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Old 06-28-2020, 12:41 PM
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Default PSS10 how high can I make them? I know, the opposite of what everyone else wants.

The suspension on my 95 C4 cab with 125k appears original and, admittedly I was driving spiritedly on downright terrible roads, but I was getting more bounce than I would like. Admittedly again, I have been driving my GT3T a lot so I am not sure how much that has influenced my views.

I absolutely love the stock US ride height on my 993. Can I maintain that with PSS10? If not, I will probably just get B6.

My other question is to confirm whether B6 and PSS10 will work with my RUF strut brace.
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Originally Posted by evilfij
I absolutely love the stock US ride height on my 993.
Sorry that I have no advice for you but thought this should be celebrated
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I had the same question a few mos back...; and ended up using 7mm spacers (original studs) and raising all 4 by 5mm.

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I agree. I lowered mine with Eibach springs about 20 years ago; replaced the original springs and couldn’t be happier. I can drive right over railroad tracks. Speed bumps, up steep driveways, etc without a worry. Something to think about.
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If that's your goal then I would skip PSS10's & B6's. This is likely your best bet for stock ride height. https://www.porsche.com/usa/accessor...ckabsorber993/
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i got fronts b6 with the springs as new , so if you need something cheap ill never go back to 8' lift lol
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If that's your goal then I would skip PSS10's & B6's. This is likely your best bet for stock ride height. https://www.porsche.com/usa/accessor...ckabsorber993/
The porsche parts are very expensive though. Not sure if is worth the extra money.
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Originally Posted by mdude
I had the same question a few mos back...; and ended up using 7mm spacers (original studs) and raising all 4 by 5mm.

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...de-height.html
Thank you, looks like B6 it is for me. I know it looks good at ROW or lower, but I like my SUV height (you think this is bad, I am going to raise my GT3 to max as soon as it needs an alignment).

Subzero feel free to PM me with what you want for the fronts and details on them.

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Originally Posted by ed devinney
Sorry that I have no advice for you but thought this should be celebrated
The lowered cars ahead of me slow down for bumps, potholes, dips, railroad tracks. Me f’ ya, concrete.
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If you are trying to get rid of the bounce then it's not an issue of how low.. more an issue of the dampening rate. maybe you mean stiff? PSS10 would be more stiff vs something with softer springs and less dampening - you should look at those figures in choosing (let the suspension move more and faster)

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Originally Posted by element
If you are trying to get rid of the bounce then it's not an issue of how low.. more an issue of the dampening rate. maybe you mean stiff? PSS10 would be more stiff vs something with softer springs and less dampening - you should look at those figures in choosing (let the suspension move more and faster)

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Thanks. It’s bounce, which I attribute to weak damping from worn shocks and struts. As far as ride height, I just like stock because I hate slowing down and worrying about bumps and such.
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Originally Posted by evilfij
The suspension on my 95 C4 cab with 125k appears original and, admittedly I was driving spiritedly on downright terrible roads, but I was getting more bounce than I would like. Admittedly again, I have been driving my GT3T a lot so I am not sure how much that has influenced my views.

I absolutely love the stock US ride height on my 993. Can I maintain that with PSS10? If not, I will probably just get B6.

My other question is to confirm whether B6 and PSS10 will work with my RUF strut brace.
Yes to both
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Originally Posted by evilfij
The suspension on my 95 C4 cab with 125k appears original and, admittedly I was driving spiritedly on downright terrible roads, but I was getting more bounce than I would like. Admittedly again, I have been driving my GT3T a lot so I am not sure how much that has influenced my views.

I absolutely love the stock US ride height on my 993. Can I maintain that with PSS10? If not, I will probably just get B6.

My other question is to confirm whether B6 and PSS10 will work with my RUF strut brace.
Originally Posted by cgfen
Yes to both
I don't believe you cannot maintain USA stock ride height with PSS10. Minimum drop is ~25mm, which is close to ROW Sport. This is following PSS10 guidelines, you might be able to make it higher if you ignore them.

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