OVERVIEW
KW Variant 2 is the sporty, personalised coilover option with adjustable rebound damping. It is built for the driver who wants to set their own lowering height and then fine-tune the damper behaviour to suit their own use of the car.
The adjustable rebound damper controls the pitch and roll of the vehicle, so the chassis can be adapted to individual driving preferences rather than a fixed factory calibration. This application is for F25 X3 and F26 X4 models that did not leave the factory with EDC.
SPECS
- Front lowering range: 1.2–2.0 in
- Rear lowering range: 1.2–2.4 in
- Adjustable rebound damping
- Continuous, stepless ride-height adjustment
- Application for vehicles without EDC
PARTS INCLUDED
- Complete KW Variant 2 coilover kit as supplied by KW; see the installation instructions for the full bill of materials.
TECH RESOURCES
Additional Parts Required
- Four-wheel alignment — mandatory after installation and after any change in ride height.
- Professional installation — KW specifies fitment by a qualified suspension shop.
- Driver-assistance cameras and radar require recalibration after the car is lowered.
- Confirm tire-to-strut and tire-to-fender clearance with your wheel and tire package before setting final ride height.
Installation
- KW installation instructions 686 20 00Z for order number 1522000Z (PDF) — official KW installation document for BMW X3 / X4 4WD.
Notes
- Fits vehicles without EDC. If your X3 or X4 is factory-equipped with EDC, order the EDC application instead.
PART NUMBER
- 1522000Z
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
| Make / Model | Chassis | Engine | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 | F25 | xDrive28i, xDrive28d, xDrive35i (AWD) | 2011–2017 |
| BMW X4 | F26 | All engines (AWD) | 2015–2018 |