Description
On the 2000–2004 Volvo V40/S40 from chassis # 495473 (V40), KW V4 is best approached as a chassis-tuning upgrade first and a ride-height change second.
KW V4 expands the tuning window with low-speed rebound plus separate low- and high-speed compression adjustment. That additional compression control is valuable when a build needs to distinguish slower platform motions such as pitch and roll from sharper wheel inputs over curbing, joints and bumps. 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 V4 for This Application?
Choose the V4 when the setup is developed enough that high-speed and low-speed damper events need to be treated differently. This is especially useful when ride quality over sharp impacts must coexist with stronger pitch and roll control.
Key Features
- Low-speed rebound adjustment
- Separate low-speed and high-speed compression adjustment
- Remote-reservoir architecture on applicable kits
- Height adjustment matched to the vehicle application
Vehicle Fitment
- Make: Volvo
- Application: V40 / S40 (V40) from chassis # 495473
- KW Jobber Model Years: 00-04
- KW Part Number: 10267003
Technical Specifications
- Front Height Adjustment: 20-55 mm (0.8-2.1 in)
- Rear Height Adjustment: 20-55 mm (0.8-2.1 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. 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)
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.