Stock ride height on the Q5 8R is the most visible reminder that Audi tuned this SUV for every buyer in every market. It sits high enough to be universally inoffensive. If you have owned one for more than a week, you have already noticed. The KW V1 brings the Q5 down to where it looks like it belongs, without asking you to sacrifice the daily driver ride quality that makes the platform worth keeping.
KW designed the V1 for Q5 owners who want proper lowering without paying for damper adjustability they will never use. The stainless steel construction handles every climate and every season without corroding. The spring and damper rates are matched specifically for the 8R weight distribution and non-EDC chassis. You are not slapping lowering springs onto factory dampers and hoping for the best. This is a matched system with KW's full engineering behind it.
Key Features
- Stainless steel outer sleeves, corrosion-free regardless of climate
- Height-adjustable lowering engineered for Q5 8R weight and chassis geometry
- Spring and damper rates matched as a tuned system, not mixed-spec components
- Low-friction polyamide guide bearing on front strut
- Maintains livable daily ride quality while reducing body roll
- TUV-certified for street use
- Fits all models and all engines without Electronic Damping Control
Vehicle Fitment
Direct OEM replacement fitment for:
- Audi Q5 8R (2009-2017): All models, all engines, without Electronic Damping Control
Installation Notes
Professional installation recommended. Alignment required after installation. Confirm your Q5 is not equipped with Electronic Damping Control before ordering.
- Set desired ride height before final torque to allow fine-tuning without removing the kit
- Alignment required immediately after installation
- Allow 500-mile break-in period for dampers to reach optimal performance