Leaky Struts
02-28-2018, 06:27 PM
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Leaky Struts
My rear struts on my 997.1 Carerra S w/PASM are leaking so I'm looking to replace them. Does anyone know if 997.2 struts w/pasm would fit in a 997.1 ?
03-01-2018, 09:19 AM
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I have the complete PASM setup from my 05 997.1 C2S available for sale in the marketplace, removed at 38,000 miles, but won't split it up. If your rears are leaking, your fronts are likely not far behind anyway. Fronts include the fully assembled spring and PASM strut. Rears, you'll need to reuse your existing top mount since I had to reuse mine with my Bilstein Damptronics, but are otherwise complete.
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03-01-2018, 09:53 AM
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Coupla thoughts..... 2009 C2S 122k miles
My rear shocks were leaking on my 997.2.... went through a bunch of analysis.... not that I am correct, but this is what I did....
1) Replaced all four - Some say to do this, others say to wait.... My advice is to wait on the fronts... I did all four them simply because I am a bit nutty.. and "wanted the car to handle as new". Was I right? I doubt it.
2) Use only the correct Porsche part number. From experience, Porsche makes odd little changes. It can happen across model changes and then year to year. You don;t know what they are or how they manifest in performance or fit.. so don;t guess. You can, however, check the Porsche-published parts Katalog and check if the same part number was used across years.... if it is the same part number, then absolutely feel free to use it regardless of year. (note, the last two digits are revision numbers.... not important but try to get the latest if you can.)
3) Porsche uses Bilsteins and the Bilstien system. I tried to get the Bilstein equivalent but got conflicting information so, in the end, I just ordered the Porsche labeled part from ... can't remember ... from online somewhere. Later, I saw someone contacted a Bilstein rep directly and he have him the Bilstein part number that was the exact replacement part..... he saved a good bunch of money... only downside is the color and look.
Good luck,... if it were me again, I would contact Bilstein directly, talk to a real sales rep or manager (not a customer service jockey), and get the exact part replacement and save some money.
Peace
Bruce in Philly
My rear shocks were leaking on my 997.2.... went through a bunch of analysis.... not that I am correct, but this is what I did....
1) Replaced all four - Some say to do this, others say to wait.... My advice is to wait on the fronts... I did all four them simply because I am a bit nutty.. and "wanted the car to handle as new". Was I right? I doubt it.
2) Use only the correct Porsche part number. From experience, Porsche makes odd little changes. It can happen across model changes and then year to year. You don;t know what they are or how they manifest in performance or fit.. so don;t guess. You can, however, check the Porsche-published parts Katalog and check if the same part number was used across years.... if it is the same part number, then absolutely feel free to use it regardless of year. (note, the last two digits are revision numbers.... not important but try to get the latest if you can.)
3) Porsche uses Bilsteins and the Bilstien system. I tried to get the Bilstein equivalent but got conflicting information so, in the end, I just ordered the Porsche labeled part from ... can't remember ... from online somewhere. Later, I saw someone contacted a Bilstein rep directly and he have him the Bilstein part number that was the exact replacement part..... he saved a good bunch of money... only downside is the color and look.
Good luck,... if it were me again, I would contact Bilstein directly, talk to a real sales rep or manager (not a customer service jockey), and get the exact part replacement and save some money.
Peace
Bruce in Philly
03-01-2018, 11:47 PM
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+1 on what Bruce and Petza say.
I replaced all four of mine at 50k miles. Turns out front probably didn't have to be changed but the rear for sure were awful. Turning on Sport was miserable, 45 degree turns were awfully "boaty" feeling. I can bet a whole lot more folks need to change the rears than realize it. I"m like Bruce kind of, in my case I like mostly all new suspension parts. My 2007 rides amazingly well now compare to when I got it. The first thing I done on all my Porsches with any type of mileage is replace tie rods, each time I did I found one was clicking with a little play. But I digress, Bilsteins from say a 2009 should fit just fine in say a 2007.
I replaced all four of mine at 50k miles. Turns out front probably didn't have to be changed but the rear for sure were awful. Turning on Sport was miserable, 45 degree turns were awfully "boaty" feeling. I can bet a whole lot more folks need to change the rears than realize it. I"m like Bruce kind of, in my case I like mostly all new suspension parts. My 2007 rides amazingly well now compare to when I got it. The first thing I done on all my Porsches with any type of mileage is replace tie rods, each time I did I found one was clicking with a little play. But I digress, Bilsteins from say a 2009 should fit just fine in say a 2007.
03-05-2018, 02:02 AM
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Thank you guys so much for your help. I've been debating on BC Coilovers because I wanted a bit of a drop, but I will likely just get Bilsteins and some lowering springs to suit my tastes.