KW Coilover suspension V3 Clubsport incl. top mounts - BMW 3 Series E92 M3 (For cars with EDC)

KW V3 Clubsport Coilovers with Top Mounts – BMW E92 M3 with EDC

The KW V3 Clubsport Coilovers for the BMW E92 M3 with factory Electronic Damper Control are a track-focused suspension upgrade designed for drivers looking for substantially greater chassis control, damping adjustment and geometry potential.

Featuring independently adjustable compression and rebound damping, adjustable ride height and camber-adjustable front top mounts, the V3 Clubsport brings motorsport-derived suspension technology to the E92 M3 while retaining suitability for high-performance road use.

For M3 owners running high-grip tyres, more aggressive alignment settings or regular track days, the V3 Clubsport provides a significant step beyond conventional road-focused coilovers.

Why choose KW V3 Clubsport for your BMW E92 M3?

The E92 M3 already provides an excellent foundation for performance driving, but suspension development becomes increasingly important as tyre grip, braking capability and circuit use increase.

The KW V3 Clubsport is designed around this type of use.

Independent compression and rebound adjustment allows the suspension to be tailored around tyre choice, alignment, vehicle weight, circuit conditions and driver preference.

The included front top mounts also provide additional camber adjustment, allowing the front suspension geometry to be developed beyond the limits of the standard factory mounts.

Key Features

• KW V3 Clubsport coilover suspension
• BMW E92 M3 application
• Designed for vehicles with factory EDC
• KW part number 35220857
• Adjustable front top mounts included
• Front camber adjustment
• Adjustable ride height
• Front lowering range: 10–40mm
• Rear lowering range: 5–35mm
• 16-click rebound damping adjustment
• 12-click compression damping adjustment
• Independent rebound and compression adjustment
• KW INOX-LINE stainless-steel construction
• High-performance race-derived springs
• Track-focused suspension tuning
• Suitable for serious fast-road and circuit use

The E92 M3 Coupe application is listed with front axle loads up to 1060kg and rear axle loads up to 1190kg.

Independent Compression & Rebound Adjustment

The KW V3 Clubsport uses a 2-way adjustable damper system.

Rebound and compression can be adjusted independently, allowing specific areas of chassis behaviour to be altered without relying on a single combined damping control.

The rebound adjustment provides 16 precise clicks.

Rebound controls how quickly the suspension extends after being compressed and has an important influence on body control, weight transfer and how settled the car feels following a suspension input.

Compression adjustment provides 12 precise clicks.

Compression influences how the suspension reacts as load is applied during braking, cornering, acceleration and changes in road or track surface.

Together, these adjustments allow the suspension to be developed around the exact setup of the vehicle.

Adjustable Front Top Mounts

This V3 Clubsport kit is supplied with adjustable top mounts on the front axle.

The motorsport-style top mounts provide additional camber adjustment compared with the standard BMW mounting arrangement.

Increasing negative camber can help maintain a more favourable tyre contact patch during hard cornering, particularly when using high-grip road or semi-slick tyres.

This can contribute to:

• Increased front-end grip
• Sharper turn-in
• Improved tyre utilisation
• Greater geometry adjustment
• More flexibility when developing a circuit setup

KW specifies front top-mount camber adjustment for this application.

Designed for Cars with Factory EDC

This application is specifically intended for E92 M3 models equipped with BMW Electronic Damper Control.

The factory EDC dampers are replaced by the manually adjustable KW Clubsport dampers.

As a result, the original electronic damping system can no longer control suspension stiffness.

The factory EDC therefore needs to be deactivated when the KW V3 Clubsport is installed.

KW offers vehicle-specific electronic damper cancellation solutions for this purpose.

Unless the product listing specifically states that an EDC cancellation kit is included, the cancellation components should be treated as a separate requirement.

Once converted, damping is adjusted manually using the KW Clubsport adjusters rather than through the original BMW EDC controls.

Adjustable Ride Height

The KW V3 Clubsport provides adjustable front and rear ride height.

For the E92 M3 Coupe application, the current adjustment range is listed as:

• Front: 10–40mm lowering
• Rear: 5–35mm lowering

The front axle uses threaded coilover strut housings, while the rear retains a separate spring and damper arrangement with an adjustable spring platform.

This allows the stance and centre of gravity of the M3 to be tailored while remaining within KW's intended operating range.

For track-focused builds, ride height should be selected around suspension travel, tyre clearance, geometry and vehicle balance rather than appearance alone.

KW INOX-LINE Stainless-Steel Construction

The V3 Clubsport uses KW's INOX-LINE stainless-steel technology.

The corrosion-resistant construction is particularly useful on cars that continue to see road use alongside track driving.

It also helps keep the threaded height-adjustment areas serviceable when correctly cleaned and maintained.

For an E92 M3 driven throughout the year in UK conditions, this provides an important durability advantage.

BMW E92 M3 Track Suspension

The E92 M3 combines its naturally aspirated S65 V8 with a capable rear-wheel-drive chassis that responds extremely well to suspension development.

The KW V3 Clubsport can form the centrepiece of a more comprehensive chassis setup alongside upgrades such as:

• Semi-slick or high-performance tyres
• Adjustable suspension arms
• Uprated suspension bushes
• Upgraded anti-roll bars
• Chassis bracing
• Lightweight wheels
• Performance braking systems
• Track-focused wheel alignment

For circuit use, suspension, tyres, alignment and braking should ideally be developed together rather than treated as isolated upgrades.

KW V3 vs KW V3 Clubsport

The standard KW V3 and V3 Clubsport both provide independent compression and rebound adjustment, but they are designed for different priorities.

The standard V3 is primarily a premium road and fast-road suspension system.

It offers extensive adjustability while retaining a strong emphasis on everyday road use and refinement.

The V3 Clubsport takes a more track-focused approach.

It combines motorsport-oriented spring and damper tuning with adjustable front top mounts and greater geometry potential.

For predominantly road use, the standard V3 may be the more suitable option.

For regular track days, high-grip tyres and more aggressive alignment settings, the V3 Clubsport is the more specialised choice.

V3 Clubsport vs KW V4 Clubsport

Both systems are designed for serious performance and track use.

The V3 Clubsport provides independent rebound and compression adjustment.

The V4 Clubsport goes further by separating compression damping into low-speed and high-speed adjustment.

This creates a 3-way adjustable system and provides significantly more detailed chassis tuning.

For drivers wanting a highly capable track-focused suspension without the complexity of 3-way damping, the V3 Clubsport offers an excellent balance.

For advanced track development and more detailed damper tuning, the V4 Clubsport provides a larger adjustment window.

High-Grip Tyres & Track Use

The Clubsport range is developed around the increased loads generated by performance driving and high-grip tyres.

The V3 Clubsport is particularly well suited to:

• Track-day E92 M3 builds
• Fast-road cars
• Semi-slick tyre setups
• Cars running increased negative camber
• Lightweight wheel setups
• Performance brake upgrades
• Higher-grip chassis configurations
• Drivers wanting detailed suspension adjustment

The greater the available tyre grip, the more valuable correct damping and geometry become.

Professional Installation & Geometry

Professional installation is strongly recommended for the V3 Clubsport.

The factory EDC dampers must be removed and the electronic damping system correctly deactivated.

Once the suspension is installed, a complete four-wheel alignment should be carried out.

The adjustable front top mounts allow camber to be configured around the intended use of the vehicle.

For track-focused cars, a specialist geometry setup and corner weighting are also highly recommended.

Changes to damper settings should be made methodically and recorded so that their effect on the vehicle can be properly assessed.

Maintenance

Regular maintenance is important on any performance coilover system.

The following areas should be periodically inspected and kept clean:

• Threaded height-adjustment sections
• Spring platforms
• Compression adjusters
• Rebound adjusters
• Front top mounts
• EDC cancellation components

This becomes particularly important on vehicles exposed to winter road salt, water or track debris.

The adjustable top mounts should also be periodically inspected due to the higher loads associated with performance and circuit use.

BMW E92 M3 Compatibility

This KW V3 Clubsport application is intended for applicable BMW E92 M3 Coupe models equipped with factory Electronic Damper Control.

KW part number:

35220857

Current E92 Coupe application information lists:

• BMW E92 M3
• 4.0-litre S65 V8
• Rear-wheel drive
• Factory EDC
• Front lowering: 10–40mm
• Rear lowering: 5–35mm
• Maximum front axle load: 1060kg
• Maximum rear axle load: 1190kg
• Adjustable front camber top mounts included.

Please confirm your exact vehicle specification before ordering.

If you're unsure whether this KW V3 Clubsport kit is correct for your E92 M3, contact us and we'll help confirm the correct application.

What's Included?

The KW V3 Clubsport is supplied as a complete vehicle-specific suspension system for the applicable BMW E92 M3, including:

• KW V3 Clubsport front coilover struts
• KW Clubsport rear dampers
• High-performance springs
• Rear height-adjustment components
• Adjustable front top mounts
• 16-click rebound damping adjustment
• 12-click compression damping adjustment
• Relevant vehicle-specific installation components

The factory EDC cancellation solution may be required separately unless specifically included in the selected product package.

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