Description
On the 2006–2013 Porsche 911 (997), KW V3 Clubsport is best approached as a chassis-tuning upgrade first and a ride-height change second.
KW V3 Clubsport is developed for enthusiasts who regularly use road-legal cars on track. It combines independent rebound and compression adjustment with firmer, motorsport-oriented spring/damper calibration and application-specific top-mount hardware where specified. 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 V3 Clubsport for This Application?
Choose V3 Clubsport when the vehicle sees meaningful track use and the standard V3's street bias is no longer the main priority. The stronger track focus makes alignment, tire choice and corner balancing more consequential.
Key Features
- Independent rebound and compression adjustment
- Track-focused spring and damper calibration
- Application-specific Clubsport top-mount configuration where supplied
- Height adjustment for road-and-track setup
Vehicle Fitment
- Make: Porsche
- Catalog Application: 2006–2013 Porsche 911 (997)
- Configuration: Carrera 4/4S, Targa 4/4S excl. Convertible
- KW Jobber Model Years: 06-12
- KW Part Number: 35271823
Technical Specifications
- Front Height Adjustment: 25-45 mm (0.9-1.8 in)
- Rear Height Adjustment: 10-40 mm (0.4-1.2 in)
- Front Spring Rate: 400 lb/in
- Rear Spring Rate: 970 lb/in
- Top Mount Configuration: Fixed / Fixed
Enthusiast Setup Perspective
For mixed street and performance use, start from KW's baseline settings and make changes one variable at a time. That gives the driver a repeatable way to separate genuine setup improvement from simple changes in ride feel. 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 78: If the car is equipped with PASM, the PASM needs to be disabled.
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.