Porsche 997: Coilover Reviews
Ride height adjustability, compression and rebound adjustment, or camber/castor adjustability, these are but some of the perks of adjustable coilovers versus a typical spring and shock setup. Continue reading to find out the best for you Porsche 997.
This article applies to the Porsche 997 (2005-2012).
When your ride begins to get a little too bumpy and you feel excessive body roll in the corners, it generally only means one thing: your suspension is worn out. Perhaps your suspension isn't worn out, and you just want to improve the handling characteristics of your car. Either way, with an incredible number of options available in the aftermarket, choosing a new set can be a daunting task. This article will help make that choice a little easier by giving you a run down on three most popular coilover options for the Porsche 997.
Aftermarket Coilover Options
Bilstein Damptronic |
Ohlins Road and Track |
KW Clubsport | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price |
$3,000 | $2,800 | $5,000 |
Performance/Ride Quality |
Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Lifespan |
Excellent | Very Good | Excellent |
Warranty |
Limited Lifetime | 2 Year Limited | Limited Lifetime |
Best Value: Ohlins Road and Track
Bilstein Damptronic
Price – $3,000
Performance/Ride Quality – Excellent
Lifespan – Excellent
Warranty – Limited Lifetime
Bilstein Damptronic coilovers give owners an aftermarket option for coilovers in active suspension cars. The benefits of an active suspension are tremendous. The term "Damptronic" is a marketing-made name that refers to the fact that the dampers for these coilovers can be electronically adjusted between various "Comfort" and "Sport" settings, depending on what the driver selects. Damptronic coilovers give users the option to adjust setting levels based on the type of driving they wish to do, switching instantly between settings at up to 20mm at both axles. Users can also lower the car 30-50mm at the front and the rear. Damptronics also feature a corrosion resistant coating, gas pressure technology, monotube construction, and round threads for easy adjustment. Recommended for its adjustability.
Ohlins Road and Track
Price – $2,800
Performance/Ride Quality – Excellent
Lifespan – Very Good
Warranty – 2 Year Limited
Ohlins Road and Track coilovers feature unique Dual Flow Valve (DFV) technology, which allows the wheels and tires to quickly as well as effectively resume their positioning on the ground, leading to superior grip and traction on the road. This also allows for a much more comfortable, OEM-like ride than most other aftermarket setups. Height can be adjusted using the lower flange, which doesn't compress or extend the spring like other setups. Recommended for its comfort.
KW Clubsport
Price – $5,000
Performance/Ride Quality – Excellent
Lifespan – Excellent
Warranty – Limited Lifetime
KW Clubsport coilovers provide a nice mixture of high-end racing technology and low maintenance OEM characteristics. They provide numerous adjustment settings that allow users to tailor the suspension to their personal preference by hand, using the integrated click adjusters. Rebound adjustment and compression damping are able to be adjusted independently of each other. Three way shocks are available as well, which allow for adjustment of both low and high speed compression. This solution is a step above the traditional Version 3 "V3" coilovers, and are generally ready for motorsport use out of the box. Recommended for its nice mixture of high-end racing and low maintenance OEM characteristics.
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