Are coilovers transferable across cars of different makes?

[Dolphinaudi]

Hi, sorry for the stupid question - I have KWs in my current car, and I'm changing cars soon (different make). Is the coilover transferable, perhaps I need to purchase some "adapters"/mountings to fit the new car?

Edited December 19, 2006 by Dolphinaudi

[Route88]

I dont think so.

[Turbonetics]

most probably cannot.

but some same model but different year make can share the same ones but yours are different make.

[Saabretooth]

What car are you driving now and what car are you changing to. Its very very unlikely to transfer the KWs to the new car. Only choice is to sell off and get a new set.

[King]

if u are dring a audi, it may tranfer to Vw and skoda but must check first..

[Dolphinaudi]

Thanks for the replies man, going from Audi to Alfa Looks like I have to sell the KWs, and get new ones for the new car.

[Imuya]

KW...can understand why you wanna transfer over.

 

Any review on KW coilovers? They are not exactly cheap...

[Dolphinaudi]

Before the KWs, I had SACHS which was softer and lower. It was more comfortable but the bad thing is the car kept scraping the underside. The KWs feel much better when cornering, and feels planted when going over smooth roads. It is harder and there's almost no roll when cornering. But it can be very bumpy on uneven roads.

[Saabretooth]

KWs are nice. Which version are you on? Variant 1, 2 or 3?

[Dolphinaudi]

var 1... just sold it

[Cool_jazz]

Hi

 

Don't change the suspension on your new car. It is already very well sorted. Bet it can handle better than your current car thats on KW.

 

Cheers

Cool_jazz

[Saabretooth]

Great. if you have a chance, try Var 2 or 3. But it would be better if you go to a "competent tuner" for your Var 2 and 3. I am on var 2, it suits the kind of ride I would like to have.

 

Edit: Oh yes, don't change out the suspension on your Alfa so fast yet. Its a great handling machine. Enjoy the ride first before thinking of changing out.

Edited December 20, 2006 by Saabretooth

[Dolphinaudi]

Thanks for the tip man...but I can put one hand + a few fingers into the Alfa wheel gap leh