Increased Driving Dynamics for the Audi TT RS Now Available with KW V3 and Clubsport Coilovers
The TT RS has always been at the top of the Audi TT model line for enthusiasts. Now, KW suspensions has developed a Variant 3 and Clubsport 3-way coilovers with aluminum Unibal top mounts for the 400-hp RS with 2.5-liter TFSI five-cylinder engine. Made of high quality stainless steel, KW coilover kits provide a significant boost in driving dynamics and allows adjustable compression and rebound on low speed and high speed compression and rebound levels. The KW coilover kits enable you to continuously lower the Audi TT RS, as well.
With its 2.5-liter TFSI five-cylinder engine and a standard output of 400 hp, the new Audi TT RS (Type FV aka 8N model year 2015) clearly stands out from its predecessors. KW suspensions has developed the KW Clubsport 3-way coilover kit particularly for drivers who want to take their TT RS to track day events such as the KW Partner Eventcenter Selisberg, Gedlich Racing, Instructor Exchange, Manthey Racing, RSRNurburg, “Schnelle Schwaben” and others that are offered at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Hockenheimring, Spa-Francorchamps and Co.
“The great advantage of our Clubsport suspension is not only the outstanding performance on race tracks”, explains KW Product Manager Johannes Wacker. “With the part certificate, it can also be used on public roads and from track to street KW coilovers give the TT RS maximum driving dynamics.”
Motor sports valve technology in the KW Clubsport coilovers
KW Clubsport coilovers differentiate from conventional suspensions because its basic setup was designed for the use of semi slick tires and features racing springs. With the 3-way KW racing valve technology, that can be adjusted individually in rebound stage (16 clicks) as well as in low speed (6 clicks) and high speed compression stages (14 clicks), KW 3-way Clubsport coilovers contain numerous adjustment possibilities. This allows the user to individually change KW recommended “Track setup” and “Street setup”. Johannes Wacker describes the advantages of an independent damping adjustment, “This way, individual performance modifications to the TT RS, such as wheel-tire combinations, a retrofitted roller cage and much more, can be taken into account”.
In addition, the KW Clubsport coilover kit is equipped with aluminum Unibal top mounts for long-term durability. By changing the camber angle, the tires can achieve an optimal contact surface during cornering. Ideal for drivers who miss the possibility of a camber adjustment on their RS. Of course, the KW Clubsport 3-way coilovers allow for continuous lower of the Audi TT RS, even despite its lower center of gravity compared to the normal Audi TT. Within the framework of the part certificate, the tested adjustment range on both axles is 10 – 35 mm. The lowering of 35 mm at the TT RS corresponds to a lowering of 50 mm at the TT 2.0 TDI with four-wheel drive. The same continuous lowering is also possible with the KW Variant 3 coilover kit that is available for the Audi TT RS. The Variant 3 differs from Clubsport coilovers by the KW valve technology and the suspension springs with a progressive spring rate. “The V3 offers the perfect balance of more driving dynamics, comfort, and adjustment possibilities for everyday life”, explains Johannes Wacker. “It is the coilover kit for all TT RS drivers, who mainly use their Coupé in everyday life and who are looking for more driving dynamics without compromising comfort.” With the KW coilovers Variant 3, the dampers can be adjusted independently with twelve clicks in compression stage and 16 clicks in rebound, if the TT driver wants to adjust his RS individually to his personal driving requirements
About KW automotive:
KW automotive is market leader and innovator of individual suspension solutions for the street and racing applications. Sporty drivers rely on KW coilover kits with its three street damping variants, as well as on the Nürburgring Nordschleife tested KW Clubsport coilover kits, which are street legal and have a technical component report. Worldwide successful racing teams trust in the patented valve technology of KW Competition kits, the six-time overall winner of the 24-hour-race Nürburgring and winner of the ADAC GT Masters. With its large portfolio of suspension kits, modern production technology, development- and test center, for more than 20 years KW has been succeeding in markets around the world. www.kwsuspensions.com
