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Old 06-05-2012, 10:33 PM
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Rick, whats your ride height though? You can take it down past US ROW correct?
Old 06-06-2012, 12:28 AM
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I would go with RoW m030 shocks/struts and springs.
Old 06-06-2012, 08:28 AM
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I bought my car with ROW m030 springs already installed on the stock shocks. When I needed to upgrade I went with Bilstein HD's figuring I was already halfway there...why drop them in favor of pss9 (at the time).
In hindsight, and I like a stiffly sprung car, I have some regret that I didn't go all the way the first time around.
Old 06-06-2012, 08:51 AM
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I have the PSS9's. If I ever had to do it all over again, my choice would be the newest PSS10 system.

Tony, when you do this, make sure you buy/do the Walrod bushing update at the same time.
Old 06-06-2012, 10:10 AM
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have been very happy w row springs/bilstein hd...
Old 06-06-2012, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by midcont
..... I have some regret that I didn't go all the way the first time around.
I have the same regrets!!!
Old 06-06-2012, 12:49 PM
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I have the PSS10s on my car, and the car is below ROW. Stiffness is set in the middle. We don't have the greatest roads in my area and I can say without hesitation that I've never been uncomfortable driving on the street.

Sure it's stiffer than stock, but the ride quality doesn't suffer in the least.

Worth the money IMHO.

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Old 06-06-2012, 07:00 PM
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I appreciate the feedback.

Classic trade-off scenario, PSS10 for ultimate street/track at higher cost. HD/Spring combo for lower cost but limited functionality......

Anyone have any PSS10 for sale?
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I installed PSS10 and RS sway bars
Very happy
Old 06-06-2012, 09:08 PM
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What is the purpose of Walrod bushings? Thanks!

Originally Posted by No HTwo O
I have the PSS9's. If I ever had to do it all over again, my choice would be the newest PSS10 system.

Tony, when you do this, make sure you buy/do the Walrod bushing update at the same time.
Old 06-06-2012, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DALLWA
Rick, whats your ride height though? You can take it down past US ROW correct?
hopefully the missing rear tire arrives tomorrow, then will take the car to the alignment shop and then for a spin.
I will you posted once I start driving the car.
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Originally Posted by DALLWA
What is the purpose of Walrod bushings? Thanks!
Tony, ask Chris Walrod for clarity, but I'd bet your current bushings are pretty shot. IIRC, the Walrod update/upgrade tightens up the front end and improves steering response and feel.
Old 06-07-2012, 09:28 AM
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Went row m030 and bilstein HD. Very happy. Much better handling, car sees street and track. But more street.
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Anyone tried both bilstein HDs and PSS9/10? Opinions?
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Originally Posted by Mark993TT
Anyone tried both bilstein HDs and PSS9/10? Opinions?
I have had both, but on different 993s. I had the HDs with MO30 on a Targa and a Cab. Nice ride on both.

PSS10 in the RUF. Also very good. But the key difference is that I can adjust it to my liking for various situations. I don't adjust it much, but will sometimes stiffen it for hard driving.

PSS10 allow for adjustment and refinement, HDs don't. Simple as that. And with a turbo car, you may want the ability to make it stiffer for hard driving.

With that in mind, and the high cost that Tony already has in the car, I would go PSS10.


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