KW V5 damping and valve technology
We offer an optimally tuned damping technology for every vehicle class and nearly every application. The KW Variant 5 and the KW Clubsport 5-way both use our leading GT-3 racing technology, based on our Solid Piston Technology which enables independent adjustment of the rebound and compression forces in the high and low speed range with minimum hysteresis and perfect response characteristics at lowest suggestions.
KW automotive also provides electronic control systems, which are installed ex works, with the leading Solid Piston Technology even though this is a major challenge. Here, proportional valves are inserted into the valve seats in order to regulate and control the damping force.
Rebound adjustment
Independent adjustment of the rebound forces in the high and low speed range.
What does the rebound influence?
The rebound has a direct influence on the operating speed when the piston rod de-compresses and on the rate at which the spring’s workload is reduced. So to speak, it also regulates how quickly the spring gets back to its starting position. With various KW Coilovers (V2, V3, V4, V5 SC, CS, ...), the driver can adjust the rebound.
The technology of the adjustable rebound in the high and low speed range in detail
When the low speed ring is adjusted, the channels of the needle valve are either opened or closed in order to generate the desired rebound damping in the low speed range.
When the low speed ring is adjusted, the preload of the plate springs in the high speed valve is either more or less preloaded in order to generate the desired rebound damping in the high speed range.
Compression adjustment
Independent adjustment of the compression forces in the high and low speed range.
What does the compression have an impact on?
With various KW coilovers (V3, V4, V5, CS, ...), it is also possible to individually adjust the basic setup of the compression valve via the click setting of the compression. The compression controls the speed of the piston rod when it dives. It has a direct influence on the body’s roll and the behavior while turning in.
The technology of the adjustable compression in the high and low speed range in detail
When the low speed ring is adjusted, the channels of the needle valve are either opened or closed in order to generate the desired compression damping in the low speed range.
When the low speed ring is adjusted, the preload of the plate springs in the high speed valve is either more or less preloaded in order to generate the desired compression damping in the high speed range.
