KW Variant 2 Coilovers – BMW M235i / M240i / 335i / 340i / 435i / 440i (F22/F30/F32)

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 adapted to your own driving preferences. This is the version for rear-wheel-drive F2x/F3x models that are fitted with factory Electronic Damping Control; the adaptive dampers are replaced by the KW coilovers.

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: 0.4–1.4 in
• Rear axle lowering range: 0.2–1.4 in
• Application: rear-wheel drive, for cars with factory Electronic Damping Control (EDC)

PARTS INCLUDED

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

TECH RESOURCES

Additional Parts Required

• EDC cancellation. This kit replaces the factory adaptive dampers, so the EDC circuit must be dealt with to avoid a suspension fault message. Confirm with Speed Logic whether an EDC cancellation kit ships with your order before installing.
• 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.
• Driver-assistance recalibration. Cars with camera- or radar-based driver assistance (lane departure, active cruise, collision warning) require the systems to be recalibrated after a ride-height change.
• 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 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 00G, BMW models with electronic damper control (PDF)

Notes

• Rear-wheel drive only, and only for cars with factory Electronic Damping Control — xDrive and non-EDC cars take a different KW order number. Confirm your exact model, year and damper equipment with Speed Logic before ordering.

PART NUMBER

• 1522000G — KW Variant 2 coilover kit, BMW F2x / F3x RWD with EDC

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