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Suspension Install on My Arctic C2S - A Pictorial Essay
With the help of Steve Weiner and my mechanic, Bill Pfister, I overhauled the suspension my 993 C2S last winter. I wanted a car capable of both street and track duty. The car was formerly equipped with an Uwe Gemballa suspension system with custom Bilsteins and an FVD rear subframe lowering kit. It was too low, the coils were largely spent, and even modest bumps would rattle the car and bottom the suspension.
We rebuilt the suspension from the ground up using MCS 2 ways, BBI uprights, EVO tie rods, RS sway bars, and Elephant sport hardness bushings all around including the rear subframe. Many of the photos were taken by my mechanic, Bill Pfister. The attention to detail and the pride that Bill takes in his work is plainly visible. There were a few bumps along the road during the install to be sure. This project is not for the weak of heart. The result however was beyond my expectations, and transformed the car into a track and autocross weapon. With new RE 71R's the car is now 3 to 4 seconds quicker at autocross events - beating 993's with far better drivers. I can't say enough about how this suspension has changed the car, and enhanced its abilities. And a big thanks to Steve Weiner and Bill Pfister for their help throughout this ordeal. Now on with the photos...
Getting the bits sorted
Refinished the brakes as well
Everything gets cleaned
Right tool for the job
Bushings going in
Attention to the details
No need for quick disconnects up front, just this cut
Nice project! I'm doing a very similar project in my garage but I'm way behind you. I see that you assembled the rear suspension before installation. Is that the best way to do it?
Nice project! I'm doing a very similar project in my garage but I'm way behind you. I see that you assembled the rear suspension before installation. Is that the best way to do it?
There was a lot of test fitting and adjusting, so the rear assembly was largely preaasembled. We discovered we had the wrong tenders after the initial install, so everything came off and went back in again.
Thanks JEllis, the ride is really incredible. The car turns with scalpel precision, and stays nicely settled at DE events. I’m still amazed at how much better the car handles and responds. And while the car is principally purposed for DE and autocross, it’s still a pleasure to drive on the street as well.
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There was a lot of test fitting and adjusting, so the rear assembly was largely preaasembled. We discovered we had the wrong tenders after the initial install, so everything came off and went back in again.
loving all the pics and the attention to detail. I am addressing my suspension and brakes, but on a much lower bandwidth...
thanks for the inspiration!!
my only "issue" (hey its really MY OCD) is that I wish you pulled your fender liners and xylened your inner fenders so everything looks brand spanking new....
loving all the pics and the attention to detail. I am addressing my suspension and brakes, but on a much lower bandwidth...
thanks for the inspiration!!
my only "issue" (hey its really MY OCD) is that I wish you pulled your fender liners and xylened your inner fenders so everything looks brand spanking new....
but dear lord this car is one sexy beast!
Ha! I’m totally with you. I just did this to one of my liners on my 964 (just Goo Gone worksed great, but xylene is awesome on German glue). Thats definitely on my list of to do items.
Great question. I went with with the long version based on Steve Weiner’s recommendation, which was largely based on my desire to have a dual purpose car capabale of both track and street duty. I have not driven on the track version, which would have been Steve’s preference if the car was on racing tires (that may explain why the first tenders were too short). I’ve only been doing DE for a few years now, and I still want the feedback from street tires (at the moment). The RE 71R’s are really incredible for street tires.
If you’re considering the MCS remotes, make sure to order quick disconnects for the rear. You don’t need them up front as noted above with a quick cut, but you want these for the rear.
08-18-2018, 09:05 PM
Suspension Install on My Arctic C2S - A Pictorial Essay
