Its that time of year when a man's attention turns lightly to new and interesting ways to sink cash into his p&j.

My 993 C2 is in for its annual once over, and I've asked for a price to replace the existing standard oil-filled engine mounts with solid RS items (a modification which I believe also ideally involves the fitting of the RS engine carrier / hanger..?) - which I think many of my fellow 993 owners have also done

The guys also mentioned the option of replacing the rubber rear subframe mounts with solid items (originally fitted to the 993 GT2, but not the 993 RS) - I've not come across anybody on any of the forums mentioning this - anybody got any experience of this, or any views on how beneficial it may be?

I primarily use the car for weekend A-B road hoonage.

Thanks in advance for any views.

 

A number of threads on this....try a search...

 

the long and short of it is that the RS engine mounts are great (although I prefer WEVO) but the subframe mounts are not worth it unless you are a track junky.

 

In which case I understand it is the third mod to do after shocks and swaybars. Trying to build up the courage to DIY it.

Greg H.

 

as I understand it, its something to do after you have monoballs in the suspension.

as for the DIY, I don't think its terribly complex.

Loosen old bolt with jack under subframe
remove bolt, lower the jack slowly
pop the old bushings out
put new ones in
new bolt, torqued to spec

rinse, and repeat 3 more times

 

Here's Bill's writeup: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...phase-7-a.html

I had a bitch of a time getting mine out.

 

Subframe mounts are fantastic on a street car, IMHO. I noticed a difference in spirited driving. Would be one of the first mods I'd do on a 993.

 

I agree with NP993. The car is so much more stable on the edge. It also communicates the amount of traction the rear suspension has on fast sweepers and less than perfect surfaces. I did this a while ago and I noticed the difference immediately. With a recent unstall of a 40/65 motorsports LSD again it reminds me how glad I am I did this. the monoballs going on soon should impress the fact even further i would say. They are good for a fast street car IMHO.

Cheers
M

 

Not a track junky...but something of an upgrade junky...

Have decided to give the green light for both engine mounts (RS) and the subframe mounts - thanks to all for your replies - will post my findings when I get her back on the road

 

this is ridiculous

 

whats that?