When do yo replace shocks and springs?
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OK H&R or Eibach,, However I do not want to lower the car too much, just an inch in front max,,. Since I drive the car daily I must contend with 25 speed bumps each day so I do not want to drag the front end . just a slight lowering is all I need ,.
With this in mind what is recommended?
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Bob
With this in mind what is recommended?
Thanks
Bob
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If you really want to keep the stock springs but change out the shocks and lower the ride, you can purchase a set of lowering collars from www.perfectpowerinc.com for $360. Thay can take a Porsche down 3 inches if desired and if the shocks can handle it. However, they apparently can't be used with Bilsteins per one of our members who tried them, Mbrouder. If interested going this route, call perfect power and talk to Sol to find out what brand shocks the collars work with. He can advise you better. No matter what you do, you will need another corner and height alignment to to make sure the front to back slope is ideal.
If you really want to keep the stock springs but change out the shocks and lower the ride, you can purchase a set of lowering collars from www.perfectpowerinc.com for $360. Thay can take a Porsche down 3 inches if desired and if the shocks can handle it. However, they apparently can't be used with Bilsteins per one of our members who tried them, Mbrouder. If interested going this route, call perfect power and talk to Sol to find out what brand shocks the collars work with. He can advise you better. No matter what you do, you will need another corner and height alignment to to make sure the front to back slope is ideal.
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Originally Posted by bwoodry
OK H&R or Eibach,, However I do not want to lower the car too much, just an inch in front max,,. Since I drive the car daily I must contend with 25 speed bumps each day so I do not want to drag the front end . just a slight lowering is all I need ,.
With this in mind what is recommended?
Thanks
Bob
With this in mind what is recommended?
Thanks
Bob
If you are going to lower the car, make sure you lower both the front and rear. You need to maintain the proper profile from front to rear; otherwise, you may introduce aerodynamic problems and weight distribution problems.
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Also not to hi-jack this thread, but has anyone with H&R springs and likely older shocks noticed a distinct druming noise when the rear hits expansion joints (or dummy bumps) on hiway?
I'm not sure of my current shocks, sounds like they are in need of replacement, but I'm trying to figure out if the noise is rear shock/spring or motor mounts.
I'm not sure of my current shocks, sounds like they are in need of replacement, but I'm trying to figure out if the noise is rear shock/spring or motor mounts.
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My C2 from 1991 has original shocks and dampers, originally delivered from Porsche with a sport setup: 20mm lovered, higher gas-pressure, stiffer stabilisators.
It drives like a dream. On the track I can follow new Turbos around the corners, and in slalom competitions I can place my self among the top 3 in a group of new cars. On the german autobahn it can max out without feeling unsafe, and in corners at high speed it always seems safe.
But now you all say that an old setup like this is way overdue to be changed?
I think I'll wait a season as I have some other projects pending, but man I look forward to changing the suspension, cause it must be no less than fantastic to drive a car with updated suspension.
My body has a 5 year old 996 with sports suspension as well, and there aren't much difference in handling, but as mentioned earlier 5 years are also overdue....
It drives like a dream. On the track I can follow new Turbos around the corners, and in slalom competitions I can place my self among the top 3 in a group of new cars. On the german autobahn it can max out without feeling unsafe, and in corners at high speed it always seems safe.
But now you all say that an old setup like this is way overdue to be changed?
I think I'll wait a season as I have some other projects pending, but man I look forward to changing the suspension, cause it must be no less than fantastic to drive a car with updated suspension.
My body has a 5 year old 996 with sports suspension as well, and there aren't much difference in handling, but as mentioned earlier 5 years are also overdue....
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Maybe is all the wine from last night... but after reading this thread I am as confused as before...
ok... so for my already lowered car.... that is runing on stock items after 50k+ miles. What should I buy... and be as specific as possible (if you have part numbers please post them...).
ok... so for my already lowered car.... that is runing on stock items after 50k+ miles. What should I buy... and be as specific as possible (if you have part numbers please post them...).
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Originally Posted by last toy
Bob W.
If you really want to keep the stock springs but change out the shocks and lower the ride, you can purchase a set of lowering collars
If you really want to keep the stock springs but change out the shocks and lower the ride, you can purchase a set of lowering collars
Just wanted to pass this alternative along.