ST Suspensions Adds XTA plus 3 Coilovers for Nissan S13
Photos Courtesy of KW automotive
Few 1990s Japanese platforms have stayed as relevant as the Nissan S13. Whether you know it as the 180SX, 200SX, or 240SX, Nissan’s rear-wheel-drive coupe has remained a favorite for drifting, street builds, and track-focused projects thanks to its light weight, simple layout, and massive aftermarket support.
KW automotive is adding another serious suspension option for the platform under its ST suspensions brand with the release of the ST XTA plus 3 coilover kit for the Nissan S13. Designed for the 180SX, 200SX, and 240SX, the kit adds adjustable dampers, aluminum uniball top mounts with camber adjustment, and linear motorsport springs.
The ST XTA plus 3 kit is TÜV-approved and road legal in markets including Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. It is also suitable for track day use when paired with road-legal sport tires, making it a strong option for S13 owners who want a suspension setup that can handle both street driving and more aggressive weekend use.
The dampers offer independent adjustment for high-speed compression and low-speed compression, with 24 clicks of adjustment for each. Low-speed rebound can also be adjusted separately with 16 clicks, giving owners a wide tuning range to fine-tune steering response, body control, and ride behavior.
The kit is manufactured to order at KW automotive’s facility in Fichtenberg, Germany. While KW suspensions coilovers use stainless-steel strut housings, the ST XTA plus 3 system uses a high-strength steel alloy with a galvanized surface finish for corrosion protection. Thanks to its internal valve technology, the system does not require external reservoirs.
For the S13 chassis, the approved lowering range is continuously adjustable from 30 to 60 millimeters at the front axle and 30 to 65 millimeters at the rear. The front aluminum top mounts feature maintenance-free uniball bearings with integrated camber adjustment, while the rear top mounts are fixed.
Like other ST coilover systems, the XTA plus 3 kit is part of the brand’s “Make it Yours” customization program. Customers can order the coilovers in 18 different surface colors through authorized dealers or directly from ST suspensions, with custom spring labeling also available.
For more information, visit st-suspensions.com.
