High mileage 996 - When to perform a suspension overhaul?
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I installed my FEAL coilovers (also drop links & toe links) in September of 2018 and it handled much better.
Then I replaced my control arms, coffin arms, control arm links in October of 2019.
I was amazed at how well my 996 handled afterwards!
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All other parts purchased individually from Pelican Parts (Strut tops, front top bearings, hardware, suspension arms, drop links, etc).
Unfortunately I understand the price of the factory M030 has skyrocketed in the past year due to Porsche increasing their pricing on it.
Even a couple years ago I had to wait about 4 months for the M030 kit to arrive from Germany, but it was WORTH the wait!
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Thanks for the reply, Nick. I was dazzled by how nice all those parts looked. My application will be to maintain or raise slightly over stock ride height. Still haven't gotten any confirmation on whether FEAL, or other coil-over kits allow for this. I might just go with Bilstein shocks/ struts and small spacers at the top of each mount.
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I think you will find the front struts top mount is different too, as well as spring rate. I accidentally got springs for a C4 and they are totally different in size at the top of the front struts.
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Here is the link if anyone is looking for a kit for a C4 Cabriolet. $1k no bids
porsche 911 996 suspension ROW M030 2002-05 C4 Cabriolet
https://www.ebay.com/itm/15387072799...NG_SOON.R1.TR2
porsche 911 996 suspension ROW M030 2002-05 C4 Cabriolet
https://www.ebay.com/itm/15387072799...NG_SOON.R1.TR2
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Beyond suspension parts, consider the Motor, and Trans mounts. And if it is a C4 like mine the drive shaft "Donut" or Flex Joint.
In preparation for the upcoming 3000 mile trip to Parade I had several maintenance issues addressed.
Just had all 3 of these rubber parts replaced and cost for this ran $630 for Parts & 2.2 hours labor @ $170 / hour at my Indy. I know these are DIY tasks but at my age ... worth paying $1000 for. All the old parts were in very poor shape - but you just don't notice the slow deterioration of these rubber parts.
Sadly the Coolant tank was also leaking so that was another $1000... :-(
But the tailpipes are an inch higher and everything feels smother, in particular on power up or down shifts.
And after 10 years with this Carrera I still love the way it drives and handles.
P.S. I had a PSS-9 kit installed at 60,000 miles and several other bits along the way.
In preparation for the upcoming 3000 mile trip to Parade I had several maintenance issues addressed.
Just had all 3 of these rubber parts replaced and cost for this ran $630 for Parts & 2.2 hours labor @ $170 / hour at my Indy. I know these are DIY tasks but at my age ... worth paying $1000 for. All the old parts were in very poor shape - but you just don't notice the slow deterioration of these rubber parts.
Sadly the Coolant tank was also leaking so that was another $1000... :-(
But the tailpipes are an inch higher and everything feels smother, in particular on power up or down shifts.
And after 10 years with this Carrera I still love the way it drives and handles.
P.S. I had a PSS-9 kit installed at 60,000 miles and several other bits along the way.
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Thanks for the reply, Nick. I was dazzled by how nice all those parts looked. My application will be to maintain or raise slightly over stock ride height. Still haven't gotten any confirmation on whether FEAL, or other coil-over kits allow for this. I might just go with Bilstein shocks/ struts and small spacers at the top of each mount.
I need an operational engine first...
I need an operational engine first...
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Mike meant Tarret. ($285 each)
https://www.tarett.com/items/996-997...mps-detail.htm
I myself went with these due to cost: ($381 per pair)
https://www.vividracing.com/torque-s...150724394.html
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I just need to replace my old shocks 74,000 miles, don't need to lower or firmer, just back to original. Looks like
Bilstein B4 oe repl set $1235
Could not find B6
Bikstein 8 performance plus $1006
Koni special active (Red) $832
Koni 2Yellow sports $1041
Feal Cilovers $1285.
Any thoughts
Bilstein B4 oe repl set $1235
Could not find B6
Bikstein 8 performance plus $1006
Koni special active (Red) $832
Koni 2Yellow sports $1041
Feal Cilovers $1285.
Any thoughts
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I just need to replace my old shocks 74,000 miles, don't need to lower or firmer, just back to original. Looks like
Bilstein B4 oe repl set $1235
Could not find B6
Bikstein 8 performance plus $1006
Koni special active (Red) $832
Koni 2Yellow sports $1041
Feal Cilovers $1285.
Any thoughts
Bilstein B4 oe repl set $1235
Could not find B6
Bikstein 8 performance plus $1006
Koni special active (Red) $832
Koni 2Yellow sports $1041
Feal Cilovers $1285.
Any thoughts
Mine are set slightly higher than stock due to my commute, which will no longer be my commute after tomorrow.
It hasn’t been my commute since the quarantine anyways.
Depending upon my new commute when the quarantine is over, I might lower mine some.
I like that the firmness can be easily changed.
I have mine set at 5 front and 10 rear.
All the way soft (0) was too soft, and all the way hard(28) was too hard for commuting.
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I’m definitely a Feal fan.
Mine are set slightly higher than stock due to my commute, which will no longer be my commute after tomorrow.
It hasn’t been my commute since the quarantine anyways.
Depending upon my new commute when the quarantine is over, I might lower mine some.
I like that the firmness can be easily changed.
I have mine set at 5 front and 10 rear.
All the way soft (0) was too soft, and all the way hard(28) was too hard for commuting.
Mine are set slightly higher than stock due to my commute, which will no longer be my commute after tomorrow.
It hasn’t been my commute since the quarantine anyways.
Depending upon my new commute when the quarantine is over, I might lower mine some.
I like that the firmness can be easily changed.
I have mine set at 5 front and 10 rear.
All the way soft (0) was too soft, and all the way hard(28) was too hard for commuting.
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