Description
On the 85–99.5 Volkswagen Golf II/III Syncro + Golf II Rallye, KW V3 Clubsport is best approached as a chassis-tuning upgrade first and a ride-height change second.
KW V3 Clubsport is developed for enthusiasts who regularly use road-legal cars on track. It combines independent rebound and compression adjustment with firmer, motorsport-oriented spring/damper calibration and application-specific top-mount hardware where specified. The setup should be viewed as a tunable system whose final behavior depends on alignment, tire, ride height and the driver's intended circuit use.
Why Choose the KW V3 Clubsport for This Application?
Choose V3 Clubsport when the vehicle sees meaningful track use and the standard V3's street bias is no longer the main priority. The stronger track focus makes alignment, tire choice and corner balancing more consequential.
Key Features
- Independent rebound and compression adjustment
- Track-focused spring and damper calibration
- Application-specific Clubsport top-mount configuration where supplied
- Height adjustment for road-and-track setup
Vehicle Fitment
- Make: Volkswagen
- Application: Golf II / III Syncro + Golf II Rallye
- Configuration: all engines
- KW Jobber Model Years: 85-99.5
- KW Part Number: 35280851
Technical Specifications
- Front Height Adjustment: 45-85 mm (1.7-3.3 in)
- Rear Height Adjustment: 45-85 mm (1.7-3.3 in)
- Front Spring Rate: 515 lb/in
- Rear Spring Rate: 455 lb/in
- Top Mount Configuration: Camber/Caster
Enthusiast Setup Perspective
The tuning opportunity is greatest when the car has already moved beyond basic cosmetic modification. As grip and braking capability increase, damper control becomes progressively more important to keeping the chassis predictable. After installation, establish ride height and alignment first, then make damper changes in small increments and record them so the effect of each adjustment remains clear.
Important KW Fitment Notes
- KW Note 1: Height adjustable on the front and rear axles (threaded strut housings)
- KW Note 95: Top mounts can also be combined with a KW coilover kit. Therefore some additional parts have to be ordered (springs, intermediate rings). Please ask our sales department.
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.