Description
For a 2015–2020 Audi S3 (8V | With DCC, quattro) being developed beyond stock suspension behavior, KW V2 provides a more deliberate foundation for ride height, body control and tire management.
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. On a compact performance platform, the payoff is sharper transient response and a more settled chassis as tire grip and cornering load increase.
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: S3 (8V) with electronic dampers
- Configuration: 4WD Quattro, 2.0T
- KW Jobber Model Years: 15-20
- KW Part Number: 1521000T
Technical Specifications
- Front Height Adjustment: 0-30 mm (0-1.2 in)
- Rear Height Adjustment: 5-30 mm (0.2-1.2 in)
- Front Spring Rate: Progressive-rate spring (KW jobber designation)
- Rear Spring Rate: Progressive-rate spring (KW jobber designation)
- Front Axle Weight Limit: -1100 kg (KW jobber value)
- Rear Axle Weight Limit: -1080 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 2: Height adjustable front and rear axles (front axle threaded strut housings, rear axle adjustable springs + dampers)
- KW Note 57: Only for cars with a clamp diameter of 54,6 mm on the front axle
- KW Note 67: Valving is adjusted by adjustment knobs, rebound is only adjustable if the top of the piston rod is accessible. This will depend on the design of the vehicle.
- KW Note 88: Electronic damping control has to be deactivated. Deactivation kit is included in the delivery.
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.