With the Chevrolet Camaro, a legend from the 60s and 70s comes back to life.
A long bonnet, an aggressive front section, a voluminous engine with 3.6 and 6.2 litres cubic capacity and the rear wheel drive characterise the US-American sports car.

With the KW coilover suspension Variant 3, the Camaro significantly gains performance and an amazing driving comfort. KW achieved the optimal suspension set-up for the Camaro on its in-house innovative 7-post driving dynamics test stand. (more…)

The new VW Polo (Typ 6R) has only just entered the market and KW automotive already offers four different coilover suspensions for the Volkswagen.

Variant 1 with solid damping control and a TÜV-approved lowering in an adjustment range from 35 to 65 millimetres, the KW coilover suspension Variant 1 offers an optimal balance between sportiness, comfort and safety. In the version basic, the suspension is delivered zinc-plated. The version inox-line with its stainless steel casing guarantees a long durability, even when the car is driven very dynamically and also used in winter.

In Variant 2, the coilover suspension is delivered in the stainless steel technology inox-line with an adjustable rebound damping. This is the ideal system for the dynamic driver who does not only seek an individual lowering, but also wishes to make adjustments in the set-up. With the adjustable rebound damping, the driving impression can be optimally adapted to the personal requirements.

For the performance-oriented driver, KW automotive additionally offers Variant 3 in stainless steel technology inox-line for the new Polo. The technology used in Variant 3 is derived from motor sports and offers best performance and a high comfort – according to the individual adjustment. The separate and independently adjustable rebound- and compression damping allows absolutely individual suspension adjustments. The unique patented system with its each two-stage valves allows a rebound damping- (comfort) and a compression damping adjustment (driving dynamics) in the low-speed range while the high-speed range which is responsible for driving safety is fixed.

The KW coilover suspensions for the new VW Polo are available already from 799 Euro including VAT. Of course, a certificate for a trouble-free registration with the Technical Control Board (TÜV) is included in the delivery, as well as a detailed instruction for assembly and adjustment.

Running gear manufacturer KW not only lowers vehicles. The Hydraulic Lift System UNIVERSAL also pushes lowered cars up to 45 millimetres from the ground. With this system even extremely lowered vehicles can pass underground parking exits, speed bumps and railroad crossings easily.

Until now HLS was designed model-specifically for sports cars only. Now the worldwide successful running gear manufacturer offers the HLS UNIVERSAL independently from the specific model. The new system celebrates its world premiere at Tuning World Bodensee (Lake Constance) in Friedrichshafen, Southern Germany, excibition hall B2, stand 400 from April 30th to May 3rd.

HLS UNIVERSAL is installed with a coilover suspension. It’s available in two variations: HLS 2 UNIVERSAL is mounted at the front axle and HLS 4 UNIVERSAL is installed at the front and the rear axle, which enables it to lift the whole vehicle.

Longevity is ensured by a rubber bellow, that guards the hydraulic cylinder unit from stone impact and dirt. The ring cylinder unit is mounted between spring cap and spring. With the push of a button the driver can lift his vehicle while driving and prevent the front spoiler and the underbody from damage. A remote control is optionally available. The scope of delivery contains all necessary parts including mounting equipment, fitting accessories, and detailed installation instructions. Also an inspection report by the German Technical Control Board (TÜV) is attached for an inscription according to German § 21 (StVZO).

For further information about the comprehensive programme by running gear specialist KW automotive GmbH including chassis springs, dampers, stabilisers, sport running gears and coilovers, please visit the web site www.KWsuspensions.com

The times when a station wagon was merely a family car with a bottomless boot are long gone. It has now developed into an athletic everyday car, which also enjoys winding country roads. The new Honda Accord Tourer also falls into this group: a sportive, fancy look with a striking design. (more…)

For the Skoda Fabia II (sedan) WEITEC now offers Ultra GT sport suspension. With it the Skoda can be lowerd by 35 mm at front and rear axle. Besides a much sportier look the Ultra GT sport suspension provides the small sedan with a much more agile handling. The entry to WEITEC´s suspension programme for the Skoda Fabia II represent SPORT F sport springs. They also permit a lowering by 35 mm. Information on the Fabia II Estate WEITEC tells upon request. (more…)

KW automotive is now offering KW anti-sway bars to put the finishing touches to suspension kits of the product line KW clubsport and make it more competitive on the racing track. (more…)