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Family-Grade Ride Comfort for Ford Vans: KW V3 Coilover Kit Developed for Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom

KW V3 coilover kit is now available for Ford Transit Custom and Ford Transit Custom
Ford’s Custom Models feature independent rear suspension with trailing arms for the first time on the rear axle

With their ample interior space, the Ford Transit Custom (NRN, NXN) and the Ford Tourneo Custom (NXN) are ideal vehicles for leisure and family use. Drivers seeking to give these two minivans an even sportier feel will find the KW V3 Coilover Kit to be an excellent choice.

Find all information about the KW V3 for the Ford Transit Custom and Ford Tourneo Custom in the KW automotive shop
Find all information about the KW V3 for the Ford Transit Custom and Ford Tourneo Custom in our shop

You can pre-order the KW V3 Coilover Kit for the Ford Transit Custom (NRN, NXN) and Ford Tourneo Custom (NXN) directly via our KW automotive Shop (https://store.kwautomotive.de/de-en/). Component Certification is currently being prepared.

Manufactured from stainless steel, the KW V3 allows for separate adjustment of low-speed compression and low-speed rebound damping

Manufactured from stainless steel, the coilover kit allows for separate adjustment of low-speed compression and low-speed rebound damping. Even Ford utilizes this suspension technology in select special editions and has us custom-manufacture their Ford Performance suspensions on a contractual basis.

The most recent Ford models to feature KW V3 technology are the Ford Focus ST Edition and Ford Fiesta ST Edition, while a KW V6 Racing suspension is used in the Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck.

KW V3 features at a glance
The rebound damping influences the body’s connection to the road. Furthermore, it determines how quickly the suspension rebounds (extends) and how directly the Ford responds to steering input

The KW V3 Coilover Kit confidently absorbs road imperfections and elevates the handling characteristics of the popular Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom. When cornering, the tall vehicle body is significantly better stabilized and supported by the KW suspension. Initially, the coilover kit will be offered for the all-wheel-drive models.

The KW V3 Coilover Kit confidently absorbs road imperfections and elevates the handling characteristics of the popular Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom.
A firmer compression damping provides better body support, which means the Transit and Tourneo, with their relatively high stance, experience far less pitch and roll. Turn-in response is also improved

In designing the KW V3 Coilover Kit for the Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom, we didn’t just sharpen the handling characteristics. Even when unloaded, both Fords maintain a sporty ride comfort. With vans, it is often the case that they compress (deflect) relatively harshly, and lowering comes at the expense of ride comfort. This is not the case with the KW V3 Coilover Kit.

Disassembled two-stage compression damping valve of the KW V3
Disassembled two-stage compression damping valve

Many of our customers are consistently surprised by how comfortable the ride is, even with the maximum lowering provided by a KW V3 Coilover Kit. We prevent overly uncomfortable damping by using two-stage valves.

Disassembled two-stage rebound damping valve of the KW V3
Disassembled two-stage rebound damping valve

In addition to the adjustable low-speed valves, pre-stressed high-speed damper valves are used in both the compression and rebound stages. These valves open during strong vertical accelerations, such as driving over bumps, and allow for harmonious compression even when the vehicle is loaded or empty.

We prevent overly uncomfortable damping by using two-stage valves

This blow-off function of the high-speed valves in both compression and rebound is especially effective on uneven roads, enabling even better damping and increasing residual ride comfort. This is maintained even with maximum payload and at the maximum lowering setting.

For both all-wheel-drive models, the lowering can be adjusted at the front axle from 35 to 55 millimeters and at the rear axle from 45 to 60 millimeters

For both all-wheel-drive models, the lowering can be adjusted at the front axle from 35 to 55 millimeters and at the rear axle from 45 to 60 millimeters. The KW V3 Coilover Kit is currently exclusively available for models with an overall length of 5,450 millimeters and a wheelbase of 3,500 millimeters.

In designing the KW V3 Coilover Kit for the Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom, we didn't just sharpen the handling characteristics we improve the ride quality in general

The KW V3 Coilover Kit is still under development for both the Plug-in Hybrid engine variants and the front-wheel-drive models.

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