Product Details

Our KW V3 Racing suspension is your entry into our motorsport program with its top-notch damper technology. The KW V3 is independently adjustable in the low-speed forces of the compression and rebound damping. Compared to a KW V3 Clubsport coilover suspension kit, the KW V3 does not have a parts certificate and its entire suspension design is developed exclusively for track day and circuit use only. Do you want to break later and drive faster?

The KW V3 suspension is a vehicle-specific motorsport application and is available in different versions for a wide range of vehicles. Numerous KW motorsport customers opt for a KW V3 when participating in various circuit events such as the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nürburgring e.V. or track days. The entire design of the KW V3 is a vehicle-specific development for the Nürburgring Nordschleife. All parameters such as axle geometry, ground clearance, damping dimension, spring rates, spring travel, and wheel loads are tailor-made for the Green Hell.

Depending on the vehicle, the KW V3 is made with shock bodies of high-strength aluminum, galvanized steel or MacPherson struts directly in Fichtenberg after order placement. The damper characteristics curves can be set separately with twelve clicks in the low-speed compression stage and with 16 clicks in the low-speed rebound stage. Enabling a comprehensive setup range, each click on the setup enables your preferred optimized setting.

Standard Features

  • Unibal top mounts made of aluminum (adjustable camber, depending on axle geometry and car)
  • High-tensile linear motorsport springs
  • Adjustable compression rate in low-speed
  • Adjustable rebound rate in low-speed
  • Shock body made from high-tensile aluminum or galvanized steel
Specifications
Part Number
  • 39520313 (Race Slicks)
  • 39520315 (R-Compound)
Part Name V3 Racing Kit, Rear Coilover Conversion
UPC
  • 840134911175 (Race Slicks)
  • 840134911199 (R-Compound)
Vehicle 1992-1997 BMW 318is Coupe
Drivetrain RWD
Ride-Height Adjustable Yes
Damping Adjustment 2-Way
Top Mounts - Front KW Racing strut mount (included)
Top Mounts - Rear KW Racing strut mount (included)
Quantity Full Set (Front & Rear)
Notes
  • For track and competition use only; not intended for street use.
  • Rear axle bearing for damper with uniball eyes top and bottom; see note e).
  • Rear axle threaded coilover.
  • Without installation documentation.
  • Rear axle external reservoirs with hoses for wheelhouse mounting; interior mounting requires quick disconnects; only available via individual program.
  • Includes KW Racing strut mounts for the front and rear axles.
  • Height adjustable front and rear axles (front axle threaded strut housings, rear axle adjustable springs + dampers).
  • When using original tires, wheel offset spacers may be required.
  • Valving is adjusted by adjustment knobs, rebound is only adjustable if the top of the piston rod is accessible.
  • This will depend on the design of the vehicle.
  • Clubsport coilover with top mount: only with front axle top mount available.

Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelDrivetrainNotes
1992BMW318isRWD
1993BMW318isRWD
1994BMW318isRWD
1995BMW318isRWD
1996BMW318isRWD
1997BMW318isRWD

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