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Yes, sorry, I forgot KW V1 were twintube. They will be good, the Bilstein I recommended (B8) aren't coilovers but just non adjustable dampers for lowered springs.
You're right, a guy I know who works at multi matic explained twin Vs mono to me, on the road twin tube is better unless you can afford the very fancy monotubes with external reservoirs or Ohlins have their secret sauce DFV units. On the road the monotube can't keep up with the road surface, you sacrifice track performance for compliance with the twin tubes but that's what you need on the road. KW are excellent and Inox coating will make them durable.
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Thanks for the heads up. Much appreciated.
The exhaust on it definitely isn't stock but I can't make out what it is from the photos. I have a suspicion it could be a JCW exhaust already on it though.
I was actually looking into the KW V1 coilovers as I figured the adjustable damping on the V3 would probably be overkill on a road car... I do want to go with the KWs though as the Inox coating would be worthwhile for longevity and I've read that the Bilstein monotube design can be a bit harsh compared to the twintube on KW due to the initial force required to start compression (something along those lines anyway)?
The main goal is to just keep it reasonably comfortable and reliable while having a bit of craic with it!