Description
The value of KW Street Comfort on a 2015–2020 Audi A3 (8V | Non-DCC, 2WD) is not just the change in stance; it is the ability to place the chassis in a more controlled operating window for the way the car is actually driven.
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 (8V) without electronic damping control
- Configuration: 2WD, 1.8T
- KW Jobber Model Years: 15-20
- KW Part Number: 1801000P
Technical Specifications
- Front Height Adjustment: 20-50 mm (0.8-2.0 in)
- Rear Height Adjustment: 20-45 mm (0.8-1.8 in)
- Front Spring Rate: Progressive-rate spring (KW jobber designation)
- Rear Spring Rate: Progressive-rate spring (KW jobber designation)
Enthusiast Setup Perspective
A good installation should leave enough travel for the road or circuit being used. Chasing maximum lowering at the expense of bump travel can work against the very grip and control this system is intended to provide. 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 62: Not for vehicles with electronic damping
- 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.
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.