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My F-Type lowered on KW + Avant Garde Wheels

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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 06:12 PM
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Just thought I would share my new setup. Had my car lowered on KW HAS (Height Adjustable Springs). Could not stand the sunken OEM wheels so ordered up a set of Avant Garde M615 wheels in 20x8.5 / 20x11 in brushed grigio. The wheels were machined to our bolt pattern + required offset. Let me know what you think!









 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 06:27 PM
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Stunning. I am a fan of black rims but those are damn near perfect as is - congrats on having such great taste and style. The lack of sils on the S - wow - so clean and sharp.

The F-type really looks so much nicer lowered with the fender gap not looking like Billy Bob going offroad in his truck. Unfortunately I am among the poor saps with a driveway from hell.

Hugging the line next to a handicap wide spot - that's my patented move .
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 06:51 PM
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Nice and clean! Hell of a lot better than the visual mods most people are making.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 07:32 PM
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Very nice indeed.


I'm a real fan of dark (Gunmetal and Charcoal) grey wheels as they hide the brake dust very well.
The only thing that looks a bit odd to me are the radial ridges that run around the inside of the rim? What' the purpose of those?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 07:33 PM
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Love, love, love those wheels.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2017 | 09:11 AM
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Looking really nice! - Is it possible to add the KW adaptive dampers to a base F-type so as to retrofit adaptive suspension in a way?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2017 | 10:47 AM
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Looks clean, no doubt!
P.S.Did you remove the side skirts?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2017 | 07:12 PM
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Looks great. I think this car looks sharp with straight spokes. Concave is well suited to the f type..
 
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Old Jan 4, 2017 | 07:44 PM
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Nice job. The car looks great.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2017 | 08:20 PM
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I think it's dropped too far, but the wheels look good.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2017 | 11:40 AM
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Very nice stance!
 
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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 02:10 PM
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What size tires did you end up going with on these?

Did you have to reprogram the speedo?

Dumb question: how do you reprogram the TPMS?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jfranks

Dumb question: how do you reprogram the TPMS?
The tire shop programs the TPMS sensors with a handheld, and then you drive for about 15 minutes before the warning light goes out.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by AutoTalent
Hi guys,

Just thought I would share my new setup. Had my car lowered on KW HAS (Height Adjustable Springs). Could not stand the sunken OEM wheels so ordered up a set of Avant Garde M615 wheels in 20x8.5 / 20x11 in brushed grigio. The wheels were machined to our bolt pattern + required offset. Let me know what you think!

What do you think about the KW HAS? im debating between that and the velocity AP springs
 
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 10:50 AM
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I know you didn't ask me, but as everyone here knows, that won't stop me from answering. At 6 times times the cost, I think you'd be wasting money on the KWs. They also look best suited for raising the ride height rather than lowering it. They do have the advantage of being adjustable on the fly up to 50 mph, but you end up with an aftermarket pump and switch attached to the car.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
I know you didn't ask me, but as everyone here knows, that won't stop me from answering. At 6 times times the cost, I think you'd be wasting money on the KWs. They also look best suited for raising the ride height rather than lowering it. They do have the advantage of being adjustable on the fly up to 50 mph, but you end up with an aftermarket pump and switch attached to the car.
huh? aren't the KW HAS a manually adjustable spring? And they are listed for about $1000, i think you're talking about the KW HLS (hydraulic lift system) which yes is substantially more.

below is what i was referring to.

http://blog-int.kwautomotive.net/pur...kw-spring-kit/
 

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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by abhishriv
What do you think about the KW HAS? im debating between that and the velocity AP springs
I love them. Can't ever go wrong with KW. If you are interested in a new set then I can hook you up with a good price. Just let me know!
 
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by AutoTalent
I love them. Can't ever go wrong with KW. If you are interested in a new set then I can hook you up with a good price. Just let me know!
what is the adjustment range on these KWs?
 
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
what is the adjustment range on these KWs?
.2 - 1 inch in the front

.4 - 1.2 inch in the rear
 
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by AutoTalent
.2 - 1 inch in the front

.4 - 1.2 inch in the rear
Thanks. These could be an alternative to the VAPs. The H&Rs provide a bigger drop.
 
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