docwyte

So a set of RoW springs has popped up for sale not that far from me. How can I identify these as actual RoW springs and not just regular US market springs? Are the paint marks on them a different color? If so, what color are the paint marks on the RoW springs vs the US market springs?

techweenie

I've seen a lot of conflicting info on the paint codes. Bought new, you can rely on part numbers. Used, it's a crapshoot, unfortunately.

03EvoIII

Oh yeah I saw those. Did the ROW springs come on X73 suspension? What is significance of them?

docwyte

Yup, they lower the car some compared to the US market springs, about 4/5" up front and 2/5" in the rear. So a minor amount of lowering compared to H&R springs, but still an appreciable amount, plus they're stiffer. Best to pair them with Bilstein B8's, which are still on intergalactic back order.

Dock

X73 had different springs and came with shocks that were between B6 and B8. The X73 package also came with stiffer motor mounts.

pfbz

From "996, The Essential Companion"

pfbz

...so if this info is accurate and I'm reading it correctly,

996 Turbo Coupe

US, Front: Red/White
ROW, Front: Gold/White or Pink/Blue
X73, Front: Blue/Silver

US, Rear: ?
ROW, Rear: ?
X73, Rear: ?

Also, X73 ≠ ROW.

X73 isn't easily available, but that aside, I'd rank my personal choice as:

X73 > H&R Sport > ROW > US

03EvoIII

I don't see my spring p/n on that list Paul but did see it on another list somewhere. Here's my shock p/n. Notice how it says B4 and not B8. Sorry not trying to hijack the thread just curious .

"02996ttx50

b4 is the OEM original fitment.