few bumps over time on the freeway threw off my alignment or w/e, but I'm just curious.

BIU · 02-17-2013, 10:36 PM

Intersted in this also.. Just installed mine this past weekend

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Raucky2000 · 02-18-2013, 05:51 AM

I've heard from a number of guys that they wait until the shock leaks before they overhaul them, since KW is such good stuff. Unless they have other problems like bent shafts etc. I don't have KW, I have TCK DA and I was told the same thing from TC about his shocks too. I know this doesn't exactly answer your question, but hope it helps some.

eVitO · 02-18-2013, 06:09 PM

Yeah, that's what I was thinking too. If they're not leaking, they're not broken lol. Just a bit paranoid, or crazy, or whatever you want to call it.

HP Autowerks · 02-25-2013, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Raucky2000

I've heard from a number of guys that they wait until the shock leaks before they overhaul them, since KW is such good stuff. Unless they have other problems like bent shafts etc. I don't have KW, I have TCK DA and I was told the same thing from TC about his shocks too. I know this doesn't exactly answer your question, but hope it helps some.

Dampers can wear internally and lose their damping capability as well.

Richard@M-World · 02-25-2013, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by eVitO

I was wondering how long KW V3's usually last, before the shocks have to be overhauled and what not.

I have about 20-25,000 miles on mine, and lately I've noticed that I've been rubbing a lot more than usual when I drive spiritedly or that the ride is bouncier in general. I might just be going crazy, and it might simply be that hitting a few bumps over time on the freeway threw off my alignment or w/e, but I'm just curious.

I would first check for any physical damages, i.e. bends, leaks, etc. I would also give KW tech support a call and ask for their opinion. V3 comes with lifetime warranty so if there is an issue KW will take care of it.

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02-18-2013, 05:51 AM	#3
Raucky2000 First Lieutenant Drives: SGM E90 M3 dct Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 320 iTrader: (1)	I've heard from a number of guys that they wait until the shock leaks before they overhaul them, since KW is such good stuff. Unless they have other problems like bent shafts etc. I don't have KW, I have TCK DA and I was told the same thing from TC about his shocks too. I know this doesn't exactly answer your question, but hope it helps some.