KW V3 extended adjusters

moreda_5 · 05-16-2008, 09:34 PM

has anyone ever made extended adjuster for the KW v3 coilovers like what AST has for theirs. You know the knobs that come over the back seat so I don't have to remove my seat everytime I want to change something up.
I'm still setting my car up as I just got the coilovers installed today so I'm sure things will have to be changed

**RaceComp Engineering** · 05-17-2008, 06:21 AM

Yes we are working on it and it has been slow to find the right size etc..but we have found a possible solution. ( yay). I hope to have something soon.

Myles

moreda_5 · 05-17-2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RaceComp Engineering

Yes we are working on it and it has been slow to find the right size etc..but we have found a possible solution. ( yay). I hope to have something soon.

Myles

Great that would be so helpful. Thanks Myles let me knw and I'll be the first to buy a set

r12rex · 05-17-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RaceComp Engineering

Yes we are working on it and it has been slow to find the right size etc..but we have found a possible solution. ( yay). I hope to have something soon.

Myles

YAY! Myles, I've been waiting for something like this to come around...actually I was going to go ahead and develop something myself...but since you're doing all the work...

JK.

Do keep us updated!

Kind Regards,
Ryan

GreySTI · 05-17-2008, 10:37 AM

I fabricated such an extender myself.

I took a short piece of hex key and cut it off. I then drilled out the end of 1/4" bendable plastic rod and glued the hex key into the end. This end goes into the strut top adjuster. I then drilled an extended hole in the back deck cover behind the seat. The plastic rod bends slightly to come out behind the seatback. I then glued a sprinkler knob to the top which extends 1.5" above the seatback (and labelled +/-).

It works really well allowing full adjustment without removing the seatback.

-Greg

BenW · 05-18-2008, 01:03 AM

I need to do that.

FWIW, it's a 2mm hex. Myles, let me know if you cook something up before I do.

Are these going to be handed out retroactively to existing RCE T2 owners?

misterwaterfallin · 05-18-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BenW

I need to do that.

FWIW, it's a 2mm hex. Myles, let me know if you cook something up before I do.

Are these going to be handed out retroactively to existing RCE T2 owners?

haha that would be nice. I think Im going to try to figure this out this week before I head to the track on saturday. Still trying to find the right settings for me.

whats everyone else running for autox and track settings? and what bars/tires do you have?

**RaceComp Engineering** · 05-18-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BenW

I need to do that.

FWIW, it's a 2mm hex. Myles, let me know if you cook something up before I do.

Are these going to be handed out retroactively to existing RCE T2 owners?

No I couldnt really do that, I wish and since its NOT a KW thing as in they support it and make it happen it would just be a "moving forward" thing. ..as in it would rolled into the price of new T2's.........but I can make sure that its no more than what it cost to make it.

Mw

**twiSTies** · 05-18-2008, 04:45 PM

Any idea when these would be available, Myles?

**RaceComp Engineering** · 05-18-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by twiSTies

Any idea when these would be available, Myles?

soon, but not soon enough as always. It will happen though. With 08 STI springs, camber plates and the new 04-07 STI sways almost done...its crazy right now.

Myles

**twiSTies** · 05-18-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RaceComp Engineering

soon, but not soon enough as always. It will happen though. With 08 STI springs, camber plates and the new 04-07 STI sways almost done...its crazy right now.

Myles

Completely understandable. Thanks for keeping us updated on these.

Acejam2k · 05-19-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RaceComp Engineering

Yes we are working on it and it has been slow to find the right size etc..but we have found a possible solution. ( yay). I hope to have something soon.

Myles

I will definitely buy a set of these once they're available for my Tarmac 2's. They would save me from lots of hassle!

Drag-On · 05-22-2008, 08:54 AM

I am very interested in the extended adjusters. I too will be interested in purchasing some when they become available.

***LeiboWRX*** · 05-22-2008, 08:48 PM

Hey guys. I have done this already. Aluminum tube and knob with soldered in hex wrench at the end. Have a buddy that fabricated it for me. Check out my thread:

Check out my prototype coilover adjusters and lend some advice...

Myles, thought I told you about this already?

Drag-On · 05-23-2008, 07:08 AM

Wow, that is a nice design. How is your adjusting holding up? Have you had problems with the hex key moving when the car is in motion?

05-16-2008, 09:34 PM	#1
moreda_5 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STI White with Go Fav Mod: JDM Mesh Grill Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 66 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	KW V3 extended adjusters has anyone ever made extended adjuster for the KW v3 coilovers like what AST has for theirs. You know the knobs that come over the back seat so I don't have to remove my seat everytime I want to change something up. I'm still setting my car up as I just got the coilovers installed today so I'm sure things will have to be changed This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-17-2008, 06:21 AM	#2
RaceComp Engineering Authorized Vendor Car: 2008 Pinarello FP5 Fav Mod: New Underwear after a 147mph slide into turn 17 at Sebring in the rain....still got 3rd.. Location: Columbia, Maryland Posts: 3,172 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: KW V3 extended adjusters Yes we are working on it and it has been slow to find the right size etc..but we have found a possible solution. ( yay). I hope to have something soon. Myles

05-17-2008, 10:37 AM	#5
GreySTI Lurker Posts: 1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: KW V3 extended adjusters I fabricated such an extender myself. I took a short piece of hex key and cut it off. I then drilled out the end of 1/4" bendable plastic rod and glued the hex key into the end. This end goes into the strut top adjuster. I then drilled an extended hole in the back deck cover behind the seat. The plastic rod bends slightly to come out behind the seatback. I then glued a sprinkler knob to the top which extends 1.5" above the seatback (and labelled +/-). It works really well allowing full adjustment without removing the seatback. -Greg

05-18-2008, 01:03 AM	#6
BenW Grassroots STI Racer Car: aspen 2005 wingless Fav Mod: racecomp tarmac 2 coilovers Location: oklahoma city Posts: 541 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: KW V3 extended adjusters I need to do that. FWIW, it's a 2mm hex. Myles, let me know if you cook something up before I do. Are these going to be handed out retroactively to existing RCE T2 owners?

05-18-2008, 04:45 PM	#9
twiSTies Gold Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: T2s and Recaros Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,229 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: KW V3 extended adjusters Any idea when these would be available, Myles?

05-22-2008, 08:54 AM	#13
Drag-On Grassroots STI Racer Car: '06 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: RCE Tarmac 2 Location: So Cal Posts: 569 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: KW V3 extended adjusters I am very interested in the extended adjusters. I too will be interested in purchasing some when they become available.

05-22-2008, 08:48 PM	#14
*LeiboWRX* Platinum Member Car: 04 JBP STi Fav Mod: 11.5:1 Q-Rack Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 345 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: KW V3 extended adjusters Hey guys. I have done this already. Aluminum tube and knob with soldered in hex wrench at the end. Have a buddy that fabricated it for me. Check out my thread: Check out my prototype coilover adjusters and lend some advice... Myles, thought I told you about this already?

05-23-2008, 07:08 AM	#15
Drag-On Grassroots STI Racer Car: '06 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: RCE Tarmac 2 Location: So Cal Posts: 569 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: KW V3 extended adjusters Wow, that is a nice design. How is your adjusting holding up? Have you had problems with the hex key moving when the car is in motion? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.