Going to be a global suspension refresh
#1
02-27-2019, 10:25 AM
Going to be a global suspension refresh
Ordered front & rear complete suspension refresh parts from Germany headquartered, now made in Asia-China & Taiwan- Meyle. I’m hoping that this sticker is more than marketing...
#2
03-08-2019, 09:02 AM
I just bought all the same stuff plus strut top mounts and tie rod pieces. I know my alignment show isn't going to be thrilled when I bring them all the parts, but the range in pricing is staggering.
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03-08-2019, 09:49 AM
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#4
03-08-2019, 10:45 AM
indeed there is. I agonized over Porsche branded but after many counseling sessions with my friend who was trained by Porsche in the 996 generation, I was comfortable with this recommendation and the cost savings.
#5
03-08-2019, 10:48 AM
its not a “kit” per se. Using the Porsche parts catalog,
https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/pet/porsche/996t/23/ I assembled all the bits.
https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/pet/porsche/996t/23/ I assembled all the bits.
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03-08-2019, 01:04 PM
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How many miles? Let us know how much of an improvement it is. I have 95K on my car and it seems pretty tight still. Wondering how much difference a new set of lower control arms and rod ends would make.
#7
03-08-2019, 02:25 PM
TRG sway bar links & upgraded sway bars that were on the car when I bought it. Had JIC Magic coilovers with adjustable camber plates plus monoball mounts in the rear- way too stiff for what I want to use this car for (at least for now...).
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#8
03-08-2019, 02:45 PM
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I have the H&R springs with B8s shimmed to raise it about 6-8mm. with Eibach sways set in the middle and solid thrust bushings in the rear. Seems to be a good compromise of street and track. I think you will like the B8s with the X73 springs.
#9
03-08-2019, 05:35 PM
So HPDE’s will be my first “mod”.
#10
03-10-2019, 10:08 PM
How did you shim your setup. Might be interested. I have same springs and dampers and its just a tad too low.
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03-10-2019, 10:29 PM
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I used big drilled out fender washers over the three studs to space the top hat down away from the body. I think mine were .19" thick. Raised the car about that amount.
#12
03-11-2019, 08:48 AM
That’s yet to be determined. I hope to get the last bits,all new hardware and the updated trans mount delivered this week. Once all collected, then she’s off to the “fitness spa”. Bathing suit season is rapidly approaching!
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03-11-2019, 09:43 PM
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I did shocks, springs, front top hats, rear solid thrust bushing, Porsche RS motor mounts, window weld trans mount and GT3 rear cross member all at the same time. I aligned it myself. So far I have 1 track day and 26K commute miles on my PS2s. Still look decent, getting a little slippery in the rain though.