Something new from KW: KW DDC ECU Coilover Kit

ModBargains · 06-02-2012, 12:28 PM

I'm not sure if you guys have heard about the new KW DDC ECU Coilover kits by KW, but it sure looks promising.

With the new Dynamic Damping Control, DDC, KW has designed a new coilover suspension, which uses the original 3-way button to adjust the damping. KW combines the individual height adjustability of the coilover suspension with the adaptive OEM damping control.

The driver can choose between 3 modes: "Comfort" for bad road conditions or just a relax ride, "Normal" for sporty daily use as the best compromise between performance and ride comfort or "Sport" for best handling and response.

Fichtenberg, May 9th, 2012 - Three modes driving pleasure and the opportunity to adjust the damper characteristics via iPhone, this is what the KW DDC ECU coilover kit makes possible. With the free KW DDC App, the dampers can individually be configured via an iPhone, iPad or an iPod touch. For the secured WiFi-connection to the suspension control unit, only an optional W-LAN module is required. The KW DCC ECU coilover kit allows a continuous lowering of up to 40 mm within the German TÜV-tested adjustment range.

Skip ahead to 1:39 for the fun stuff!
KW DDC coilover plug&play and ECU - YouTube

Information off KW's website:
Product news - KW automotive GmbH

More Info: KW DDC coilover kits /// with electronic damping control /// KW automotive GmbH

Currently applications are limited to VW, but I heard there will be more applications available eventually...hopefully a 370z application?

What are your thoughts on this system? Yay or nay?

-Frank

Alstann · 06-02-2012, 12:54 PM

That's pretty trick. It reminds me of the EDFC offered on Tein kits. Kinda wish you could have a physical module like the EDFC though - I don't have an iPhone or anything.

mickey · 06-05-2012, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alstann

That's pretty trick. It reminds me of the EDFC offered on Tein kits. Kinda wish you could have a physical module like the EDFC though - I don't have an iPhone or anything.

I think they must offer something like that, in the youtube video you can see him pressing a button on his car and its toggling through the ride quality

cheshirecat · 06-05-2012, 12:51 PM

It says in the video that you can control it via the phone app or also via the switch or button, whatever, that's inside the vehicle.

KaienZ34 · 06-05-2012, 01:02 PM

Super trick and DO WANT!!!

XwChriswX · 06-06-2012, 02:40 AM

I'm surprised they're doing it as a built in system, and no an add on like with Tein. Now even those who already have K&W's will have to install NEW ones instead of just getting the controller.

Also, what if you don't feel like having an iPad or you don't use an iPhone... Hopefully they will come out with an Android or even Windows based apps too.

Come on K&W, you can do better!

DCNISMO · 06-06-2012, 08:25 AM

In Audi and some VW models you can get electronic adjustible shocks from the factory as oem. It's called Audi drive select and it looks like this KW system ties into the existing oem harness to control them. My old 300z TT had oem adjustable dsmping shocks back in 1993. Audi has them, the ZL1, the ctsv and others too.

fuct · 06-06-2012, 12:36 PM

sweeeeet

tonybui · 06-06-2012, 01:16 PM

It must cost a pretty penny !!

memorylasts · 06-06-2012, 01:31 PM

id re buy just to quiet the passenger.... the connivence of this over having to get out and physically change it is worth it.

I was thinking about getting rid of the Z for a 3rd GTI.... hmmm... thoughts....are evil.

Mt Tam I am · 06-07-2012, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ModBargains

I'm not sure if you guys have heard about the new KW DDC ECU Coilover kits by KW, but it sure looks promising.

With the new Dynamic Damping Control, DDC, KW has designed a new coilover suspension, which uses the original 3-way button to adjust the damping. KW combines the individual height adjustability of the coilover suspension with the adaptive OEM damping control.

The driver can choose between 3 modes: "Comfort" for bad road conditions or just a relax ride, "Normal" for sporty daily use as the best compromise between performance and ride comfort or "Sport" for best handling and response.

Fichtenberg, May 9th, 2012 - Three modes driving pleasure and the opportunity to adjust the damper characteristics via iPhone, this is what the KW DDC ECU coilover kit makes possible. With the free KW DDC App, the dampers can individually be configured via an iPhone, iPad or an iPod touch. For the secured WiFi-connection to the suspension control unit, only an optional W-LAN module is required. The KW DCC ECU coilover kit allows a continuous lowering of up to 40 mm within the German TÜV-tested adjustment range.

Skip ahead to 1:39 for the fun stuff!
KW DDC coilover plug&play and ECU - YouTube

Information off KW's website:
Product news - KW automotive GmbH

More Info: KW DDC coilover kits /// with electronic damping control /// KW automotive GmbH

Currently applications are limited to VW, but I heard there will be more applications available eventually...hopefully a 370z application?

What are your thoughts on this system? Yay or nay?

-Frank

Is this similar to my 300ZX tt Sport/comfort switch?

Would these rival my KWv3's?

kenchan · 06-07-2012, 10:44 AM

this new suspension is funny.

XwChriswX · 06-08-2012, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Is this similar to my 300ZX tt Sport/comfort switch?

Would these rival my KWv3's?

Thats essentially what they are, only that you have the ability to change the settings on the fly vs having to do it manually. But the settings will be the same.

Footloose301 · 06-08-2012, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

this new suspension is funny.

yep lol.

But I like it.

MD-370z · 06-17-2012, 08:24 PM

any new on availability for 370z yet?

06-02-2012, 12:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
ModBargains Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 916 Drives: Z Rep Power: 14	Something new from KW: KW DDC ECU Coilover Kit I'm not sure if you guys have heard about the new KW DDC ECU Coilover kits by KW, but it sure looks promising. With the new Dynamic Damping Control, DDC, KW has designed a new coilover suspension, which uses the original 3-way button to adjust the damping. KW combines the individual height adjustability of the coilover suspension with the adaptive OEM damping control. The driver can choose between 3 modes: "Comfort" for bad road conditions or just a relax ride, "Normal" for sporty daily use as the best compromise between performance and ride comfort or "Sport" for best handling and response. Fichtenberg, May 9th, 2012 - Three modes driving pleasure and the opportunity to adjust the damper characteristics via iPhone, this is what the KW DDC ECU coilover kit makes possible. With the free KW DDC App, the dampers can individually be configured via an iPhone, iPad or an iPod touch. For the secured WiFi-connection to the suspension control unit, only an optional W-LAN module is required. The KW DCC ECU coilover kit allows a continuous lowering of up to 40 mm within the German TÜV-tested adjustment range. Skip ahead to 1:39 for the fun stuff! KW DDC coilover plug&play and ECU - YouTube Information off KW's website: Product news - KW automotive GmbH More Info: KW DDC coilover kits /// with electronic damping control /// KW automotive GmbH Currently applications are limited to VW, but I heard there will be more applications available eventually...hopefully a 370z application? What are your thoughts on this system? Yay or nay? -Frank Last edited by ModBargains; 06-02-2012 at 12:31 PM.

06-02-2012, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	That's pretty trick. It reminds me of the EDFC offered on Tein kits. Kinda wish you could have a physical module like the EDFC though - I don't have an iPhone or anything. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

06-05-2012, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Super trick and DO WANT!!! __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-06-2012, 02:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	I'm surprised they're doing it as a built in system, and no an add on like with Tein. Now even those who already have K&W's will have to install NEW ones instead of just getting the controller. Also, what if you don't feel like having an iPad or you don't use an iPhone... Hopefully they will come out with an Android or even Windows based apps too. Come on K&W, you can do better! __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

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06-05-2012, 12:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	It says in the video that you can control it via the phone app or also via the switch or button, whatever, that's inside the vehicle.

06-06-2012, 08:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	In Audi and some VW models you can get electronic adjustible shocks from the factory as oem. It's called Audi drive select and it looks like this KW system ties into the existing oem harness to control them. My old 300z TT had oem adjustable dsmping shocks back in 1993. Audi has them, the ZL1, the ctsv and others too.

06-06-2012, 12:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	sweeeeet

06-06-2012, 01:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	id re buy just to quiet the passenger.... the connivence of this over having to get out and physically change it is worth it. I was thinking about getting rid of the Z for a 3rd GTI.... hmmm... thoughts....are evil. __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

06-07-2012, 10:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	this new suspension is funny.

06-17-2012, 08:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
MD-370z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: canada Posts: 137 Drives: 370z,MB, sport, m6, Rep Power: 16	any new on availability for 370z yet?

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