KW Variant 3 (V3) Racing Coilover Set - E30 incl. Steering Knuckles
For many years, the KW automotive GmbH is the epitome for premium products in car tuning and automobile refinement. KW offers its customers the largest suspension programme world-wide. The entire assortment – from springs over sports suspensions to coilover suspensions “inox line” in four damping versions – such a variety of products is unsurpassed on the market. Moreover, KW automotive GmbH develops racing solutions for national and international motor sports. The racing programme KW competition is successfully used by numerous racing teams on many race tracks around the world.
Product Line Track Performance Version V3 Racing Damping Adjustment Compression (12 click) & Rebound (16 click) Adjustment Tyre Semi-Slick / Slick Material, Front Galvanized Steel Material, Rear Aluminium Adjustment, Front Thread Adjustment, Rear Thread Tyres Semi-Slick / Slick Rear Axle Design Damper Spring Separated / Integrated Strut
The latest KW Classic suspension kits for the BMW E30 feature front struts with integrated forged steering knuckles, eliminating the need to modify the original strut housings when upgrading to a modern suspension system.
Suitable for all E30 3 Series models with 45mm or 51mm front strut tube diameter and with or without ABS (except E30 M3).
Please contact us before ordering if you are unsure if this kit is suitable for your vehicle.
All photos shown are for demonstration purposes only and may not reflect the actual specifications of this kit. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Conditions / Instructions
Front Axle: Coilover assemblies supplied with galvanised-steel steering knuckles.
Rear Axle, Integrated Strut: Supplied with the rear spring mounted directly on the damper as a complete coilover assembly.
Rear Axle, Damper Spring Separated: Supplied with a separate rear damper and spring, including an adjustable spring perch in the factory-style location.
Includes rear axle top mounts.
No installation manual available.
About KW Variant 3 (V3) Racing Coilovers
Two-way adjustable motorsports technology for circuit racing
The KW V3 Racing suspension is the entry point into KW’s motorsport program and features high-quality damper technology. It offers independent adjustment of the low-speed compression and rebound damping forces. Unlike the KW V3 Clubsport coilover suspension kit, the KW V3 Racing does not include a parts certificate and is developed exclusively for track day and circuit use.
Do you want to brake later and drive faster?
The KW V3 Racing 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 the KW V3 Racing when participating in various circuit events such as the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nürburgring e.V. or track days. The entire design of the KW V3 Racing is a vehicle-specific development for the Nürburgring Nordschleife. All parameters such as axle geometry, ground clearance, damping dimensions, spring rates, spring travel and wheel loads are tailor-made for the Green Hell. Depending on the vehicle, the KW V3 Racing is made with shock bodies of high-strength aluminium, galvanised steel or MacPherson struts directly in Fichtenberg after order placement.
The damper characteristic curves can be set separately with 12 clicks in the low-speed compression stage and 16 clicks in the low-speed rebound stage. Enabling a comprehensive setup range, each click allows the preferred optimised setting.
Uniball top mounts made of aluminium (adjustable camber, depending on axle geometry and vehicle).
High-tensile linear motorsport springs.
Adjustable low-speed compression damping.
Adjustable low-speed rebound damping.
Shock bodies made from high-tensile aluminium or galvanised steel.
Models
3 Series / E30 (1984-1994) / 325is
3 Series / E30 (1984-1994) / 325i
3 Series / E30 (1984-1994) / 325e
3 Series / E30 (1984-1994) / 323i
3 Series / E30 (1984-1994) / 320is
3 Series / E30 (1984-1994) / 320i
3 Series / E30 (1984-1994) / 318is
3 Series / E30 (1984-1994) / 318i
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