Description
For a 2005–2014 Audi A3/Volkswagen Golf VI R/Volkswagen Jetta V/Volkswagen Jetta VI (8P/A5/1K) being developed beyond stock suspension behavior, KW Street Comfort provides a more deliberate foundation for ride height, body control and tire management.
KW Street Comfort is aimed at drivers who want adjustable ride height and more disciplined chassis control without making maximum firmness the objective. Rebound adjustment lets the final setup be biased toward a more relaxed road ride or tighter body control as the vehicle and wheel/tire package demand. 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 Street Comfort for This Application?
Choose Street Comfort when road compliance remains a priority. It is aimed at owners who want a lower, more disciplined chassis but do not want a setup whose character is defined primarily by track use.
Key Features
- Ride-height adjustment with a comfort-focused operating window
- Adjustable rebound damping
- Application-specific spring and damper calibration
- Designed for frequent street use and long-distance drivability
Vehicle Fitment
- Make: Audi
- Application: A3 (8P) without electronic damping control
- Configuration: FWD, all engines,
- KW Jobber Model Years: 06-13
- KW Part Number: 18010040
Technical Specifications
- Front Height Adjustment: 20-40 mm (0.8-1.6 in)
- Rear Height Adjustment: 20-40 mm (0.8-1.6 in)
- Front Spring Rate: 229 lb/in
- Rear Spring Rate: 257 lb/in
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 37: For cars which have electronic dampers, make sure they are shut down. Specific electronical damper shut-downs are available from KW. Please check our accessories list
- KW Note 57: Only for cars with a clamp diameter of 54,6 mm on the front axle
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.