Description
The value of KW H.A.S. on a 2011–2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG (197) 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 H.A.S. uses vehicle-specific springs and threaded height adjusters while retaining compatible factory dampers. It gives the owner a tunable stance rather than the single fixed drop of a conventional lowering spring, while preserving the OE damper architecture where the application is designed to do so. This makes it particularly useful when retaining compatible OE adaptive dampers or factory ride characteristics is part of the build objective.
Why Choose the KW H.A.S. for This Application?
Choose H.A.S. when you want adjustable ride height but do not want to replace compatible factory dampers. It is a more flexible stance solution than a fixed lowering spring and can preserve factory adaptive-damper functionality where KW specifies.
Key Features
- Continuously adjustable spring-perch ride height
- Designed around compatible factory dampers
- Matched KW spring package
- Application-specific bump-stop and dust-protection components where supplied
Vehicle Fitment
- Make: Mercedes Benz
- Application: SLS AMG (197)
- Configuration: Coupe & Roadster
- KW Jobber Model Years: 11-12
- KW Part Number: 25325043
Technical Specifications
- Front Height Adjustment: 0-25 mm (0-1.0 in)
- Rear Height Adjustment: 5-30 mm (0.2-1.2 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 91: Front and rear height adjustable (front and rear springs with threaded height adjusters). Stock shock absorbers including electronic controls are being utilized.
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.