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Old 09-22-2015, 03:54 PM
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you will be putting it to stock They take them out of sock for those Damn Americans



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Old 09-22-2015, 03:54 PM
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Yes reversible but why would you reverse it, bear in mind that it was designed around the euro height. What shocks are you going for?
Old 09-22-2015, 04:40 PM
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I've had my car at several heights over the last number of years. Had it way too low, below euro, and couldn't wait to crank it back up. Euro is about right. Excessive rear camber and rear toe angles is where you can really screw up a ride quality. You can not go wrong with euro ride settings.
Old 09-23-2015, 03:33 AM
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Thanks for the info and inputs...I've asked for stock shocks though my window sticker says my car had an option of "Sport Shock Absorbers."

Only concern I have is when I return to the US in a few years will I have a problem with US Customs re-importing the car? Probably not as it will be 30 years old then.
Old 09-23-2015, 08:36 AM
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Customs will be oblivious to the ride height.

And I would use Sports. I was very disappointed with the HD's.
Old 09-23-2015, 09:38 AM
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Yes, I meant I wanted the stock shocks for my car which were Sport Shocks...
Old 09-23-2015, 08:17 PM
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I lowered this summer, aesthetics and improved handling
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Old 09-23-2015, 09:54 PM
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the ladies will love it
Old 09-25-2015, 09:24 AM
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Mine is euro spec as well, to compliment all the suspension improvements and aesthetically pleasing as well, as you can see in my sig pic.
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In 1999 with my first Porsche: Was the first thing I did to my 79SC - lower and corner balance. Huge difference, sway and flop went away
Old 09-28-2015, 12:40 AM
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Absolutely reversible...though you'll likely keep it at European ride height, once done.
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Mine is supposed to be Euro height. However I feel the front is "slammed" lower? It does handle well tho, and begs for fast corners. And it sure looks aggressive.
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Originally Posted by Jherriott
Mine is supposed to be Euro height. However I feel the front is "slammed" lower? It does handle well tho, and begs for fast corners. And it sure looks aggressive.
Definitely looks slammed! I would personally raise it to proper Euro spec, but nice ride though...
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Thi is my Carrera 3,2 1986 original German car with original shock
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Just for reference when talking about Euro ride height - after '83 there was no longer a difference. US and ROW cars were all the same height.


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