Noob question about PSS9 expectations
#1
Noob question about PSS9 expectations
Greetings everyone. Great site. I just bought my first Porsche, a 2003 996 C2. Very nice, clean car.
The previous owner installed the Bilstein PSS9 suspension and it's set quite low. I can barely fit my index finger between the top of the tire and the wheel well in the front. The back has slightly more room. When I push down on the front end it doesn't budge at all. The back does give when I push on it. I'm afraid it might be resting on the bumpstops in the front. When I drove it the 350 miles from where it was purchased to home, the ride seemed harsh even though the damping settings are 8 F/R. Should I have it looked at? Thanks.
The previous owner installed the Bilstein PSS9 suspension and it's set quite low. I can barely fit my index finger between the top of the tire and the wheel well in the front. The back has slightly more room. When I push down on the front end it doesn't budge at all. The back does give when I push on it. I'm afraid it might be resting on the bumpstops in the front. When I drove it the 350 miles from where it was purchased to home, the ride seemed harsh even though the damping settings are 8 F/R. Should I have it looked at? Thanks.
#5
Originally Posted by vincentw
I can barely fit a finger in the crack, but the ride doesn't bother me and there is no rubbing issues.
#6
what is the distance from the ground to the highest point of the wheel well, mine is 25.25"f, 25.5"r and it is fine, no issues and comfy at 7/4 f/r.
Check your tire pressure... what are you using, some tires will ride harsh, like pirelli's
Check your tire pressure... what are you using, some tires will ride harsh, like pirelli's
Last edited by Redridge; 08-08-2007 at 12:25 PM.
#7
You are not resting on the bump stops. If you were, when driving, you would literally feel/hear the banging. If you are really concerned, find a specialty shop, not the dealer. All adj susp. are very sensitive to adjustment, so you don't want a novice monkeying around with them.
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#8
Originally Posted by Redridge
what is the distance from the ground to the highest point of the wheel well, mine is 25.25"f, 25.5"r and it is fine, no issues and comfy at 7/4 f/r.
Check your tire pressure... what are you using, some tires will ride harsh, like pirelli's
Check your tire pressure... what are you using, some tires will ride harsh, like pirelli's
#10
Originally Posted by Redridge
what is the distance from the ground to the highest point of the wheel well, mine is 25.25"f, 25.5"r and it is fine, no issues and comfy at 7/4 f/r.
Check your tire pressure... what are you using, some tires will ride harsh, like pirelli's
Check your tire pressure... what are you using, some tires will ride harsh, like pirelli's
#12
first of all, congrats on the new ride, looks really nice. I'm sure you're not riding on the bump stops--that would be unbearable. What kind of car are you coming from? Have you ever ridden in a car with an aftermarket suspension?
I started in college with an Integra lowered on Eibach springs with KYB shocks...took awhile to get used to (I still have this as my beater car). Then I had an E46 M3 on eibach springs...nice ride, obviously harsher than stock. Now I have a 996 C4S on H&R coilovers--a bit harsher than the M3, but not significantly.
Anyway, I guess the point I'm making is that, if you're not used to an aftermarket suspension (especially on a sports car) it will feel harsh. Your car seems to be at a reasonable height. I'd drive it for a while and get more used to it. Eventually I found the handling benefits far outweighed the ride quality. If you can't stand it, you can always raise it up a bit and soften the suspension settings. Good luck!
I started in college with an Integra lowered on Eibach springs with KYB shocks...took awhile to get used to (I still have this as my beater car). Then I had an E46 M3 on eibach springs...nice ride, obviously harsher than stock. Now I have a 996 C4S on H&R coilovers--a bit harsher than the M3, but not significantly.
Anyway, I guess the point I'm making is that, if you're not used to an aftermarket suspension (especially on a sports car) it will feel harsh. Your car seems to be at a reasonable height. I'd drive it for a while and get more used to it. Eventually I found the handling benefits far outweighed the ride quality. If you can't stand it, you can always raise it up a bit and soften the suspension settings. Good luck!
#14
I've got a great local guy that can get it adjusted - I'm in Maryland too! I run PSS9s and can tell you that I don't have my fronts and rears at the same settings. My car hooks up!
Come on out to our AutoX on Sunday at Ripken stadium and we'll check it out.
www.pcachs.org
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Come on out to our AutoX on Sunday at Ripken stadium and we'll check it out.
www.pcachs.org
FTD last event - come on out and I'll pay your entry fee if you beat me.
#15
Originally Posted by racerjsz
I've got a great local guy that can get it adjusted - I'm in Maryland too! I run PSS9s and can tell you that I don't have my fronts and rears at the same settings. My car hooks up!
Come on out to our AutoX on Sunday at Ripken stadium and we'll check it out.
Come on out to our AutoX on Sunday at Ripken stadium and we'll check it out.