Description
KW V2 targets owners of the 1998–2004 Audi A6/S6/Volkswagen Passat W8 (C5/4B/C5S/3BS) who want a suspension package selected around the vehicle application rather than a generic spring-and-damper combination.
KW V2 adds low-speed rebound adjustment to the core KW street coilover concept. KW's current V2 technology uses a 16-click rebound adjuster, allowing the driver to influence how firmly the chassis is supported as the suspension extends after a compression event. The application-specific calibration is intended to give the chassis a more deliberate response than a one-size-fits-all suspension combination.
Why Choose the KW V2 for This Application?
Choose the V2 when ride height alone is not enough and you want direct control over rebound. Rebound tuning can be used to influence how quickly the chassis settles after compression and how firmly the body is tied down through transitions.
Key Features
- 16-click low-speed rebound adjustment
- Continuously adjustable ride height within the application-specific range
- Application-developed spring and damper package
- Useful tuning range for street, canyon and fast-road setups
Vehicle Fitment
- Make: Audi
- Application: A6, S6 (C5, 4B, C5S)
- Configuration: Sedan + Avant; Quattro; all engines
- KW Jobber Model Years: 98-04
- KW Part Number: 15210026
Technical Specifications
- Front Height Adjustment: 40-75 mm (1.5-2.9 in)
- Rear Height Adjustment: 40-75 mm (1.5-2.9 in)
- Front Spring Rate: 830 lb/in
- Rear Spring Rate: Progressive-rate spring (KW jobber designation)
- Front Axle Weight Limit: 1101-1350 kg (KW jobber value)
- Rear Axle Weight Limit: -1300 kg (KW jobber value)
Enthusiast Setup Perspective
For an enthusiast build, the practical benefit is consistency. A controlled platform makes steering, braking and tire behavior easier to read, which matters as wheel width, tire grip and alignment become more aggressive. For a road-driven car, preserving usable bump travel and sensible alignment is usually more important than using the full available lowering range.
Important KW Fitment Notes
- KW Note 1: Height adjustable on the front and rear axles (threaded strut housings)
- KW Note 9: The automatic level control must be disabled
- KW Note 10: For V2, V3 & Street Comfort coilovers, front shock absorbers need to be removed from the car for adjustment of stiffness
- KW Note 16: Additional assembly parts are required from the automobile manufacturer for vehicles with self levelling control. (Audi part-no.: damper bearing 8E0 512 121 E, spring base 8E0 512 149 H, bump stop eB0 512 131Q)
Fitment note: Specifications above are tied to the exact KW part number shown and the application data in the supplied KW jobber sheet. Confirm the vehicle's drivetrain, factory electronic suspension, axle weight and any listed hardware requirements before ordering.