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Is your VW looking a little too
high? Do you still feel insecure about the sharp turns you
attempt around the corners? Is your current body kit not doing the job
of creating that
AGGRESSIVE appearance?
Treat your vehicle and yourself with the best
suspension system out there--KW's Coilovers! Not only does this system
lower your car perfectly, but it provides
HUGE
performance benefits.
KW designed and manufactured every
coilover to CUSTOM
fit your vehicle, unlike other coilovers that may be a "special
one-coilover-fits-all", guaranteeing
MAXIMUM
handling and performance for your vehicle. Along with
handling, this system makes sure your car is given a perfectly
AGGRESSIVE
stance, not a vehicle that's touching the floor. Maybe you're not the
one for aggressive looks and ultimate performance, but for comfort.
Well, KW took that into consideration, and integrated adjustable
comfort technology.
KW is known for their signature colors,
individuality, quality, and security. Take a look below to read more
into which KW Coilover Variant is the BEST
option for you!

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KW Variant 1
Sportive - Harmonic with KW factory pre-set up dampening 
The ideal systems for customers wishing to rely on the experience
of KW engineers, yet determine their own
degree of lowering. In extensive driving tests our engineers have set
the dampers for the best balance
between sporty driving, comfort and safety.
- Optimally adjusted, sporty and comfortable
dampening technology
- Inox-line stainless steel technology at no extra charge
- Individually height adjustable
- German TUEV-tested lowering range
- High-quality components for long life
- Comprehensive documentation for ease of us
KW Variant 2
Sporty and Personalized with adjustable Rebound Dampening 
The system
intended for the experienced driver who requires to not only determine
the individual lowering of their
vehicle, but adjust the damper setting to fine tune the system to their
needs. The adjustable rebound damper
allows adjustment of the pitch and roll behavior of the vehicle,
adapting it to one‘s own driving preferences.
- Damping technology with individually adjustable
rebound
- Inox-line stainless steel technology at no additional charge
- Individually height adjustable
- German TUEV-tested adjustment parameters
- High-quality components for long life
- Comprehensive documentation for ease of use
- Infinitely adjustable rebound damping
KW Variant 3
Race Technology for the Road
with: Adjustable Compression Rebound Dampening 
The new
Variant 3 is state-of-the-art technology for the skilled and experienced
driver. The separate and
independent compression and rebound damping options allow a truly
individual driving set-up. These unique systems with the 3 individually
adjustable components, allows for adjustment of the compression of the
damper in the low-speed range, while the high speed set-up, so decisive
for driving comfort, has been preset by our engineers
- Independently adjustable damping technology
-rebound and compression damping
- Inox-line stainless steel technology at no extra charge
- Individual height adjustment
- German TUEV-tested adjustment parameters
- High-quality components for long life
- Comprehensive documentation for ease of use
- Infinitely adjustable rebound damping
- 14- level adjustable compression damping
- Unique, independently functioning damping power adjustment
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Why do
KW's cost more than other Coilovers?
The answer is simple, you get what you
pay for when it comes to vehicle suspension. As such a crucial component
of your vehicle, suspension is definitely something you do not want to
cheap out on. KW is known for their reinforced and durable suspension
components. KW's coilovers have been carefully crafted and designed by
studying the flaws of competitors and improving on them. In addition KW
coilovers can go lower than just about any other brand and allow you to
set your car to a "slammed look", "sporty look", or anywhere in between.
In the unfortunate event that anything should happen to your coilovers,
KW's warranty backs all their products from manufacturer's defect.
Function
- Infinitely adjustable within German
TUEV-tested adjustment parameters
- Shortened struts for increased spring travel
- Trapezoidal threads for simple height adjustment
- Three different damping technologies for individual adjustment
- Elastomer bump stops with integrated dust boot protection
- Easy to read documentation
- Ready to use comprehensive solutions
- Visually perfect – safe and unique motion dynamics
Quality
- Strut housings in inox-line stainless
steel technology
- Anodized aluminum spring collars and add-on pieces
- High-quality, high-tensile racing springs
- Special ventilation and sealing system
- High-quality damping components
- Hardened, chromium-plated piston rods
- Special guide and sealing systems
- Pistons with V-shaped Teflon seals – optimal sealing with minimal
friction – temperature-resistant, durable damping technology
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What are Coilovers?
A coilover suspension basically gives you a matched lowering spring and
shock absorber combination with the added benefit of adjustable ride
height and spring rates through a moveable spring perch or perches.
Coilovers are to your car's advantage by reducing unsprung mass,
increasing suspension travel, and allowing the car to be corner
balanced.

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Rebound Adjustment Variant
2 and 3
Rebound adjustment, with the exception of specified vehicles,
can be performed with the kit installed via an adjustment
spindle on the end of the piston rod. The rebound damping
primarily, controls pitch and roll of the vehicle, especially in
the low speed damping range which directly influences handling
and comfort. Therefore vehicle can be adjusted to the needs of
the driver, making the ride variable from comfortable to sporty
and stiff, both with improved road handling |
Pressure adjustment
Variant 3
The compression characteristics are adjusted utilizing a new,
patented valve at the lower end of the damper casing. The number
of pre-installable parameters available for this valve allow for
settings for just about any application required. The unique
low-speed pressure adjustment is the decisive feature of this
technology. In this absorption area the handling of the vehicle
is greatly influenced. An increase in the damping force supports
the vehicle even during compression, thereby preventing pitch,
roll and notably improving cornering behavior.
In association with independent adjustable
rebound absorption the experienced driver has all the parameters
required for effective suspension tuning. |
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Applications |
Year |
Lowering Adjustment Ranges |
Springrates |
Variant 1 |
Variant 2 |
Variant 3 |
Notes |
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TÜV Approved |
in lbs/inch |
with pre-set damping |
with adjustable rebound
damping |
with adjustable compression
and rebound damping |
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minimum-maximum |
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Front |
Rear |
Front |
Rear |
Part No. |
Part No. |
Part No. |
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Passat Sedan/Variant 2WD 4 cylinder |
4/88-5/97 |
1.5-3.1" |
1.5-3.1" |
340 |
285 |
10280055 |
15280055 |
35280055 |
1, 6 |
Passat
Sedan/Variant 2WD 6 cylinder |
4/88-5/97 |
1.5-3.1" |
1.5-3.1" |
400 |
285 |
10280056 |
15280056 |
35280056 |
1, 6 |
Passat Sedan/Wagon 4WD |
9/88-5/97 |
1.7"-3.1" |
1.7"-3.1" |
400 |
340 |
10280058 |
15280058 |
35280058 |
1, 6 |
Passat
Sedan/Wagon 2WD 4 cylinder |
10/96-01 |
1.5-2.9" |
1.5-2.9" |
580 |
P |
10280009 |
15280009 |
35280009 |
2, 8, 10 |
Passat Sedan/Wagon 2WD 6 cylinder |
10/96-01 |
1.5-2.9" |
1.5-2.9" |
690 |
P |
10280011 |
15280011 |
35280011 |
2, 8, 10 |
Passat
Sedan/Wagon 4WD 6 cylinder |
10/96-01 |
1.5-2.9" |
1.5-2.9" |
690 |
P |
10280017 |
15280017 |
35280017 |
1, 9, 10, 16 |
Passat Sedan/Wagon 4WD W8 |
9/01-05 |
0.8-2.1" |
0.9-2.1" |
830 |
P |
10210026 |
15210026 |
35210026 |
1, 9, 10, 16 |
Passat Sedan
2WD/4WD 4 cylinder |
2006+ |
1.4-2.5" |
1.4-2.5" |
P |
P |
10280086 |
15280086 |
35280086 |
2, 37, 57 |
Passat Sedan 2WD/4WD 6 cylinder |
2006+ |
1.4-2.5" |
1.4-2.5" |
P |
P |
10280087 |
15280087 |
35280087 |
2, 57 |
2:
Height adjustable front and rear axles (front axle threaded strut
housings, rear axle adjustable springs + dampers)
8: Not for vehicles with automatic level control
10: In Variant 2, rebound adjustment also at the front-axle can
only be performed when NOT installed on the vehicle |
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