George T

I am installing a new M033 suspension ( Bought from Gert) in my 1995 Carrera. I have done a search and can't find any info on how much gas should be in the tank before setting the ride height. I can have as much as a one inch difference in my front height from full to empty. Thank you all for any help......

George T
1995 Carrera
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16 Other Porsches gone but not forgotten
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Brian 944

Well, it depends on how much you want to bottom out if you have a full tank of gas.

Personally, I feel that you should fill the tank and then set the suspension to where you want/feel it has to go to...

Don't forget, If your driving around with a full tank and a passenger you will drop even more..

I would like to point out that I have never heard of an 1" drop for fuel.. are you sure the spring-rate is designed for the drop...?

cabrio993

full...and the same when you take it to do a corner balance

George T

Brian,
Thanks for the fast reply.... I now have a US M030 ( SUV Ride Height) suspension in my car. I do see a change of about one inch ( Give or take ) from full to empty. I also feel it would be better to fill the tank before setting the height.....
George T

TroyN

Porsche says to do it (and very importantly, alignment) with a full tank. Many people do it with 1/2 though, because you will more often fall somewhere in the middle, vs. driving around with a full tank. I think the fuel level's affect on alignment is much more important than on corner balance or ride height.

the_buch

Near or at full as noted above ... the good news is that if you have a 1" drop at the front when you fill your tank, it's definitely time for your new suspension :-)