juankimalo

They probably are the best choice for 996 series
There are others cheaper but perhaps never as high quality as PSS9

Palting

Quite unusual to find the M030 too "harsh and uncomfortable". Most people want the firmer ride. But then again, I guess that's why Porsche has the standard suspension for those that don't want the "sport suspension".

IMHO, your best bet would be to ask for the used standard suspension from peple who switched to PSS9's, X74, etc. These should be cheaper than any new ones, and still give you the "standard" Porsche ride.

Don' ask the people here what they think of the "standard suspension". Most of the people here are crazy, thinking the standard suspension is too soft, floaty, bouncy, wimpy. BTW, I happen to be one of the crazy ones. I got the X73 for the C4S .

skiracer

I have a complete set of US standard suspension available if you're interested. PM for details...

juankimalo

All of us are crazy,


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Are we crazy?

Fissionx

Hey guys. I had some slight issues with the gt3 suspension, but decided to stick with it on my car (i'm not selling it). I got the car aligned today but still working on settings. Car feels pretty solid.
I took a fair amount of pictures and stuff and will make a thread later about what you need and the install process; but should you be interested here is another informative thread about them...
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/315266-gt3-coilover-question.html
My verdict: they work but geometry isn't perfect... I would stick with aftermarket designed for the C2 chassis.

chsu74

Paul 996 in the thread you linked wrote that its a direct bolt on.
I believe hwk72 also bought LVDell's GT3 suspension and bolted it on to his C2 convertible.
I think you just need to upgrade to GT3 sways and adjustible drop links if I remember correctly.

Fissionx

Depends, it's more than that, you will also need gt3 front monoball strut mounts as well as sway bar mounts and links which may not come with the springs and dampers.
New, GT3 strut mounts are $400, the sway bar mounts are $250 for a set (front OR rear), and adjustable links are $250 - $400 for a set (front OR rear)

Running spec gt3 ride height your suspension geometry will be off, namely the front and rear toe links have some moderate angle to them, and you'll encounter bump steer front and rear. But I guess this will happen on any base 911 which is significantly lowered unless they are running gt3 wheel carriers which have a lower mounting point for the toe links.
Also, you will have to lower the spring perch about 1.5-2" lower than OEM GT3 height to achieve gt3 spec height (as indicated by shop manual). Since the rear spring is progressive, this will affect the rear stiffness, and may have some other effects.

For the price, ROW M030 is a great bargin. I really wish Ground-control made an adjustable coilover kit for these cars, and decent adjustable camber plates.