--- title: "KW Finally Fixed the Porsche Carrera GT, So I Can Buy One Now" description: "KW offers a coilover suspension kit for the Porsche Carrera GT that has a hydraulic lift to prevent it from scraping." date: "2023-02-12" modified: "2023-02-12" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/kw-finally-fixed-the-porsche-carrera-gt-so-i-can-buy-one-now" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Porsche News" --- # KW Finally Fixed the Porsche Carrera GT, So I Can Buy One Now ![]() Folks, the team at KW has done it. They've finally fixed the [Porsche Carrera GT.]() For years I've wanted to buy one but I never could. Not because I couldn't afford it or because it's worth more than five times the value my house. No, no, of course not. I never bought one because its low front end would scrape on my driveway. That's the totally real reason. Thankfully, though, KW's new V5 coilover kit fixes the issue, so now I'm *definitely* going to buy one. The Carrera GT was the most sophisticated supercar in the world when it debuted, with its F1-derived V10 and ceramic-composite clutch, but that was nearly 20 years ago. Suspension technology has massively improved since then. KW's V5 coilover kit uses its solid damper technology which is said to improve both the [Porsche]() Carrera GT's ride comfort and handling ability. So as sacrosanct as the Carrera GT might seem, there's a good chance this KW V5 kit does actually make it ride and handle better than it did from the factory. ![]() ![]() ![]() The important improvement, though, comes from the kit's optional hydraulic ride height lift. If you spec the optional lift, KW installs a button in the ashtray that can raise the ride height on both axles by 45 millimeters, so the Carrera GT can get over speed bumps and up steep driveways without scraping. You're probably asking the same question I was—can you color match the springs to the center locking wheel hubs? The answer is yes, KW will do that for you if you ask. Carrera GT owners can't have KW's classic yellow and purple coilovers be seen through the engine cover, that would detract from the car's value. So thank goodness KW will color match them, otherwise I was going to have to back out of buying a Carrera GT again. ![]() ![]() ![]() There are three different pre-adjusted damper setups for the V5 kit—one that's close to the stock setup, one that's firmer and sportier than stock, and another that's more comfortable. Like most adjustable coilovers, those adjustments are made at the shocks themselves and aren't electronic. Now that someone has finally fixed my biggest issue with the Carrera GT, I'm totally, absolutely, realistically going to buy one. I definitely won't find another excuse to tell my Porsche friends. I am still waiting on an aftermarket air conditioning kit for the [Ferrari F40](), though. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()