Your .02 || PSS10s vs. X73 (C4S)
02-12-2009, 04:12 PM
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Good news on the struts -- sounds like they were able to use the pieces I brought from the original suspension and install them correctly along with the thrust bearing, which they said had been mis-installed and was flopping around in there. So no need for new mounts or bearing rings!
Anders - I would recommend printing out the Porsche parts diagram for the front suspension and clearly indicating which parts should be scavenged and installed with the PSS10s. That way hopefully your guys can get the job done correctly the first time.
Anders - I would recommend printing out the Porsche parts diagram for the front suspension and clearly indicating which parts should be scavenged and installed with the PSS10s. That way hopefully your guys can get the job done correctly the first time.
02-12-2009, 04:17 PM
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Thanks, I've already sent the shop a few snippets of threads, and the link to the Pelican Parts page, along with my desired setup. The technician I've been told has quite a bit of experience with the PSS system on several of the 996 flavors. I should be covered. <<crosses fingers>>
02-12-2009, 04:59 PM
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Cool
Thanks, I've already sent the shop a few snippets of threads, and the link to the Pelican Parts page, along with my desired setup. The technician I've been told has quite a bit of experience with the PSS system on several of the 996 flavors. I should be covered. <<crosses fingers>>
Thanks, I've already sent the shop a few snippets of threads, and the link to the Pelican Parts page, along with my desired setup. The technician I've been told has quite a bit of experience with the PSS system on several of the 996 flavors. I should be covered. <<crosses fingers>>
02-13-2009, 11:30 AM
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Got the car back from the shop this morning. It turns out that the seepage from the front differential was related to the improper/inexperienced installation of the PSS10s. TPWS said that when they had the suspension apart that the driver's side axle just kind of slid out -- i.e. the shop that originally did the install wasn't familiar enough with Porsches to understand that attachment point (a snap ring or something). They were able to use the parts I brought to fix the PSS10s, replaced the diff seal, reattached the axle (no damage luckily), and it feels great driving it now! TPWS also recommended raising the suspension slightly and getting an alignment done given that I'm using this as a street car.
I guess the lesson in this is to make sure that whoever does the install knows what the h3ll they are doing! The second lesson is that if you buy a Porsche sight-unseen, your best bet is to buy from an area that has excellent Porsche shops nearby to give you a better PPI (my inspector didn't notice/comment on the suspension noise).
I guess the lesson in this is to make sure that whoever does the install knows what the h3ll they are doing! The second lesson is that if you buy a Porsche sight-unseen, your best bet is to buy from an area that has excellent Porsche shops nearby to give you a better PPI (my inspector didn't notice/comment on the suspension noise).
02-13-2009, 11:34 AM
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Got the car back from the shop this morning. It turns out that the seepage from the front differential was related to the improper/inexperienced installation of the PSS10s. TPWS said that when they had the suspension apart that the driver's side axle just kind of slid out -- i.e. the shop that originally did the install wasn't familiar enough with Porsches to understand that attachment point (a snap ring or something). They were able to use the parts I brought to fix the PSS10s, replaced the diff seal, reattached the axle (no damage luckily), and it feels great driving it now! TPWS also recommended raising the suspension slightly and getting an alignment done given that I'm using this as a street car.
Glad you are all buttoned up now and street worthy.Can't remember your ride heights from earlier posts. I am shooting for 25.5 all around.
and the spacers fill it out as well. Will report back shortly.
02-14-2009, 12:22 PM
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What about your alignment specs? I need to research this before taking the car in for alignment after raising the suspension slightly. I have the POs specs, but I'm not sure how he arrived at them. Can someone post a link to the stock setup - both ride height and alignment for a C4S for comparison purposes?
02-14-2009, 01:17 PM
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02-14-2009, 01:50 PM
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So, where's your thread with the goods! Before someone else says it -- this thread is useless without pics!
02-14-2009, 03:49 PM
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Hi all: Just a FYI on ride heights. Here is something to read when you are bored.
Basically, the 25.5" we went with is a touch higher than GT2 and just about 1/2" lower than MO30. (see table 10).
Table 1 is measured under the car. I ended up 131mm front and 144mm rear, which is higher than X73 but a little lower than ROW30.
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Congratulations--looks great and love white.
Basically, the 25.5" we went with is a touch higher than GT2 and just about 1/2" lower than MO30. (see table 10).
Table 1 is measured under the car. I ended up 131mm front and 144mm rear, which is higher than X73 but a little lower than ROW30.
Suspension Link
Congratulations--looks great and love white.
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02-14-2009, 04:13 PM
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Hi all: Just a FYI on ride heights. Here is something to read when you are bored.
Basically, the 25.5" we went with is a touch higher than GT2 and just about 1/5" lower than MO30. (see table 10).
Table 1 is measured under the car. I ended up 131mm front and 144mm rear, which is higher than X73 but a little lower than ROW30.
Suspension Link
Congratulations--looks great and love white.
Basically, the 25.5" we went with is a touch higher than GT2 and just about 1/5" lower than MO30. (see table 10).
Table 1 is measured under the car. I ended up 131mm front and 144mm rear, which is higher than X73 but a little lower than ROW30.
Suspension Link
Congratulations--looks great and love white.
02-14-2009, 04:28 PM
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I have bumped a curb when parking, but it was only with my front spoiler. (I have a stock C4S black plastic front spoiler. Looks OK with my dark red car, and is tough and easily replaced.) If I had a painted front spoiler like many of you I would have to be a little more careful!
02-14-2009, 04:30 PM
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I'm fortunate -- I have a TT spoiler on the car plus an extra C4S spoiler in the garage (included in the sale from the PO) so I have a backup in case I totally screw up. The indy said that some 996TT owners were putting C4S spoilers on for street driving because they are a little more forgiving in terms of ride height.