Before & After Pics of 96' C4S RoW M030/Bilstein HD Install
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Ok...let's hope I did this correctly. Being a relative newbie, I am still learning the posting ropes.
There should be two pics..before and after the install.
Let me just say, my service level experience with Gert @ Carnewal and my P-Car dealer here in Richmond were simply remarkable.
We had a last minute concern on the rear install and Gert came thru out of the blue with a 5 minute turn around time on our question. This was at 7am mind you !!!!!
Needless to say, the car is transformed. Anyone who has used this setup, clearly, knows what I am talking about.
Porsche ad execs hit the nail on the head.....THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE.
If by chance...I botched this pic post up...I will resend individually.
Measurements, if anyone is interested, surprised me a bit...but here they are
from ground surface to center of fender lip)
B4 install F 26 7/8 26 5/8
R 26 1/8 25 7/8
After F 25 7/8 25 5/8
R 25 7/8 25 5/8
Apparently, with differences in fender imperfections, each side does not match.
Front dropped an even inch....Rear dropped .25inch......with an even rake.
There should be two pics..before and after the install.
Let me just say, my service level experience with Gert @ Carnewal and my P-Car dealer here in Richmond were simply remarkable.
We had a last minute concern on the rear install and Gert came thru out of the blue with a 5 minute turn around time on our question. This was at 7am mind you !!!!!
Needless to say, the car is transformed. Anyone who has used this setup, clearly, knows what I am talking about.
Porsche ad execs hit the nail on the head.....THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE.
If by chance...I botched this pic post up...I will resend individually.
Measurements, if anyone is interested, surprised me a bit...but here they are
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B4 install F 26 7/8 26 5/8
R 26 1/8 25 7/8
After F 25 7/8 25 5/8
R 25 7/8 25 5/8
Apparently, with differences in fender imperfections, each side does not match.
Front dropped an even inch....Rear dropped .25inch......with an even rake.
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Looks fantastic. Can't wait to lower mine.
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I love that color. My first car was a 66 Mustang, just that color.
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Originally posted by kdurg
Apparently, with differences in fender imperfections, each side does not match.
Apparently, with differences in fender imperfections, each side does not match.
BTW you did spend your money well and your car looks awesome!
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Holy cow, that's MUCH better. The 993 is one of the most gorgeous cars on earth in any form, but it's unbelievable how much better these cars look when brought to the proper height.
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Congrats and I know what you mean by transformation. I was absolutely amazed when I did mine too. Enjoy the new car and driving experience.
Since I'm in NOVA, maybe we will meet up at a PCA event sometime soon.
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Since I'm in NOVA, maybe we will meet up at a PCA event sometime soon.
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Some of you have asked for comments on ride quality, handling, etc.....
The car is much more responsive in a way that builds confidence while driving it. I know I don't have the driving skills to take this thing to its full potential, but, I can go much deeper into a corner and it feels tighter and stuck to the ground moreso than before.
I WILL say it is stiff over bumps and road undulations, but not bone jarring stiff. Highway driving seems to be smoother in fact.
The car has taken on more of an exact and direct feel to it...point it in turn and it is THERE !! Without question, the car is easier to drive at higher speeds and although I know it is psychological Horsepower....it definately feels faster !!!!
Keep in mind this installation came in at 52k on the odometer. So for the last 5k miles...the previous suspension was shot...I mean the car rolled and dipped and was just awful to drive.
I am overwhelmingly delighted with the results.
I did not get a corner balance done when the alignment was completed. Maybe I should have, but I don't think I would be able to notice any difference in the way the car handled afterwards.
Total cost....roughly $2100.....$700 for install and alignment + $1400 for Suspension Setup.
Next project for the MOD-SQUAD........RIMS....Kinesis Supercups or in the lead for choice.
Best Regards,
Keith
The car is much more responsive in a way that builds confidence while driving it. I know I don't have the driving skills to take this thing to its full potential, but, I can go much deeper into a corner and it feels tighter and stuck to the ground moreso than before.
I WILL say it is stiff over bumps and road undulations, but not bone jarring stiff. Highway driving seems to be smoother in fact.
The car has taken on more of an exact and direct feel to it...point it in turn and it is THERE !! Without question, the car is easier to drive at higher speeds and although I know it is psychological Horsepower....it definately feels faster !!!!
Keep in mind this installation came in at 52k on the odometer. So for the last 5k miles...the previous suspension was shot...I mean the car rolled and dipped and was just awful to drive.
I am overwhelmingly delighted with the results.
I did not get a corner balance done when the alignment was completed. Maybe I should have, but I don't think I would be able to notice any difference in the way the car handled afterwards.
Total cost....roughly $2100.....$700 for install and alignment + $1400 for Suspension Setup.
Next project for the MOD-SQUAD........RIMS....Kinesis Supercups or in the lead for choice.
Best Regards,
Keith