KW V3 Coilover Suspension Released for Mach-E

[zoidbb]

Mine just came in, will be installing later in the month.

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[phil]

I think a car that sways and rocks is more likely to get someone sick - it is more like a boat in that respect. The GT rebounds quickly and does not sway or rock.

This is how I generally feel the GT behaves - stiff, but not bouncing or oscillating. Not underdamped.

 

[mkhuffman]

This is how I generally feel the GT behaves - stiff, but not bouncing or oscillating. Not underdamped.

Certainly it is subjective.

I notice an aggressive rebound when hitting a dip. And the rear seems to be unstable when cornering or going over speed bumps. It does not keep bouncing, but it seems to "pop" up too fast IMO. On smooth to moderately smooth roads, it is really, really good.

I can easily compare it to my wife's Cadillac XT5, and hers does not "pop" like my GT, but it also tends to sway and wallow. Which is more comfortable for most people, but I can see how that can make someone car sick.

After driving my GT and then driving her XT5, I definitely like the GT suspension better. But when you hit a sharp dip or bump, her car is more comfortable. It rebounds more slowly and smooths out the dips and bumps.

Tire air pressure has a big impact on harshness, IMO. My fronts are at 34 psi, rears at 40. My GT no longer feels harsh to me at all.

 

[HuntingPudel]

I would still be interested to see how a Premium 4x behaves with GT shocks in it. I don’t think the cars are under-sprung based on the description of the behavior. Seems to me that they are under-damped. Assuming GTs have more damping, maybe that’s the hot ticket for our friends with 4x MMEs. ?‍?

 

[strangeengine]

I notice an aggressive rebound when hitting a dip. And the rear seems to be unstable when cornering or going over speed bumps. It does not keep bouncing, but it seems to "pop" up too fast IMO. On smooth to moderately smooth roads, it is really, really good.

I can easily compare it to my wife's Cadillac XT5, and hers does not "pop" like my GT, but it also tends to sway and wallow. Which is more comfortable for most people, but I can see how that can make someone car sick.

After driving my GT and then driving her XT5, I definitely like the GT suspension better. But when you hit a sharp dip or bump, her car is more comfortable. It rebounds more slowly and smooths out the dips and bumps.

This is my take on my new GTPE as well. Honestly, I think Ford did a disappointingly poor job on the suspension calibration. There is too much vertical motion even with the MagnaRide shocks.

Our Volvo XC60 T8 R-design, by comparison, absolutely nailed the suspension calibration. It's what I wanted from Ford.

Honestly, Ford could supply a 90% fix for me by allowing me to select the Unbridled shock calibration while in the other two drive modes. But no.

 

[coolshades]

Mine just came in, will be installing later in the month.

How can we persuade you to do it quicker and report back ?
Btw how long did these take to come from KW?

 

[Regularmache]

This is my take on my new GTPE as well. Honestly, I think Ford did a disappointingly poor job on the suspension calibration. There is too much vertical motion even with the MagnaRide shocks.

Our Volvo XC60 T8 R-design, by comparison, absolutely nailed the suspension calibration. It's what I wanted from Ford.

Honestly, Ford could supply a 90% fix for me by allowing me to select the Unbridled shock calibration while in the other two drive modes. But no.

Just switched from First Edition to a GTPE, had no idea the suspension changed with drive modes untill now!

 

[connoisseurr]

My coils are on the way from Germany. Should have them in a week or two at the latest.

Again for those who are waiting to order, the vendor I use for all my parts will indeed support a group buy for those who are interested.

 

[phil]

Certainly it is subjective.

I notice an aggressive rebound when hitting a dip. And the rear seems to be unstable when cornering or going over speed bumps. It does not keep bouncing, but it seems to "pop" up too fast IMO. On smooth to moderately smooth roads, it is really, really good.

I can easily compare it to my wife's Cadillac XT5, and hers does not "pop" like my GT, but it also tends to sway and wallow. Which is more comfortable for most people, but I can see how that can make someone car sick.

After driving my GT and then driving her XT5, I definitely like the GT suspension better. But when you hit a sharp dip or bump, her car is more comfortable. It rebounds more slowly and smooths out the dips and bumps.

Tire air pressure has a big impact on harshness, IMO. My fronts are at 34 psi, rears at 40. My GT no longer feels harsh to me at all.

No doubt it is subjective, but almost all of this sounds right to me. The GT rides very nicely on any halfway-decent roads, and most of the roads I use are decent. The occasional bumps are softened substantially in my Lexus, but can be bone-rattling in the Mustang. Doesn't happen often enough for me to care about it.

I have 35 psi in all four tires. I think it helped a little, but don't feel a big difference.

 

[HuntingPudel]

No doubt it is subjective, but almost all of this sounds right to me. The GT rides very nicely on any halfway-decent roads, and most of the roads I use are decent. The occasional bumps are softened substantially in my Lexus, but can be bone-rattling in the Mustang. Doesn't happen often enough for me to care about it.

I have 35 psi in all four tires. I think it helped a little, but don't feel a big difference.

I agree with @mkhuffman that it can be subjective. I didn’t see much wrong with commuting in my Trans Am with metal on Delrin on metal suspension bearings. Just tighten the sheetmetal screws once a month. Of course, it wasn’t bouncy, just harsh. ??

 

[Z-one]

For those who are getting them installed. Would you mind driving on the same roads with a free accelerometer app. You send yourself the data and we can plot different movements between the same road but different suspension? While it still has a lot of variables we can at least see how it behaves.

 

[Murse-In-Airy]

Just switched from First Edition to a GTPE, had no idea the suspension changed with drive modes untill now!

I’m always in unbridled. Except when my wife is in the car. She prefers the less stiff suspension of whisper mode. She also doesn’t like spirited driving so I calm down with her in the car and the less stiff suspension is just fine. However last week, on a certain section of I-81, NY has seen fit to dig a trench and refil with asphalt about every 100 yards. Even alone I put the car in whisper. The tunable suspension can be a lifesaver (or butt saver) but I very much agree with @strangeengine that Ford needs to decouple suspension, acceleration, and braking response. Allow us to chose independently.

 

[coolshades]

For those who are getting them installed. Would you mind driving on the same roads with a free accelerometer app. You send yourself the data and we can plot different movements between the same road but different suspension? While it still has a lot of variables we can at least see how it behaves.

second this whole heartedly. community service

 

[connoisseurr]

Uber fast shipping from KW. This order took 6 weeks.

 

[silverelan]

Uber fast shipping from KW. This order took 6 weeks.

Let us know how the install goes and what the ride is like, thanks!

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