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Apr 3, 2013 | 10:33 AM

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slugrx

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Originally Posted by joltdudeuc

I don't care for the off the shelf KWs, I think their valving is junk. Better than BC, but that's not saying much.

The RCE s are dope. Proper valving!

Care to elaborate more on what is "wrong" with kw valving and what does rce change?

Apr 3, 2013 | 04:32 PM

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Care to elaborate more on what is "wrong" with kw valving and what does rce change?

Its more generic. Unlike BC which probably uses the same valving for all their set ups. RCE redoes it for your application and spring rate.

Apr 3, 2013 | 05:11 PM

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Maybe the KW V3 valving for the newer WRX/STI is better than previously.

Apr 3, 2013 | 05:20 PM

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Care to elaborate more on what is "wrong" with kw valving and what does rce change?

If you ride on KW v3s and then ride on RCEs, you realize that the stock valving isn't as good. The ride has too much movement. not enough compression for one. I don't own a car with them so can't comment on the rebound.