bcameron59

Has anyone combined FSD's with ROW M030? If so, what do you think?

I've searched Rennlist and everywhere else until my eyes are almost bleeding but all I can find is references to the FSD / M033 match. This apparently works well (Carnewal even offers as a package), but in addition to ROW height I'd like to stray into the sportier side with M030.

I'm guessing the adaptive damping on the FSD "should" make an equally happy marriage with either the M033 or M030 spring rate. However my Scottish ancestry urges me to refrain from spending money until someone less risk averse tries it first.

BTW we recently returned from Europe... guess where we went and how we got there?

kjr914

Bravo! A Porsche trifecta...of sorts. My trip to Gmund involved a 1 day round trip sprint via train, bus and foot, to get to the original factory site outside of town, from elsewhere in Austria. No wonder none of my family wanted to join me on my sidetrip/adventure! At least you drove there in style! I must admit, the Panamera has grown on me despite my initial reluctance to accept it... The Porsche Factory museum is spectacular....I took 300+ photos in an afternoon, with probably 30 of the 917 motor display alone.

doberdog

I will be doing the FSD and mo30 in the next couple of weeks, stay tuned. I'm 100% Scottish and my mechanic reminds me every time I bring up the price of anything....

GaryB

I did that exact combo. I love the Koni shocks for my kind of driving: 95% street and 5% track. i went to the ROW Mo30 springs as I didn't want to lower the car too much, and worry about speed bumps and curbs and such.
I had the work and the corner balancing done professionally, tho some on this list have done the work and then taken it out to be balanced.

Good luck,

Gary

CamsPorsche

doberdog - please post your pics as I'm on the fence whether to go this setup or not.

Someone needs to take the plunge for the group...haha!

doberdog

Hopefully I can get this done in the next week or so...

RocketJohn

How did this setup end up working out?

solomonschris

I had this done on my 95' coupe. I really loved the compliant ride and planted feeling when pushed. I only put a few thousand miles on the car before I sold it to a fellow RLer. He may chime in here, since he has used the car quite a bit more since then.

gtroth

This is what I intend to do. Anyone have a source for ROW M030 springs?

doberdog

Feels great, perfect for those that don't track their car. Also and inexpensive option for buyers that like a smoother on-road feel.

RocketJohn

To confirm we are talking Koni FSD and ROW030 springs?

doberdog

Correct. There is still a lot of road feel and if you want it smoother go with the M033 springs over the M030.

RocketJohn

So you find the FSD and 030 match up well together? the shock can keep up with the slightly stiffer 030?

doberdog

They are designed to work with the ROW springs, no trouble at all.

csmab

You should email Gert with Carnewal. He sells both springs. I purchased my M033 and Koni FSD's from him. I like the set up but there are times I wonder how the M030's would feel. Our roads in Dallas are crappy concrete so I went more towards a comfort set up. There are times I would like to move the needle slightly towards the sporty spectrum vs the comfort (wish I had a magic sport button to push like the newer cars). I am sure the M030 will provide a firmer ride but I don't know how much if any comfort will be sacrificed. I am also curious to hear from those who have the M030's with the Koni's.