Sent an email inquiry to KW and they replied. I'm excited, will be replacing my Tanabe coilovers with KWs once GK5 specific ones are available. I loved them in my Audi.


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KW,

I am writing to inquire if you planned on developing any coilovers for the new 2015+ Honda Fit (GK5). It has already been confirmed that the previous generation Fit coilovers (GE8) already share the same upper and lower mounting points and fit perfectly in the new chassis without any modification. The only difference is that the new car weighs about 150-200 lbs less.

I currently am running GE8 coilovers from another company in my GK5, but wanted to change to KW coilovers as I have these in another car and love them. Just wanted to see if this was on your radar to develop coilovers specifically tuned for the new chassis before making a purchase.


Thank you,

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Hello,

Thank you for contacting KW. At the moment there is plans for the new Fit chassis. However that information comes from our German R&D team and they may move forward with this vehicle. If there is news about it will become available through social media outlets, stay tuned.

Regards,
Agustin Gomez
Technical Advisor

KW automotive North America, Inc.
300 W. Pontiac Way
Clovis, CA 93612 USA
Tel: +1 559.875.0222 ext. 119
Fax: +1 559.876.2249
Email: agustin.gomez@kwautomotive.com

 

Cool.

So the GK (EX) is lighter than the GE (sport)?

 

i can't find the article right now, but i remember during press release, this was one of the points that was mentioned over and over

 

I'v been using Toyota Yaris KW V3 on my GK5 from day one. The rear fits perfectly, front top fits perfectly too, only thing you need to do is to trim the shock upper mounting bolt hole (the one that adjust camber) to fit GK5 knuckle. Suspension travel and weight are similar on those 2 cars, working great so far.

 

That's awesome, i wish i knew. I recently replaced my Tanabe S-0C coilovers with a Koni+GC setup

How low are you able to go with the KWs?

 

Not very low, I don't like to lower cars by too much, but it can go very low based on the spring thread room.

 

what model year yaris?

or better yet, what PN for those KW Variant 3's?

 

Has anyone gotten updates on this topic, I would like to get them for a GK as well?