AST Suspension 5100 1-way Adjustable Inverted Coilovers - Porsche 997 Carrera 2 - 2005 /2012

AST Suspension 5100 1-Way Adjustable Inverted Coilovers

Porsche 911 (997) Carrera 2 | 2005–2012

The AST Suspension 5100 1-Way Adjustable Inverted Coilover Kit is a premium suspension upgrade for Porsche 997 Carrera 2 models, engineered to deliver exceptional handling, improved ride control, and enhanced driver confidence on both road and track.

Featuring AST’s motorsport-proven monotube dampers with inverted front struts, the 5100 kit offers increased rigidity, improved steering response, and consistent damping performance under demanding conditions. Ideal for fast road and occasional track use, this setup allows precise tuning without compromising everyday usability.

Technical Specification

• Vehicle Compatibility: Porsche 911 (997) Carrera 2

• Model Years: 2007–2012

• Suspension Type: Coilover kit

• Dampers: Monotube gas-pressurised

• Adjustment: 1-way adjustable (rebound & compression combined)

• Front Design: Inverted strut (increased stiffness & durability)

• Ride Height Adjustment: Yes

• Spring Type: Performance linear springs

• Use Case: Fast road & track day

• Build Quality: Motorsport-derived construction

• Fully rebuildable design: AST Moton suspension can be completely disassembled, serviced, and rebuilt, extending service life and allowing re-valving or refurbishment to restore like-new performance rather than replacement.
  
  

  • Upgrading: AST 5100/5200/5300 “5000-series” dampers are built modularly and can be upgraded, but what’s involved depends on which step you’re taking and your exact Porsche chassis/kit spec.
    
    

    • 5100 → 5200 or 5300: Generally possible by sending the dampers to an authorized AST rebuild/upgrade center to add the required internals and remote reservoirs (and associated hardware). This “upgrade path” is a commonly stated feature of the AST 5000-series modular design.
      
      

    • 5200 → 5300: Typically the straightforward upgrade (adding the extra compression circuit/adjustment hardware). Many dealers describe the 5200 as a good “start here, upgrade later” option for that reason.
      
      

  For any questions and more details re upgrade options please speak to a member of the team
  
  

• Installation: Professional fitting & geometry setup recommended

• PASM Vehicles: Vehicles fitted with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) will require coding to prevent faults & error messages & correctly disable the system. 
  As an alternative option, where access to coding is not possible, a PASM cancellation kit can be purchased through us at RW Performance. If you are unsure and need any technical advice, please contact a member of the team!