KW Variant 3 Coilovers - Race Technology for the Road

 

The new KW Variant 3 is state-of-the-art technology for the discriminating and experience driver. The separate and independent compression and rebound damping options allow a truly individual driving set-up. These unique systems with the 3 adjustable components, allows for adjustment of the compression and rebound of the damper in the low-speed range, allowing you to custom tailor your suspension to your driving needs.

 

The compression characteristics are adjusted utilizing a new, patented valve at the lower end of the damper casing. The number of pre-installable parameters available for this valve allow for settings for just about any application required. The unique low-speed pressure adjustment is the decisive feature of this technology. In this absorption area the handling of the vehicle is greatly influenced. An increase in the damping force supports the vehicle even during compression, thereby preventing pitch, roll and notably improving cornering behavior.

In association with independent adjustable rebound absorption the experienced driver has all the parameters required for effective suspension tuning.

 

 

About KW Coilover Systems: KW Coilover systems are a combination of lowering springs and specially tuned, shortened shock absorbers that have been coupled with engineered threaded strut housings that allow you to lower your vehicle within a specified range using the adjustable aluminum spring perches.

The innovative, integrated KW solutions allow you to lower your vehicle within a safety tested TV-approved height range. (TV testing is required by the German government for any modification to your vehicle. Each KW system is individually tested and TV-approved to be equal to or greater than the factory components, and when used properly does not adversely affect your vehicle). This means sporty driving and stylish appearance while maintaining ride comfort.

 

 

Detailed Fitment Chart (Locate Part Number for Ordering)

 

Vehicle Model	Model Year	Lowering in Inches		Part Number	Footnotes
		Front	Rear
Eos Conv, f/wheel dr, 2.0	07+	1.4-2.5	1.4-2.5	35280084	2, 57
Eos Conv, f/wheel dr, 3.2	07+	1.4-2.5	1.4-2.5	35280085	2, 57
Golf III / Jetta III Sedan, incl. Conv, 4cyl	93-99.5	1.7-3.1	1.7-3.1	35280003	1, 6
Golf III / Jetta III Sedan, TDI, 16V, VR6, incl. Conv	93-99.5	1.7-3.1	1.7-3.1	35280004	1, 6
Golf IV 4 cyl	99.5-05	1.4-2.5	1.4-2.5	35280023	2, 6, 7, 39
Golf IV VR6 + TDI	99.5-05	1.4-2.5	1.4-2.5	35280061	2, 6, 7, 39
Golf IV R32	02+	0.4-1.7	0.4-1.4	35280081	2, 6, 85
Golf V Rabbit 2.0 + 1.9TDI	06+	1.4-2.5	1.4-2.5	35280034	2, 57
Golf GTI V	06+	0.8-1.8	0.4-1.4	35280073	2, 57
Golf GTI V w/ DSG w/ Tiptronic Trans	06+	0.8-1.8	0.4-1.4	35280074	2, 57
Golf V Rabbit R32	05+	0.8-1.7	0.4-1.4	35280078	2, 57
Jetta IV 4cyl	99.5-04	1.4-2.5	1.4-2.5	35280027	2, 6, 7, 39
Jetta IV VR6 + TDI	99.5-04	1.4-2.5	1.2-2.0	35280067	2, 6
Jetta V 2.5 + 1.9 TDI	05+	1.4-2.5	1.4-2.5	35280070	2, 57
New Beetle	01/98+	1.4-2.3	1.2-2.3	35280023	2, 6, 7, 39
New Beetle Conv	01/03+	0.9-2.0	0.9-2.1	35280043	2, 6, 7, 39
Passat Sedan + Variant; 2WD, 4cyl	4/88-5/97	1.5-3.1	1.5-3.1	35280055	1, 6
Passat Sedan + Variant; 2WD, 6cyl	4/88-5/97	1.5-3.1	1.5-3.1	35280056	1, 6
Passat Sedan + Wagon; syncro	9/88-5/97	1.7-3.1	1.7-3.1	35280058	1, 6
Passat Sedan + Wagon; 2WD, 4cyl	10/96+	1.5-2.9	1.5-2.9	35280009	2, 8, 10
Passat Sedan + Wagon; 2WD, 6cyl	10/96+	1.5-2.9	1.5-2.9	35280011	2, 8, 10
Passat Sedan + Wagon; syncro + 4motion, 4cyl	10/96+	1.5-2.9	1.5-2.9	35280012	1, 8, 10
Passat Sedan + Wagon; syncro + 4motion, 6cyl	10/96+	1.5-2.9	1.5-2.9	35280017	1, 8, 10
Passat W8 Sedan + Wagon; 4motion	9/01+	0.8-2.1	0.9-2.1	35280014	1, 8, 10
Passat Sedan; 2WD + 4WD	06+	1.4-2.5	1.4-2.5	35280075	2, 57
Touareg	02+	1.2-2.9	1.2-2.5	35280036	2, 54

 

 

Footnotes:

1) Height adjustable on the front and rear axles (threaded strut housings)

2) Height adjustable on the front and rear axles (front axle threaded strut housings, rear axle adjsutable springs + dampers)

4) Height adjsutable threaded struts for the front axle, sport shock absorbers for the rear axle (height on the rear axle adjusted by standard torsion bar adjustment)

6) When using original tires, wheel offset spacers may be required

7) When lowering more than 40 mm (1.5"), an anti-sway bar conversion is required. Anti-sway bar onversion kit for vehicles without Xenon headlights: KW part-no.: 685 50 000 - call for pricing. Anti-sway bar conversion kit for vehicles with Xenon headlights: KW part-no.: 685 50 005 - call for pricing

8) Not for vehicles with automatic level control

10) In Variant 2, rebound adjustment also at the front-axle can only be performed when NOT installed on the vehicle

39) For vehicles with a right drive shaft diameter of more than 42 mm (1.65"), the maximum lowering tested by the TUEV (German technical inspection association) is reduced by 15 mm (0.59").

54) Only for vehicles without air suspension

57) Only for cars with a clamp diameter of 54.6 mm (2.14") on the front axle

58) Only for cars with a clamp diameter of 49.8 mm (1.96") on the front axle

60) For vehicles with 2-hole-brackets at the front axle

61) For vehicles with 3-hole-brackets at the front axle

85) We recommend to use our adjustable lower KW transverse control arm to adjust the camber at the rear axle. Part-no. 68510061

 

Note: Price is for the full suspension kit, all 4 corners.


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