timmhaines

Struts and springs must be matched, or you'll blow out the strut and it'll ride bad.

timmhaines

The beauty of X74 suspension, it works, why does no one have a aftermarket replacement like it.

TT Surgeon

Agree, x73 is the way to go. If those wheels are the sport technos in your avatar, I'd be interested w spacers.

Carlo_Carrera

All six year old tires should be tossed? You must be joking.

mmporsche

I dropped-off the car today to have PSS10s installed and the car will be corner balanced and lowered significantly. I have left the car with one of the best Porsche wrenches in the country - Chris Cervelli in Denver. I will be out of town all week on vacation so I won't get it back until next Saturday. The wait is going to kill me. I will post pictures and comments once I get it back.

mmporsche

Here is the look I am going for with my new lowered suspension. I assume I can get the car this low with the PSS10s - anyone know? Also, is this the standard GT2 ride height?

"02996ttx50

it looks about right. mine's gt2 height also, approx 1.5" drop.. you'll love it. yes, to that low with the bilsteins. i got there with just lowering springs

here's the actual height specs btw the two configurations.

996 turbo Height, 51.4 in (1306 mm) ... 996 GT2: 50.2 in (1275 mm)

SSST

Depends on what you want. My x73 lowered it 1" which is perfect IMO. That pic is a little lower. Too low for me. But it's a personal choice. I would say 1" with the GT3 wheels would look fantastic.

TT Surgeon

^agree

wross996tt

GT2 ride height with PSS10s will likely be hitting the bump stops...not advised.

SSST

This is the X73 ride height. I like symmetry around the wheel well. Any lower and the tire disappears into the top while there are gaps on the sides

mmporsche

Thank you for the picture, your car looks great! I really like it with the color combo (paint color and convertible top).

I am not sure where my car will be set but I did tell Chris I want to ensure the shocks have full travel - no bottoming out. It may be somewhere between your ride height and the GT2. Anything will be better than the stock suspension - too high, too floaty. I am hoping this makes the car feel more stable all the way around. While I am excited about my trip to Newport Beach tomorrow for the week I am going to be anxious to get back and drive the TT.

SSST

The X73 definitely got rid of the float. I was going to get the PSS10, but Gert Carnewal found an x73 for me. I got one of the last, if not the last, shipped to the states. Before I even received it people were posting that thet had stopped making the X73. It is a brilliant suspension though. I've heard similar reviews on the PSS10.

nick49

Did you go with the H&R lowering springs? If so how is the ride and handling?

Kevinmacd

Okay some seem to think 10 yrs is okay, and other say some like to waste other peoples money. I guess they have an opiniion but if you are traveling at over 100 or high double digits do youe really want to be on 9 year old tires? You really want to take the chance?

Here is a tidbit of info:
"Tire manufacturers such as Continental and Michelin say a tire can last up to 10 years, provided you get annual tire inspections after the fifth year. The Rubber Manufacturers Association says there is no way to put a date on when a tire "expires," because such factors as heat, storage and conditions of use can dramatically reduce the life of a tire.

Heat: NHTSA research has found that tires age more quickly in warmer climates. NHTSA also found that environmental conditions like exposure to sunlight and coastal climates can hasten the aging process. People who live in warm weather and coastal states should keep this in mind when deciding whether they should retire a tire."

So why chance it? Life and your car is more important than those who have opinions that doin't reflect safety!