Those with KW Clubsport or Competition please help

NZ_M3 · 08-11-2010, 04:50 AM

Can one of you please measure the length of your front swaybar end link for me please (hole centres will do).

My understanding is the factory swaybar links will not work with these kits and that a significantly shortened version is required.

Also anybody with a spare brand new set for sale or can get hold of one swiftly please let me know!!

Cheers

Tom

daniel · 08-11-2010, 08:19 AM

You need KW ones. http://www.kw-suspension.co.uk/ normally have them in stock. Something like 20-30 each.

**glendog74** · 08-11-2010, 10:05 AM

I take it you mean the little black arms with a bearing on each end that link the strut to the wheel hub assembly?

You should get a pair of KW ones with the kit?

Try KW UK if you need a pair:

KW Automotive UK Ltd.
Willow Tree House
Bromley Green Road
Upper Ruckinge
Ashford Kent TN26 2EQ

Phone: 0870 990 7536

http://www.kw-suspensions.co.uk/uk/index.php

karbonkid · 08-11-2010, 11:17 AM

I called KW UK this morning as planned hoping to speak with Richard but no answer (will try again shortly).
I also called K300 Performance and asked if they stock the needed items, again they said no stock and they'd only go through KW UK anyway. They are to call me back with prices & expected availability for both drop links & the needed top mounts. I will email you direct when I hear back from either.

I can say im not too impressed with KWs customer service so far or their efforts of stocking parts in the UK.

**DazBlackCSL** · 08-11-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by karbonkid

I called KW UK this morning as planned hoping to speak with Richard but no answer (will try again shortly).
I also called K300 Performance and asked if they stock the needed items, again they said no stock and they'd only go through KW UK anyway. They are to call me back with prices & expected availability for both drop links & the needed top mounts. I will email you direct when I hear back from either.

I can say im not too impressed with KWs customer service so far or their efforts of stocking parts in the UK.

To be fair think you have just been unlucky, they have all been at the MPH show at earls court since Thursday and are heading back late last night this morning / unpacking etc etc .. so im sure someone will be able to help you this morning

karbonkid · 08-11-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DazBlackCSL

To be fair think you have just been unlucky, they have all been at the MPH show at earls court since Thursday and are heading back late last night this morning / unpacking etc etc .. so im sure someone will be able to help you this morning

Well I spoke to Luke Fri and he didn't seem to know much, infact everyone I've spoke to upto now cant give me a confirmed answer & I have tried calling KW UK a fair few time today to have a chat with Richard, I have been told they often dont reply to phone calls, not sure why but they are certainly loosing potential business. I will try a little later and let them recover from their weekend. Cheers Daza

P.s I hate posting on these damn iPhones, It never come sout how you want it! Always assumes you want it spelt wrong or reading backwards!

Last one..

karbonkid · 08-11-2010, 01:28 PM

Ta Daz, PM back at ya!

NZ_M3 · 08-11-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by glendog74

I take it you mean the little black arms with a bearing on each end that link the strut to the wheel hub assembly?

Yep - actually connects from the shock housing to the sway bar

Looks like this:

Alex has been helping me to track down a set of these as the factory end links won't work given the mounting tab is some 60mm lower than the factory item.

I've been trying to track down some adjustable items from elsewhere but I need to know the actual length.

The mounting holes are exactly the same diameter as factory (i.e. 10mm).

I believe the factory links are 10.6" long and have a suspicion that the KW ones are close to half that length - but I need confirmation.

And Alex thanks for all your help on this - I owe you big time!!

Phatgixer · 09-11-2010, 01:38 AM

Sway bar?

Don't answer him until he calls it an anti-roll bar!

Next we'll be talking about hoods and trunks!

DuncanR · 09-11-2010, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Phatgixer

Sway bar?

Don't answer him until he calls it an anti-roll bar!

Next we'll be talking about hoods and trunks!

Nice to see you posting something ...constructive Angus !!

Take no notice Tom ... he means well !!

When you next racing Angus ?

08-11-2010, 04:50 AM	#1
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	Those with KW Clubsport or Competition please help Can one of you please measure the length of your front swaybar end link for me please (hole centres will do). My understanding is the factory swaybar links will not work with these kits and that a significantly shortened version is required. Also anybody with a spare brand new set for sale or can get hold of one swiftly please let me know!! Cheers Tom

08-11-2010, 10:05 AM	#3
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	I take it you mean the little black arms with a bearing on each end that link the strut to the wheel hub assembly? You should get a pair of KW ones with the kit? Try KW UK if you need a pair: KW Automotive UK Ltd. Willow Tree House Bromley Green Road Upper Ruckinge Ashford Kent TN26 2EQ Phone: 0870 990 7536 http://www.kw-suspensions.co.uk/uk/index.php __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

08-11-2010, 11:17 AM	#4
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Quick Update. I called KW UK this morning as planned hoping to speak with Richard but no answer (will try again shortly). I also called K300 Performance and asked if they stock the needed items, again they said no stock and they'd only go through KW UK anyway. They are to call me back with prices & expected availability for both drop links & the needed top mounts. I will email you direct when I hear back from either. I can say im not too impressed with KWs customer service so far or their efforts of stocking parts in the UK. __________________ Last edited by karbonkid; 08-11-2010 at 11:38 AM.

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karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Ta Daz, PM back at ya! __________________

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Phatgixer S3 - On the open road Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 101 Casino cash: $649	Sway bar? Don't answer him until he calls it an anti-roll bar! Next we'll be talking about hoods and trunks! __________________ Loved my CSL. Was the faster grey one.

08-11-2010, 08:19 AM	#2
daniel S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 247 Casino cash: $11332	You need KW ones. http://www.kw-suspension.co.uk/ normally have them in stock. Something like 20-30 each.