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Old 06-02-2013, 08:44 PM
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Does anyone have an opinion about what I should look for first regarding my front end? I have a 1988 Porsche Turbo S. The first 8 months I owned the car it was a garage queen. But, since, this car has turned into a daily driver. The front end bounces around and "hunts" for a track. It does not feel nearly as stable or confident as a Porsche should. Ideas of what could be wrong?
Old 06-02-2013, 08:59 PM
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It might be wore out bushings, struts, ball joints.

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Old 06-03-2013, 11:03 AM
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The turbo S is known to tramline pretty hard. Read the original road tests you'll be surprised.
Old 06-03-2013, 11:11 AM
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There is an active 944/951 crowd in Austin.

You should be able to hook up with someone here to have it looked at.

I would get it on a lift and check to see that none of the front rubber/bushings/etc
are not worn.

Easy to do. Just wiggle the tire/wheel while inspecting from underneath.

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Old 06-03-2013, 12:20 PM
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Tires and alignment settings impact it also.



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