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I picked up a '95 Carrera coupe last year with 32,000 miles and it's been a blast. The suspension needs some sorting and I think the struts have lost pressure. There are innumerable sites on the interwebs about replacing the shocks/struts with coilovers, but like selecting Cheerios at the grocery store, there are far too many options.
This car will not be tracked. I'd like to maintain its comfortable ride quality while tightening it up a bit. I'm not sure I need the adjustability of Bilstein B16s but think the B12 kit might work. The car has the M030 suspension already but I'd like to know if any of you have done a relatively SIMPLE coilover modification to your car that is primarily driven on the road and not the track.
If there are any other options you suggest I'd like to hear them too. I want quality, but simple is better as is not breaking the bank.
Ive had the H&R Street-Perf. Coil-Over set on my car (95' C2) for 4yrs and have been quite happy with them, set to RS height. Weekend runs throughout SF peninsulas and Sonoma/Napa back country runs.
A very simple and logical suggestion would be to replace the factory (Boge or Monroe shocks which have aged out ) the now available Porsche Classic ones either in green or red (sport). These are made by Bilstein in conjunction Porsche speciffically for your car. I see no reason to wander off into the aftermarket world for products that can be fit to your car but were not developed exactly for it. I have completely redone everything under the car and wenr with the Porsche Classic green shocks. Car is fantastic and just like Porsche wanted it to be like but using the latest Bilstein technology.
Get the real Cheerios, cost more, yes- better- way better
Hi Docfink,
I replaced mine with the H&R sport coilover kit about 10 years ago that includes progressive springs for street use, and I am very happy:
They can be had for about $2000 for a complete set of four with springs. They have threaded adjustable spring perches so height can be adjusted. They have fixed dampening.
I put them on in my driveway on a Saturday morning and then drove it to the dealer for an alignment. https://993servicerepair.blogspot.co...uspension.html
Andy
A very simple and logical suggestion would be to replace the factory (Boge or Monroe shocks which have aged out ) the now available Porsche Classic ones either in green or red (sport). These are made by Bilstein in conjunction Porsche speciffically for your car. I see no reason to wander off into the aftermarket world for products that can be fit to your car but were not developed exactly for it. I have completely redone everything under the car and wenr with the Porsche Classic green shocks. Car is fantastic and just like Porsche wanted it to be like but using the latest Bilstein technology.
Get the real Cheerios, cost more, yes- better- way better
I also used the Porsche Classics on my '98 C2S, only the C2S uses the reds. Yes there are cheaper alternatives, but I only use genuine Porsche parts for other repairs, so why skimp here. I also updated the springs to the ROW M033s, along with new hats. This gives the lower ride height without being too stiff. This car is never tracked, and after a few thousand miles it's proven to be the perfect street setup for me!
I used KW (1, I think) set to lower the ride height to Euro spec. This is their mildest coilover, made mostly for spirited road use. I believe that they are great, firm, but without the harshness of a track coilover on public roads. Adding these and keeping my stock 17" wheels and tires seems to be the sweet spot for me.
I'm also running the H&R street kit, in combination with the Walrod A-arm bushings, for 18 years now. Still working great. Height is ROW, stock sway bar settings. There is some chassis flex on rocky roads, since I'm in a Cab.
If they ever fail, I'd go with KW V3's.
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Replacement coilovers for 993
