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 3’ kit?
The Variant 3 is state-of-the-art technology for the skilled and experienced driver. Rebound and compression can be fully adjusted independently of one another. Combined with vehicle height adjustability this kit can truly exploit the particular road or track conditions to maximize cornering grip and stability.
The Variant 3 is an ideal enthusiast’s suspension kit. It’s great for track cars, but can also be adjusted to offer a comfortable, sporting road set up.
The dampers
Variant 3 dampers are fully adjustable for compression and rebound. The damper bodies 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 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 20mm and 50mm at the front and between 25mm and 55mm at the rear. A grub screw in each spring seat is a neat touch which locks the seat in place.
This kit will fit…
This KW kit is suitable for all Alfa Romeo 159 models with a chassis code/body type known as 939. These models were manufactured from 2005 onwards.
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.
