KW DDC ECU Coilovers – BMW M2 / M2 Competition / M2 CS (F87)

OVERVIEW

The KW DDC ECU coilover kit adds electronically adjustable damping to the F87 M2, which leaves the factory with passive dampers. KW's own DDC control unit drives the dampers, and a supplied in-cabin button switches between three vehicle-specific setups: Comfort, Sport and Sport+. The button changes color to show the active mode.

In Comfort mode the control unit also reacts to sudden maneuvers, firming the damping in milliseconds. The kit uses KW's inox-line stainless steel strut housings with a dirt-resistant trapezoidal thread, composite spring collars and a height-adjustable rear perch, so ride height stays adjustable within the tested range. With KW's optional WLAN module, the damping can also be adjusted per axle from the KW DDC app.

SPECS

• Damping: electronically adjustable, three setups (Comfort / Sport / Sport+)
• Control: KW DDC control unit with in-cabin selector button; vehicle speed read from the CAN bus
• Front lowering: 0.6–1.6 in
• Rear lowering: 0.8–1.8 in
• Height adjustment: threaded front strut housings; adjustable rear springs and dampers
• Construction: inox-line stainless steel strut housings with trapezoidal thread and composite spring collars
• DDC control unit supply voltage: 11.5–15 V DC, max. 10 A, operating range −20 °C to +75 °C
• Optional app control via KW DDC WLAN module (not included)
• Made in Germany by KW automotive

PARTS INCLUDED

• Two front DDC coilover struts and two rear DDC dampers with springs and rear height adjusters
• KW DDC control unit with vehicle-specific wiring harness
• In-cabin DDC selector button
• Four DDC damper cables (700, 600, 350 and 300 cm)
• CAN bus adapter lead, power and ground leads with fuse holder, cable ties and mounting hardware
• KW installation and operating manual

TECH RESOURCES

Additional Parts Required

• None. KW specifies no additional hardware for the M2 and M2 Competition.
• M2 CS only: KW's instructions require the factory adaptive damper control to be deactivated. See KW ESC Cancellation Modules – BMW F8X / G8X / G87 (68510390 covers the F87 M2 CS) and confirm with Speed Logic before ordering.
• A four-wheel alignment is required after installation and after any ride-height change.
• Installation requires soldering the supplied CAN adapter to the vehicle CAN lines and routing four damper cables into the trunk; professional installation is strongly recommended.
• Check tire-to-strut and tire-to-fender clearance at the chosen ride height; KW specifies a minimum of 5 mm.
• Cars with ride-height sensors or camera/radar driver-assistance systems need those systems adjusted or recalibrated after lowering.

Installation

• KW DDC ECU 39020042 installation and operating manual – BMW M2 / M2 Competition (PDF)
• KW DDC WLAN module 68510276 quick start guide – optional app control (PDF)
• Request an Install Appointment

Notes

• The KW DDC WLAN module (68510276) is an optional add-on for app control; it is not included with this kit.
• Confirm your exact model and suspension equipment with Speed Logic before ordering.
• Price is for parts only; labor is not included.

PART NUMBER

• 39020042 — KW DDC ECU Coilover Kit

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