Description
The value of KW V2 on a 1971–1981 Volkswagen Beetle (11/13/15, Sedan, Convertible) | KW 15280049 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 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. 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 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: Volkswagen
- Application: Beetle (11, 13, 15)
- Configuration: 1302 + 1303; Sedan + Convertible
- KW Jobber Model Years: 71-81
- KW Part Number: 15280049
Technical Specifications
- Front Height Adjustment: 45-70 mm (1.7-2.7 in)
- Rear Height Adjustment: 10-45 mm (0.4-1.7 in)
- Front Spring Rate: 170 lb/in
- Rear Spring Rate: OE lb/in
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 4: Height adjustable threaded housing struts for the front axle, sport shock absorbers for the rear axle (Height on the rear axle adjusted by standard torrision bar tuning)
- KW Note 61: Only for cars with 3-hole-bracket at 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.