Those with KW Clubsport or Competition please help

[NZ_M3]

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_csl]

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

[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?

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]

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.

[DazBlackCSL]

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]

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! :banghead: Last one..

[karbonkid]

Ta Daz, PM back at ya!

[NZ_M3]

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]

Sway bar?

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

Next we'll be talking about hoods and trunks!:clown:

[DuncanR]

Sway bar?

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

Next we'll be talking about hoods and trunks!:clown:

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

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


When you next racing Angus ?

[NZ_M3]

Sway bar?

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

Next we'll be talking about hoods and trunks!:clown:

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

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


When you next racing Angus ?

LOL ... I would find this funny on most instances ... however I am having way more grief with these shocks than just the swaybar/anti-roll bar links now ... very disappointed.

There'll probably be a set of KW Competitions for sale for VERY CHEAP shortly.

[The Gorilla]

Hi,

NZ_M3- Take the standard front drop links.

Once you know what length you require,
with your new suspension fitted etc, cut
the standard drop, into two halves so that when
put together they are about 10mm short,
thread the two cut ends to M10 std pitch,
and use a ''10mm stud connector''
to join the 'two halves' together and lock
with 2 10mm half lock nuts.

You then have simple 'adjustable' front drop links
so that you can remove any front ARB pre load.

Simply to replace if one snaps as they do from time
to time.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

[NZ_M3]

Hi,

NZ_M3- Take the standard front drop links.

Once you know what length you require,
with your new suspension fitted etc, cut
the standard drop, into two halves so that when
put together they are about 10mm short,
thread the two cut ends to M10 std pitch,
and use a ''10mm stud connector''
to join the 'two halves' together and lock
with 2 10mm half lock nuts.

You then have simple 'adjustable' front drop links
so that you can remove any front ARB pre load.

Simply to replace if one snaps as they do from time
to time.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

Hi Gorilla

Already thought of that as my fall back position - but was after the stock setup if I can.

Thanks for the suggestions regardless.



Just to be clear - when I bought the kit I knew the links weren't included in the deal - I guess both the seller and myself falsely assumed that the stock item would work when it didn't - hence the issue now. Seller's not to be blamed for the lack of end links here.

[DazBlackCSL]

Guys ... NZM3 / KK

you now have emails from KW in Both UK that have the part your after in stock and ready to ship and from Germany offering full explanation / help to get kit sorted and additional set up if needed.

Please check your mails, let me know if I can be of any further assistance.



Daz

[NZ_M3]

Thank you Darren!

Something's in the pipe work now to get this resolved.

Have to say the seller has come through professionally thus far and KW will look into a solution once they get the faulty unit back in possession.