KW Variant 2 Coilovers – BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

OVERVIEW

KW Variant 2 is the sporty, personalised step up from V1, adding adjustable rebound damping to KW's height-adjustable coilover platform. It suits the driver who wants to choose both the ride height and the damper character rather than accept a single factory tune.

Adjusting rebound damping changes how the car controls pitch under braking and acceleration and how quickly it takes a set in roll, so the chassis can be tailored to your own driving preference and to the roads you actually use.

SPECS

• KW Variant 2 (V2) coilover kit
• Adjustable rebound damping
• Compression damping: KW factory pre-set
• Ride height: continuously adjustable within the ranges below
• Front axle lowering range: 1.4–2.5 in
• Rear axle lowering range: 1.4–2.1 in

PARTS INCLUDED

• Complete coilover kit as supplied by KW; see the installation instructions for the full bill of materials.

TECH RESOURCES

Additional Parts Required

• Four-wheel alignment. A full alignment is mandatory after installation and after any subsequent ride-height change.
• Professional installation. Fitment should be carried out by a qualified suspension shop; the kit changes suspension geometry and load paths.
• Tire-to-strut and fender clearance check. Verify clearance through full steering lock and suspension travel before driving, especially with aftermarket wheels, tires or spacers.
• Headlight levelling / ride-height sensor. Cars fitted with self-levelling xenon headlights carry a ride-height sensor link on the axle; it must be checked and re-indexed after lowering.
• Spring compressor, KW rebound adjuster and standard suspension service tools are supplied by the installer.

Installation

• KW installation instructions – No. 686 20 039, BMW 1 Series Coupe (type 182 / 1C) and 1 Series hatchback (type 187 / 1KC / 1K4) (PDF)

Notes

• KW's installation instructions for order number 15220039 cover the 1 Series Coupe (type 182 / 1C) and the 1 Series hatchback (types 187 / 1KC / 1K4). E88 convertible models take a different KW order number — please confirm your exact chassis with Speed Logic before ordering.

PART NUMBER

• 15220039 — KW Variant 2 coilover kit, BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

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