I just got some PSS10s installed on my 996 C2. So far I am very impressed with the overall ride and improvement in handling. My installer initially set the shocks on the soft side with the fronts at 1 and the rears at 4. I am getting ready to start experimenting with the settings and would appreciate hearing recommendations and setup advise. I use the car as a daily driver (weather permitting) and frequently drive it hard on winding back roads.

Thanks

 

When I got mine back from the installer, they had it at 5/5. He suggested 7/9 or 8/10 for track and auto-X. I did one auto-x at 8/10 and liked how it felt. I may have taken the front up to 9 if I had more runs. I also didn't get to compare how the settings do with the PSM off.
I dialed it down to 1/1 for a road trip and have not changed it back yet.

 

IMHO you're not going to see a lot of noticeable adjustment between 1 or 2 clicks on Bilsteins, if you change by 4-5 clicks then yeah it will begin to make a diff.
My experience with the PSS9, you either have +1, +5 or +9. PSS10 are probably going to be similar. You want to leave the rear settings firmer since there is a lot of weight over the wheels. Maybe try +8 R / +5 F.
You want it firm enough in front so you are not "porpoising" on freeway dips at 85, and firm enough on the rear so you don't feel washy in a freeway onramp sweeper doing 80.
-But you don't want it too firm where street bumps cause anxiety. Sorry for the generality but that is what I was shooting for when I set up my 996.

Keep in mind, tighening up the setting also tightens up the rebound since bump/rebound adjustment are tied together- Too tight of rebound and you start losing grip in the rear due to not allowing enough weight transfer onto the wheels when whipping into a corner (go cart effect).

That's why I eventually went with KW's since one click does make a diff, and you can really fine tune for smooth street ride without getting washy- Or tune for hard driving without losing a kidney. Example, leaving the bump setting towards the firm side and softening up the rebound setting makes for a sporty & smooth street DD, tightening up rebound +2 clicks F / +1 click R gets it ready for bombarding the twisties. The progressive springs don't hurt either

 

Mine is set on 4 front, 7 rear and pretty happy with it. Did a DE last week and this setup worked great. Also feels good on the street.

 

What's up man, I enjoyed the session we drove last week at BH. Going on the 4th and 5th?

 

I'm going to try to get out for that event. I'm also looking at the one on 10/3 at Autobahn as part of the Barrington Concours.

 

Thanks for the info on settings, I am going to give a Mid setting a try probably 4/7. What is the best way to get access to the adjustment *****. Do I need ramps or a lift?

 

Hey, what's up bro? Guess you know my secret now for 5-6 mph faster through the carousel. Wish I could go on the 4th and 5th but my wife will be out of town and I'll be with my son that weekend. We should certainly GTG next season for another go. My e-mail is deriko@msn.com if you ever want to drop a line.

Cheers,

Derik

 

For the front, lay on your back and reach through the rear of each wheel until you feel the bottom of the ****. Turn all the way to 1 to start (counterclockwise) to get your bearings, then do 3 clicks clockwise to get to 4. For the rears, the **** is inside the car. Remove the rectangular carpet piece in between the shock towers and both adjustment ***** will be exposed. Same adjustment there, start at one and go 6 clicks clockwise. Hope this helps, enjoy!

 

Wow, that,s a snug fit. Thanks for the info.