KW Coilovers with LCR Plates...? - Focaljet

**Reedicus26** · 04-03-2008, 06:45 PM

Are they happy together?

**BadIdea** · 04-04-2008, 04:12 AM

I'm not sure if all are the same but the v3 had a different thread pitch and Leo made different top nuts.

**68 Touring Car** · 04-04-2008, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadIdea

I'm not sure if all are the same but the v3 had a different thread pitch and Leo made different top nuts.

We have 3 different threaded nuts now but you need to call and ask for your thread pitch when ordering

**Stolle** · 04-06-2008, 04:11 AM

you have the right threaded nuts for the v2's?

**68 Touring Car** · 04-06-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stolle

you have the right threaded nuts for the v2's?

What thread is it?

**Stolle** · 04-06-2008, 04:55 PM

no sure lol. id have to look.

**BadIdea** · 04-08-2008, 10:44 AM

Quote:

I needed new lower collets for the increased strut rod diameter and new retaining collets for the 12x1.5 thread pitch.

That was for the v3.

**Lisa-Adam** · 05-07-2008, 05:00 AM

Make sure the rear spring plates are in right, they have a habbit of falling out when really low, my mate lost his on his lupo so now just ahs the coilover.

**OmniFocus** · 05-07-2008, 11:59 AM

I would not recommend LCR plates with the KW Coilovers... it will cause some really nasty coil bind.... speaking from experience.

I'm a month late, but hopefully not too late.

**Reedicus26** · 05-07-2008, 06:01 PM

I actually picked up a used pair before I even posted this and they aren't installed yet. Is it possible to modify the plates to avoid the bind?

**OmniFocus** · 05-08-2008, 12:15 AM

The problem is that the position of the strut top relative to the position of the upper spring seat changes enough that when set within the KW "acceptable" range you get bind.. so in order to avoid it, you'd need to lower the car way down.

One problem is that the default fitment is the set the upper spring perch on the plate isn't really meant to fit the KW, it is meant to fit a stock upper spring, so there is some added thickness there. If that were altered to remove that thickness, it just might work.

They're a neat design, they're just not KW-compatible off-the-shelf.

**Reza** · 05-08-2008, 12:35 AM

Hey since you bought these from me PM me I have my front H&R coilover springs that will work with stock front springs hats. I think you can use it with your front KW coilovers.

the rates are very similar so I don't see any problem there.

LMK

**FocusSTGuy** · 05-08-2008, 10:59 PM

would they work with Eibach pro-street type s coilovers, im just asking becuase the shocks are stamped with the KW logo.

**JamesZX3** · 06-28-2008, 11:49 PM

I installed the LCR race plates with KW V1's. The car is pretty low and did not get any "binding" until I set the camber to -2.8. It seems that "top hat" rubs against one of the 3 bolts that hold the plates and coilovers to the car. The car will be going on the hoist in the next week to see exactly what is going. If I can figure out what it is and how to fix it.. I will be happy with the LCR plates. Quality craftsmanship and lots of adjustment..

04-03-2008, 06:45 PM	#1
Reedicus26 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 633	KW Coilovers with LCR Plates...? Are they happy together?

04-04-2008, 04:12 AM	#2
BadIdea Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,176	Re: KW Coilovers with LCR Plates...? I'm not sure if all are the same but the v3 had a different thread pitch and Leo made different top nuts. __________________ '02 silver svt, sunroof (for sale), stereo (gone) I need an ORP. Top dollar.

04-06-2008, 04:11 AM	#4
Stolle Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Killing Terrorists Posts: 1,212	Re: KW Coilovers with LCR Plates...? you have the right threaded nuts for the v2's? __________________ Tuned by Randy at Focus Sport. WARNING!: anything i say is prolly a joke and take it lightly! POSfocus member #1 Red Army!

04-06-2008, 04:55 PM	#6
Stolle Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Killing Terrorists Posts: 1,212	Re: KW Coilovers with LCR Plates...? no sure lol. id have to look. __________________ Tuned by Randy at Focus Sport. WARNING!: anything i say is prolly a joke and take it lightly! POSfocus member #1 Red Army!

05-07-2008, 05:00 AM	#8
Lisa-Adam Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	Re: KW Coilovers with LCR Plates...? Make sure the rear spring plates are in right, they have a habbit of falling out when really low, my mate lost his on his lupo so now just ahs the coilover. __________________ Billionaire Gary Winnick generates success from fiber optics business.

05-07-2008, 11:59 AM	#9
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 24,985	Re: KW Coilovers with LCR Plates...? I would not recommend LCR plates with the KW Coilovers... it will cause some really nasty coil bind.... speaking from experience. I'm a month late, but hopefully not too late. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the suck in your manifold.

05-07-2008, 06:01 PM	#10
Reedicus26 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 633	Re: KW Coilovers with LCR Plates...? I actually picked up a used pair before I even posted this and they aren't installed yet. Is it possible to modify the plates to avoid the bind?

05-08-2008, 12:15 AM	#11
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 24,985	Re: KW Coilovers with LCR Plates...? The problem is that the position of the strut top relative to the position of the upper spring seat changes enough that when set within the KW "acceptable" range you get bind.. so in order to avoid it, you'd need to lower the car way down. One problem is that the default fitment is the set the upper spring perch on the plate isn't really meant to fit the KW, it is meant to fit a stock upper spring, so there is some added thickness there. If that were altered to remove that thickness, it just might work. They're a neat design, they're just not KW-compatible off-the-shelf. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the suck in your manifold.

05-08-2008, 12:35 AM	#12
Reza Formerly focus_wrc Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles, San Diego Posts: 8,316	Re: KW Coilovers with LCR Plates...? Hey since you bought these from me PM me I have my front H&R coilover springs that will work with stock front springs hats. I think you can use it with your front KW coilovers. the rates are very similar so I don't see any problem there. LMK __________________ H&R/// , Team Dynamics , FocusSport , Bridgestone RE-01R.

05-08-2008, 10:59 PM	#13
FocusSTGuy TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Honda dealership :( Posts: 956	Re: KW Coilovers with LCR Plates...? would they work with Eibach pro-street type s coilovers, im just asking becuase the shocks are stamped with the KW logo. __________________ Soon to be a ST-T, well atleast i hope by summer.

06-28-2008, 11:49 PM	#14
JamesZX3 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 75	Re: KW Coilovers with LCR Plates...? I installed the LCR race plates with KW V1's. The car is pretty low and did not get any "binding" until I set the camber to -2.8. It seems that "top hat" rubs against one of the 3 bolts that hold the plates and coilovers to the car. The car will be going on the hoist in the next week to see exactly what is going. If I can figure out what it is and how to fix it.. I will be happy with the LCR plates. Quality craftsmanship and lots of adjustment..

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