Description
The value of KW V4 Clubsport on a 2007–2011 Porsche 911 (997) is not just the change in stance; it is the ability to place the chassis in a more controlled operating window for the way the car is actually driven.
KW V4 Clubsport gives a track-oriented road car independent rebound control plus separate low- and high-speed compression adjustment. This makes it possible to tune platform support under braking, acceleration and cornering separately from the damper's response to faster wheel inputs. The setup should be viewed as a tunable system whose final behavior depends on alignment, tire, ride height and the driver's intended circuit use.
Why Choose the KW V4 Clubsport for This Application?
Choose V4 Clubsport when a track-day build needs three-way damper control to support changes in tire, aero, alignment or circuit surface. It rewards methodical setup work and clear driver feedback.
Key Features
- Independent rebound adjustment
- Separate low- and high-speed compression adjustment
- Clubsport spring rates and application-specific mount configuration
- Broad tuning range for tires, alignment, aero and circuit conditions
Vehicle Fitment
- Make: Porsche
- Catalog Application: 2007–2011 Porsche 911 (997)
- KW Jobber Model Years: 07-11
- KW Part Number: 39771224
Technical Specifications
- Front Height Adjustment: 0-20 mm (0-0.8 in)
- Rear Height Adjustment: 0-20 mm (0-0.8 in)
- Front Spring Rate: 400 lb/in
- Rear Spring Rate: 1085 lb/in
- Top Mount Configuration: Fixed / Fixed
Enthusiast Setup Perspective
A good installation should leave enough travel for the road or circuit being used. Chasing maximum lowering at the expense of bump travel can work against the very grip and control this system is intended to provide. After installation, establish ride height and alignment first, then make damper changes in small increments and record them so the effect of each adjustment remains clear.
Important KW Fitment Notes
- KW Note 1: Height adjustable on the front and rear axles (threaded strut housings)
- KW Note 37: For cars which have electronic dampers, make sure they are shut down. Specific electronical damper shut-downs are available from KW. Please check our accessories list
- KW Note 67: Valving is adjusted by adjustment knobs, rebound is only adjustable if the top of the piston rod is accessible. This will depend on the design of the vehicle.
- KW Note 78: If the car is equipped with PASM, the PASM needs to be disabled.
- KW Note 98: Clubsport coilover with top mount: with front- and rear axle top mount available
Fitment note: Specifications above are tied to the exact KW part number shown and the application data in the supplied KW jobber sheet. Confirm the vehicle's drivetrain, factory electronic suspension, axle weight and any listed hardware requirements before ordering.