KW V3 Classic Dampers Now Available for Porsche 911 F Body Cars
The KW V3 Classic damper set features adjustable compression and rebound offering the ultimate control for your early 911.
The Porsche 911 is one of the most iconic sports cars ever created. Actually, scratch that. The Porsche 911 is one of the most iconic machines ever created. It transcends the sports car world. It is a timeless classic. Collectors have been gobbling these early F body cars up over the last several years. That has driven prices through the roof. Sadly, that means that many of these cars don’t get driven as much as they should. But there are still some drivers out there. There are enthusiasts who appreciate that a car is to be driven and not simply looked at in a garage like a painting. And as wonderful as the early cars are, they are pretty basic when it comes to their suspension. But thanks to a newly available KX V3 Classic damper set, that suspension can be significantly upgraded.
KW Automotive recently announced the release of this new KW V3 Classic damper set that is compatible with most early Porsche 911 sports cars. The list of models this kit works with is: 911 (1963 – 1968), 911 L (1968), 911 T (1968 – 1969), 911 E (1969), 911 S (1967 – 1969), 911 T 2.2 (1970 – 1971), 911 E 2.2 (1970 – 1971), 911 S 2.2 (1970 – 1971), 911 T 2.4 (1971 – 1973), 911 E 2.4 (1972 – 1973) and 911 S 2.4 (1972 – 1973).
Modern Technology
The KW V3 Classic damper set features adjustable compression and rebound, with forged spindles. They are shipped ready to install. And you can even retain the original torsion bars. So, the traditional lowering method of turning the bars is still an option. All damper struts for these classic 911s will also be available in a black steel version with a black powder coating. “Another new feature is that a distinction must be made between the Porsche 911 F-model (F Body) from 1963 to 1969 and 1970 to 1973. The later model years have a larger screw diameter (M14) on the rear axle damper.”
Adjustability
KW Classic expert Sascha Daucher said, “The dampers don’t just cushion bumps, but all of our Porsche customers are amazed at how smoothly their classic now drives.” This system can be fine-tuned to suit the specific needs of the driver. “The KW V3 Classic dampers for the classic Porsche 911 can also be adjusted separately in the low-speed compression and low-speed rebound stages. This allows the preset basic setup to be further fine-tuned individually. The rebound stage is responsible for how a vehicle connects to the road and how quickly the springs return to their initial position after compression. Closing the rebound stage makes the handling more direct while opening the rebound stage valves leads to more forgiving handling and increased driving comfort. Sixteen click steps are available for adjusting the low-speed rebound stage.”
“The compression stage, on the other hand, influences the compression and thus has a direct impact on the body roll movements during steering and cornering. The compression stage also enhances the turn-in behavior of the 911. The low-speed compression stage can be adjusted with twelve clicks on the KW V3 Classic dampers to further optimize rolling comfort and tire grip in a targeted manner.” To learn more about the KW V3 Classic dampers click HERE.
Images: KW Automotive
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