430 Skyhook Bypass Solutions...

I think the scuding swiss module does just that. It will bypass the system at the head unit. But just a question, why wouldn't you want the active system? It makes freeway drives more comfortable and really does a good job in wet conditions. Race is essentially hard setting, but you might consider keeping it.

 

Are the KW's adjustable?

 

with good dampers, the ride quality will be better than stock. I did custom Penske two way coilovers on my scud and doubled the stock front spring rate and 1.5x the stock rear spring rate and the ride quality is more complaint than stock in bumpy road mode. I used the ksport kit to avoid the dash light.

 

@MichaelMatic Those look like a standard automotive connector. I just bought a bunch of the 2 pin version here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HGKT4DS

 

I have installed the KW V3 (not V2, as this is not available for the F430) and am very happy with it. The original suspension is very soft, but still bounces very hard on hard and short bumps because it can't handle them well. The KW is much more harmonious and comfortable on short bumps such as potholes because it has an additional valve in the damper which allows more flow. At the same time, however, it is significantly firmer in the low-speed range of the damper (changes of direction, bends, etc.) if required and shifts the limit range and performance into a new world. The car no longer sits up, even when driving low over bumps. Rebound and compression damping are individually adjustable, so you can set everything individually. However, the suspension is delivered with a basic setting from KW, which is suitable for most people. KW has tested this on its own suspension test bench.

Where did I get the information? Novitec has taken it out of the program, but KW is now working very closely with me in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. We often install the suspension on cars and the number is increasing. You have to disable the electric dampers. There is an additional control unit from Nocitec, but it doesn't always work correctly on newer model years. The Scuding Swiss control unit probably works well. KW will be getting my car at the beginning of next year for a new decommissioning development, because they want to do it internally and already have experience with it.


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how much are shocks? $$

 

I didn’t quite follow. Is KW working on integrating the factory damper controls with their shocks? I have the HLS system which came with new springs but didn’t want to swap out the shocks as I like the concept of dialing in my ride from the steering wheel.

 

how low did you drop?

 

I don't know how much it costs in the USA. You should contact the dealer in the USA, if there is one. I can only speak for Germany, Switzerland and Austria and, thanks to my efforts, it now costs around €2,000 less than it used to at Novitec.

Thank you for the compliment! How you set the thread in advance is slightly different for every car. I measure the height of the original vehicle as it was before and then measure the removed dampers. Then I adjust as I think, of course within the adjustment range specified, and then I drive a few kilometers and measure again. If necessary, I then unscrew the wheels again and adjust the height once more. You can do this with the bike installed.

I have replaced the complete KW V3, including all the dampers. These are not electrically adjustable. That's why there are no plugs. So you have to trick the control unit of the suspension. If you only have the HLS2, i.e. the lift, you don't have to do this because you keep your electric dampers. That's not an option for me, because it doesn't really improve the performance.

I always measure from the center of the wheel to the edge of the fender. Here I have 33 cm at the front and just under 35 cm at the rear. This also corresponds to the minimum height specified in the certificate for German approval.