KW Suspension upgrades VW Golf R

A simple “R” denotes the sporty flagship product at Volkswagen. To give the new Golf VI R the optimum suspension that suits every individual driver, the world’s leading coilover expert KW offers perfect solutions that have been optimised on the in-house drive dynamic test rig.

The KW coilovers Variant 1 with the pre-set dampening characteristic is coordinated to suit the weight of the vehicle, the axial loads and the overall chassis geometry. KW is offering the coilover with the TÜV-tested lower suspension setting range of 5 to 35 millimetres in the basic version for just 849 Euro including value-added tax, or for 949 Euro in the stainless steel version “inox-line”.

The KW coilovers Variant 2 also offer the same advantages, but here the rebound can be adjusted individually. This allows the ambitious driver to adjust the suspension even more precisely to suit the individual preferences. The coilover Variant 2 basic is available for just 1099 Euro. The stainless steel version “inox-line” is available for just 1249 Euro.

The maximum individual adjustments are possible with the KW coilovers Variant 3. Besides the TÜV-tested lower suspension setting, both the rebound as well as the compression stage can be adjusted individually and independent of each other. KW makes this suspension exclusively for the demanding driver using the “inox-line” stainless steel technology, and is offering it for 1549 Euro SRP.

For those drivers who want to drive their Golf VI R on racing tracks as well, KW has developed the KW clubsport coilover. This can be adjusted optimally to suit the weight of the vehicle, the tyre characteristics, different track conditions and the conditions under which it is used. KW is offering the complete solution for the race track including the aluminium top mounts with uniball bearings that are adjustable and fit for race tracks for just 1999 Euro.

KW delivers all coilovers as ready to install, complete solutions with all the necessary installation and add-on parts including the pre-mounted threaded suspension struts, adjustment spring cups, impact protection and dust protection systems. Of course, a detailed manual with instructions for installation and the corresponding Certificate by the Technical Control Board (TÜV) are part of the scope of delivery.

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New suspension pack for Scirocco 2.0 TSI by KW automotive

The suspension specialist KW automotive is able to even equip the VW Scirocco with additional dynamics. In cooperation with the german racing specialists Raeder Motorsport, KW transformed a VW Scirocco in a powerful performance car. The KW VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI uses the adjustable KW clubsport coilover kit in "inox-line" stainless steel technology with optimum performance and for the ultimate kick on the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife. The coilover kit is independenly adjustable in compression rebound damping. High-performance racing springs, sport anti-sway bars and adjustable aluminium unibal top mounts prepares this Scirocco perfect for the race track session.

With the overall settings of the vehicle, wheels, tires and engine brings the Volkswagen sport coupe about 250hp. Moreover, Raeder Motorsport had to reprogram the electronic dual-clutch gearbox, thus providing improved switching times, removed the kick-down function, and deleted the independent upshift when you reach the speed limit.

Extensive and successful testing of the performance Scirocco has been successfully completed. KW used to develop the Scirocco suspension, the innovative technology of the KW 7-post test dyno, which circuit patterns can be simulated, and thus, this coilover kit could be optimally matched to the performance of this Scirocco.

In numerous tests on the Nürburgring Nordschleife and the Hockenheimring, the KW Scirocco was conspicuous by its consistency, agility and brilliant with excellent lap times.

And that's in everything in this fast-paced Scirocco KW:

- KW clubsport coilover kit; full adjustable
- Dampers in compression & rebound forces independently adjustable
- Optional available with aluminium unibal top mounts
- KW Clubsport anti-sway bars
- Dunlop high performance tires; 245/ 40 ZR 18 Dunlop Direzza
- RIAL racing rims GTR 9x18 Zoll mit ET 52
- Performance 4-pot cliper break system from Raeder Motorsport
- AGR engine performance improvement, 250hp

For many years, the KW automotive GmbH is the epitome for premium products in car tuning and automobile refinement. KW offers its customers the largest suspension programme world-wide. The entire assortment – from springs over sports suspensions to coilover suspensions “inox line” in three damping versions – such a variety of products is unsurpassed on the market. Moreover, KW automotive GmbH develops racing solutions for national and international motor sports. The racing programme KW competition is successfully used by numerous racing teams on many race tracks around the world.

KW automotive North America Inc. is also an important partner for a large number of renowned companies in the automobile industry. An enormous number of refiners and manufacturers of large- and small scale series likewise rely on the suspension competence of KW automotive North America Inc.

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