Bilstein / Eibach / Ride Height
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Last summer I purchased a set of lightly used Bilstein/Eibachs from Mark Robinson.
I recently had them installed and the ride height adjusted back to near stock (car was lowered a lot when I got it, leaky shocks caused front rubbing on hard corners, and I would scrape the chin spoiler if I so much as drove over a tampon).
What a difference!!
I was worried the car would be oversprung or uncomfortable, but it's really, really comfortable. I would highly recommend this combination to anyone looking to refresh their worn out stock shocks/springs.
I also had new steering rack bushings installed, and that made a big difference in responsiveness and turn-in.
If your 928's handling is sloppy, consider both these changes. It was definitely worth it, and I wish I would've not procrastinated so long.
I recently had them installed and the ride height adjusted back to near stock (car was lowered a lot when I got it, leaky shocks caused front rubbing on hard corners, and I would scrape the chin spoiler if I so much as drove over a tampon).
What a difference!!
I was worried the car would be oversprung or uncomfortable, but it's really, really comfortable. I would highly recommend this combination to anyone looking to refresh their worn out stock shocks/springs.
I also had new steering rack bushings installed, and that made a big difference in responsiveness and turn-in.
If your 928's handling is sloppy, consider both these changes. It was definitely worth it, and I wish I would've not procrastinated so long.
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I like the stock ride height... improved driving and comfort as well as cornering without the tail swinging out. I think Porsche optimized the 928 handling and steering as well as chassis response around it. I was skeptical at first (my car was riding really low when i got it), but once i raised it i became a believer. I would really recommend this for the sake of ride and car
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People who think 928s aren't tight cars are probably riding on 20 year old shocks. I agree that this is a great mod. Even though the springs are stiffer than stock, the ride is more supple AND more controlled.
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Hi Brian,
I'm in your area and am curious who reset your ride height. I too have Bilstein Eibach and am runnin too low, was it done by someone in San Diego area, or did you do it yourself? Thanks for a reply if you get a moment!
I'm in your area and am curious who reset your ride height. I too have Bilstein Eibach and am runnin too low, was it done by someone in San Diego area, or did you do it yourself? Thanks for a reply if you get a moment!
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Here's a pic of the car. I had the work done at Precision Motorwerks up in Anaheim. I usually try to take the car there once a year for maintenance and something "fun."
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I told them to adjust the ride height to the lower end of the stock range. I haven't gone out and measured at the pads, so I don't know precisely where the car sits, but I can say that I no longer scrape the front end on every uneven segment of pavement, and the tires don't rub the fenders in medium hard cornering anymore.
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Originally Posted by Daniel Dudley
People who think 928s aren't tight cars are probably riding on 20 year old shocks. I agree that this is a great mod. Even though the springs are stiffer than stock, the ride is more supple AND more controlled.