About KWKW are a German manufacturer who are recognised as a European market leader for high class Coil-Over systems. KW set new standards with their innovative products and commitment to quality.
KW are official suppliers and technical partners to Ford Racing USA, Daimler-Chrysler Corp’ and Volkswagen Racing.
What is a ‘Variant 1’ kit?
The Variant 1 is KW’s best selling Coil-Over system. It’s ideally suited for those who appreciate fine handling and understand a well engineered top quality product, but don’t want to spend hours setting a car up for track use.
The dampers
The damper bodies in this kit are made from a stainless steel alloy and have a mirror polished finish. Not only does this look amazing, but this material will far outlast any other galvanised damper body. The dampers feature hardened chrome piston rods, Teflon coated pistons and superior quality seals & valves. The rebound and compression settings have been pre-set after endless testing by KW engineers. These dampers require no adjustment once fitted.
The springs
The spring rates have been specially tuned to suit this vehicle, taking into account its weight and dynamics. The springs are manufactured from chrome-silicon steel (54SiCR6), which is shot-peened, zinc phosphate plated and powder coated.
Height adjustment
The springs mount onto seats which can be wound up or down the damper body to achieve a lowering anywhere between 35mm and 65mm (both front and rear). A grub screw in each spring seat is a neat touch which locks the seat in place.
What’s included?
This kit contains four pre-set gas assisted dampers with threaded spring seats and four 2.25” diameter uprated KW springs. A special adjusting spanner is also included.
The handling
This Variant 1 kit features pre-set damping which has been engineered to give a firmer, sporty character whilst retaining the suppleness required for road use. The ride height is fully adjustable and can be set up to suit your taste. Reduced ride height will reduce body roll and allow faster cornering.
This kit will fit…
This KW kit is suitable for all Alfa Romeo 156 models with a chassis code/body type known as 932. These models were manufactured from 1997 onwards. This kit will fit all models including the Sportwagon and GTA.
PLEASE NOTE
Lowering a vehicle by 50mm or more may, under certain circumstances, cause tyre/arch clearance problems.
As with all suspension kits it may be necessary to fit spacers/shims behind the wheels for a little added clearance. This depends greatly on the wheel/tyre sizes being used.
Choosing the right option
You will need to establish the front axel weight of your car before selecting from the list below. This information can be found on a label inside the vehicles engine compartment or door shut. It may also appear in the vehicles documentation. If in doubt please contact our sales team.
