Factory KW Race Team - FX Motorsports Development is proud to introduce the double-adjustable KW Clubsport Coilover to the NSX community.
This daily-driveable track suspension hits the nail on the head for those who drive their car everyday as well as to and from the racetrack. Made popular by the Porsche community, the "Clubsport" nomenclature is named for those enthusiasts who want a more track oriented performance without giving up ride quality on the street. This is not to be confused with the KW Variant 3 in this thread, although custom spring rates can still be ordered and adapted to the KW Clubsport:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124373
KW Clubsport Coilover kit for 1991-2005 NSX
MSRP: $3,399.00
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KW Clubsport coilover suspension for 1990-2005 Acura NSX: Available through KW-backed U.S. NSX race team: "FX Motorsports Development"
KW suspensions announces their Clubsport stainless steel constructed coilover for the 1990-2005 Acura NSX.
The KW suspensions coilover for the Acura NSX enables the owner to lower their vehicle 20 to 50mm on the front axle and 25mm to 55mm on the rear axle. The coilover suspension retains enough travel to handle maximum load and dynamic loads during driving. Double adjustable rebound and compression damping allows a truly individual performance driving setup from agressive track to fine tuning the ride quality and comfort for every day driving.
Clubsport: Coilovers for race track and road.
KW Clubsport was developed for customers, who demand a better handling car when participating in track day events, but also require an official road approval to use their car every day. The setup was specifically designed for the Nordschleife using track day tyres. By using the optional available adjustable top mounts, the suspension geometry can be adjusted to the requirements of tires and the intended use. The mentioned adjustment options combined with the independently adjustable rebound and compression damping technology allow individual setup adjustments according to the vehicle load, tyre characteristics and different track conditions. KW Clubsport meets every demand regarding a coilover for the usage on the road and the race track.
KW Clubsport suspension kits are independently adjustable in compression and rebound forces and include high performance racing springs. Racing top mounts are optionally available for further performance. KW Clubsport guarantees excellent handling, best performance, highest agility and fantastic lap times.
- INCLUDES PILLOWBALL TOP HATS
- Height adjustable coilovers
- Performance setup for the racetrack
- Dampers in compression & rebound forces independently adjustable
- Use of high performance linear race springs
- In stainless steel technology inox-line
- Additional available with racing top mounts
- TÜV approval possible depending on the specification
(see references) - Spring rate and valving determined by KW’s state-of-the-art 7-Post rig
- 457lb/457lb - front/rear spring rates
NEW - KW Valve Technology: With video animation explaining the fundamentals of High and Low speed compression:
http://www.kw-suspension.com/us/kw_valve_technology.php
NSX suspension testing on KW's 7-post (shaker) rig:
Important characteristics such as safety, quality and performance are all taken into consideration with each KW coilover design. Each vehicle application is specifically designed and engineered for a proper range of motion, min/max weight loads and min/max lowering. All these requirements are met while retaining its performance handling characteristics. Each KW coilover suspension is produced with unique stainless steel “Inox-line” technology. The stainless steel construction internally and externally provides long term durability and corrosion resistance from the elements.
KW suspension testing at the world-famous Nurburgring Nordschleife:
All KW coilovers pass stringent German TUV safety and quality testing standards. Each kit is sold TUV approved.
KW Background:
KW is OEM supplier for the Dodge VIPER SRT-10 ACR, Mercedes CLK63 & SL65 AMG Black Edition, and aftermarket suspension supplier for the: Ford GT, Ferrari Enzo, F430, Porsche GT3, 911 Turbo, 911 GT2, Carrera GT, Nissan GTR, and much more.
Personally, I like KW's philosophy of using the softest spring rates possible. Generally, softer springs yield more grip. The internals of the KW allows for a reduction in highspeed bump/compression (which is pre-set by KW) which makes for a much more comfortable ride over broken up road on the street. This also results in a much more compliant ride that is more stable and keeps the tires on the ground when going over bumps or hitting apex curbs on the track. A more compliant and stable car = a faster car. (FYI - some Grand Am GT cars run spring rates as low as 200lbs with large swaybars).
This is in contrast of many other coilover options whose damping curves are linear whose ride becomes exponentially stiffer (and harsher over bumps - more highspeed compression) as you stiffen up the lowspeed compression and/or rebound. The ride quality of the KW's is called by many as the best of any coilover option that they've tried.
Email [email protected] for special pricing as well as any questions in regards to the complexity of double adjustable dampers, KW product, or setup advice.
Billy
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